Some places are worth trying once.These are the ones worth returning to.


Best Martini

Kaspers
Order the Filthy Martini and settle in. Chef Will Aghajanian's French-American menu will blow your mind, and if you have an artsy hand then the tables are your heaven. One more thing, you can go ham with the crayons!

Wear a black dress, but the effortless kind.

Instagram: @kaspers.bombay

Best for a First Date

Bandra Born
Relaxed without trying too hard. This is where coffee turns into cocktails, lunch becomes dinner, and the gentle buzz of the room can easily calm your nerves. We recommend you order the house pasta, split a dessert, and don't rush your second drink.

Relaxed silhouettes feel right.

Instagram: @bandraborn

Best Interiors

Ekaa
Raw textures, soaring ceilings and thoughtful design make Ekaa one of Bombay's most beautiful dining rooms. Chef Niyati Rao's ingredient-led menu and intimate bar invite you to stay a little longer than planned.

Less, done beautifully, and the room appreciates the same.

Instagram: @ekaamumbai

Best Speakeasy

Bare Bombay
The best bars aren't always the loudest. Hidden behind an unassuming entrance, Bare is part cocktail bar, part art space where it is best to settle in, order whatever's seasonal, and let the room do the rest.

Keep the jewellery minimal and let the silhouette do the talking.

Instagram: @bare.bombay

Best Cocktails

Otra
Inventive without ever trying too hard, Otra's cocktails are all about thoughtful flavours and seasonal ingredients. Start with the Smoked Margarita, then trust the bartenders to guide your next round.

This is where statement pieces whisper.

Instagram: @otrabombay

Best to visit on a sunday morning 

Americano 

Long lunches are an Americano specialty, and Chef Alex Sanchez's ingredient-led menu makes it easy to lose track of time. Order the Picante, follow it with the house-made pasta, and save room for the tiramisu.

Choose linen and settle in for the afternoon.

Instagram: @americanobombay

Best Bar For A Girls' Night 

Sobo 20

The room is always in motion. Glasses clink, playlists build and conversations spill from one table to the next. The Espresso Martini is a favourite, best followed by one of their seasonal highballs.

A little black dress never feels out of place.

Instagram: @sobotwenty

Best neighbourhood bar 

Slink and Bardot 

Warm timber, dim lighting, vinyl-inspired playlists give Slink & Bardot the feel of a neighbourhood bar you'll keep coming back to. The signature Old Fashioned sets the tone, while the bartenders take care of the rest.

Best arrived after 8pm.

Instagram: @slinkandbardot

11/08/2026

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