$$$$Cocktail barFortTue-Sun 19:00-00:00; closed Mon
Ekaa Bar runs a five-part cocktail flight that mirrors the tasting menu's progression. Bartender-led, paired with a small chef snack across the long evening.
OrderCocktail flight with the snack pairing.
TipBar walk-ins accepted before 21:00; later, full reservation needed.
$$$$Cocktail barLower ParelDaily 18:30-01:30
Slink and Bardot in a refurbished colonial bungalow in Worli runs French cocktail classics through a modern bar program. Editor's TableJourney pick.
OrderA French 75 and the tete de cochon snack.
TipSun terrace seats are walk-in; the room books for dinner. Cash and card both accepted.
$$$$Cocktail barLower ParelMon-Fri 12:00-01:30; Sat-Sun 11:00-01:30
The Bombay Canteen bar runs a cocktail program that draws on Indian spices, herbs and regional liqueurs (kokum, jaggery. Editor's TableJourney pick.
OrderA kokum gin and tonic with the eggs kejriwal.
TipBar counter is walk-in; the restaurant tables book a week ahead.
$$$$Cocktail barBandra WestTue-Sun 18:00-01:00; closed Mon
Niyati Rao's Bombay Daak in Bandra runs Indian regional liqueurs through a contemporary cocktail program. Head mixologist Yatish Bangera designed the menu.
OrderFeni cocktail flight and the Coorg pandi curry chakhna.
TipLive DJ Friday and Saturday from 22:00; book a booth. Cash and card both accepted.
$$$$Cocktail barBandra WestDaily 18:00-01:00
Hakkasan Bandra's lounge runs the same cocktail program as London: Hakka-tini, Imperial Sour, fresh-fruit highballs. Editor's TableJourney pick.
OrderImperial Sour and a serving of crispy duck salad.
TipReservations recommended Thursday to Saturday after 21:00. Cash and card both accepted.
$$$$Cocktail barKala GhodaTue-Sun 18:00-00:00; closed Mon
Americano's Kala Ghoda bar runs Italian-American cocktails plus an after-work aperitivo program. The negroni service is the room's signature.
OrderNegroni service or a classic Americano spritz with charcuterie.
TipWalk-in at the bar before 19:00 for the seats under the fluted-glass windows.
$$$$Cocktail barBkcDaily 12:00-01:00
O Pedro's bar in BKC runs Goan-leaning cocktails: feni infusions, urak shrubs, kokum cordials. The bar pours late after the dining kitchen closes.
OrderFeni gin and tonic with the chorizo on toast.
TipLive music Friday from 21:00; book the bar counter early. Cash and card both accepted.
$$$$Cocktail barColabaDaily 08:30-00:30
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.
OrderBombay's coldest Kingfisher with the chocolate mousse.
TipJukebox takes coins; bring change. Cash and card both accepted.