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  • Nightlife

Mumbai’s nightlife has always been one of the best in the country. Unlike some smaller cities in India, its clubs and bars stay open ‘til the early hours on weekends – and with so many nightlife hotspots, there’s something for everyone’s taste. Depending on your mood, you can enjoy a casual drink at a neighbourhood hangout or mingle with the who’s who of the city at posh cocktail bars. The best clubs in Mumbai can mostly be found in the neighbourhoods Lower Parel, Bandra, Andheri and Powai – but no matter where you go, most clubs will turn the lights down and the music up once it hits 10pm. What can you expect to hear? Well, it all depends on the venue – Mumbai’s clubs play everything from techno and Bollywood to global and Indian chart-toppers. While some places have a hefty cover charge and a fancy dress code, plenty of others will let you wear something casual. So, get your dancing shoes on: here are the very best clubs in Mumbai. Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Mumbai🍻 The best bars and pubs in Mumbai🍴 The best restaurants in Mumbai🛏 The best hotels in Mumbai

  • Restaurants

As magical and captivating as Mumbai is, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming – especially for first-time visitors. With a population that far exceeds 20 million, Mumbai is constantly moving – your best bet is to take it as it goes. And that rule applies to the street food, too. Step outside Mumbai’s restaurants and you won’t be disappointed. The city’s food off the street is the result of an ever-increasing melting pot of communities and grows more diverse by the day. Needless to say, it’s worth celebrating – here are the best places to get a taste. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Mumbai🍻 The best bars and pubs in Mumbai🍴 The best restaurants in Mumbai🛏 The best hotels in Mumbai

  • Bars and pubs

It's called the Maximum City for a reason: there are few cities around the world that are quite so overwhelmingly dazzling, so feverishly non-stop, so blaringly in-your-face as Mumbai. And the city’s nightlife scene is at the beating heart of that. From clubs and bars to live art and street theatre, Mumbai’s party culture is diverse and scintillating. Above all, Mumbai’s bars and pubs are simply so exciting. These are the places that Mumbaikars go to wind down and up, to shed the stresses of life in a city with 13 million others. Here’s the lowdown on the City of Seven Islands’ finest drinkeries. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Mumbai🪩 The best clubs in Mumbai🍴 The best restaurants in Mumbai🛏 The best hotels in Mumbai

  • Restaurants

Mumbai might be an all-guns-blazing, million-miles-per-hour kind of place, but making time for food here is a must. And trust us, the food here is really, really worth savouring. From street food and Michelin-starred restaurants to Portuguese-Goan delights and Parsi community cafés, Mumbai’s food scene makes the absolute most the city’s mish-mash of cultures, boundless flavours and countless styles of cooking. Here’s where to start. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Mumbai🪩 The best clubs in Mumbai🍻 The best bars and pubs in Mumbai🛏 The best hotels in Mumbai

  • Things to do

They don’t call this place Maximum City without good reason. Mumbai is a mile-a-minute sort of place, a full-on experience that isn’t going to wait for you to acclimatise. The best things to do in Mumbai will help visitors get a handle on this place, a raft of serenity in the metropolis. Roadside stalls and fine-dining fusion will tickle all taste buds, while people-watching everyone from Bollywood starlets to rickshaw drivers makes for one of the most captivating things in India. Mumbai is India as it was, as it is, and as it will be in the future. It also happens to be the best night out in India. There, we said it. You’ll never be bored here.

  • Things to do

Mumbai is a busy city if you’ll allow us to state the blindingly obvious. It is a city of soaring skyscrapers and jam-packed shantytowns, with over 18 million people going about their business in between. It is always a delight to remember that hidden in among all of the chaos are swathes of tranquil green spaces, beautiful parks and gardens that are perfect for a morning jog or an afternoon walk. Or both, if you’re feeling particularly energetic. There are plenty of things to do when visiting the best parks in Mumbai. The northern fringes of Mumbai are home to a national park with leopards, monkeys and snakes within, while the glitzy suburbs of Bandra boast a beach-side park that attracts Bollywood celebrities and ordinary people alike. Mumbai is famous for its bars, restaurants and markets, but the city's parks more than hold their own.

  • Things to do

It seems appropriate that Mumbai, as a chaotic wonderland of a city that boasts some of India’s best sights, restaurants and nightlife, also has a wondrous selection of museums. This city has something for everyone when it comes to finding something cultural or historical and immersing yourself in it. Here are 11 Mumbai museums that are sure to pique the interest of all kinds of museums lovers. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Mumbai🍴 The best restaurants in Mumbai🍻 The best bars and pubs in Mumbai🛏 The best hotels in Mumbai

  • Shopping

You won’t struggle to find somewhere to buy fruits and vegetables in Mumbai. It doesn’t take long to realise that, and sometimes the city can resemble a sprawling collection of markets with people and buildings sitting between the gaps. That isn’t entirely true, but Mumbai has a way of making it feel like the world exists within the place you find yourself, whether thats the parks, the bars, the restaurants or the museums. But the markets, wow. Even if you’re not in the market for fresh produce, exploring the best markets in Mumbai is an experience all in itself. Each neighbourhood in the city has a government-appointed area for such things, interspersed with cupcake moulds, antique gewgaws, wedding bangles and who knows what else. You never know what you might find at the market here.  

  • Things to do

What’s the deal with Bandra West? When in Mumbai, you simply must visit Bandra. This part of town draws in visitors with its old-meets-new charm, with conserved 17th-century architecture contrasting starkly with uber-chic cafés and to-die-for upscale restaurants.  The locals may long for the good ol’ days sans busy streets, yet they still nurture a deep sense of community. If you meet any Bandra boy or girl, they’ll seem utterly convinced their area has everything you could possibly need. And once you’ve been here, you’ll most likely agree. From trendy superfood cafés to craft beer bars, streetside shopping to high-end boutiques, the chock-a-block main streets and lazy bylanes of Bandra have it all. If you only do one thing... Visit the Bandra Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1534, which offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea and the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Get cultured Catch an up-and-coming comic – or a veteran of the Mumbai comedy circuit – at The Cuckoo Club. A few months back, they had Aziz Ansari perform an incognito after-hours gig here three nights back to back. Go off the beaten track Photograph: Flickr / Satish Krishnamurthy From the bylanes of Chapel Road to Chuim village, Bandra’s walls make the perfect blank canvas for local graffiti artists. Grab your camera and head out on an aimless walk around the neighbourhood – you’ll come away with some brilliant snaps.  Eat here Bandra is packed with students, so you can certainly eat on the cheap here. One

  • Shopping

Splurge then twirl in an ornate lehenga that channels you inner Bollywood diva after shopping in Mumbai. After quieting your cravings for curry at the best restaurants and street food shacks in town, go above and beyond Mumbai’s museums (although they’re certainly worth a visit or three) and explore the city by navigating the markets, bazaars and boutiques that make up Mumbai’s shopping scene. What, exactly, are we talking about? Scour through a bustling bazaar filled with antiques and come away with deals on teak-wood tables and handcrafted grandfather clocks. Wake up in the wee hours and follow your nose to the oldest docks in Mumbai to bring home fresh prawns, Bombay duck or pomfret. Don't miss the open-air flower market where the sweet smell of roses wafts through the air. Searching for a swanky mall? We've got plenty of those too!