Where Mumbai drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Mumbai worth taking a tram to.
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.
Order: A pint of the house IPA and the wood-fired flatbread.
Tip: Taster paddle of four house beers is the easiest way to sample.
Independence Brewing Co in Versova runs a brewpub with American-craft ales, lagers and seasonal IPAs. The kitchen leans pizzas. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Order: A pint of the house pale ale and the chicken tikka pizza.
Tip: Friday night quiz from 20:30; book a booth for groups. Cash and card both accepted.
Independence Brewing Co Powai inside the Hiranandani Gardens precinct runs the same ale program as Versova. Lakeside walk distance from the IIT Powai campus.
Order: Taster paddle of four house beers and the lamb sliders.
Tip: The Powai lake is a 10-minute walk; arrive after a sunset walk.
Doolally is the Mumbai franchise of Pune-based Doolally Brewing. The Bandra taproom pours the house apple cider. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Order: Apple cider and a Doolally watermelon ale with bar snacks.
Tip: Tuesday is open mic; Friday night quizzes draw the regulars.
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.
Order: A flight of four house brews and the cheesy nachos.
Tip: Weekends from 21:00 are packed; weekday happy hour runs 17:00 to 19:00.