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Can you actually go bar-hopping in Mumbai with just INR 2,000? With drinks, food, and taxes adding up quickly, it sounds like a challenge. But Unsobered decided to put that budget to the test with a Friday night out in Khar. The plan was simple: visit three bars within approximately one kilometer of each other, order drinks and snacks, and see how far INR 2,000 could take us. Our stops were Doolally, Quarter Pillar, and House Party. And while we didn't manage to stay completely within budget, the final amount was surprisingly close.
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We started our evening at Doolally, a familiar name among Mumbai's craft beer mead enthusiasts. One thing we appreciated was the opportunity to sample drinks before ordering. With free tasters available during our visit, we could explore different flavors without committing to a full glass immediately.
We sampled the Mango Mead before ordering the Lychee Mead, along with Doolally's famous chunky fries. It was a relaxed start, and we managed to enjoy a drink and a snack without overspending our budget. Our first bill came to INR 625.
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Next, we headed to Quarter Pillar, where we decided to keep things straightforward. Instead of ordering cocktails, we went with 60 ml of vodka, Sprite, and a portion of wafers for chakna. It was a classic, uncomplicated combination that worked well for the second stop of our challenge.
Was Quarter Pillar particularly cheap? Not exactly, but it wasn't excessively expensive either, especially considering Mumbai's bar prices. Our bill came to INR 504, and we added a INR 50 tip, bringing our total spending here to INR 554.
With two bars done, we headed to House Party, approximately five minutes away. By this point, we'd spent INR 1,179, leaving INR 821 from our original budget. We were close enough to our target to make the final stop interesting.
House Party stood out for its beautiful ambiance and an unusual proposition: quarters of alcohol sold at MRP. However, there's a catch. The MRP pricing applies only to the non-AC section, so don't expect the same rates throughout the venue.
For our final round, we ordered a quarter of Minty Jamun, Sprite, and nachos. Another thing worth knowing is that House Party doesn't accept Zomato or Swiggy dining offers, based on our visit. Our final stop cost INR 846, pushing us slightly beyond our planned budget.
After three bars, drinks, snacks, and a tip, here's how our spending worked out:
Technically, we failed the challenge, but only by INR 25. Interestingly, our food and drinks came to INR 1,975 before the additional INR 50 tip. Without it, we would have finished INR 25 under budget.
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Having lived in the Khar-Bandra area, I’m quite familiar with its bars and nightlife. So, when we decided to see whether we could go bar-hopping with just INR 2,000, I was curious to find out how far that budget would actually take us. We visited three bars, tried different drinks, ordered some food, and ended up spending just INR 25 over our budget. It was a fun way to explore a neighborhood I know well and see whether an affordable night out in Mumbai is still possible.
So, is INR 2,000 enough for bar-hopping in Khar? Our experience suggests it can be, provided you're selective about what you order. Free tasters, straightforward drinks, shared snacks, and MRP-priced quarters helped us stretch our budget across three different venues. Three bars, one evening, and a final bill of INR 2,025. We may have gone INR 25 over budget, but that's a pretty good result for a night out in Mumbai!
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