Expert recommendations of the best clubs, bars, and other after-dark venues.
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Dome
“Classy rooftop bar. Just the spot to sip a green apple martini and take in the sweeping skyline views.”—Sanjay Singh Badnor, freelance travel writer/photographer, Times of India. Romantic open-air terrace with ocean vistas. Long beverage list; multi-cuisine food. Intercontinental, 135 Marine Drive, Churchgate; tel. +91 22 39879999. www.intercontinental.com
Leopold’s Café
If chichi bars aren’t your scene, make a beeline for earthy Leopold’s, a casual café-bar that has long been a traveler’s magnet, especially buzzing during the evenings. Indian, Western, and Chinese menu. Established in 1871. Colaba Causeway, Colaba; tel. +91 22 22020131.
Play
“Packed to the rafters with Mumbai's elite; the high-priced cocktails here are justified by the glass roof which opens to the stars.”—Rafael Wlodarski, Mumbai author, Lonely Planet. DJ usually on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Snack menu. Phoenix Mills, 462 Senapati Bhapat Marg, Lower Parel; tel. +91 22 66614343.
Red Light
“With funhouse-mirrors lining the upper walls, this place is a hit with students, particularly on Wednesday hip-hop nights.”—Rafael Wlodarski. Dimly-lit, trendy lounge-bar-nightclub. Guest DJs some nights. 145 Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road, Fort; tel. +91 22 66346246. www.khyberrestaurant.com/red-light.html
Zenzi
Contemporary, laid-back lounge-bar-restaurant with dim mood lighting, marshmallow-soft sofas, dark wood tables. Local and imported spirits, beers, and wines. Pleasant open-air terrace; occasional live bands and DJs. 183 Waterfield Road, Bandra West; tel. +91 22 56430670. www.zenzi-india.com
