Bandra has a bar for every kind of plan, which is exactly why choosing one can be tricky. I usually decide by the mood first: rooftop drinks, a music night, an old-school pub, a quieter date or a big group celebration. These are the places I would happily go back to.
1. Mitron, Bandra West
Mitron is my top choice in Bandra for plans that involve good food and a happening vibe. The fifth-floor Linking Road setting has the space and energy for a group dinner that turns into a night out. Mitron is roughly ₹2,000 for two and usually runs from noon until around 1:30 am. I would mix cocktails with sushi, tacos, paneer and a cheesecake or chocolate dessert. Weekend reviews often praise the music and decor, while the room can become loud and crowded, so I would reserve.
What I loved: The warm bar area, music and easy group atmosphere. I would book Mitron for a birthday, a catch-up or a weekend plan that should not feel rushed. Confirm the night’s music and table time before you go.
2. Roofberries Rooftop, Bandra West
Roofberries is where I would go for an open-air evening. The rooftop setting gives the night a little more occasion, especially when you want city views, a relaxed start and a livelier mood later. Roofberries runs from about 5 pm to 1 am and is estimated at ₹2,300 for two before alcohol. I would pair a sundowner with sushi, bao or pizza, then stay for the music. Reviews are more mixed on smoke, crowding and service speed at peak time, so outdoor seating should be requested clearly.
What I loved: The terrace, the date-night feel and the room for a celebratory group. Ask specifically for an outdoor table and check the weather plan before booking.
3. Bonobo, Bandra West
Bonobo is my music-first choice. The leafy terrace is relaxed early on, while the indoor side gives the evening more energy once the set starts. Bonobo opens around 6 pm and closes near 1:30 am. I would order the spicy burnt-garlic pizza with cocktails, then check whether the music night has a ticket or cover. The terrace is calmer early, but weekend volume and crowding can change the experience quickly.
What I loved: The easy crowd and genuinely interesting music programme. I would check the artist or genre first, then arrive early on a busy night.
4. Escobar, Bandra West
Escobar is for a more dressed-up Linking Road night. The very long bar and open-to-sky deck make it feel polished without being overly formal. Escobar usually opens around 7 pm and runs until about 1:30 am, with a typical spend of ₹2,000 to ₹2,200 for two. Dim sum, sushi or a 14-inch pizza can turn drinks into dinner. On Friday or Saturday, I would confirm cover, entry rules and valet.
What I loved: The indoor-outdoor contrast and the way dinner can turn into dancing. It works well for a birthday or a date that needs a little more atmosphere.
5. Toto’s Garage, Pali Naka
Toto’s is my old-school Bandra pick. The garage-inspired decor, rock soundtrack and close, energetic room make it feel nothing like a polished rooftop. This is one of the better-value stops here, at roughly ₹1,200 to ₹1,400 for two. It generally opens around 5 or 6 pm and closes near 1 am. Draught beer and paneer chilli keep the order simple, while an early arrival gives you a better chance of sitting.
What I loved: The character. I would take a small group, arrive early and stay for the music. It gets busy quickly, so it is not the place for a last-minute large table.
6. The Little Easy, Bandra West
The Little Easy is a comfortable choice when I want cocktails, booths and a high-energy room in one place. It works well for groups that want to settle in for a longer evening. Current listings put the cost near ₹2,500 for two with alcohol and the hours from noon to around 1:30 am. Happy hours often run Monday to Saturday until about 8:30 pm. I would confirm the live deal, then share vegetarian naan bombs, ravioli or chocolate fondue.
What I loved: The friendly party mood and flexibility. I would check the current happy hour, karaoke or DJ plan before choosing a time.
7. The Daily All Day, Bandra West
The Daily is my softer, more conversational bar pick. It starts as a bright neighbourhood bistro and becomes more energetic later, so you can choose your pace. The Daily is roughly ₹2,500 for two. It opens around 5 pm on Monday to Thursday and from about 12:30 pm on Friday to Sunday, closing near 1 or 1:30 am. Charred broccoli, risotto or pizza make useful orders, and a weekend table is worth booking.
What I loved: The good-news ceiling and the warm, easy feel. I would go earlier for a catch-up, or later if the group wants a livelier room.
8. Olive Bar & Kitchen, Union Park
Olive is the bar I would choose for a beautiful courtyard evening. It is more romantic and polished than a typical pub, which makes it ideal for a date or someone visiting Bandra. Olive opens from noon until about 1:30 am and usually costs well above ₹3,000 for two once cocktails are included. I would reserve the courtyard instead of assuming any table gives the same experience, then build the evening around botanical drinks, pizza and a long Mediterranean-style meal.
What I loved: The whitewashed setting and calm, grown-up pace. Reserve in advance and expect a premium spend once you settle in for the night.
9. Veranda, Bandra West
Veranda works when I want colour, art and a food-led bar experience. The rooftop mood and selected live-music evenings make it a relaxed alternative to the louder Linking Road rooms. The spend can vary from about ₹900 to ₹2,500 per person depending on the meal. Current hours run around 12:30 pm to midnight. I would ask for the exact Pali Hill rooftop, confirm the live-music schedule and choose vegetarian plates such as mushroom dishes or gunpowder idli.
What I loved: The playful decor and slower start to the evening. I would confirm the exact live-music schedule and request the rooftop when booking.
10. 145 Bandra, Pali Hill
145 is my pick for a younger, playful group. The pool table, music and late-night energy make it easy to turn a casual meet-up into a proper party. I would budget roughly ₹2,000 to ₹2,400 for two before any cover. Chilli paneer, chole bhature and an indulgent milkshake suit the playful mood. After 10 pm, confirm stag or couple admission and do not count on walk-in seating.
What I loved: The no-pressure fun of it. I would check entry policy and cover before a weekend visit, particularly if the group is arriving late.
How I would choose a Bandra bar
For a birthday or a group that wants dinner and music in the same place, I would begin with Mitron. Roofberries is better when the rooftop and sunset are part of the occasion. Bonobo suits a music-led night, while Toto’s is the old-school pub choice for a smaller group. I would pick Olive for a polished date and The Daily for a long conversation that can become livelier later. Escobar and 145 work when dancing is important, but both deserve an entry-policy check before a weekend visit. The Little Easy is useful for happy hour and a flexible group plan, while Veranda suits people who want a food-led evening with occasional live music. Whichever one you choose, confirm the table duration, cover, smoking arrangement and exact music before paying a deposit.