Amazing Pubs in Mumbai
Mumbai as a city is synonymous to the Party Capital. Its known for its exuberant night life with a huge list of the most attractive clubs, discotheques, pubs and bars. This vibrant city that never sleeps has a variety of pubs and bars to cater to all kinds of people! Exciting and adventurous options to calm and cozy ones, Mumbaikars are spoilt for choice – Music that gets one grooving, delicious food options and striking ambience makes the perfect combination for people to hangout! Here is a list of some amazing bars and pubs one must have a drink at in Mumbai –
1. Baroke
Location: Hotel Krishna Palace, 96/98, Sleater Road, Nana Chowk, Grant Road, Mumbai.
Amazing interiors, lovely food with rocking music – it’s a treat for every Bollywood lover! Well known for having good DJ’s to make sure you have a rocking night; this place is worth a visit.
2. LIV
Location: Above Khyber, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai.
Liv offers unique signature drinks, premium alcohol and fun finger food selection. Its lively, owing up to its name with striking lights and good music. The younger lot of the crowd frequent this place but its sure to be as entertaining for all.
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3. The Blue Frog
Location: Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
The Blue Frog is a mut visit, especially for its ambience – retro lights, backdrop of blue hues and contemporary seating style! This bar is a magnet for audiences who enjoy standup comic shows, live performances and amazing music along with exotic food and signature drinks. However, being on the heavier side of rates, the Blue Frog is more visited for its performances.
4. Tryst
Location: Phoenix Mill Compound, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Every collegian has visited the Tryst in Mumbai! A nightclub which synchronizes a throw of lights with rocking music beats, this is party club sure gets your adrenalin pumping! It’s a sure treat of party numbers, great offers on drinks and a youthful crowd full of energy on the dance floor!
5. F Lounge
Location: 3rd Floor, India Bulls 1, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Centrally located, good use of space and a place that gives you the ‘luxe’ feeling – the F Bar and Lounge is pretty much the hype. The food as well as the bar are loved by many. One can also get star struck here as this place sees many celebrities as guests too!
6. Royalty
Location: Krystal Building, Waterfield road, Bandra Talao, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Complementing its name, this suburban chic Club at Bandra is truly royal. Plush interiors, private luxurious VIP sections and popular DJ’s mixing tracks make it a posh setting. Royalty is a favourite of the club-hoppers!
7. Trilogy-Sea Princess
Location: Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai.
Expanding the luxe feeling, Trilogy is a club which will take it to the next level (literally!). This club has huge multi-level dance floors, tantalizing range of food options, exotic drinks and the most coveted – music! Popular hangout of TV stars, models and actors!
8. Tilt All Day
Location: Trade View, Oasis Complex, Kamala Mills Compound, PB Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Hungry for burgers? Head to Tilt! They have an exotic range and combinations of burgers, grills and pastas. Not specifying on a particular type of cuisine, this place offers whacky varieties to pair with an exotic choice of wines.
9. Li Bai- Palladium Hotel
Location: Level 37, Palladium Hotel, 462 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Li Bai has lately gained a lot of popularity owing to its décor and impressive ambience along with the food and drinks it offers. Icing on the cake – a mesmerizing view of the city while you sip on your favourite drink and munch on good food, pondering – what a good life!
10. Leopold Cafe and Bar
Location: S.B. Singh Road, Colaba Causeway, Mumbai.
Bringing up a mélange of sorts – rustic feel of Mumbai with a vintage touch of the British era. Contemporary and traditional, this café is full of the Mumbai spirit. Delicious food at affordable rates, a long beer tap on the table and bustling Colaba Causeway for a view; you are set for a lovely afternoon!
11. Boveda
Location: G04, Morya Landmark One, Plot B-25, off new link road, Oshiwara village, Andheri Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai.
This fun hang out has recently become a favourite for youngsters. Its pizzas have become their USP, paired with good music and ambience. Head here for a wonderful evening with friends and reunite over good food and music!
12. Cafe Mondegar
Location: 5A, Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai.
Every Mumbaikar has to visit Mondy’s, as its called by its beloved. This place brings you closer to Goa with its relaxed atmosphere, vintage feel with juke box playing music and the beautiful décor of Mario Miranda’s sketches all over its walls! With finger licking food and a few beers, Mondy’s is the place to be!
13. The Irish House
Location: Phoenix Mills Compound, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
An Irish theme - food and décor with spot on music and a peppy pub feel is all you can expect at Irish House which has many outlets in Mumbai, owing to its popularity. One can enjoy an Irish evening topped with some fish n chips!
14. Colaba Social
Location: 24, Ground Floor, Glen Rose Building, Apollo Bundar, Colaba, Mumbai.
This place became so popular so quickly that the brand ‘Social’ is not only home to Colaba but has its fan following all over Mumbai and in few other cities as well. Started off as a café cum pub, this funky resto-bar is loved for its food garnishes and drink presentations!
15. H20 The Liquid Lounge
Location: Hotel Royal Inn, Opposite Khar Telephone Exchange, Off Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai.
Uber cool, plush, exotic – this lounge gives ‘ambience’ a new level. On the higher end of pricing, this bar yet remains a favourite for its wonderful interiors which give you a relaxed and good evening along with good food, of course!
16. Polly Esther's
Location: Battery St, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai.
Old school pure music lovers of reggae, soul, rock must definitely hit this club! This place attracts people who love to spend retro themed evenings with contemporary feels! Been there for quite some time and attached to a hotel, this club is one of Mumbai’s oldest and must visits.
17. Hard Rock CafE
Location: Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai.
This international chain has made its mark in Mumbai as well. This American bar with a global ambience brings in great evenings with live music and a lot of cheer!
18. Aer
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, 1/136, 34th Floor, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai.
Aer Lounge has to be the best, the grandest and the poshest club of Mumbai! High up on the 34th floor of the divine Four Seasons Hotel, this roof top bar spells luxury. With a splendid view of the Haji Ali Mosque, Race Course and the Bandra- Worli Sea Link; accompanied with the most exotic cocktails and amazing music, Aer cannot be more rejuvenating!
19. Hype
Location: Atria - The Millenium Mall, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai.
Mumbai just cannot resist any Bollywood jig! Frequented by Page 3 personalities and located at Worli, this place is one of the most exclusive one in Mumbai! Hype is the creation of the famous Disco jockey, Aqeel Ali!
20. Elbo Room
Location: No. 500, Sant Kutir Apartments, Khar West, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Inexpensive, peppy and fun! The Elbo Room is a cozy place to hang out with loved ones and indulge in martinis, salami pizzas and some good beer! What more can you ask for if retro music plays in the background with guest DJ’s on Wednesdays!
21. Janata Lunch Home
Location: 78A, Pali Naka, Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai.
Rustic and Cheap!! This simple restaurant and bar is a coy place for your gang of boys or catching up on the office gossip! Endless chats with a few beers and tandoori chicken without shelling more than a 1000 bucks!
22. Olive Bar & Kitchen
Location: 14, Nargis Dutt Road, Union Park, Khar West,Next to Tourist Hotel, Mumbai..
White interiors, pebbled pathways and a lovely atmosphere! Olive gives you a calm vibe with yummy Mediterranean treat. Their Thank God, its Thursday (TGTT’s) are immensely loved! This places also attracts celebs and it’s a plush bar to celebrate big events.
23. Club Alibii
Location: Ground Floor, 41/44, Mon Repos, Minoo Desai Marg, Colaba, Mumbai.
Located in Colaba, this place is decorated keeping in mind the Biblical seven deadly sins! This pub has gained much popularity lately owing to its grandeur, hydraulic cages and private booths! Earlier known as Privé, Alibii also hosts some of the most glamourous and exclusive parties in town.
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Claims to be the best Vada Pav in Mumbai! The city’s staple and humble snack is enjoyed in almost every nook & corner. However, the Ashok Vada Pav stall outside Kirti College in Dadar wins hearts all over. Assuring the same taste for the past 35 years, this joint attracts eaters to gorge over their scrumptious and crisp vadas with the perfectly seasoned filling – simply marvelous!
Crave for Punjabi food in Mumbai? Head straight to Preetam da Dhabha. One, for the heavenly food, and two, for the rustic ambience of a typical Dhabha to give you the real feel. Any Mumbaikar would highly recommend a dose of their creamy and luscious Dal Makhani to bring a smile to your face. Paired with their special Karari Roti, it’s a meal one cannot miss in Mumbai.
Dating back in history, Mumbai does remember falling in love with the Parsis and the love for Iranian food. Although most Iranian restaurants have shut down, still some remain favourites owing to their signature dishes! Sasania Bakery near Metro cinema shines through with their yummy treats. Hot bun maska with a kadak chai at this place is sure to tell a tale of its own!
Touring towards Pune from Mumbai, one can burp over delectable Maharashtrian snacks at Datta Snacks on the old highway. They also have a new outlet on the new Expressway near Khalapur. Spicy Misal is served in big bowls with some crispy farsan and raw onion! One can soak some fresh pav in the gravy to complete a yummy meal and head back en route! Other snacks enjoyed here are thaalipeeth, kothimbir vadi and sabudana khichadi.
People from all over the country have made Mumbai their home. No wonder Bengal has served us its treats at Bhojohari Manna, a modest eatery in Andheri. After having satisfied your taste buds with Bengali affairs, one must try a unique ice cream made with Bengal’s favourite date palm jiggery – Noler Gur. This decadence is churned out of fresh milk and sweetened with Nolen Gur and is an innovative twist on the traditional Bengali sweet, ‘Sandesh’ representing it in the form of an ice cream!
Wishing to have a divine intervention with food? Come and have a humble and holy meal at the Govinda ISKON restaurant in Juhu. Purely vegetarian, sans onion and garlic, this ‘satvic’ bliss will make you feel heavenly. Situated adjacent to the Krishna temple with beautiful ambience of wooden furniture and old world charm upholstery and tapestry, this restaurant spells devotion in everything! Can it get more divine – all the food offered to customers is first offered to Lord Krishna, making it truly transcendental. Hare Krishna!
Batata Vada, Misal, Sabudana Vada, Khichadi, Thalipeeth, Piyush! My tummy is happy. By far the best Maharashtrian snacks one can find in the hustling suburb of Dadar is at Prakash! Serving Mumbaikars since the past 30 years, this modest eatery is super pocket friendly and serves the same taste every time you decide to munch on few snacks here. Food is simple, hygienic and oh so delightful. Surely a place one cannot miss in Mumbai!
When gastronomic fusion started its rage in India, it was Pratap da Dhaba that first introduced – Vodka Pani Puri in its eccentric North Indian Restaurant and has been sensational ever since. Complimentary welcome drinks, a good place to hang out with friends and family, mouthwatering Punjabi food and a shot of Vodka desi style – why won’t this place be on a must eat list!
Started at a small joint selling ice creams and juices, Bachelors has notched itself up to being a dessert parlour! This stall swung right outside Girgaon Chowpatty serves a delicious spread of ice creams, juices, sandwiches and quick bites. The most popular pick here – the green chilly ice cream! Still sweet and tastes like ice cream but the fiery hint of chilly gives it a kick. Ginger, orange blossom, shahi gulab are also some exotic flavours to try.
If you are a Misal fan, the Misal at Mamledar is a must try! Available in two variants – normal and hot (read very spicy), it’s a mouthwatering curry served with crunchy farsan and raw onion and a humble pav to dip through the spicy madness! Pocket friendly and modest, this little place is surely burn your tongue and not your pocket!
The south of the east – Matunga, a quaint little suburb in central Mumbai hosts several south Indian themed ‘Udipi’ restaurants serving authentic feasts! Certainly, topping the list of many such joints in Café Madras near King’s Circle feeding hungry foodies to delicious south Indian snacks. The Kaapi (best filter coffee in Mumbai), Upma, Ragi Dosa, Ghee Dosa and Rasam Vadas are must haves!
Wish to have an affair with ghee-laden Marwadi food?! Head straight here. Bhagat Tarachand has been one of the oldest chain of restaurants serving north Indian and Marwadi delicacies in Mumbai. Started as a tiny outlet in the hustling Zaveri Bazar, now has full-fledged restaurants all over the city and country. Their humble Dal tempered to perfection, Ganthiya sabzi, dal baat, Sev tomato sabzi paired with hot rotlas make such a satisfying and memorable meal,
Chembur, a multi-ethnic suburb is however home to predominately Sindhis and Punjabis, hence giving us a plethora of eateries and restaurants to hog at with modest pricings. From Simple Sindhi staple breakfast of Dal Pakwan at Vig Refreshments to heavenly sweets at Jhama, it’s a paradise for north Indian foos lovers. Vig serves crispy pakwans with tangy and spicy combinations of dals, chhole puris and lassi! Jhama came to be so famous that even Raj Kapoor would order sweets only from here!
All of India’s staple food – khichadi made from simple mix of lentils and rice cooked together with mild tempering is the best comfort food of all times! This simple all in one meal is such a popular dish present at Swati Snacks in Tardeo, and yet has thousands of visitors wanting to grab a spoon of this humble dish. Swati has various versions of khichadi with recipes from different parts of the country with excellent pairings to go along. A must visit!
Beaming with pride, this pav bhaji is hands down the best pav bhaji one can ever come across! Reason – this place has invented the legendary dish! Laden with generous amounts of butter, Sardar pav bhaji ranks on the top of every pav bhaji lover. Also, being called ‘butter bath’ by critics, the pav bhaji here swears not use artificial colours and flavourings, but is made simply using lots of vegetables and their secret masala. Another reason why its famous is that one can satisfy a midnight craving of yummy greasy food as this place is open upto the wee hours of night.
K.Rustom at Churchgate has been serving simple home churned ice cream for more than a century. Their USP – Luscious ice cream sandwiched between wafer crisp biscuits! Walking towards the Marine Drive from Churchgate, this tiny outlet is easily miss able. However, once you know of this place and the wonders it does to your taste buds, you are sure to be a frequenter. Few must try flavours are Rum n Raisin, Peach Choco Nut and Walnut Crunch!
Serving the ‘badshaah of faloodas’ for decades, this place is like an oasis amidst the ever-crowded Crawford Market. At Badshah, one can have various snacks, juices and desserts. However, quenching your thirst after a round of shopping in the heat can only be justified by the rich falooda they offer. The place is always full, but be sure of a prompt service, and of course decadent faloodas.
Elco at Bandra is rated as the best place to have gorgeous and tongue tickling Chaat. Situated on the buzzing hill road, this vegetarian snack joint has grown from a humble chaat counter to a fully functional restaurant. Pani Puri lovers swear by this place for it is known as the best pani puri in town.
Considered a ‘pitstop when at Dadar’, this place fried up some lip smacking snacks. Most famous here is the humble batata vada which is like no other! They do not serve any pav/bread with their vadas, which makes them special. Hot, crisp, spicy and salivating – batata vadas here are simply heavenly, eaten with a bite of fried green chillies for that extra kick! One can also munch on Samosas which are equally liked, and so are the little cubes of kothimbir wadis.
Mumbai has a deep love for Iranian outlets. The love affair with Merwan has been legendary! Serving since almost a century, this place gives out the most amazing Iranian treats – bum maska, mava samosas and their divine mawa cakes! Their mawa cakes run out at 6 am on Sunday mornings! This iconic eatery was supposed to shut down but the love of Mumbaikars is reviving its shine.
A south Indian meal is said to be soul filling and heartwarming owning to its subtle and humble flavours. This is translated very well by the ‘Bisi Bele Bhat’ at Gopal Lunch Home in Malad. This soul-stirring dish from Karnataka is basically a khichadi with dal, lentils and vegetables cooked together with the loveliest combination of tangy and spicy savours; and Gopal does justice to its glory.
A combination unlike any other - samosa chhole at Guru Kripa in Sion is another snack Mumbaikars adore. The owner of this place started a cart of samosa-chhole 41 years ago, which now is a quintessential stop by at Sion. Moderate pricing and humble ambience give this place a rustic feel which is undoubtedly overpowered by the hot and crunchy samosas here!
Serving since 1978, this is one of the most famous joints in Thane. The humble vada pav gets a different meaning here in a quaint little joint in Thane. What makes it unique is a whacky yellow chutney made with besan, chillies and a few other secret ingredients! Foodies come pouring in for this special combination of yellow chutney and hot, crisp vadas found nowhere else!
A delicious Maharashtrian snack, the farali pattice is a patty made from mashed potatoes with a tangy and sweet filling made of coconut, raisins, green chillies and spices. Pralhad at Zaveri Bazaar knows best! A board here reads ‘Mava Masalanye Bharlele Special Farali Pattice’! Highly recommended with a cup of evening tea, these gorgeous patties are a must try!
When one talks about the best street food in Mumbai, one cannot unhear the name of a certain cart serving ‘Kanji wada’ at Kalbadevi. This Rajasthani wonder is a yummy combination of kanji – a refreshing digestive drink and a vada – made of lentils. The place does not have a specific name but one can find a big unmissable crowd near cotton exchange area and be sure to gorge on this lovely drink.
