The Bombay Canteen Bar is a bar in Lower Parel, Mumbai.
The Bombay Canteen bar runs a cocktail program that draws on Indian spices, herbs and regional liqueurs (kokum, jaggery. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Must order: A kokum gin and tonic with the eggs kejriwal.
Food program: Bombay Canteen small plates
Tip: Bar counter is walk-in; the restaurant tables book a week ahead.
Address: Unit 1, Process House, Kamala Mills, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
Slink and Bardot in a refurbished colonial bungalow in Worli runs French cocktail classics through a modern bar program. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Signature drink: French aperitif cocktails and bottle list
Food: Modern French small plates
Order: A French 75 and the tete de cochon snack.
Tip: Sun terrace seats are walk-in; the room books for dinner. Cash and card both accepted.
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.
Signature drink: Feni cocktails and Goan tinctures
Food: Goan snacks
Order: Feni gin and tonic with the chorizo on toast.
Tip: Live music Friday from 21:00; book the bar counter early. Cash and card both accepted.
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.
Signature drink: Cold beer at the bar
Food: All-day continental snacks
Order: Bombay's coldest Kingfisher with the chocolate mousse.
Tip: Jukebox takes coins; bring change. Cash and card both accepted.
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.
Signature drink: Ekaa house cocktail flight (5 part)
Food: Niyati Rao snack tasting
Order: Cocktail flight with the snack pairing.
Tip: Bar walk-ins accepted before 21:00; later, full reservation needed.
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.
Signature drink: Maharaja afternoon tea (INR 4500)
Food: Afternoon tea (English and Indian)
Order: Maharaja afternoon tea, two-person service.
Tip: Book at least 48 hours ahead; smart casual minimum dress. Cash and card both accepted.
Niyati Rao's Bombay Daak in Bandra runs Indian regional liqueurs through a contemporary cocktail program. Head mixologist Yatish Bangera designed the menu.
Signature drink: Indian regional liqueur cocktails (feni, mahua)
Food: Daaru chakhna snacks from across India
Order: Feni cocktail flight and the Coorg pandi curry chakhna.
Tip: Live DJ Friday and Saturday from 22:00; book a booth. Cash and card both accepted.
Slink and Bardot in a refurbished colonial bungalow in Worli runs French cocktail classics through a modern bar program. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Signature drink: French aperitif cocktails and bottle list
Food: Modern French small plates
Order: A French 75 and the tete de cochon snack.
Tip: Sun terrace seats are walk-in; the room books for dinner. Cash and card both accepted.