Mumbai/South

South Mumbai is one of the most affluent districts of Mumbai. Many of the city's famous landmarks, including the iconic Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace) are found here. This area also connects to the nearby Elephanta Caves. Ferries are available from Gateway of India to the island.

This district contains some of the oldest parts of the city. For a long time, this was the city. One of the seven islands that were joined to form Mumbai, then called Bombay. This is where the British started on their long quest to build the docks and the city. They built Fort St. George, which no longer exists, but the area is still called "Fort". The Fort area contains many corporate offices and most of the administrative offices of the city and Maharashtra state governments.

Paradoxically, this district contains one of the newest areas of the city, Nariman Point, which was built on land reclaimed between the 1940s and the 1970s. This is Mumbai's downtown, where the offices of India's topmost corporate houses are located. This area serves as the business capital of the country. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have there headquarters in this location. Major banks from all over the world opertaes from this region of Mumbai. Most of this buildings follow different architectural style including the Victorian Gothic, art deco and last of all the modern day skyscraper.

Since the place have been a hub of business activities for over a century it has attracted business communities from far and wide. Business communities like the Parsis, Jews, Marwaris, Gujratis have made South Mumbai their home. This lead to places of worships for each of the community and south Mumbai does have its share of temples, Parsi fire temples, churches, synagogues and even a Chinese temple.

Malabar Hill, the most affluent residential neighborhood in the city is also located here. Most industrialists have their bungalows here. This is also where the official residences of Maharashtra's chief minister and Governor are located. Altamount Road is another affluent area that features the residences of Ratan Tata and Mukesh Ambani, amongst others, the latter of which is the most expensive residence in the world. The other famous location is Colaba, which was an island until it was connected to Bombay by a causeway. This area contains a naval base.

South Mumbai was the centre of terrorist attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba between the evenings of 26 November and 29 November 2008.

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Map of South Mumbai

One of the best ways to reach South Mumbai whether you have arrived by air, train, or bus. The taxi should be able to get you straight to your hotel.

By far the most comfortable and fastest way of getting into South Mumbai. The Aqua Line  3  connects the city's airport to the 18.93148472.8269481 Churchgate  3  , and terminates at 18.91356872.8207172 Cuffe Parade  3  in Colaba.

The Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway ends at 18.93488672.8271643 Churchgate  Western  , and is the major line serving South Mumbai. It has stops at 18.95156572.8186334 Charni Road  Western  and 18.94604672.8235355 Marine Lines  Western  .

BEST serves this district exceptionally well. During peak times buses have standing room only, but at other times it is a comfortable option. Buses in the series 1-199 serve this district.

It is best to avoid getting your car here, especially on a weekday. While all highways terminate here and traffic discipline is better than almost anywhere else in India, the extraordinary amount of traffic and the near impossibility of finding parking close to your destination make this a bad option to take. Even if you drive down, it is a good idea to park your car at one of the paid parking areas run by the Municipal Corporation (look for "BMC" or "MCGM" on the streets) and then take other means of transport to your destination.

Since the district is not very spread out, walking is a good option. This allows the opportunity of admiring the architecture, interacting with locals and tasting street food.

• 18.92183672.8347051 Gateway of India (भारतीय प्रवेशद्वार Bhāratiya Praveśdvār), Shivaji Marg. 24 hours daily. The landmark gateway was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911. The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924. This arch is the most recognisable symbol of the city. The structure is a basalt arch, 26m high, and it lies at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg at the water's edge in Mumbai Harbour. It was a crude jetty used by the fishing community which was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other prominent people. In earlier times, it would have been the first structure that visitors arriving by boat in Mumbai would have seen. Ferries to Elephanta are available from the Gateway of India. Free.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.91161472.8261422 Sassoon Docks. One of the oldest docks in Mumbai and was the first wet dock constructed in the city. It is also one of the largest fish markets in the city. In 2017, street art transformed the fishing dock into an exhibition space.  (updated Jun 2023)

This road crossing consists of a series of colonial buildings centred around the Wellington Fountain, including the Regal Cinema (see details in the Do section). The area also includes the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and National Gallery of Modern Art, both listed in the Fort district.

• 18.92542472.8323193 Wellington Fountain. A small elegant marble fountain dating back to the 1860s.  (updated Mar 2026).
• 18.92436572.8318394 Majestic Guest House. Once the majestic hotel it was designed by W.A. Chambers, who was also the designer of Mumbai's iconic Taj Mahal Hotel, Completed in 1909 it follows the Indo-Saracenic architectural style complete with domed minarets. Today it is known as Majestic Guest House and houses a government co-operative store and a hostel for Members of Legislative Assembly.  
• 18.92503372.8319295 Waterloo Mansion. An Indo-Gothic style residential apartment. The ground floor houses several stores including cafes and restaurants.  
• 18.92527872.8333336 Maharashtra Police Headquarters. The grand building dates back to 1876 and was built as a home for the seamen and was known as Royal Alfred Sailors Home. Built in Gothic style it was designed by Frederick William Stevens. The giant pediment at the centre of the building contains a statue of Neptune, the guardian of the seas. The sculptures on the other face of the building were designed by the students of J J School of Art under the guidance of John Lockwood Kipling, father of well-known writer Rudyard Kipling. In 1928 the building was acquired by the government and in 1930 it served as the office of the Legislative Council. In 1982 the building was handed over to the Maharashtra Police for setting up its headquarters. In 2019 the building underwent an extensive renovation and restoration.  (updated Jan 2023)

• 18.93226172.8278697 Eros Cinema, 42, Maharshi Karve Rd, Churchgate. A colonial-era cinema built in Art Deco style. The hall started functioning in 1938 and had a sitting capacity of 1204. It was closed down in 2016 for renovation, and was reopened in February 2024 with a 1,300-seater theatre and a 300-seater IMAX screen. All traces of the original auditorium were removed including the balcony, with only the large relief sculptures flanking the sides being incorporated.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.92672.8238 Nariman Point (नरीमन पॉइंट Narīman Pôiṇṭ; Manhattan of Mumbai) (at the southern end of Marine Drive). The area is on land reclaimed from the sea. Nariman Point is the business hub of Mumbai. However, with the change in economic conditions, many companies have shifted to other areas of Mumbai, like Parel, Worli, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Andheri-Kurla Road and Powai. There are many airline offices and luxury hotels here. It is widely regarded as the "Manhattan of Mumbai" and it boasts of a spectacular skyline and pricey residential condos. It is also the main financial district of Mumbai and houses most of the financial services and brokerage companies—both Indian and international. It is also the location for the Vidhan Bhavan which is the political headquarters of the state of Maharashtra, as well as the summer seat of the Maharashtra Legislature.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.95611172.8155569 Royal Opera House. The hub of social, artistic and cultural activity in Mumbai. The Opera House was inaugurated by King George V in 1911, but it was still under construction. It was finally opened to the public in 1916. It follows the Baroque style of architecture with a blend of European and Indian detailing. In 1917 it started showing films. The entire area near it came to be known as the Opera House. In 1993 the Opera House was closed down. In 2016 it was opened after a restoration that lasted 8 years.  (updated Apr 2020)
• 18.949372.820110 Taraporewala Aquarium, Marine Drive, Girgaon (from suburban: Churchgate  Western  0.6 km SW). It has an exotic collection of marine and fresh water life. An interesting section demonstrates various stages in the growth of a pearl and also displays exquisite pearl, and mother-of-pearl jewellery.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.93362172.82836411 Western Railway Headquarters. The massive grey and white sandstone building stands opposite Churchgate station and on the northwest corner of the Oval Maidan. The building was constructed in 1899. Although the Gothic architecture building dominates Mumbai's skyline on account of its location at a busy intersection it is often passed by unnoticed in the waves of humanity.  (updated Jun 2023)

• 18.95875772.80857112 Babulnath Mandir, 16, Babulnath Rd, Charni Rd, Khareghat Colony, Malabar Hill (from suburban: Grant Road  Western  1 km SW), ☏ +91 22 2367 8367, [email protected]. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a well-known temple in south Mumbai. This temple is close to the beach and there is a climb of around 100 steps. It is also possible to take an elevator up to the temple.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.9572.79513 Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.95672472.80493714 Hanging Gardens (Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens), Babulnath, Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill (suburban: Charni Road  Western  1.3 km W). 5AM–9PM. This terraced garden is visited on top of Malabar Hills. The park was laid out in 1881 by Ulhas Ghapokar over Bombay's main reservoir, probably to protect it from the contamination originating from the Parsi Tower of Silence. The park was renovated in 1921. The park is beautifully laid out with flower beds and hedges along with walkways. The park also provides a great sunset over the Arabian Sea. Free.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.94019472.79343615 Lok Bhavan (लोक भवन Lok Bhavan), Walkeshwar Rd. The official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra, appointed by the President of India, formerly the Raj Bhavan (राज भवन Rāj Bhavan). It was built upon the Bombay Castle, dating back to the 16th century, and was used in the British times as the Government House of the Bombay Presidency. Some parts of the complex are open to the public, including a museum dedicated to Indian freedom fighters located in a former British bunker. There's an official tour that will take you inside the building.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.9605372.8063516 Tower of Silence, Dungar Wadi Rd, Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill (suburban: Grant Road  Western , 1.2 km west). This is where the Parsis practice their famous burial custom of leaving bodies out in the open to be devoured by vultures. However, as the name hints, the site is within a tower where non-Parsis are not welcome, so there is nothing to be seen. There are several other Parsi (Fire) Temples in Mumbai. These are located at Churchgate, Princess Street, New Queen's Road, Gowalia Tank and Bandra. The Agiary, located at Fort, was built in 1790 and is considered to be the oldest Parsi temple in Mumbai.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.94572.79417 Walkeshwar Temple (Sri Walkeshwar, Baan Ganga Temple), Banganga Cross Ln, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill. This is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. According to legend, Lord Rama came here on his way to Lanka to reclaim his consort Sita, who was kidnapped by the Demon King, Ravana. The temple also has a tank called the Banganga. A quiet place amidst all the bustle.  (updated Jun 2023)

• 18.90364872.81507618 Afghan Church (अफगान चर्च Aphgān Carc; St. John's Church), Bakery Ln, Navy Nagar, Colaba (take Bus 153 from Churchgate  Western  and get off at Afghan Church), ☏ +91. Daily dawn-dusk; the verger who lives next to the church will open the door if it is locked. This is an Anglican Church in Colaba, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous defeat in the First Afghan War of 1838. This church is believed to have hosted members of the White Brotherhood who believe that Lord Jesus visits them from the Cave of Light in the Dauladhar Mountains even today. The imposing edifice was constructed using locally available buff-coloured basalt and limestone. Inside it is known for its wide Gothic arches and beautiful stained glass windows. The chapel has a nave and aisle with a chancel 15 m in length and 7 m in width. Butterfield's tiles used for the geometric floor pattern were imported from England. The east and west windows were designed by William Wailes, a nineteenth-century stained glass expert. The stained glass used is superior to that in the Rajabai Tower and CSMT. Eight large bells in the bell tower came from the Taylor bell foundry of England in 1904, and are acknowledged to be the best in Western India. The tower and spire are 60 m high. Free.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.92333372.83055619 Cathedral of the Holy Name, 19, Nathalal Parikh Marg. Cathedral of the Holy Name is the Catholic Cathedral of Mumbai. It is the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Mumbai. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Mumbai. The Mumbai (then Bombay) Catholic Christian life was centred around the Fort Chapel in Medows Street, which was constructed in 1767. At the beginning of the 20th century, the little Chapel was unable to accommodate the large congregation during the Sunday Masses. The foundation stone of the church was laid on 9 July 1902 by the then archbishop Dalhoff and it was opened to the public on 15 January 1905. The church was designed and constructed by W.A. Chambers, an established architect of the firm of Messrs. Gostling, Chambers and Fritchley. The complex consisted of three similar-styled buildings. At the centre was the church, the school on the north side and the residence for the clergy on the south side. On 3 March 1964, it was granted the status of a Cathedral. The cathedral follows the gothic style of architecture, with two towers containing the belfries surmounted by octagonal spires which, like the main roof are covered with Mangalore tiles. The interiors are well laid with ceilings and the walls are covered with frescoes and geometrical designs. The beautifully carved marble altar is surrounded by intricately designed stained glass windows. In 1998 the cathedral received the status of a heritage building.  (updated Mar 2020)
• 18.91651772.82768220 Chabad Nariman House (בית חבד מומבאי), Azad Nagar, Colaba (suburban: Churchgate  Western  2.3 km (1.4 mi)), ☏ +91 97 69060840. Chabad Nariman House, at the site of the 26/11 attacks, is home to the one-of-a-kind Jewish tour of tolerance and hope. Through visceral footage and displays, visitors witness the heart-wrenching story of the Murder of Rabbi and Mrs Holtzberg, the founders of the centre. The visitor faces the stark reality of modern-day terror and is challenged to assume personal responsibility for positive change. The centre is the vibrant heart of the Jewish community of Mumbai and provides support for tourists and backpackers. At the premises is a kosher restaurant, a coffee corner with Wi-Fi, a library and a synagogue.  (updated Mar 2026)

• Harbour Cruise. If money is no object, rent Taj's private yacht (which has two sun decks and three bedrooms) for a cruise around the Mumbai Harbour. US$300/hour (including drinks and meals). (updated Mar 2026)

• 18.94472.8231 Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace). A 3.6-km-long C-shaped promenade along the coast of a natural bay. The six-lane road connects Nariman Point on the south to Girgaon Chowpatty on the north. It is popularly known as the Queen's Necklace, because when viewed during the night, preferably from an elevated spot, the lights on the road resemble the string of pearls in a necklace. There are walkways and benches along the bay and is a favourite hunt for both tourists and locals. During weekend evenings the place gets very crowded. It is also the venue for several well-known events including the Mumbai Marathon and Indian Air Force (IAF) air show. Be careful and avoid this area during heavy rains.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.95172.8112 Girgaon Chowpatty (गिरगाव चौपाटी Girgāv Caupāṭī) (suburban: Charni Road  Western ). This is the city's most famous beach, located at one end of Mumbai's most famous promenade. This is not a place to sunbathe, however. Go here to watch the crowds enjoying themselves and have bhel puri, as a moderately famous Hindi song asks you to. Chowpatty (caupāṭī) in Marathi means "beach", so you may hear people referring to other beaches suffixed with "Chowpatty" (for example, "Juhu Chowpatty"). But if they say "Chowpatty" without qualification, they are referring to this place. The beach is famous for its Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations when hundreds of thousands of people from all over Mumbai come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganapati in the Arabian Sea. It is also one of the many places in the city where the Ramlila is performed on a stage every year. An effigy of Ravana, which is erected on the sand, is burnt by the end of the 10-day performance.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.925172.82063 National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), NCPA Marg, Nariman Point.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 18.94149872.827264 Liberty Cinema, Vithaldas Thackeray Marg. An Art Deco cinema built in 1947, the year of Indian independence. It has premiered various Bollywood films, most notably Mughal-e-Azam (1960).  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.94294472.8287975 Metro INOX Cinemas (previously Metro Big Cinema), Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Dhobitalao. An Art Deco multiplex opened on 5 June 1938.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.92440972.8324316 Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway. This Art Deco cinema hall at SP Mukherjee Chowk dates back to 1933. Today, it is a multi-use building combining a cinema with shops at street level.  

These gymkhanas are along the Marine Drive with cricket grounds, and are accessible from the Marine Lines  Western  station.

• 18.94669972.8209857 Hindu Gymkhana.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.94570772.8228698 Islam Gymkhana.  (updated Mar 2026)
• Mumbai Police Gymkhana.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.944872.82359 Parsee Gymkhana.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 18.91294472.81916710 Colaba Woods (30 min drive from CSMT. The best means to reach from any part of South Mumbai is by BEST buses). 7AM–10AM and 4:30PM–8:00PM. The garden has several facilities like a joggers' track, an amphitheatre, a readers' corner for street children, basketball courts, children's play areas and areas for relaxation. Photography and collection of plants and flowers are not allowed in the garden.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.93629772.82974211 Cross Maidan. A large open place in South Mumbai. An old stone cross (crucifix) was built in the ground during Portuguese rule in the 16th century, hence the name. The ground is used for cricket in the dry season and association football during the monsoons. Near the southern end, the Mahindra United Club, a national-level club, has undertaken a lease of a small portion of the ground.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.95502572.80497312 Kamala Nehru Park (opposite Hanging Gardens). The Kamala Nehru Park, named after the wife of Jawaharlal Nehru covers an area of 16,000 m² (4 acres) and is located atop Malabar Hills. The park has well-maintained lawns along with walkways. The shoe-shaped structure known as the Boot House is the park's prime attraction. The Boot House is inspired by the nursery rhyme "There was an old woman", where an old woman lived inside a shoe. The elevation of the park offers a great view of the Marine Drive and the Queen's Necklace.  (updated Mar 2020)
• 18.95492372.81335913 Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Udyan. A memorial park dedicated to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a freedom fighter, and part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio of Congress politicians in the 1900s.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.9576272.7989514 Priyadarshini Park.  (updated Oct 2025)

• 18.938972.825715 Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate, ☏ +91 22 2279 5500. Opened in 1975, this is the city's main cricket ground, and is the headquarters for the BCCI national governing body, for the Indian Premier League, and Mumbai Cricket Association. With a capacity of 32,000, it hosts Mumbai Indians in IPL.  (updated Sep 2023)
• 18.93222272.82472216 Brabourne Stadium. An older cricket ground used for international matches.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.92444972.82873417 Cooperage Football Ground. A football ground, and the home base of multiple Mumbai Football League clubs.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 22.5525188.353221 Alliance Française du Bombay, 40, New Marine Lines, Churchgate (near Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work), ☏ +91 89284 92437. 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 10AM-4PM (closed Su). The French language school in Mumbai, promoting the study of French and encouraging international cultural exchange and relations.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 18.9268172.822511 CR2 Mall, Barrister Rajni Patel Marg, Nariman Point (Bus 5, 19LTD, 25LTD, 45, 87LTD, 111 to stop Mantralaya). Houses the INOX multiplex.  

• 18.9220172.832472 Art & Design Book Store, 104 Ramnimi, Mandlik Rd, Colaba (off Colaba Causeway), ☏ +91 22822211. M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 1-8PM. Moderate choice of books from international publishers on various art topics. Some magazines.  (updated Apr 2017)
• 18.9226172.831623 Search Word, Metro House, S.B. Singh Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba Causeway, ☏ +91 22852521.  
• 18.9298672.827134 Oxford Bookstore, Apeejay House, 3, Dinsha Waccha Road, Churchgate, ☏ +91 56339309, fax: +91 22 2202 9967, [email protected]. 10AM-8PM.  

• 18.9176672.828295 Colaba Causeway, Lala Nigam Rd (very close to the Gateway of India, about 1 km (0.62 mi) south). It is filled with tourists and locals. It is a place where you will be able to find many authentic Indian souvenirs, antiques, carpets and chandeliers. But foreigners will have to be very careful, as all these stores are roadside stalls. What may seem a good price that the person has quoted to you, it will actually be a rip-off. Do not settle for anything more than one-fourth of the quoted price. If they refuse a price just walk away and they will call you back quoting a lower price. Normally, the more you buy, the less you will have to pay for each individual item.  
• 18.93954672.8252446 Bungalow eight, Inside Wankhede Stadium, North Stand, E & F Block, D Road, Churchgate (on D road, go to the stadium through Vinoo Mankad Gate, it is free to access except on match days; walk straight ahead, the shop under the stands. Its entrance is between staircases 9 & 10 to the Sachin Tendulkar Stand, just after the real estate developers Ameya Properties), ☏ +91 22 22819880, [email protected]. Daily 10:30AM to 7:30PM. Very nice fashion shop, creative women's clothing from young Indian designers (Abraham & Thakore, for example); Bungalow Eight is a (very elegant) brand but also sells clothes from other designers. Furniture is also sold here. Prices are quite high.  (updated Apr 2017)
• 18.9140872.818497 Kashmir Oriental Carpet Showroom, 20 Crush Hall, the World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, ☏ +91 22-22183284, fax: +91 22-22188851, [email protected]. One of the finest places where you can get exquisite hand-knotted carpets and rugs from Kashmir with genuine certification of authenticity. This store has an amazing range of breath-taking carpets in wool and silk with very reasonable prices and personalized service.  
• 18.92233372.8326878 King's, Florence House, Mereweather Rd, Colaba (very small shop under the archway, behind the Taj Mahal Hotel, on the other side of the street), ☏ +91 98333 13658, +91 98203 60610, [email protected]. High-quality tailors at affordable prices. The place to get a bespoke suit in Mumbai - no ready-to-wear clothes here! Sunil and Gopal, the two brothers that own the place, have good taste and commit themselves to fit your tailor-made suit perfectly. King's is also a shirtmaker and does sell some accessories like cufflinks, ties, and pocket squares. These are under the desk and you have to ask for them. King's suits are elegant, and their owners are very efficient also: urgent jobs undertaken. If you really are in a hurry, your shirt can be made in a few hours and your suit for the next day.  (updated Apr 2017)

You can also eat from the various carts and hawkers if you feel your stomach can take it.

• 18.92266772.8319911 Bademiya Kebab Restaurant, Tulloch Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba (behind Taj Mahal Palace Hotel), ☏ +91 22 22655657. Eat on the road or in your car. Open until the early hours of the morning. The rolls are a favourite.  (updated Apr 2020)
• 18.9228572.8323172 Baghdadi, Tulloch Rd (Behind the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel), ☏ +91 22 22028027. Food is a mix of maintream Indian and Mughlai. Simple decor.  (updated Apr 2020)
• Crystal, Marine Dr (at Girgaon Chowpatty opp Wilson College). Crystal is famous for its Parathas and North Indian fare. The food is very affordable and one will always find a line outside waiting to eat at Crystal. 
• 18.91862372.8286073 Kailash Parbat, Sheila Mahal, 5, 1st Pasta Ln, Colaba (Colaba Causeway), ☏ +91 22 22841972. This is a basic restaurant, serving excellent vegetarian Indian food.  (updated Apr 2020)
• Martin's, Strand, Colaba. Great Goan food. Order a drink quickly before your food is delivered to your table. Not for vegetarians. (updated Jun 2023)

• The Bayview, Hotel Marine Plaza, 29, Marine Drive, ☏ +91 22-2285-1212, fax: +91 22-2282-8585. 24 hours. This has a lunch, dinner, and midnight buffet worth trying. Also has a great view of Marine Drive and Malabar hill. Ask for the "Cafe Viennoise" and get extra chocolate flakes. It's not on the menu, so you have to ask the waiter for it. ₹222 for the midnight buffet. 
• Bhagat Tara Chand. Kalbadevi. Great Indian Curry and 'home food'. Must visit for Indian food lovers, but you have to walk a bit. 
• 18.91878372.8305024 Cafe Basilico. off Colaba Causeway, near Strand cinema ☏ +91 22 5634 5670. This is not a budget restaurant, but it's not expensive either. Very popular with white immigrants who live in the city. Offers non-alcoholic drinks and coolers, Mediterranean-inspired food, and great dessert. Open all day. The rawas (local kind of fish) and the cheesecake is recommended.  
• 18.92010772.83015 Cafe Churchill, East West Court Building, Colaba Causeway, Apollo Bandar, ☏ +91 22 22042604. 11AM - midnight. Serves a mix of world foods (sandwiches, burgers, pasta, soups) in a very cramped location. The food is pretty good, especially the pasta. The desserts here are the best and one should not miss the Irish Baileys Chocolate Cake, which is highly recommended.  
• Cafe Mocha, Churchgate. It is a relaxed Sheesha restaurant serving heavy snacks. Very popular for dessert and coffee. (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.9250672.831876 Cafe Royal (CR) (across from the Regal Cinema). U.S. President Bill Clinton chose to eat here on his visit to India. Famous for sizzlers and other continental food.  (updated Mar 2026)
• Food Inn (opposite Colaba Police Station).  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.9187872.829187 Gable's, Colaba Causeway. A restaurant that serves a good array of Goan food besides delicious Legs of Ham, Pork Chops and Steaks. Frequented by travellers, has a good British breakfast of ham, sausage, eggs and bacon.  (updated Jun 2023)
• Indigo Deli, Colaba (off Colaba Causeway, on the way to Gateway of India). Excellent food by the Indigo people at cheaper-than-Indigo prices. Very popular with locals and ex-pats for lunch and brunch on all days, so there can be quite a wait. (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.91419572.8241318 Leopold Cafe, Colaba Causeway. This place requires no introduction and is a favourite with travellers and locals alike. Serves a mix of Indian, Chinese, Persian, and Continental Food. Also serves great breakfast round the clock; it is renowned for fresh fruit juices.  (updated Jun 2023)
• Mahesh Lunch Home, 8-B Cawasji Patel Street, ☏ +91 22-2287-0938, +91 22-2202-3965. The most famous seafood place in the city. Definitely try the crab. ₹90 upwards. 
• Moshe's, Cuffe Parade. Mediterranean food. Extremely popular with locals, and a good, classy mid-range option. (updated Jun 2023)
• Paradise, Colaba Causeway. Serves Parsi food and is extremely popular amongst locals, especially those who have been eating here since they were kids. The place is family owned and one must try the chicken steak, the chicken dhansak, and a really nice chicken salad. (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.93331972.8239869 Pizza by the Bay, Soona Mahal, 143, Marine Dr, Churchgate (On the junction of Churchgate Road and Marine Drive). Serves a popular soup and salad buffet lunch. Frequented by locals, both families and young adults, in the evening. Decorated in Art Deco style.  (updated Apr 2020)
• 18.92456372.8216110 Status, 208 Regent Chambers, Nariman Point, ☏ +91 22 40318722. Very good vegetarian restaurant with a nice atmosphere. No meat nor alcohol here, but you won't miss it: the food is exquisite.  (updated Apr 2017)

If you know someone who is a member of the Willingdon, Bombay Gymkhana, Radio club, or CCI beg them to take you there for cheap, good food, and dirt-cheap drinks.

• The Dome, Hotel Intercontinental, Marine Drive. It is an open air bar and snack restaurant with a beautiful view of Mumbai.
• Golden Dragon, Hotel Taj Mahal, Colaba. The upscale Chinese choice for locals and expats. 
• Kebab Corner in the Intercontinental Hotel - High class Indian food in a stylish restaurant with superb views over Back Bay
• Lings Pavilion (Colaba behind Taj Hotel). High-end Chinese. 
• Tendulkar's (in Colaba, near the Royal Bombay Yacht Club). Cricket player Sachin Tendulkar's restaurant. A mix of continental and Indian cuisine including Sachin's favourite dishes. 
• Thai Pavilion, The Taj President, Cuffe Parade near Colaba. The only legitimate Thai restaurant in the city. 
• Trattoria, Taj President, Cuffe Parade. 24 hour coffee shop. Excellent pizzas. Can get extremely crowded on Sundays. 
• Wasabi, Hotel Taj Mahal, Colaba. Japanese restaurant with a Nobu Chef. 

• The Bayview Bar (at the lobby level of The Oberoi Mumbai), ☏ +91 22 6632 6220. Open from 5PM-1AM. This bar has an arresting view of the Arabian Sea and the finest range of single malts and Habanos cigars. “George and Soft Rock Revolution” perform at the bar and sooth you with their charming renditions of jazz classics. 
• 18.9173772.827061 Bootlegger's, Colaba Causeway. A small popular pub off Causeway. Reasonable drinks, ask for Jenga or Scrabble to play as drinking games.  
• 18.92406372.8321382 Cafe Mondegar, Colaba Causeway. Mondy's, as it's popularly called, serves excellent pitchers of Kingfisher, and at rock-bottom prices. Beer and wine are the only alcohols on the menu. Has a live jukebox and functions as a bar (beer and wine served) and restaurant. Food is a mix of Indian, Continental and Parsi, and the ambience is fun and low-key. Variety of TVs around showing sports games. Again extremely popular with local college kids. Suffers from a regrettable tendency to cram as many tables into a small space as possible and sports a stereo system whose power isn't flattered by the echoey acoustics.  
• Gokul (behind the Taj). It is frequented by anyone who wants an inexpensive drink served quickly. On the expensive side with an average drink costing ₹250 upwards. Boasts of a large wine collection and also serves superb fusion food. Excellent alcoholic Sunday brunch. 
• Indigo, ☏ +91 22 56368980. An exclusive lounge and bar at Colaba causeway behind Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a not to miss destination. 
• Opium Den, ☏ +91 22 6632 4343. At Hilton Towers Mumbai. Serves a vast array of martinis, daiquiris, and home-infused vodkas. Quiet and convenient, this bar is a break from the ordinary. Open: 12:30PM-1:30AM. 
• Prive, Behind Radio Club. open til 3 on weekends unlike most Bombay nightclubs. One of the poshest and most popular nightclubs where you can watch the swish set prance around in their Blahniks and Ferragamos. Beware of long queues to get in, and a strict dress code and guestlist. Fights in this nightclub are a regular feature. Get a drink at the more chilled lounge Tetsuma next door before Prive. 
• Sports Bar, Colaba Causeway. Come unwind at Sports Bar after haggling for trinkets on Causeway. Cheap (₹150 or so) drinks, pool table, and games on all screens. 
• Tavern (at Hotel Fariyas in Colaba). Shows music videos and is pretty packed, but don't go there if you don't like Linkin Park, etc. 
• Tetsuma. The bar and restaurant is pretty and has some nice cocktails. A great place to pre-drink before heading off to Prive, the only good nightclub in South Mumbai.
• Wink, At the Taj President. A chill lounge at a nice 5-star hotel. Drinks are ₹400 up. 
• 18.92485872.8318553 Woodside Inn, Wodehouse Road, Colaba (Opposite Regal Cinema), ☏ +91 22 22875752. Across the road from Sports Bar, minus the sports. Cocktails are about ₹300, and the ambience is chilled. Good, reasonably priced food too.  

• Anupam Guest House, V. Bhai Patil Rd. ☏ +91 22 2386755.
• 18.9193672.830311 Apollo Guest House, Colaba Causeway, ☏ +91 22 2204 5540.  (updated Jun 2023)
• Arya Nivas, Kalbadevi Rd. ☏ +91 22 2201 1011.
• Bentley's is a great budget hotel, but often booked up.
• 18.9218872.8316952 Hotel Moti International, 10 BEST Marg (off Colaba Causeway). Clean, safe and quiet.  (updated Mar 2026)

• 18.931272.8231553 Hotel Marine Plaza, 29, Marine Dr, Churchgate. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. An Art Deco luxury hotel along the Marine Drive. ₹14,000-22,000.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.9349472.824084 InterContinental Marine Drive, 135, Marine Dr, Churchgate, ☏ +91 22 6639 9999. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. An IHG hotel. ₹11,000-16,000.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.9269272.820355 The Oberoi Trident, Nariman Point, ☏ +91 22 6632 5757, [email protected]. Reserved luxury hotel on the waterfront.  (updated Jul 2020)
• 18.91494872.8206946 President, 90, Ganesh Murti Nagar, Cuffe Parade, ☏ +91 22 6665 0808. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. An IHCL SeleQtions hotel. ₹10,500.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.93277272.8238087 Sea Green Hotel, 145, Marine Dr, Churchgate, ☏ +91 70211 80603. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. An Art Deco hotel along the Marine Drive. ₹5,000-10,000.  (updated Mar 2026)
• 18.92258572.8331548 Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Shivaji Rd, Apollo Bunder, ☏ +91 22 6665 3366, [email protected]. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. The landmark hotel close to the Gateway of India, along with the Oberoi is one of the oldest five-star hotels in India. The building was commissioned in the Indo-Saracenic style by Tata and first opened its doors to guests on 16 December 1903. The builder was Khansaheb Sorabji Ruttonji Contractor who also designed and built its famous central floating staircase. The cost of construction was £250,000 (£127 million today). During World War I, the hotel was converted into a 600-bed hospital. The dome of the hotel is made from steel as used in the Eiffel Tower. Jamsetji Tata imported the same steel during that time. The hotel was the first in India to install and operate a steam elevator. The hotel imported American fans, German elevators, Turkish baths and English butlers, for the first time in India. The hotel was damaged in the Mumbai bombings in 2008 but has now been reopened and fully restored. Expect five-star amenities and a hefty price coming with it. ₹23,010–25,000.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 18.92258572.8331549 Taj Mahal Tower, Shivaji Rd, Apollo Bunder, ☏ +91 22 6665 3000. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. A wing of the Taj Hotel, this tower hotel was built on the site of the historic Green's Hotel, constructed as flats in 1890, and operated by Tata as a hotel from 1904 until its demolition to build the tower. Despite being owned by the same company that owns the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Taj Mahal Tower is relatively cheaper than the former. ₹15,000–17,000.  (updated Jun 2023)