Mumbai (Bombay) Nightlife
The most popular drinks are beer and spirits (particularly whisky) rather than imported wine. Indian wine is readily available and fairly palatable. The legal minimum drinking age is 21. For listings, check out the fortnightly Time Out magazine and the daily English-language newspaper Mid-day (which also publishes List, a guide to what's on in the city).
Bars
Geoffrey's
Located in the Hotel Marine Plaza, Geoffrey's is Mumbai's quintessential English pub. It serves a good set-price lunch in addition to its malts and draft beer.
Hotel Marine Plaza, 29 Marine Drive
Tel: (022) 2285 1212.
Website: www.hotelmarineplaza.com/restaurants.htm
Indigo
Located down a narrow street in Colaba, Indigo was the original Mumbai bar-restaurant and, despite having spawned numerous imitators, its swish décor still attracts a smartly turned-out set. The bar is beautifully designed with deep-sea blue walls and leather armchairs, cocktails are excellent, and if you fancy a cigar, there's also a cosy cigar bar upstairs.
4 Mandlik Road, Colaba
Tel: (022) 6636 8999.
Website: www.foodindigo.com
Leopold's Café & Bar
This pub and café is something of an institution in Mumbai. Hugely popular with backpackers - and not just for the cheap beer, Leo's serves cocktails, shots and pipe-shaped beer towers.
Colaba Causeway, near Regal
Tel: (022) 2282 8185.
Website: www.leopoldcafe.com
Clubs
Ra
In the heart of the Phoenix Mills shopping complex, Ra is a top-notch nightclub with glass roof always packed with the city's beautiful people. The DJ plays a mash of hip hop, Hindi pop, trance and retro.
Phoenix Mills Compound, Lower Parel
Tel: (022) 6661 4343.
Red Light
Red Light is a popular student venue, especially on Wednesday hip hop nights. It plays different music every night - R&B, house, pop - and is always packed but has a really good vibe.
145 MG Road, Fort
Tel: (022) 6634 6247.
Voodoo Pub
For something a little grungier, try the Voodoo Pub, which hosts an unofficial gay-friendly night on Saturdays after 2300.
2/5 Kamal Mansion, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba
Tel: (022) 2284 1959.
Live Music
Not Just Jazz by the Bay
South Mumbai's best - and only - live music venue. In addition to jazz, there are live rock, blues, pop and even karaoke evenings.
143 Marine Drive, Churchgate
Tel: (022) 2285 1876.
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