5 breweries worth the trip across India, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All India guides.

Independence Brewing Company Versova ★ 4.8 · Mumbai

andheri · Shop 1, 2, 3 Akshay Villa, Jayaprakash Narayan Road, Seven Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053

Independence Brewing Co in Versova runs a brewpub with American-craft ales, lagers and seasonal IPAs. The kitchen leans pizzas. Editor's TableJourney pick.

Tip: Friday night quiz from 20:30; book a booth for groups. Cash and card both accepted.

The White Owl Brewery and Bistro ★ 4.6 · Mumbai

lower-parel · One Indiabulls Centre, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013

White Owl opened a Lower Parel brewpub in 2013 with house-brewed ales, lagers and seasonal IPAs. The bistro menu runs flatbreads. Editor's TableJourney pick.

Tip: Taster paddle of four house beers is the easiest way to sample.

Independence Brewing Company Powai ★ 4.4 · Mumbai

powai · Unit 1, Ground Floor, Ventura Building, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076

Independence Brewing Co Powai inside the Hiranandani Gardens precinct runs the same ale program as Versova. Lakeside walk distance from the IIT Powai campus.

Tip: The Powai lake is a 10-minute walk; arrive after a sunset walk.

Doolally Taproom Bandra ★ 4.2 · Mumbai

bandra-west · Sona Building, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Doolally is the Mumbai franchise of Pune-based Doolally Brewing. The Bandra taproom pours the house apple cider. Editor's TableJourney pick.

Tip: Tuesday is open mic; Friday night quizzes draw the regulars.

Thirsty City 127 ★ 4.0 · Mumbai

andheri · Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093

Thirsty City 127 in Andheri East runs an in-house brewing program with IPAs, stouts and seasonal sours. The kitchen serves Asian and continental small plates.

Tip: Weekends from 21:00 are packed; weekday happy hour runs 17:00 to 19:00.