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The City
That Never Sleeps - Mumbai
Mumbai never sleeps. No matter what time of night you
venture out, there are bound to be other's going about some
business or other. The city has always led the nightlife
scene in India and there are bars and clubs to suit every
taste; jazz dens compete with Salsa, Tabla dance fusions and
Funk.
Mumbai 's alternative but decidedly yuppie crowd meets at
the Ghetto Bar before heading down to the gay, glitzy or
groovy clubs around Colaba and Juhu. |
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CULTURAL CENTRES IN MUMBAI
Mumbai is also a cultural centre
attracting the finest Indian Classical music and dance artists
from all over the country.
Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan,
K. M. Munshi Marg - the headquarters of the International
Cultural (Hindu) Organization
Cowasjee Jehangir (CJ) Hall
Birla Matushari
Tejpal Auditorium
Shanmukhananda Hall
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) - auditorium
frequently present concerts and recitals. NCPA also offers
modern Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi and English Language plays as
well as Western chamber music, while a smattering of platinum
selling Western rock artists appear at Mumbai Stadium.
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BARS /PUBS
Mumbai has an unusually easy-going
attitude to alcohol; popping into a bar for a beer is very much
accepted, for men atleast even at lunchtime. On any night one
will find Mumbai's pub full of hustle and bustle. So one can
rest assured that any trip to Mumbai will be far from boring.
Chowpatty Beach and Colaba Causeway, where one will find
Leopold's and the Cafe Mondegar form the focus of the
traveller's social scene, but if one wants to sample the pulse
of the city's nightlife, venture up to Bandra and Juhu
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CAFE
MONDEGAR
Colaba Causeway.
Specialty: Draught beer by the glass or Pitcher, Imported
Beer and deliciously Fruity Cocktails. The atmosphere is very
relaxed, the music tends towards Rock Classics and the clientele
is a mix of Westerners and Students.
THE GHETTO
30 Bhulabhai Desai Road, near Breach Candy,
Mahalakshmi
Specialty: The alternative Mumbai scene where young arty,
theatre-types gather to play their music with attitude and write
profound thoughts on the walls. Beer is served by pitcher
accompanied with all time hits of Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
This joint also has some pool tables where one can catch up with
some old friends. The graffiti on the wall will surely provide
one with some amusing moments.
THE INSIDE STORY
Cafe Mondegar, Colaba Causeway, Next to the Regal
Cinema
Specialty: The Mondegar's exclusive inner sanctum is a
English pub with a dark atmosphere and a mostly male clientele
plus bouncers.
JAZZ BY THE BAY
Next to the Pizzeria, 143 Marine Drive
Specialty: The Official Channel V pad is a convenient
place to crawl to after treating oneself with Pizza. There are
often Jazz festivals with bond Indian and Foreign artists
performing, as well as DJ spinning the latest chart hits at
weekends |
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LEOPOLD PUB
Ist Floor Loepold's, Colaba Causeway
Specialty: Swanky, self-consciously Western-style Bar
Nightclub with bouncers. Beer is also served.
Note: No Single Men Admitted.
LONDON PUB
39 D Chowpatty Seaface
Specialty: Designer frosted glass bar with quality sound
system and comfortable bar stools.
THE TAVERN
Fariyas Hotel , Colaba
Specialty: "English-style" pub, complete with wooden
beams, and loud music.
J49
Juhu Residency Hotel
Specialty: With a packed up Dicotheque, J49 is one place
in Mumbai, worth checking Out if one is a party regular. Those
who like experimenting with their drinks, try the spiced tequila
shots served either in a bell pepper or with a chili in the
glass, depending on one's preference. The other offerings on the
drinks card are just as interesting. Whether one prefers a tall,
cool drink or a dynamic cocktail or simply shooters to drain
down the system, the alcohol is innovative and affordable |
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