Over the last few years, India’s cocktail culture has transformed into a celebrated craft with its own set of star mixologists and worth-the-wait spots. And Mumbai reigns supreme when it comes to being home to the country’s award-winning bars. The storytelling these bars demonstrate differentiates them from mere drinking spots. With a cocktail menu that combines technique and flavours with the right amount of storytelling, these bars are perfect for a night out. From signature cocktails to innovative beverage programmes, these award-winning bars have completely redefined what it means to go out for a drink in Maximum City.
Award-Winning Bars to Try in Mumbai
DistrictAug 31, 2026
·6 min
A look into Mumbai's award-winning bars, establishing the city as a serious global cocktail destination.
At a glance
AwardsRanked #27 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2024Vibe CheckFine Dining, Award-Winning Wine Programme, Sophisticated CocktailsWhat to OrderSeasonal Cocktails, Ori-Gin Programme, Soft Shell Crab, Cured Baramundi, Pani Puri
AwardsRanked #29 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe CheckRegional Indian Flavours, Lively AtmosphereWhat to OrderWaiting List, Bee's Knees, Craft Beer, Barley Salad, Begum Baked Brie, Eggs Kejriwal, Coffee Rasgulla Sundae
AwardsRanked #19 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe CheckAyurvedic Innovation, Heritage Interiors, Luxurious CocktailsWhat to OrderMountain Pepper, Mirage, Himalayan Pine, Petrichor, Koj Cured Duck, Parmesan Churro with Potato Silk, Avocado Ice Cream
AwardsRanked #22 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2023Vibe CheckGoan Soul, Coastal Flavours, Laid-backWhat to OrderSaturday Night Plan, Vasco Sour, House-Baked Sourdough Poee, Mushroom Ceviche, Prawn Ambto
AwardsRanked #10 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe CheckCalifornia Cool, Award-Winning CocktailsWhat to OrderAlibugger, Lunchbox, Dead Rabbit, Sweet Corn Ribs, Jalapeño Dijon Pork Belly, Pink Panther Pizza, Tiramisu
AwardsRanked #17 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe CheckRooftop Luxury, City Views, International RecognitionWhat to OrderGimlet Garden Series, AER Gin & Tonic, Aer-Plane, The Bombay Guac, Banana Leaf-Wrapped Konkani Tawa Fish, Tokyo Style Vegan Katsu Sliders
AwardsRanked #20 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2024Vibe CheckParisian Elegance, Intimate InteriorsWhat to OrderDevil's Share, Remos at Slink, Koli Echoes, European Wines, Philly Cheese Pav Sliders, Slink Summer Salad, Confit Cabbage
AwardsRanked #17 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2024Vibe CheckZero-Proof Innovation, Neighbourhood Bar EnergyWhat to OrderZero-proof Cocktail, Mahura Menu, Pali Hill Paloma, Guah-wah, Malai Podi Toast, Duck Stroopwafel, Marrow Chili Cheese Toast, Venus Jam Cake
AwardsBest Cocktail Program at the Travel+Leisure India & South Asia Delicious Dining Awards 2025.Vibe CheckCultural Deep-Dive, Regional Traditions, Elevated Daru-ChakhnaWhat to OrderWhistle Podu, Pahadi, Bird's Eye Chili Wine, Santra, Zhanzanit Kakdi, Duck Puff, Bombay Duck, Kal Chi Kodi
AwardsRanked #28 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe CheckExclusive, Intimate, Energetic, Unapologetically Rule-BreakingWhat to OrderPapa's Hut, The Sea Biscuit, Chaasmatazz, The Last Word, Tom Yum Yum
Masque
4.6
Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
One of the country's most celebrated dining destinations, Masque is set inside a converted mill in Mahalaxmi. The menu includes cocktails inspired by Ayurvedic principles, and the option to customize your own gin with a choice of herbs, spices, and fruits.Awards: Ranked #27 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2024Vibe Check: Fine Dining, Award-Winning Wine Programme, Sophisticated CocktailsWhat to Order: Seasonal Cocktails, Ori-Gin Programme, Soft Shell Crab, Cured Baramundi, Pani Puri
The Bombay Canteen
4.7
Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel
The team at The Bombay Canteen has always celebrated India as a kaleidoscope of traditions, bringing the same philosophy to their bar. Working heavily with locally-made alcohol brands and regional ingredients, they bring a desi touch to their cocktails.Awards: Ranked #29 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe Check: Regional Indian Flavours, Lively AtmosphereWhat to Order: Waiting List, Bee's Knees, Craft Beer, Barley Salad, Begum Baked Brie, Eggs Kejriwal, Coffee Rasgulla Sundae
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Ekaa
4.6
Fort, Mumbai
Sitting high on the list of most coveted bars to try in Mumbai, Ekaa has established itself as a go-to SoBo address. The drinks menu is inventive, with cocktails built using ingredients foraged from across India's varied ecosystems, from the mountains to the coast and desert.Awards: Ranked #19 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe Check: Ayurvedic Innovation, Heritage Interiors, Luxurious CocktailsWhat to Order: Mountain Pepper, Mirage, Himalayan Pine, Petrichor, Koj Cured Duck, Parmesan Churro with Potato Silk, Avocado Ice Cream
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O Pedro
4.8
Jet Airways Godrej, Bandra Kurla Complex
Every detail at O Pedro feels like a love letter to Goan susegad, wrapped in effortlessly chic vibes. The cocktail menu leans into tropical ingredients and coastal flavours, with rum-forward drinks, fresh citrus, and spice-led combinations that are easy to enjoy and hard to stop at one.Awards: Ranked #22 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2023Vibe Check: Goan Soul, Coastal Flavours, Laid-backWhat to Order: Saturday Night Plan, Vasco Sour, House-Baked Sourdough Poee, Mushroom Ceviche, Prawn Ambto
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Americano
4.2
Kala Ghoda
Americano is one of Mumbai's most reliable addresses for well-crafted cocktails. Set in upmarket Kala Ghoda, the space is equally suited for an early drink or a long evening out. The cocktail selection pairs classics done right with inventive twists.Awards: Ranked #10 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe Check: California Cool, Award-Winning CocktailsWhat to Order: Alibugger, Lunchbox, Dead Rabbit, Sweet Corn Ribs, Jalapeño Dijon Pork Belly, Pink Panther Pizza, Tiramisu
Aer - Four Seasons
4.4
Worli, Mumbai
AER sits on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons, offering uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea. The space is split into distinct zones, with an ocean-facing section suited to groups, and quieter, cosier corners designed for lingering over cocktails as the sun sets.Awards: Ranked #17 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe Check: Rooftop Luxury, City Views, International RecognitionWhat to Order: Gimlet Garden Series, AER Gin & Tonic, Aer-Plane, The Bombay Guac, Banana Leaf-Wrapped Konkani Tawa Fish, Tokyo Style Vegan Katsu Sliders
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Slink & Bardot
4.5
Worli, Mumbai
Find yourself a taste of Paris in the middle of Mumbai at Slink & Bardot. What was once an electronic music space has turned into an intimate Parisian restaurant. The drinks move between lighter, fruit-forward cocktails and darker, more brooding mixes.Awards: Ranked #20 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2024Vibe Check: Parisian Elegance, Intimate InteriorsWhat to Order: Devil's Share, Remos at Slink, Koli Echoes, European Wines, Philly Cheese Pav Sliders, Slink Summer Salad, Confit Cabbage
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Bandra Born
4.8
Bandstand, Bandra West, Mumbai
At Bandra Born, the energy moves easily from dinner to a late-night hangout. The drinks keep things fun, with combinations like sugarcane and ginger, guava-spiked tequila, and some of the city's best zero-proof options.Awards: Ranked #17 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2024Vibe Check: Zero-Proof Innovation, Neighbourhood Bar EnergyWhat to Order: Zero-proof Cocktail, Mahura Menu, Pali Hill Paloma, Guah-wah, Malai Podi Toast, Duck Stroopwafel, Marrow Chili Cheese Toast, Venus Jam Cake
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Bombay Daak
4.3
Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai
A fairly new addition to Mumbai's bar scene, Bombay Daak opened its doors in 2024. The bar sets the mood with a lively setting and a playlist rooted in '70s and '80s Bollywood, designed for easy, shoulder-to-shoulder drinking rather than long, formal sits.Awards: Best Cocktail Program at the Travel+Leisure India & South Asia Delicious Dining Awards 2025.Vibe Check: Cultural Deep-Dive, Regional Traditions, Elevated Daru-ChakhnaWhat to Order: Whistle Podu, Pahadi, Bird's Eye Chili Wine, Santra, Zhanzanit Kakdi, Duck Puff, Bombay Duck, Kal Chi Kodi
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Papa's
4.2
Ranwar Village, Bandra West
Tucked away in a secret, cozy attic right above the famous Veronica's sandwich shop, Papa's is the ultimate "if you know, you know" cocktail and culinary destination in the city. It is a highly exclusive 12-seater chef's counter, designed to make you feel like you are attending an elite Sunday dinner party, but at a friend's house.Awards: Ranked #28 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025Vibe Check: Exclusive, Intimate, Energetic, Unapologetically Rule-BreakingWhat to Order: Papa's Hut, The Sea Biscuit, Chaasmatazz, The Last Word, Tom Yum Yum
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