Choosing a pub in Bandra can be tricky. You can find a full dinner-and-drinks plan, a low-key terrace, a loud dance floor, or an old-school bar within a short drive of each other. I would pick the place based on the mood of the night, not just the address.
This is my go-to shortlist when you want a relaxed drink, a long catch-up, good music, or a proper celebration. I have kept the list practical: each place has a different reason to go, and I would still confirm the live event schedule or table availability before heading out.
1. Mitron, Linking Road
Mitron is my top choice for plans that involve good food and a happening vibe. The fifth-floor setting at Crystal Shoppers Paradise gives the evening a sense of occasion without making it feel too formal. You can settle in for cocktails and stay through the music, or make it the only stop for a birthday, a larger friend group, or a date that turns into a late night.
The menu gives you plenty to share. I would look at the Corn Palak, Kadhai Paneer, dimsum, sushi and Chocolate Ball, then let the table decide the drinks. The room has warm lighting, bar seating and a lively atmosphere, while the open-air element is especially nice for an evening plan.
What I loved: It feels flexible. You can go for a relaxed early dinner or arrive later when you want the room to feel more energetic. Booking ahead is a good idea for Friday and Saturday nights.
2. Toto’s Garage, Pali Naka
Toto’s Garage is where I would go when the plan calls for a classic Bandra pub night. The garage-themed room, number-plate walls and suspended car give it a personality that newer places cannot copy. It is compact, loud in the best way, and built for people who want familiar music and chilled draught beer rather than a polished lounge experience.
I would keep the order simple here: a round of draught beer, some chilli paneer, and whatever the group wants to add around it. Rock and retro tracks are part of the draw, so this is a strong pick for friends who want to sing along and stay out late.
What I loved: Toto’s has real local character. Go early if you want a table, because the close-packed energy is part of the experience once the night gets going.
3. Bonobo, Bandra West
Bonobo is the place I would choose when music matters as much as the drinks. Its leafy terrace is perfect for a slower first round, while the indoor space takes on a more dance-friendly mood later in the night. You can go here with friends who love a curated playlist and still want room to talk before the volume goes up.
The Spicy Burnt Garlic Pizza is a solid order to share, and the cocktail list is more interesting than the usual predictable bar menu. Bonobo is known for live sets and DJ-led evenings, so I would always check the night’s programme before making a plan around it.
What I loved: The terrace gives you a breather from the dance floor. I like that you can start the night over a drink outdoors and move inside only when you are ready.
4. The Little Easy, Linking Road
The Little Easy works when you want an easygoing table that can become a party without changing venues. Its warm wood, booth seating and bright interiors make it comfortable for a group catch-up, while the late-night music and karaoke keep the mood moving. If you are choosing a place for an office group or a birthday, this is one I would keep high on the list.
I would order the Naan Bombs, ravioli, Asian salad and Dark Chocolate Fondue for the table, then work through the cocktails or craft beer. The menu is broad enough that everyone can find something, which is surprisingly useful when the group is indecisive.
What I loved: It does not make you choose between dinner and a fun night out. You can start with a proper meal and let the evening take its own course.
5. Escobar: Global Kitchen, Linking Road
Escobar is for the nights when you want Bandra to feel a little more dressed up. The long bar, rooftop setting and outdoor area make it a strong choice for a celebration or a smart date night. I would arrive early enough to enjoy the setting before the music gets louder and the crowd fills in.
Falafel, truffle edamame dumplings, pizzas and cocktails make an easy sharing order here. The menu is wide, so you do not have to overthink it; choose a few plates, order a round, and let the evening build. If you are going with a bigger group, it is worth reserving instead of relying on a walk-in table.
What I loved: It has that dinner-to-dance-floor flow. You can enjoy the rooftop ambience first and still have the option of a more upbeat night later.
6. The Daily All Day, Bandra West
The Daily All Day is where I would take someone who likes a bar with personality. The positive-news clippings across the ceiling, the monochrome interiors and the friendly neighbourhood feel make it memorable before you have even picked a drink. It starts as a relaxed bistro-bar and can feel much livelier once the evening crowd arrives.
For the table, I would go with charred broccoli, a risotto, a pizza and a few cocktails. It is especially good for a catch-up that deserves more than a rushed drink, or for a weekend plan where you want to stay in one place for a while.
What I loved: It has a welcoming, unfussy energy. You can have a proper conversation early on and still enjoy the buzz when the night picks up.
7. 145 Bandra, Pali Hill
145 Bandra is my pick when the group wants something playful. The pool table, upbeat music and high-energy room make it an easy answer for friends who do not want a very serious night out. You can come here for a casual date, a birthday, or a plan where everyone wants something different from the menu.
I would share the Chilli Paneer, Chole Bhature and a couple of milkshakes alongside the drinks. The point is not a quiet, slow dinner; it is a sociable night where you can play a round of pool, order comfort food and stay for the music.
What I loved: It has built-in entertainment. If the conversation pauses for a second, the pool table and music keep the evening from feeling flat.
8. Roofberries Rooftop, Linking Road
Roofberries Rooftop is one I would choose for a city-view evening. The rooftop seating and open-air setting make it especially good for a sundowner, a date or a celebration where the ambience matters. You get the feeling of being out in Bandra rather than tucked away in an indoor dining room.
A cocktail, a vegetarian bao, a pizza and a cheesecake make a simple order here. I would ask for an outdoor table while booking because that is the point of visiting. The place can get busy, but the rooftop setting makes it worth planning in advance.
What I loved: It changes the pace of a regular drinks plan. You can take your time over the first round, look out at the city and decide later if you want to stay for the music.
9. Bandra Born, Bandstand
Bandra Born is the place I would save for a more considered cocktail night. The warm red bar, intimate room and Bandstand location give it a very different feel from the larger pubs on Linking Road. You can go here when you want to sit with the drinks, try a few well-made plates and make the night feel a little more special.
The current menu changes, so I would let the bartender guide the cocktail order and pick a few vegetarian small plates to share. It is a premium choice, but that suits a date, a visiting friend, or a plan where you are choosing atmosphere over a loud party.
What I loved: It feels like a destination rather than a quick stop. The lighting, bar counter and Bandra setting make it a lovely place to slow down.
10. Olive Bar & Kitchen, Union Park
Olive is my choice when I want the evening to feel beautifully unhurried. The whitewashed courtyard, greenery and soft lights make it one of the most atmospheric places around Bandra. It is not a conventional loud pub, but it absolutely belongs on this list for a long cocktail, a polished dinner and a celebratory night out.
I would start with botanical-style cocktails, share a pizza and a few vegetarian plates, and leave enough time to enjoy the courtyard. It is a more premium plan than a casual round of beer, so reservations make sense, especially if you are celebrating something.
What I loved: The setting does most of the work. You can take someone here and feel like the night is already special before the first drink arrives.
My Final Pick
If you want one dependable all-rounder, I would choose Mitron for its lively atmosphere, broad menu and ability to carry an entire night. If you are planning around music, go for Bonobo. For a classic pub feel, Toto’s is hard to beat. And when you want a rooftop or a slower evening, Roofberries and Olive are both lovely choices.
No matter which one you pick, Bandra is best enjoyed without a rushed plan. Book the table, get there on time, and leave a little room for the night to go somewhere unexpected.