Mumbai’s nightlife is just like the city’s streets – vibrant, diverse and never short of a dull moment. A lot of the clubs here scream sophistication and grandeur, so naturally they attract some of Bollywood’s biggest stars when the weekend comes around. Whether you want to mingle with the A-listers or simply boogie the night away with your friends, party people can expect a crazy night out in the City of Dreams. And while there are plenty of snazzy nightclubs in Mumbai, there are as many brilliant brunch spots and coffee shops to visit when you need to nurse that hangover the morning after.
1. Bombay Cocktail Bar
Bombay Cocktail Bar is a high-end bar that turns up the music and turns down the lights after nightfall. Like most nightclubs in Mumbai, this place is obsessed with Bollywood music, and DJs fill the dance floor with bangers from some of your favourite films every weekend. They’ve gone all out to create a premium space fitted with green velvet couches, shiny tiles and grand archways inside the multi-story venue. A chic setting like this requires guests to look just as good, so make sure you get all dressed up before heading here.
đź“ŤOff Veera Desai Rd, Andheri West, Mumbai, 400053
2. Toy Room
As part of the Hotel Grand Hyatt, Toy Room is another up-market party spot with an air of exclusivity. On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, party seekers dress in their finest fits to dance to hip-hop and R&B tunes until the early hours of the morning. Before you call it a night, make sure you take a snap with the famous teddy bear mascot known as ‘Frank the Bear’. He’s the face of the club and loves to boogie with his party-lovin’ guests.
đź“ŤGrand Hyatt, Western Express Hwy, Siddharath Nagar, Vakola, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055
3. The Daily All Day
By day, The Daily All Day is a trendy neighbourhood bar. By night, the place transforms into one of the fanciest nightclubs in Mumbai and shuts its doors way past midnight. Their cocktails are unbeatable, and the cranberry chamomile tea, basil and gin concoction that goes by the name ‘Shimmer Ball’ is the perfect tipple to loosen up before you bust a move or two on the dance floor.
đź“ŤGround, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Behind Shoppers Stop, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
4. Matahaari
Kitted out with grand crystal chandeliers, leather sofas and a gorgeous black and gold decor, Matahaari’s interior is inspired by the extravagant style of Mata Hari, an exotic Dutch dancer who was accused of espionage during WW1. The club tends to play Bollywood bangers and is spread out across several areas, but the VIP section is naturally the most impressive. Hidden behind a bookshelf, the luxurious space is fitted with a private bar and can be rented out if you book in advance.
đź“ŤLevel IV, Atria-The Millennium Mall, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018
5. Kitty Su
Kitty Su roll out the red carpet from Wednesday to Sunday to welcome guests to their snazzy parties. Resident DJs including Triangle Edge and Aamish spin a good mix of music, including electro, pop, house and disco tunes in the main part of the club known as ‘The House of Common.’ They also host live music concerts as well as fabulous drag nights where some of the fiercest queens from India and around the world take to the stage to sashay the night away.
đź“ŤGround Floor The LaLit Mumbai, Airport Rd, Navpada, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059
6. Club Illusions
Located in a high-rise building in West Andheri, Club Illusions is more than just a typical nightclub. As soon as you arrive at the entrance, you’re met with a show of lights and shadows that makes for the perfect backdrop for a vibey Instagram photo. Inside, expect an immersive musical experience featuring electronic tunes that blast over a state-of-the-art sound system. There’s also a labyrinth of unique spaces to dance in, each one sporting its own lighting and music for when you fancy a change of sound or scenery.
đź“Ť2nd Floor, B37, Ambika Acropolis, Off New Link Rd, adjacent to Oberoi Springs
7. Dragonfly Experience
Dragonfly Experience is one of the snazziest nightclubs in Mumbai. Glistening mosaic tiles adorn the walls, golden angels hang from the ceilings and neon dragonflies light up the dance floor from above. There’s also a grand island bar fitted with a floor-to-ceiling tower of spirits – the perfect meeting point for when you need to locate your mates or get the next round in. In terms of music, Friday nights are dedicated to Bollywood hits while Saturdays are a mix of everything.
đź“ŤThe Orb, next to Jw Marriott Sahar, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Andheri E, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088