Summer weekend in Mumbai
How locals do summer in Mumbai — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Mumbai
Marine Drive
OutdoorsSouth Mumbai
The Queen's Necklace — 3km curved promenade with the city's most cinematic sunset.
Bandra Bandstand
OutdoorsBandra West
Sea-wall promenade past Shah Rukh Khan's mansion — best at golden hour.
Bonobo / antiSOCIAL
NightlifeBandra / Khar
Indie gigs, comedy nights and the city's best craft cocktails.
Where to eat
Aaswad
$Maharashtrian · Dadar
Award-winning vada pav and misal — Mumbai's breakfast in one bite.
The Bombay Canteen
$$$Modern Indian · Lower Parel
Regional Indian small plates in a bright bistro — start with the kejriwal.
Trishna
$$$Coastal Indian · Kala Ghoda
Mangalorean crab and butter-pepper-garlic prawns — Mumbai institution.
Bademiya
$Mughlai street · Colaba
Late-night seekh kebab roll legend behind the Taj.
Britannia & Co.
$$Parsi · Ballard Estate
Century-old café famous for berry pulao — go for lunch only.
Live & on stage
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Kala Ghoda · Feb 7–15 · Arts / Free
Lollapalooza India
Mahalaxmi Race Course · Jan 24–25 · Festival
Mahindra Blues Festival
Mehboob Studios · Feb 13–15 · Blues
NH7 Weekender
Mahalaxmi Race Course · Dec 13–14 · Indie / Festival
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Marine Drive, Bandra Bandstand, Bonobo / antiSOCIAL. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Mumbai and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.