9 bars worth the trip across India, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All India guides.
Ekaa Bar Cocktails ★ 4.8 · Mumbai
fort · First Floor, Kitab Mahal, 192 Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Ekaa Bar runs a five-part cocktail flight that mirrors the tasting menu's progression. Bartender-led, paired with a small chef snack across the long evening.
Tip: Bar walk-ins accepted before 21:00; later, full reservation needed.
Slink and Bardot ★ 4.7 · Mumbai
lower-parel · Shop 329/A Thadani House, Worli Village, Opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli, Mumbai 400030
Slink and Bardot in a refurbished colonial bungalow in Worli runs French cocktail classics through a modern bar program. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Tip: Sun terrace seats are walk-in; the room books for dinner. Cash and card both accepted.
The Bombay Canteen Bar ★ 4.6 · Mumbai
lower-parel · Unit 1, Process House, Kamala Mills, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
The Bombay Canteen bar runs a cocktail program that draws on Indian spices, herbs and regional liqueurs (kokum, jaggery. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Tip: Bar counter is walk-in; the restaurant tables book a week ahead.
Bombay Daak ★ 4.5 · Mumbai
bandra-west · Shop 5/21, ONGC Complex, HIG Colony, Nityanand Nagar, Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Niyati Rao's Bombay Daak in Bandra runs Indian regional liqueurs through a contemporary cocktail program. Head mixologist Yatish Bangera designed the menu.
Tip: Live DJ Friday and Saturday from 22:00; book a booth. Cash and card both accepted.
Hakkasan Bandra Lounge ★ 4.4 · Mumbai
bandra-west · 206 Krystal, Waterfield Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Hakkasan Bandra's lounge runs the same cocktail program as London: Hakka-tini, Imperial Sour, fresh-fruit highballs. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Tip: Reservations recommended Thursday to Saturday after 21:00. Cash and card both accepted.
Americano Bar ★ 4.3 · Mumbai
kala-ghoda · 123 Nagindas Master Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400023
Americano's Kala Ghoda bar runs Italian-American cocktails plus an after-work aperitivo program. The negroni service is the room's signature.
Tip: Walk-in at the bar before 19:00 for the seats under the fluted-glass windows.
O Pedro Bar ★ 4.2 · Mumbai
bkc · Unit 2, Plot C-68, Godrej BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
O Pedro's bar in BKC runs Goan-leaning cocktails: feni infusions, urak shrubs, kokum cordials. The bar pours late after the dining kitchen closes.
Tip: Live music Friday from 21:00; book the bar counter early. Cash and card both accepted.
Sea Lounge ★ 4.1 · Mumbai
colaba · The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
Sea Lounge inside the Taj Palace serves the Maharaja and Sea Lounge afternoon tea daily 15:30 to 18:30, with Arabian Sea views. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Tip: Book at least 48 hours ahead; smart casual minimum dress. Cash and card both accepted.
Cafe Mondegar ★ 4.0 · Mumbai
colaba · 5A Metro House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Near Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai 400039
Cafe Mondegar's bar in the back has poured cold beer to Colaba locals since 1932. Mario Miranda murals run the room; the jukebox plays through the night.
Tip: Jukebox takes coins; bring change. Cash and card both accepted.