Bars

The Bombay Canteen

Mumbai, India

Housed inside a soaring restored mill compound, the bar translates local heritage and regional nostalgia into thoughtfully crafted pours

 

The bar at The Bombay Canteen serves a menu that celebrates India’s vast culinary history. Led by head of beverage innovations Prantik Haldar, cocktails reinterpret global classics with indigenous produce, house-made infusions, regional spices, herbs and home-grown spirits. Precise combinations like the feni-based Duty Free, coconut fat-washed tequila-based Waiting List and the black garlic-laced Rear View sit alongside familiar kitchen staples. Vibrant, nostalgic and perpetually packed, the bar remains the undeniable pulse of South Mumbai’s drinking scene.

Tatler Tip

Ask to browse the latest edition of the Canteen Cocktail Book and savour pours inspired by Indian’s regional spirits and indigenous botanicals.

Must Try


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Awards


2026

Tatler Best 20 Bars India

2025

Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia-Pacific

2024

Tatler Best Asia 100 Bars