Relationships: Best bars around Mumbai for every kind of first date

From holding hands atop Mumbai's highest bar to a heady night over VFM daaru, we hand-pick the best bars in the city for every sort of first date

For a heady evening AER, Worli

If your date is worth splurging on, you can’t go wrong with this one. The rooftop bar offers a panoramic view of the city’s coastline. Ambient lighting, soft or loud music depending on the time of day, potent cocktails and a chance to stargaze make it a great pick.
Time 5.30 pm to 1.30 am
At Four Seasons Hotel, 34th Floor, Dr E Moses Road, Worli.
Call 24818000

For a relaxed vibe Woodside Inn, Colaba

Keeping it simple for the first date may be a good idea. This Colaba eatery and bar with fairy lights and warm wooden furniture offers the perfect combination of casual, cool and chic. You don’t need to be dressed impeccably for this one. Just let your hair down, binge on burgers and down craft beer. It works like magic for relaxed, free-flowing
conversations.
Time 10 am to 1 am
At Wodehouse Road, opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba.
Call 22025525

For gaming freaks Mighty Small, Lower Parel

If you’ve planned a fun date that involves games, head to Smaaash and stop at Mighty Small for a drink. The bar specialises in larger-than-life cocktails. After an adrenaline-pumping time, lose yourself in a wonderland, complete with circus-inspired canopies and carousels above the seating booths.
Time 12:30 pm to 1 am (weekdays) and 11 am to 1 am (weekends)
At Smaaash, gate 4, Kamla Mills Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel.
Call 49143143

For trippy music The Little Door, Andheri

From karaoke to live music and Sunday Drunches, The Little Door located in a lane off Andheri’s busy New Link Road is cute and cozy. The iconic blue door is literally little and the ambience of the naturally-lit al fresco section is sure to lift the mood. The karaoke also gives you the chance to serenade your sweetheart.
Time 5 pm to 1.30 am
At Plot B31, Shree Siddhivanayak Plaza, Off Lane opposite Citi Mall, New Link Road, Andheri (W).
Call 9920983836

For a VFM date Social, Khar

A buzzing space can lift a date. Part of the popular chain known for its budget offerings, the Social at Khar is high on energy and low on price. The least priced drinks on the menu are Old Monk, Blue Ribbon and Fuel Vodka at '90 for 30 ml. You can also grab a beer for '100 or sip on White Wine Sangria for '295. The vertical gardens and industrial interiors add to the relaxed vibe,
allowing the date to be casual.
Time 9.30 am to 1 am
At Rohan Plaza, 5th Road, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar (W).
Call 65226324

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