Top 5 nightclubs in Mumbai

Mumbai City, India, which is still called by its old name of Bombay by most of its 19 million residents, is the commercial and financial capital of India which is often compared to New York City.

Like New York City, Mumbai is a city that never sleeps and it boasts of a vibrant, pulsating nightlife culture which must be explored on any trip to Mumbai.

1. Blue Frog Lounge- Global beats

Blue Frog is Mumbai’s newest nightspot which is opened its doors in late 2007 in the old textile mill dominated area called Lower Parel. The club is a revolutionary concept which showcases Mumbai as a truly global city. The club which sports an extremely futuristic décor emphasizes greatly on Live music which it offers to its patrons six days a week. Musicians from India and all over the world perform at the Blue Frog lounge. Whatever be your preference head to the Blue Frog lounge for your fix of jazz, funk, soul, afro- Latin, world, hip hop , drum n’ bass ,electronica etc.

2. The Dome Bar –relaxed, chilled ambience

The Dome Bar is the stylish open air roof top bar of the Intercontinental Hotel located at the world renowned promenade of Mumbai called the Marine Drive or the Queen’s Necklace. Here you can lounge on one of the extremely comfy chaise lounges and sip your drink and nibble on some eats while you gaze out at the Arabian Sea and the twinkling lights of the bright lights, big city that is Mumbai.

3. Shiro-retro nights are all the rage

Shiro is yet another hip party spot of Mumbai. Located in the premises of an old textile mill in the Worli area of Mumbai, this night spot sports extremely high ceilings and a décor which is composed of traditional oriental elements which have typical Balinese and Japanese accents like low seating adorned with sumptuous silk furnishings, flowing water bodies, and mellow lighting. This nightclub rocks on Friday nights when the resident DJ spins retro tunes from the 70’s and 80’s which are immensely popular with the house.

4. Indigo-fine dining with a contemporary feel

This resto-bar located in a turn of the century bungalow in the Colaba area of Mumbai has been going strong for over ten years since it first opened its doors in 1997. It has played host to the world’s jet set and various other luminaries including former first daughter, Chelsea Clinton and has often featured in Condé Nast’s world’s top restaurants list. The often changing and innovative menu features a wide range of excellent fusion foods and its long, well stocked, lively bar make it the perfect place to spend a sultry Mumbai evening.

5. China House- the perfect people watching party spot

This multi level resto-bar is located in the luxurious environs of the Grand Hyatt hotel which is situated in the vicinity of Mumbai’s Sahar International airport. This resto-bar has tasteful décor which evokes the feeling of China and it serves modern Chinese cuisine in its four private dining rooms which are named Ginger, Chilli, Cinnamon and Nutmeg and the attached garden. The restaurant also houses an energetic often packed lounge where a DJ spins popular tunes. The lounge is a favorite with the leading lights of the Indian film indu.

Picture of Mumbai by night originally posted by Jasvipul

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About the author

Anjeeta Nayar is a professional freelance writer and blogger based in New York City. She relocated to the Big Apple from Mumbai two years ago. She loves New York City for its incredible buzz and energy. It really is the city that never sleeps and there is always something to do and see here. In addition to being a writer and blogger, she is also an avid traveler with London and cities in S.E.Asia being the places she enjoys visiting the most!