25 December,2022 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Heena Khandelwal
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Compiled by Heena Khandelwal, Yusra Husain, Nidhi Lodaya and Shreya Jachak
Tsubaki, Worli
What could keep you in a more jubilant mood than sophisticated Japanese food and live entertainment as you ring in the New Year. Their year-ender event Kanpai literally means cheers in Japanese and will have DJ Hritik set the tone for the night.
WHEN: 7 PM onwards
WHERE: 52/561,Desai Oceanic, VB Worlikar Marg, Koliwada, Worli
PRICE: Rs 2,000 per person
CALL: 7304940815/16
Joshi House, Bandra
Chef Richard Dsouza has created a special menu, bringing together their signature dishes. At the sit-down nine-course meal, you can expect baked brie kunafa, kimchi grilled chicken, and mutton/mushroom pepper ghee roast. Close the meal with their signature dessert, Beat the Chocolate. Each meal is paired with a premium wine selected by Level 2 wine sommelier, Ketan Upadhyay.
WHEN: All day
WHERE: 602, Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Pali Hill, Bandra
PRICE: Rs 5,000 onwards
CALL: 9220081888
Ekaa, Fort
If you like the idea of small bites of everything, you'll appreciate this tasting menu. Chef Niyati Rao has woven Tasting Menu 3.0 around milestones, icons and inspirations of India. Known for an ingredient-agnostic approach, this platter will introduce interesting ingredients such as Himalayan trout roe.
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Kitab Mahal, 1st floor, Azad Maidan, Fort
PRICE: Rs 4,000 onwards
CALL: 9987657989
One8 Commune, Juhu
Virat Kohli's restaurant has set âdancing under the stars' as theme for the year's end, and is offering world cuisines to go with the finest range of liquors, including Grey Goose and Chandon Brut. On the food front, expect a wide range of starters, flat breads and
desserts. There will also be live acts and DJs, ensuring the entertainment quotient doesn't dip even a bit. Jain food is
also available.
WHEN: 7 PM onwards
WHERE: Sentinel, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
PRICE: Rs 9,999 onwards
CALL: 9821261553
The Paradise Resort, Gorai
Bring in the new year at the beach in Mumbai's backyard, Gorai. There's a DJ, lavish buffet, live musical performances, and a shuttle service from the jetty in Borivli. The resort is a one-of-its-kind place and the event is in collaboration with Khar-based pub 3 Wise Monkeys. The vibe is set with confetti shows, fireworks and karaoke.
WHEN: 8.30 PM
WHERE: The Paradise Resort, Gorai
PRICE: Rs 2,000 onwards
CALL: 7304531953
M2M ferries
How about spending NYE on the Arabian sea, with a glass of wine with a side of a scenic view of Mumbai? With M2M ferries, you can afford to turn that wine into champagne. They are running services through the week and even on New Year's Eve with a festive menu onboard. On the hour-long trip to and from Bhaucha Dhakka (Mazagaon) and Mandwa port, you can nibble on chicken and leek pie, and sip mulled wine. Pop-up stalls on board dole out fruity and boozy popsicles. And, you can take your pet along.
WHEN: 6.25 AM to 6.15 PM
WHERE: Mazagaon or Mandwa Port
PRICE: Rs 550 onwards
TO BOOK: m2mferries.com/schedule
Banjareyyyy, Raigad
Tick camping off your bucket list just in time: Travel company Banjareyyyy is hosting two days of camping and trek at Devkund. The nights are by the campfire with barbeque and karaoke. The food is unlimited after you work up an appetite climbing, boating and swimming. All of it leads to a mesmerising sight of a waterfall with refreshing start to 2023.
WHEN: 1 PM
WHERE: Devkund, Raigad
PRICE: Rs 2,200
CALL: 7219459337
NXT-LVL, Thane
Thanekars, no need to drive out to have a good time. An expansive rooftop bar in Wagle Estate is setting up the scene with free-flowing booze and unlimited food. If you are in a mood to enjoy the weather and ambience, you can choose to sit outside. But those who prefer air conditioning, they have a covered lounge area as well.
WHEN: 9 PM onwards
WHERE: 13th floor, Centrum IT Park, Wagle Estate
PRICE: Rs 2,999 onwards
CALL: 9136078004
Diablo, Worli
Literally translating to âthe devil' in Spanish, Diablo has gothic interiors and magnificent sculptures to help you win at Insta. DJ Gaurav Chagli is all set to entertain you, along with other live acts and performances. They have separate entry fees for stags (male and female), and couples.
WHEN: 9 PM onwards
WHERE: Victoria House, Worli
PRICE: Rs 5,000 onwards
CALL: 8291900141
Milkman x antiSocial, Lower Parel
If you are in a mood to groove to good music, Milkman and antiSocial have brought down Rotterdam-based DJ Mad Miran (left) to ring in 2023. She smoothly moves between electro, bass music and breakcore throughout her sets. Besides her, expect Mumbai-based DJs Spacejams, Dreamstates and CHRMS to play acid house, pounding techno, unadulterated tech, indie dance, electro, IDM and dubstep.
WHEN: 9 PM onwards
WHERE: antiSOCIAL, Lower Parel
PRICE: Rs 800 onwards
TO BOOK: insider.in
KMC', Fort
Here's a house party, maximised - unlimited food, premium alcohol, props to pose for the âGram with. Only, they have a DJ playing Bollywood, hip-hop, commercial and dance music, and a designated dance floor. Come together for the countdown. They are separate cover charges for singles
and couples.
WHEN: 9.30 PM to 1.30 AM
WHERE: Kitab Mahal, Fort
PRICE: Rs 5,999 onwards
CALL: 9987653397
The Park Hotel, Navi Mumbai
Craving a last minute Bollywood blast? This could be the place you are looking for. With live Punjabi dhols and upbeat filmy music, Boom Entertainment and The Park Hotel is going to the circus. They've got clowns, jugglers, tattoo painters, mascots and the venue is going to be dressed
like a rink.
WHEN: 8 PM onwards
WHERE: Sector 10, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
PRICE: Rs 3,000 onwards
CALL: 9833095952
Turban Tales, Powai
Is Punjabi music your jam? Turban Tales will hit the spot. The interior is a perfect mix of traditional meets modern with quirky seating. Keeping the mood high with music and booze, their resident DJ will
be playing Bollywood and Punjabi hits.
WHEN: 7 PM onwards
WHERE: Above Mini Punjab lakeside, JVLR, Powai
PRICE: Rs 1,100 onwards
CALL: 9321158688
The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle
If attending a Disney-themed party on NYE has always been a wish, Aladdin is literally here. The Orchid Hotel is hosting an Arabian Nights-themed night across three open-air zones, which will have unlimited food, alcohol and a DJ playing Bollywood hits. The regular pass gives access to all zones, 14 starters and the main course respectively.
WHEN: 7 PM to 12 AM
WHERE: T1, 70-C, Nehru Road, near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Navpada, Vile Parle East
PRICE: Rs 5,899 onwards
CALL: 8422928029
Bonobo, Bandra
Familiar for its consistent nightlife scene with live music, Bonobo is hosting a NYE party again. Pradeep Maharana, their resident DJ, will play on as you enjoy the appetizers and beverages included in the cover charge. Bonobo is known for its cocktails and freshly brewed local craft beers.
WHERE: Off Linking Road,
Bandra West
WHEN: 8 PM onwards
PRICE: Rs 3,000 onwards
CALL: 9619930030
Raasta, Khar
For those looking to chill with friends and enjoy free-flowing booze and unlimited food, Raasta is there for you. To ensure there are no awkward silences, DJ Nelson and DJ Kiran will keep you entertained as 2022 ends.
WHEN: 9 PM onwards
WHERE: 3R9Q+77C, Khar, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West
PRICE: Rs 2,500 onwards
TO BOOK: INSTAGRAM, @raastabombay
Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel
Small installations around this mall will beckon your attention while you look for the perfect party dress, reminding you that 2023 is on its way! The atrium has the perfect acoustics to keep you entertained. Of course, festive sales dominate
the celebrations.
WHEN: December 25-January 1
WHERE: 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
Infiniti Mall, Malad and Andheri
Wondering where you can make new memories? Both Infiniti malls are hosting a New Year Saga on December 30. There's graffiti workshops, face-painting, and temporary tattoo art; games such as snakes and ladders, hopscotch, magic show, clown show, and you can have a family caricature made.
WHEN: Until January 1, 4.30 PM
WHERE: Mindspace, Malad West and New Link Rd, Oshiwara
R City, Ghatkopar
R City, Ghatkopar is hosting an exquisite sculptural masterpiece made by over 40 artisans using 5,000 LED lights. It is bang in the centre of the arena, and can be viewed from all the floors while shopping! The courtyard will hold a special market with a variety of stalls selling exotic cakes, pastries and sweets, home décor items, gifting items, organic products, fashion accessories, foods, chocolates, baked goodies, and handicraft products. When you are done shopping, grape-stomping, Zumba workshop, magic show, salsa performances and other interactive activities await you on January 1.
WHEN: December 25-January 1
WHERE: Lal Bahadur Shastri Road, Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar West
Jio World Garden, BKC
The toy store is raising a winter wonderland with Tusk the elephant, Pin and Win, the penguins, a carousel, a tree house, a haunted circus, and a lot more elements to surprise and delight. The kids can also bring their imagination to life in the LEGO playground. Then there is the Monster zone filled with bouncy hurdles, jumpy tackles and slides, cushioned everywhere to let loose and amplify the fun, and a parade, with all the characters your child loves, will weave through and you can join in.
WHEN: December 25-January 1
WHERE: RG1A, G Block BKC,
Bandra East
PRICE: Rs 1,000
Eve, Powai
Introverts, this one's for you: It has a 30ft library with over 4,000 books that you can curl up with as the year turns. Spread across 7,000 sqft in Powai, the newly launched all-day casual dining resto-bar could be a nice place to spend the last day of the old year, and the first day of the new one in. There's their antique spiral staircase, regal chandeliers, wooden floors, cane seats, minimalist lighting and a white bar. Making this further festive is their winter menu.
WHEN: 7 PM onwards
WHERE: Sentinel, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai
PRICE: Rs 2,000 cover charge, fully redeemable
CALL: 9819114000
Demy Cafe and Bar, Lower Parel
Demy is stretching its Xmas spirit and menu all the way to the new year. The café-cum-bar is serving delectable food and drinks all the days, interspersed with commercial and hip-hop music played by DJ Prasad.
WHEN: 8 PM onwards
WHERE: Ground floor, Trade Centre, Kamala Mills Compound,
A Wing, Lower Parel
PRICE: Rs 2,000 cover charge
CALL: 7710082222
Balmy Cafe and Bar, Breach Candy
This just-launched cafe has an all-new menu with Jain eats and cocktails. This place is still off-the-radar of party animals, so you can expect a quiet evening of introspection and company. There will be live music by a DJ.
WHEN: 7 PM onwards
WHERE: Breach Candy, Cumballa Hill
PRICE: Rs 2,000 onwards
CALL: 8828866148
Donna Deli, Bandra West
With the in-house DJ playing hip-hop music, a specially-curated dinner and drinks menu, and a decor that stirs the ambience, Donna Deli is all set to offer a hearty experience. Expect berry bellini, panna cotta, and the Christmas-to-NYE martini.
WHEN: 7 PM onwards
WHERE: Ground floor, Manorama chambers, Bandra West
PRICE: Rs 2,000 cover charge
CALL: 9326363325
Out Of The Blue, Khar
DJ Arbaaz will be on live music duties and the festive menu offers continental specials such as pork belly with apple, chicken roulade, mixed berries salad, hot chocolate and seasoned cocktails. They also have a variety of options for calorie-conscious and vegetarian guests.
WHEN: 8 PM onwards
WHERE: 14, Union Park Road Number 4, Khar
PRICE: Rs 2,000 onwards
CALL: 9324839393
Love Leaf Cafe, Thane
If a cute intimate quaint cafe by the poolside appeals to you, you'll like the one inside the Thane Club. It's running a special three-course meal on NYE featuring two appetisers, a main course and dessert, with wine, beer or mocktails. Making the atmosphere better is candlelight with soft music.
WHEN: 7.30 PM and 10 PM
WHERE: The Thane Club, Teen Hath Naka Flyover, opposite Raheja Garden
PRICE: Rs 900 onwards
CALL: 9136097379
Tafe Terrace Café, Chembur
If you are going healthy and want to kickstart the night before, then this vegan and vegetarian option is perhaps the way to go. The à la carte menu is from all over the world, and the cafe will host a live band from 7.30 pm
until midnight.
WHEN: 7 PM to 1.30 AM
WHERE: 2nd floor, Amul commercial society Ltd, 1st Road, opposite BMC Office, Chembur
PRICE: Rs 1,400 onwards
CALL: 83319550004
Blah!, BKC
Blah! one of BKC's most aesthetic eateries that got famous for being "Instagrammable" has a special holiday season menu. The place is still aiming to be all over social media with its aesthetically curated décor. Sip on artisanal cocktails while their resident DJ plays popular commercial and hip-hop music. The cover charge is redeemable, and there are special packages for groups.
WHEN: Till 1.30 AM
WHERE: The Capital, G-Block, BKC
PRICE: Rs 2,000 onwards
CALL: 7710805999
