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
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-loving guests.
đź“ŤGrand Hyatt, Western Express Hwy, Siddharath Nagar, Vakola, Santacruz East
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
4. Matahaari
Kitted out with grand crystal chandeliers, leather sofas and 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
5. Kitty Su
Kitty Su rolls 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
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 flashy 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 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 most glamorous 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 East
8. Olive Bar And Kitchen
One of Mumbai’s favourite restaurants that whips us stunning desserts and even better drinks, Olive Bar and Kitchen sheds its cool demeanour as the clock strikes ten. With consistent dance party sessions, every Thursday featuring big names, Olive Bar and Kitchen remains one of the primary nightclubs in Mumbai that clears out its tables to make room for a dapper dance floor all under dim lights.
đź“Ť14, Nargis Dutt Rd, Union Park, Khar West
9. R-Adda
Imitating a warehouse adorned with flashy lights and wooden interiors, R-Adda skips the weekend rule and assembles a party night every day of the week. Dance to Bollywood hits and make sure you dress up in your best (sometimes to themes the club usually hosts). From retro rewinds to ladies’ nights, R-Adda always keeps things interesting.
đź“Ť462, AB Nair Rd, Juhu
10. Lord Of The Drinks
The popular bar chain, Lord of the Drinks hosts some of the city’s most vibrant parties with equally stunning drinks ranging from a classic Manhattan to their loaded LIITs. Decked from top to bottom with an assortment of spirits, LOTD has further been named Asia’s Longest Bar. We recommend fuelling up on their delicious beer-fried chicken just before the lights dim down, the music turns loud and a night of dancing begins.
đź“ŤVarious outlets across the city