Hautelist: 11 Restaurants And Staycation Spots To Enjoy The Festive Season With Your Gang!

The time for India's biggest festivals has begun, and everyone's looking for a number of ways to celebrate every occasion.

By Jasveen Kaur Sawhney Updated September 12, 2024 6:09 PM

Hautelist: 11 Restaurants And Staycation Spots To Enjoy The Festive Season With Your Gang!

The time for India’s biggest festivals has begun, and everyone’s looking for a number of ways to celebrate every occasion. From Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Diwali, and more, there are tons of occasions that you can use to block your calendars for a special meal with friends. Catch up with the gang during this festive season at some of our favourite spots, and thank us later!

1. Brunch With The Gang?

Brunch dates with the gang never go out of fashion. And yes, we’ve got the best spot for you. Book a table at Tattva Bar and Cafe, the newest hot spot in Marol, Mumbai, with a fascinating theme based on four elements–Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. With beautiful interiors and a peaceful ambience, Tattva’s exciting menu goes from An all-day breakfast spread to satiating drinks. And yes, don’t forget to try their pineapple pancakes. The best you’ll ever have!

2. A Staycation Of Sorts

Are you planning an all-nighter or a staycation of sorts? Well, Delhites can dial up the digits to Pride Plaza, Aerocity. Located near the airport, Pride Plaza’s hospitable environment, with a scrumptious, massive breakfast spread is another favourite on our list. The prompt services will make it easy for you to stay comfortable.

3. Festive Dinner?

Planning to meet your gang after a long day of puja? Make Next Door Eatery & Bar your spot. Located in Mumbai’s buzzing corners of Bandra, Next Door Eatery has an exciting menu filled with continental cuisines, salads, and scrumptious desserts. Celebrating good food and fabulous vibes, Next Door Eatery caters to your taste buds with popular Sourdough Avocado Toast, signature Butter Chicken and Grilled Fried Prawns. The rooftop setup will definitely contribute to your good mood.

4. Premium Dining Spot

If luxury tops your list of priorities, then you should definitely hop to Eve with your best friends. The newest hotspot in Worli, Eve’s romantic sunlit roof and lush green interiors add up to its comforting ambience. Besides that, its Laksa Curry Bowl and Roasted Turnip Soup are scene stealers and perfect food selections for the transitioning weather.

5. Fine Dining With A Twist

Khar opens its door to the latest eatery–The Corrner Room. Offering a fine dining experience with a twist of flavours, The Corrner Room becomes Mumbai’s newest destination serving to your taste buds. But what makes this new spot in Khar, Mumbai different? The blend of contemporary interiors, warm colour schemes and a vast menu offering excellent continental spread is worth experiencing.

6. Taste Of Asia

Looking for a pan-Asian menu with great cocktails to end the day with friends? Well, then Gigi Bandra is the perfect choice. The Japanese, European palette goes from sushi to Tuna and Salmon salads. Interestingly, Gigi also offers a Jain menu for its customers.

7. Are We Feeling Mexican?

Mumbai’s BKC opens its doors to Lyla. The Mexican, American menu celebrates the best of both worlds. The intimate dining room, dimly lit atmosphere and buzzing interiors are unnoticeable. With a wide variety of food options, the Tex-Mex flavours can be visible in restaurant signatures like Tequila Lime Chicken Wings, Aji Lima Churros, Calamares Fritos and more.

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8. Sea View Stay

If you’re looking for a spot to crash in Mumbai, then Hyatt Centric Juhu should be on your list. With a comfortable stay, fantastic room interiors, enjoy a fabulous culinary blend of traditional and contemporary at Hyatt Centric’s in-house restaurant Sesame.

9. Fun And Food

Wanna go bowling, play arcade games and enjoy the day with your gang over a couple of drinks and great food? Well, Amoeba Bowling & Sports Bar is the spot for you. From Amoeba signature cocktails to scrumptious menu, selfie walls to old-school game parlour energy, there’s something for every age group.

10. Weekend Binge?

Looking for a fun lunch setup with your family and friends? Try My, Oh My – Live Kitchen & Bar. Nestled in Andheri’s western belt, My, Oh My is a live kitchen and bar, offering a massive menu featuring delightful drinks, in-house bakery, signature Italian dishes and more. Well, we’d suggest you to try their Weekday Binge menu.

11. Traditional Japanese

Are you a fan of authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine? Well, then get your reservations at SŌZŌ. In the latest, this hot spot in Versova, Mumbai introduces its first self-order fast food izakaya concept. The authentic menu goes from DONBURI bowls, RAMEN to sushis, that make intimate dining experience better.