Nightlife in Mumbai
Mumbai deserves its label as India's party town. Most high-end hotels around Colaba have exclusive nightclubs, while Bandra has numerous cool DJ bars including Zenzi. Dress smartly for beachfront Vie Lounge & Deck or glitzy Enigma in Juhu. Rooftop Dome in Churchgate offers drinks with sea views. Some Mumbai bars are male-only, but all these suggestions are female-friendly too. Clubs are usually open until around 2am but are shut on Mondays.
Bars
Expand all1. Dome - Romantic Marine Drive views
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Rooftop Dome at the Intercontinental Hotel in Churchgate provides breathtaking views over Marine Drive's twinkling lights. Attentive waiters serve affluent locals in a romantic setting. Enjoy the cool breeze sat on a white sofa in this oasis of calm.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Intercontinental Hotel, 135 Marine Drive, Mumbai, 400020
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 3987 9999
2. Zenzi - Fashionable lounge bar
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A cool, Zen-inspired Balinese interior of bamboo, wooden floors, sofas and candlelight dominates Zenzi in Bandra. Resident DJs play R&B and jazz. Dress up to join fashionable locals enjoying the salsa nights and Thursday's live music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
183, Waterfield Road, Bandra, Mumbai, 400050
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 4220 5858
3. Ghetto - Rock fans' favourite
Show moreMumbai's oldest bar, popular rock haunt Ghetto, in Breach Candy, attracts a laid-back crowd. Red graffiti-covered walls, murals of Jim Morrison and pool tables are the backdrop for international rock and metal music. Credit cards aren't accepted, so bring cash.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
30B, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai, 400026
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2353 8418
Transport
Grant Road train station
4. Vie Lounge and Deck - Cocktails with the stars
Show moreThe location of Vie Lounge and Deck, on Juhu Beach, is superb. Mumbai's celebrities and beautiful people sip cocktails on the deck area, watching the sun set over the sea. Dress smartly to get past selective door staff.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
102, Juhu Tara Road, Santa Cruz West, Mumbai, 400054
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2660 3003
Transport
Santa Cruz train station
Clubs
Expand all5. Polly Esther's - Retro fun
Show moreOn the ground floor of Gordon House Hotel, a huge dance floor with glitter ball, bright colours and lava lamps creates the retro style at Polly Esther's in Colaba. Expect pop, motown and disco classics. Wednesdays are free for ladies.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Gordon House Hotel, 5 Battery Street, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, 400039
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2287 1122
6. Enigma - Celebrity haunt
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Mumbai's celebrity partygoers twinkle in the light of the enormous chandelier at the heart of this glitzy nightclub in Juhu Beach. Enigma plays commercial Western music and Bollywood favourites to an upmarket crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
JW Marriott Hotel, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400 049
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 6693 3288
Entertainment
Expand all7. Not Just Jazz by the Bay - Live jazz to karaoke
Show moreOne of Mumbai's few venues for decent live music, Not Just Jazz by the Bay in Churchgate is famous for its jazz, rock or blues (Wed-Sat) and lively karaoke (Sun-Tue) nights. This local favourite also serves international cuisine.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Soona Mahal, 143 Marine Drive, Churchgate, Mumbai, 400020
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2285 1876
8. National Centre for the Performing Arts - Live music and dance
Show more A top-quality multiple performance space, the National Centre for Performance Arts at Nariman Point is one of India's largest cultural venues. Its packed programme includes dance, classical music, art exhibitions, and traditional Indian music as well as several annual festivals.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Nariman Point, Mumbai, 400021
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 2282 4567
9. Prithvi Theatre - International theatre
Show moreThe Prithvi Theatre at Juhu Beach presents both English language and Hindi theatre productions. The venue also has an art gallery and a café and runs children's workshops and a theatre festival each November.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Mumbai 400 049
Telephone
+91 (0) 22 614 9546
