Escobar

Terrace tipples and tapas
Tipple of choice: The cocktail list is extensive, but, given the bar is named for a Colombian drug lord, it seems right to opt for a pitcher of sangria or a round of cuba libres.

Word to the wise: The dress code is semi-formal - in other words, wear something nice.
Perched on a fourth floor rooftop, Escobar might not have the sweeping city views of Aer or Dome bars, but this hip Bandra hangout still manages to hold its own. All wood and minimalist white leather furnishings, the vibe is warm and sexy, aided by an ambient lounge soundtrack that lends to easy conversation (on the terrace, at least).

All good Mumbai bars seem to hinge on a stand-out feature, and here it's a 77foot bar, thought to be the city's longest. There's a decent tapas-based food menu too, but offerings aren't the cheapest.