Things to do in Mumbai this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Mumbai this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
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.
Crawford Market
CultureFort
Victorian market hall of mangoes, brass lamps and parrots — chaos in the best way.
Bonobo / antiSOCIAL
NightlifeBandra / Khar
Indie gigs, comedy nights and the city's best craft cocktails.
Elephanta Caves
CultureElephanta Island
UNESCO cave temples to Shiva, an hour by ferry from the Gateway.
Gateway of India
CultureColaba
1924 basalt arch facing the Arabian Sea — boats leave here for Elephanta Caves.
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
- Locals' favourites right now: Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.