Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Mumbai

Le Sutra
Billed as India's very first 'art hotel', Le Sutra is in a suitably chi-chi neighbourhood and attracts a well-heeled set indeed.
Ivy Wine Bar
A proper wine bar with an eclectic global cellar frequented by a chilled 30-something crowd
Bay View
Not quite the snazziest rooftop bar, but the views are stunning...
Tote on the Turf
Award-winning interiors and and a menu to impress even the most finickety foodie, Tote on the Turf triumphs.
Chatterjee & Lal
With a preference for cutting-edge art, Chatterjee & Lal promise a taste of the avant-garde...
Bowling Company
Pull on those tacky two-tone shoes and let rip...
Mahalakshmi Race Course
Eau Bar
Smart, if slightly quiet, hotel bar in the Oberoi. Best for the lesser spotted hedonist...
Mirchandani + Steinruecke
With a bevy of international artists under their belt, this world-class gallery has proven to be an instrumental game-changer in the local art scene...
Kebabs & Kurries
Perennially popular, Kebabs & Kurries is something of a Mumbai institution: a mouthwatering Mughlai and Nizami menu is testament to its greatness...
Spa at The Oberoi
Opulent and sumptuous spa to pamper and preen at The Oberoi...
Yoga by Bhartendu
Polly Esther’s
Old school disco and simple fun is on offer in this 70s era groove den...
China House
China House is not only one of the best Chinese restaurants in Mumbai, it is also one of the most stylishly decorated with a sultry and oriental feel...
WINK Lounge Bar
Haute cocktails and a dash of posh, sophisticated partying never looked so good...
Dome
Sleek and polished, if James Bond were reincarnated as a bar, Dome would be it...
Bademiya Stall
Make like a local and head out to this grill for a midnight snack post-clubbing...
Indigo
Indigo is one of the best restaurants in Mumbai, the international cooking, starry clientele and design-conscious interior all make it a hot ticket
Stella
Housed in The Leela, like so many other good eateries, Stella is a great Italian restaurant with a sophisticated, darkened interior...
ITC Maratha
Bigger is better at ITC Maratha, one of Mumbai's more sumptuous stays, in a hotel that has long been regarded for the quality of the food on offer...
Deliciae
Far from the madding crowd, not the Hardy novel, but a local patisserie in which to over- indulge on Delicae's luscious array of sweets...
Biba
Accessible Indian fashion...
The Oak Tree
Super-chic accessories for Bollywood starlets...
Out of the Blue
You won't want Indian every night in Mumbai, and when you don't Out of the Blue provides alternative fare.
Inshaallah Mashaallah
Exotic perfumier with wonderful lotions and potions...
Ritu Kumar
Small town girl done good with national brand...
Valhalla
Phantasmagoric opulence at its finest...
San Qi
Inspiring interiors and an even more inspiring menu makes San Qi so hip it hurts...
Malaga
Beautiful handbags and clutches...
Tarun Tahiliani
Opulent, glamorous and star-studded fashion for an equally matched customer...
Atrium
Classy, little low-key bar for a quiter night out in Mumbai.
Hawaiian Shack
Get your hula on with a fun-lovin' crowd of retro party kids...
Leela Kempinksi
Offering respite from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, the Kempinski-owned Leela attracts a sharp-suited business crowd that appreciates the finer things in life.
Vetro
The Oberoi is proud of in-house eatery Vetro, and quite rightly so; the Italian cooking is superb, the staff excellent and atmosphere intimate....
Tulsi
Elegant Indian apparel and homeware...
Yoga Sutra
Taj Mahal Palace and Tower
Arguably Mumbai's quintessential stay, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower is one of the city's most classic hotel and iconic landmark in its own right...
Centre For Performing Arts
Anita Dongre
For a wide range of contemporary clothing, Anita Dongre will have something for every occasion. 
022 Bar
Restrained cocktial and wine bar in Banda Kurla's super swish Trident Hotel

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