Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Mumbai

Gokul Bar & Restaurant
Gokul Bar & Restaurant has achieved near-legendary status for its wallet-friendly drinks prices, a menu full of tasty eats, and its no-frills atmosphere.
The Local
The Local in Mumbai has all the well-worn trademarks of a rough and tumble neighbourhood bar, as loved for its cheap drinks as its vibe and live music.
Tote on the Turf
Tote on the Turf is one of the most stylish restaurants in Mumbai, surprisingly given that it's located inside the city's main racecourse...
Orchid Hotel
Green scenesters are queueing up for a room at the eco-friendly Orchid Hotel, and with five golden stars to its name it's not hard to see why....
Kino 108
Retro rock bar with a fine line in basil mojitos...
The Table
An array of premium drinks in a sophisticated and minimal Californian inspired setting...
Grand Hyatt Mumbai
The Grand Hyatt Mumbai is a high-quality business hotel close to the international airport, but it does have a wonderful range of restaurants....
Flamboyante
Laid-back pub with an impressive wine list from the Mumbai master of gastropubs...
Wankhede Stadium
Regal Cinema
A jaunt to this cinema makes for the ultimate Bollywood experience – its Art Deco-inspired interiors and architecture are a sight to behold...
Yoga Institute of Mumbai
Bombay High
This gent of a bar is all about being a naughty old public schoolboy...
Gallery BMB
A definitive must-see for any art enthusiast. This gallery showcases a world-class art space with its onsite café and reading hub...
Lakeeren
Owned by art historian Arshiya Lokhandwala, Lakeeren champions the avant-garde aesthetic with a strong emphasis on curatorial practice...
6 Degrees
Champagne bar best served as a precursor to a really big night out...
Thai Pavilion
Tantalising Thai by one of the most respected chefs in town; the food at Thai Pavilion doesn't put a foot wrong and nor does the on-trend design and decor
The Tasting Room
Casual drinks 'n' eats at The Tasting Room, something of a hidden treasure in too-cool-for-school Lower Parel.
The Bagel Shop
An ecclectic ambience comes with your bagel – and tons of fixin's. if chillin's your thing, the kooky décor has its own discreet charm...
The Quan Spa
Glamorous spa overlooking the Juhu beach and the Arabian Sea is a favourite of Bollywood's beauties...
Escobar
Equipped with the longest bar in India, head out to Escobar if your up for an evening of glam all-out partying...
Ankur
One of the best seafood and fish restaurants in Mumbai...
Moshe’s
Mouthwatering Mediterranean fare is the order of the day at Moshe's. Tends to be quite expensive, but we think it's well worth the extra rupees...
Rudra
Sensual and sultry Indian spa with a range of Ayurvedic and Reiki treatments...
Britannia
Seriously old-school Persian restaurant that draws an eternally faithful clientele...
Shiro
Dazzling and opulent, with a dizzying array of luscious cocktails to boot, Shiro is a definitive must-see on our list...
Busaba
Get your Vietnamese and Thai fix at Busaba, a favourite with Colaba's in-crowd. The spacious, elegant and light restaurant off-sets the colourful, dark bar
Del Italia
Cool, calm and casual, the crowd at Del Italia comes as much for the cocktails and pizzas as they do the banter in the lovely outdoor courtyard...
Zinc
Explore your dark side by heading off into Zinc's digs. With a flare for the dramatic albeit shadowy side of clubbing, the funky groove of beats will keep you on a high note...
Seasonal Tastes
This delightful restaurant will tickle your tastebuds - and meal experience with its chatty chefs and bespoke dishes...
Indigo Deli
Casual but tasty Manhattan fare in the centre of Mumbai...
All Stir Fry
An interactive kitchen and a casual, canteen-style dining room makes All Stir Fry a popular choice for quick 'n' easy eats with an Asian twist...
Svenska Mumbai
A contemporary classic, the Svenska Mumbai, is as the name might suggest a Swedish design brand that is making a splash in India's most exciting city...
Le 15
If you've got a sweet tooth, this is the ultimate place to get your fix...
On the Rocks
Great Indian food and cold lager in this real local's hidey hole...
Woodside Inn
Refined neighbourhood bar ambience with an edge...
Point of View
Catch up on your reading while getting a dose of genteel calm in a refined atmosphere at the impressive Point of View, located in the ITC Grand Central
Vivanta by Taj President Mumbai
If the organised chaos that is Mumbai has turned you into something of a drama queen, check-in and de-stress in style at Vivanta by Taj President Mumbai
Westin Garden City
Westin Garden City has it all -- even if it is slightly off the beaten path. Check in and check it out.
ITC Grand Central
ITC Central may be part of a chain, but it offers clean, comfortable rooms and a location in the hustle and bustle of hip Parel.
Nehru Centre
If you're into 70s architecture, this leaning tower of Pisa-inspired structure will leave you delighted...

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