20 Beer Cafes in Mumbai For An After-Work Drink

Whether it is over weekly conversations, during a football game, or for respite from the hot summer, beer is a very popular alcoholic beverage in Mumbai, no matter how much the price increases by every year. With so many places to choose from, it can actually become quite tiresome to select an amazing beer cafe in Mumbai for your next outing.

We have drunk our way through many cafes and beer cafes in Mumbai to bring to you the top 20 for the perfect beer drinking experience. Check it out!

Beer Cafes in Mumbai (South)

1. Cafe Mondegar

You will hardly find a cafe in Mumbai that gets the love and adoration Cafe Mondegar does. An iconic beer cafe in Mumbai, Mondy’s, as it is lovingly called, is famous for its murals by famed artist Mario Miranda.

Friendly staff make quick trips from table to table ensuring that each patron gets his or her order in time as the smiling cashier looks on. There’s two varieties of beer to choose from at Mondy’s: domestic beer and a few imported ales; wines are available too, in case you ‘re looking for something more sophisticated.

• Location: Colaba, Mumbai
• Timing: 7.30 am to 11.30 pm
• Average Cost: Rs. 1,800 for two

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2. Cafe Leopold

A visit to Mumbai is incomplete without a visit to the iconic Cafe Leopold in town. Go here post 7 pm, and it is impossible to get a table on the spot. That is how popular this typical tourist favourite is. Once you get in, sit on the lower level and enjoy a tower of Kingfisher,the aam aadmi’s favourite beer. To go with your beer we suggest you order the spicy Chilli Chicken that is a hit dish from the menu.

If you love people spotting, sit by the window and watch shoppers grab a few bargains on clothing and artifacts sold by the shops outside Leopold’s.

At the back gate of Leo’s, there is paan shop that serves the most delicious paan in all of Colaba. A must-try for anyone visiting the city for the first time.

• Location: Colaba, Mumbai
• Timing: 7.30 am to 12 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 1,800 for two

3. Gokul

Don’t mind the dingy interiors, this place has been a popular bar for the college-going crowd of Xavier’s, KC and Jai Hind colleges for decades. Whether you are going here on a boring Monday or on a buzzing Friday, Gokul is always crowded.

We say, order a pint or a bottle beer and their surmai or prawn fry. Oh! And yes, you can’t afford to miss out on the chakna that’s a hallmark of any dive bar in Mumbai.

• Location: Colaba, Mumbai
• Timing: 11 am to 1.30 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 900 for two

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4. The Irish House

Designed to look like an Irish tavern, sports and beer enthusiasts converge at the Irish House to enjoy ales served in big mugs and football games. At this place, you can either sit at the bar and order your beer on tap or choose to sit in the more relaxed seating area that’s great for groups.

Don’t forget to dive into a bowl of chicken or prawn popcorn as you sip on your favourite beer at the Irish House.

• Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai
• Timing: 12 pm to 1 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 2,000 for two

5. Alps

The easy going vibe of Alps makes it a great place to grab a couple of beers and enjoy a lazy afternoon with your group of friends. It’s also a great place to get a bit of work done, that is if you love working out of cafes.

The place only serves beer, which pairs well with the snacks on offer. Try their Chicken Burger or Pork Sausages.

• Location: Apollo Bunder, Mumbai
• Timing: 7.30 am to 1.00 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 1,000 for two

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6. MRP – My Regular Place

Two things make this place a win-win for patrons: decor and reasonably-priced alcohol. The two sections here are well spread out. The outer one has a lovely grass wall and wooden furniture; the whole outer section looks like a garden cafe. The inner section has a swanky bar and quirky decor.

What draws the crowd to MRP is the awesome pricing on alcohol, especially on beer. Get here before 9 pm to enjoy amazing discounts on beer such as Bira, Corona, Budweiser, and Heineken. The place is open till 3 am, so you don’t have to worry about rushing through your drinks, well, unless it is for the time-based discounts.

• Location: Dadar East, Mumbai
• Timing: 12 pm to 3 pm & 7.30 pm to 3 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 1,200 for two

7. The Beer Cafe

The Beer Cafe is a paradise for any beer aficionado. At this cafe, expect a variety of beers by the bottle or on tap. Whether you prefer Indian beer or are up for international ales, you will find them all at this chain of beer cafes located all over the city of Mumbai.

• Location: Churchgate, Lower Parel, Mahim, Andheri East, Andheri West, Malad, Thane
• Timing: 12 pm to 1 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 1,500 for two

8. BayView

There is nothing better than enjoying a couple of beers in the company of splendid views of the sea. In Mumbai, you can do that at the BayView Bar in South Mumbai. Offering splendid views of the Arabian Sea, this beer cafe serves a delectable selection of European, American, and Indian cuisines and international and Indian beer options.

This place opens as early as 7 am, so go here to watch Mumbai wake up.

• Location: Colaba, Mumbai
• Timing: 7 am to 1 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 4,000

9. The White Owl – Brewery & Bistro

Head to The White Owl – Brewery & Bistro for a fun beer drinking experience. At this brewery, they offer nine varieties of home brewed beer that are amazing. Must order from the food menu are the potato gratin and the slow roast chicken buns. Other good options are salad and sides.

The cost is on the higher side, being in the swanky Indiabulls building, but it’s a great way to experience Mumbai’s nightlife.

• Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai
• Average Price for Two: Rs. 2,000
• Timings: 12 pm to 1.30 am

Beer Beer Cafes in Mumbai (Suburbs)

1. Doolally Taproom

This cozy and contemporary brewery serves up a variety of home crafted beers and the best in-house fries, accompanied  by delicious dips, in Bandra. Go here for an early evening drink or to enjoy playing board games, reading magazine, and having long intimate conversations with friends.  

Weekends are when the beer cafe is crowded. To beat the crowd we suggest you get here early.

• Location:  Bandra and Andheri
• Average Price:  Rs. 2,000
• Timing:  7 am to 1.30 am

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2. Janta Bar and Restaurant

Who says that food and drinks at a bar have to be expensive? At Janta, you can beer and food at very reasonable prices. A popular bar, with the young folk and college-going crowd, Janta is the place you should go to with your guy gang (although you’ll see plenty of couples here, too).

Their famous schezwan sauce goes well with any food you order, so don’t forget to ask the waiter for bowl of it to go with your Crispy Chicken or even your bar snacks.

• Location:  Bandra
• Average Price:  Rs. 800
• Timing: 10 am to 1 am

3. Pop Tates

The first thing that comes to mind if you hear the word Pop Tates are towers of beer and happy hours. One of the few places that offers great deals on beer, during happy hours, Pop Tates is the go-to place for the beer drinking folks of Mumbai. Happy hours go on till 8 pm on weekdays, and 5 pm on weekends.

On the menu, they also have a good selection of fries, chicken wings, and calamari – typical pub food. If you are looking for something that is filling and delicious, we suggest that you try their sizzlers, served hot.

• Location:  Saki Naka, Malad, Andheri West, Kurla, Thane, Kandivali, Mulund, Vikhroli
• Average Price:  Rs. 1,500
• Timing: 10 am to 1 am

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4. Kaitlyn’s Beer Garden

With its contemporary décor, karaoke nights, and fun events this place is a must-go to for drinks with your gang. There’s plenty of fun to be had here, sing, dance, make merry, and enjoy a variety beer served by the bottle and on tap.

• Location:  Bandra West
• Average Price:  Rs. 1,500
• Timing: 12 pm to 1 am

5. TAP Resto Bar

Go here if you love crowds, loud music and can tolerate screaming football fans. TAP Resto Bar offers a good selection of popular Indian beers that are always served crisp and cold. Order by the pint or go big with a tower, the choice is yours. Watch out for specials on some varieties of beer from time to time.

• Location:  Bandra West and Andheri West
• Average Price:  Rs. 1,500
• Timing: 12 pm to 1.30 am

6. Rodeo Drive

Go here if you love your beer cowboy style. The highlight of the place is the arcade bull ride that attracts patrons who are 23 years of age and above to have to try at how they can sit on the bull without falling off. That apart, you’ll find a variety of brewed ales on tap and bottled beer on their drinks menu. Food here is typically European, American, and Indian.

The next time you are looking for something fun to do, gather the gang and head to this place for a fun experience.

• Location:  Marol
• Average Price:  Rs. 1,500
• Timing:  6pm to 3 am

7. Sammy Sosa

This cozy little bar in Andheri is one of the only places that serves Mexican beer (Amigos), Estonian Beer (Viru), Spanish Beer (Estrella Damm), and other global ales. Beer guzzlers will love the variety you get at this bar and to go with the awesome beer, they have superb Mexican food too.

• Location: Oshiwara
• Average Price:  Rs. 2,000
• Timing:  12 pm to 12 am

8. The Hood

Spread over two levels, The Hood stand on the always busy Link Road. Go here to sample on local beer and enjoy good varieties of food that are pleasantly presented. As far as entertainment is concerned, at the upper level you can dance to Bollywood and commercial house music; sometimes they have musicians coming to perform here live, too.

• Location: Malad West
• Average Price:  Rs. 1,700
• Timing:  12 pm to 1.30 am

9. Yacht Restaurant and Bar

Yacht should always been on your list of beer cafes in Mumbai if you are looking for cheap booze and delicious food. Recently refurbished to give it a slightly upscale look, Yacht has been a favourite hole in the wall for local Bandraites who go there to grab a few beers and gorge on chakna and spicy fish koliwada.

• Location: Bandra West
• Timing:  11 am to 1.30 am
• Average Price:  Rs. 800

10. Toto’s Garage

A favourite of media professionals, Toto’s looks just as it did decades ago. Meant to resemble a garage, it’s always got rock hits from the ’80s blaring out of its speakers, from Def Leppard to Aerosmith. You’ll love the service, and the beers are served chilled and crisp. If you’re hungry, do try their chicken in a basket (yeah, you can eat the basket, too).

• Location: Pali Naka
• Timing: 12 pm to 1 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 2,500

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11. Three Wise Monkeys

The official bar to watch Manchester United games, Three Wise Monkeys plays all the EPL games, in front of a large crowd in a cordoned off section of the bar (get here early to watch the game).

You could just as well stay away from the football and have a great time, though, as the bar food here is great, and pairs well with their towers of beer. Prices are very reasonable at this bar, particularly for the area of Khar.

• Location: Khar, Mumbai
• Timing: 12 pm 1 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 2,000

12. Harish Lunch Home

Harish is a popular bar in Mumbai for the drinking experience as well as for the food. So much so that people are willing to pay steep prices to sit in their family section. But it’s worth it.

To go with your beer, get some ghee roast (either mutton or chicken) and some prawn ghassi, with neer dosa. A heavenly combination. If you head over in the afternoon, be sure you have time for a nap right after.

• Location: Irla, Mumbai
• Timing: 11 am to 1 am
• Average Cost: Rs. 1,300

These beer cafes in Mumbai offer varied experiences. So, there is something for everyone – there are reasonably priced bars, cafes that have quirky décor, and even those that sell a variety of beer. So, which one are you going to next? We would like to know in the comments section below.

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