Nightclubs in Mumbai

The nightclubs scene in Mumbai is very hot and happening. There are plenty of nightclubs and discotheques. The five star hotels tend to operate "Couple-Only" policies and entry is restricted to hotel guests and members. Other discotheques and clubs charge per couple on the door and many operate "Ladies Nights" when women get free entry. Here is a list of some of the famous nightclubs in Mumbai.

1. The 1900s, Taj MahalSpecialty: Pounding disco, free to guests bur otherwise for members only. Witness the cream of Mumbai society at their air-kissing best.

2. Copacabana, Marine DriveSpecialty: Dark Smoky atmosphere, Latino music and lots of Tequila with FREE shots for the ladies. A must check out for the groovy ambience or for just chilling out.

3. Fashion Bistro, 16 Marzban Road, Next to Sterling CinemaSpecialty: The Latest arrival on the nightclub scene and definitely the place to be scene. Mannequins display designer creations in one room, with a bar and dance floor with deafening music in another.

4. Go Bananas, Kamats Plaza Hotel, Near Santa Cruz Airport.Specialty: Plays hit records and, on certain nights, allows singles onto its small dance floor.

5. Razzberry Rhinocerous, Juhu Hotel.Specialty: A good size dance floor with entrance for couples only, this place serve fairly priced Chinese, Western and Indian Food.

6. Three Flights Up, Apollo Bunder, ColabaSpecialty: Claims to have the longest bar in Asia, and is certainly the biggest club in Mumbai. There is a no-smoking policy on the dance floor and along with the innovative food on offer, makes the place definitely worth trying.

7. Fire & Ice, Fire & Ice Phoenix Mills, Lower ParelSpecialty: A gigantic dance floor, bombastic sound system, multi-laser show, huge ex-convict bouncers with earphones and attitude.

8. J49, Juhu Residency HotelSpecialty: Cleverly placed mirrors, Egyptian statues placed in discreet corners, fancy lights give this outlet a very young and a hip image. Unlike the other cramped discothèques of Mumbai, J49 has got lots of space and the therapeutic trance and techno music rocks the floor.