Mumbai‘s Bandra-Khar localities are full of life and every other day, something new comes up in and around these areas! While doing it and seeing it all might take days, here we have a curated a comprehensive list for residents as well as tourists.
So, if you're a Mumbaikar seeking hidden gems or a newbie planning a trip to these two bustling, parallel neighbourhoods -- you're at the right place. Read on to know the highlights of Bandra-Khar, what to see, eat, experience and more!
Welcome to the neighbourhoods of Bandra and Khar -- dynamic melting pots of tradition and modernity, drawing in visitors with a cosmopolitan spirit. So, here are a few out of the many things to do in Bandra and Khar for your next outing.
Experience cinema like the good ol' times at the 52-year-old G7 Multiplex
Catch the sunset/sunrise at Bandra Bandstand
Trace the legacy of Bandra’s 70-year-old Mehboob Studios
Lose yourself in the pages of your favourite book at Joggers' Park
Explore Linking Road and Pali Hill for your next shopping spree
Step into a world of serenity at 300-year-old Mount Mary Basilica Church
Shop for a bag full of flowers at Pali Naka Flower Market
Take a stroll through the quaint lanes of Ranwar Village, dotted with charming heritage homes
Out of the many eateries in Bandra and Khar, there are a few legendary spots that we absolutely love. And no matter how many new places pop up, these few restaurants will stay in our hearts forever!
Since 1908, American Express Bakery - Plot No 87, Villa Sushma, Hill Road
A legacy from the 1920s, making way to Bandra in 1960s - J Hearsch & Co. - 90 A, Hill Road
Since 1938, Lucky Restaurant - Shop 9, SV Road
Since 1945, Good Luck Restaurant - Mehboob Khan Chowk, 106, Hill Road
Since the 1950s, A-1 Bakery - 89 B, Opposite to American Express Bakery, Hill Road
Since 1968, Elco Pani Puri - 46, Hill Road, Ranwar
Since 1989, Khane Khas - Shop No. 4, Ground Floor, Silver Croft, T.P.S. 3, Junction Of 16 & 33 Road
Since 1992, Candies - 5AA, Pali Hill
Since 2007, The Bagel Shop - 30, Pali Mala Road, Pali Hill
IMBISS Meating Joint - Shop No. 5, Ben O Lil Haven, 14, Waroda Road, Ranwar
Bombay Coffee House - SS Ram Gulam Marg, Ballard Estate, Fort
One of the oldest cafes in Bandra, Café Andora - 10, St. Domnic Road
Embark on a visual feast through the vibrant streets of Bandra-Khar. Picture-perfect and brimming with aesthetic charm, these dining destinations are more than just places to eat. So, grab your camera and capture perfect squares for your Insta feed!
Arggo’s - Kings Palace Hotel 538, Linking road, Khar West
All Saints - Plot 757, S V Road, Khar
Bastian - Kamal Building, B/1, New Linking Road
Cafe Sea Side - Bandstand Promenade, BJ Road
Lovefools - C14, 525, Ranwar Village
Mag St. - 471/474, Construction House A, 24 Road
Mokai - Chapel Road, St. Sebastian Colony, Ranwar
Noa by Nutcracker - Shop No. 3-4, 24 Road
Pompa - 1st Floor, VN Sphere Mall, Linking Road
Sequel Bistro & Juice Bar - Shop 2, Solace, 33rd Road, Pali Hill
Steps Cafe - Tertulian Road, off Doctor Peter Dias Road
Taj Mahal Tea House - Sanatan Pereira Bungalow, 36/A, St John Baptist Road
The Bandstand Pantry - Shop 1, Bandstand Apartments, BJ Road
Torii - 21, Pali Hill Rd, Union Park, Khar West
Veronica's - Ranwar, Waroda Road, Near Hill Road
WcDonald’s - Shop No 532, Linking Road
With every day becoming a task, we need something soul-satisfying to look forward to. And what better motivation than food?! Embracing this spirit, we've scouted some pocket-friendly eateries in and around Bandra-Khar, that will have you coming back for more!
Bawa Zest by Cheron - 59, Eureka's, Hill Road
Benne Bombay - 1, Louis Bell Building, 16 Road
Bombay Street Foodhouse - 15, Link Corner Mall, Linking Road
Carter's Blue - B/3, Gagangiri Bulding, Carter Road
Frisbees - 6, Labaik House, Chimbai Road
Highway Gomantak - 44/2179, Gandhi Nagar, Service Road
Jai Jawan - 7, Mangal Bhavna Housing Society, Junction of 14 Road & PD Hinduja Marg
Jai Mahaveer Sandwich - Opposite Tim Hortons, 14 Linking Road
Nagpal's - 41/42, Shop 6, Mishra House, 1 Road, Khar
Nanu Paya - B-01, Plot 78, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill
Pal’s Fish Corner - 8, Kailash Shopping Centre, Pali Hill
Ranjeet PaniPuri Wala - Junction of Perry Road & St. Andrews Road
Shawarma 2 Rescue (S2R) - 33, Sherley Rajan Road, Sangeet Samrat Naushad Ali Road
The J - Gagangiri Apartment, Sangeet Samrat Naushad Ali Road
The Roll Company (TRC) - G 1, Silver Croft Building, 16 Road, Pali Hill
Via Calcutta - 7, Gagangiri Apartments, Sangeet Samrat Naushad Ali Marg
If you have a sweet tooth, Bandra and Khar have plenty of delightful dessert spots to satisfy your cravings. Here's a refined list of dessert places to make your dessert escapades even sweeter:
70’s Belgian Waffle at 70's Frogurt Hood - 9, Gagangiri Premises, CTS 30, Carter Road
Affogato at Affogato - 483, Asha Apartments, 17 Road, Khar
Gulab Jamun Churros at Bombay Sweet Shop - Darvesh Royale, Perry Cross Road
Sicilian Pistachio at Coppetto Artisan Gelato - 4, 15 & 33 Road, Linking Road
Lotus Biscoff PinWheel Croissant at Love Crummbs - 14 C, Boran Road, Ranwar
Tres Leches at Magnolia Bakery - F/862, CTS, Maqba Heights, Pali Road
Ice-Cream Sandwiches at Toast Doughnut Shop - 1, Simple Premises, 16 Road
Kouign Amann at TwentySeven Bakehouse - 3, Glamour Glen Society, Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill
What makes a bar truly great? We went around in Bandra-Khar to find out —and here are some upscale drinking dens and gritty dive bars with a vibe that’ll just keep you coming back for more.
Bonobo - Kenilworth Plaza, Off Linking Road
Bora Bora - Waterfield Road, Opp. Silver Pearl Building
Khar Social - Rohan Plaza, 5 Road
Mitron Bar & Cafe - 24, Crystal Shoppers Paradise Mall, Off Link Road Junction
Papa’s - Above Veronica's, Waroda Road, Hill Road
The Daily All Day - Swami Vivekananda Road, Behind Shoppers Stop
The Little Easy - Link Corner, 231 A, Linking Road
Raasta Bombay - 4 & 5 Floor, Rohan Plaza, Khar
Radio Bar- Guru Gangeshwar Marg, Khar
[Average approximate costs for two, cross-verified via Zomato]
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