Kipling Bar
Lower Parel, Mumbai
Bar in Mumbai, India
Book with PearlWhy go
Kipling Bar is a good fit for a polished drink in Lower Parel when atmosphere and conversation matter more than a headline cocktail program. The room’s dim lighting, plush furnishings, classic hotel-bar feel make it strongest for dates, client-adjacent drinks, or a group of four that wants a composed setting inside The St. Regis Mumbai.
About Kipling Bar
Kipling Bar in Mumbai has a limited set of planning details: the listed price is $75 per person, the dress code is smart casual, the venue is open daily in two service windows, 12:30–3 PM and 7 PM–12 AM. Those facts make it possible to plan timing and budget, but they do not confirm details such as cuisine, a cocktail program, seating style, hotel setting, neighborhood, or specific atmosphere.
For a first visit, treat Kipling Bar as a Mumbai venue where the confirmed appeal is practical: clear hours, a known per-person price, a smart-casual dress expectation. If you need specifics on menu items, drinks, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, seating, or special offers, check directly with the venue before making plans.
Choose it when the basics fit your plan
The clearest case for Kipling Bar is direct planning. At $75 per person, it has a clear listed price, the daily hours give two possible windows: an afternoon opening from 12:30–3 PM and an evening opening from 7 PM–12 AM. The smart-casual dress code is also useful for guests who want to avoid underdressing.
The weaker case is that there is not enough information here to recommend it for a specific cuisine, signature drink, service format, or setting. Choose it if the confirmed price, hours, dress code, Mumbai location match your needs. If the main goal is a specific venue experience, confirm those details with Kipling Bar before committing.
The room is not fully documented in the public record
That does not rule it out for those uses; it simply means those claims should not be treated as confirmed from the available facts.
For readers building a wider Mumbai plan, use the full Mumbai bars guide to compare options, or check the Mumbai restaurants guide if Kipling Bar is only one stop. Visitors staying in the city can also cross-check Mumbai hotels, while broader trip planning sits better in the Mumbai experiences guide.
Bottom line: Kipling Bar works if you are comfortable with a $75-per-person spend, want a Mumbai venue with smart-casual dress, can work within the daily 12:30–3 PM or 7 PM–12 AM hours. For anything more specific, verify directly with the venue before you book or go.
Planning details
- Location
- Level 9M, The St. Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/dining/restaurant-bar/bomxr-the-st-regis-mumbai/5982232-sahib-room-kipling-bar.mi
- Phone
- +91 86575 22956
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, warm lighting, plush furnishings and period details create a cocooned, old-world atmosphere that feels intimate and luxurious rather than loud, with the bar lending a sophisticated, pre-dinner lounge vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Soft Background Music Suited to a Refined, Lounge Style Hotel Bar Rather Than a Party Setting (exact Genre Not Specified in Sources).
Signature Pours
- Kipling Martini
- Spiced Mango Lassi cocktail
- From the Harbor 1933
Planning details
Location
Level 9M, The St. Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India · Directions
marriott.com/en-us/dining/restaurant-bar/bomxr-the-st-regis-mumbai/5982232-sahib-room-kipling-bar.mi
Also consider
Also Consider
- Penthouse, Notable alternative
- The Drawing Room, Notable alternative
- AER, Notable alternative
- AER Bar & Lounge, Notable alternative
- Blue Frog, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Mumbai
Choose Kipling Bar when the priority is a controlled hotel-bar setting for a group, especially if the evening needs to feel organised without becoming a major nightlife production. AER and AER Bar & Lounge are stronger choices when the room and skyline mood matter more than ease; they read as more occasion-led, while Kipling Bar is the safer pick for mixed preferences.
Penthouse is the better cross-shop if the group wants a higher-energy, night-out feel. Kipling Bar is better for a calmer meet-up where the hotel setting does some of the work. The Drawing Room sits closer to the lounge end of the spectrum, so compare it if conversation and a slower pace are the main goals.
Blue Frog makes more sense for readers chasing entertainment-led energy rather than a composed hotel bar. For value, none of these peers can be ranked cleanly without current menu pricing, so decide by use case: Kipling Bar for group manageability, AER for atmosphere, Blue Frog for a more event-driven night.
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Compare Kipling Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kipling Bar | Mumbai | No published awards |
| Penthouse | Mumbai | No published awards |
| The Drawing Room | Mumbai | No published awards |
| AER | Mumbai | No published awards |
| AER Bar & Lounge | Mumbai | No published awards |
| Blue Frog | Mumbai | No published awards |
How Kipling Bar Mumbai compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kipling Bar open late?
Yes. Kipling Bar is open until 12 AM every day, with evening hours listed as 7 PM–12 AM. It also opens daily from 12:30–3 PM.
Is Kipling Bar worth the prices?
Choose it if you are comfortable with a $75-per-person price and want a smart-casual venue in Mumbai.
Is Kipling Bar good for a date?
What is confirmed is the Mumbai location, $75-per-person price, smart-casual dress code, daily hours of 12:30–3 PM and 7 PM–12 AM.
What's the best time to go to Kipling Bar?
Use the hours to plan around your schedule: Kipling Bar is open daily from 12:30–3 PM and again from 7 PM–12 AM. The best time depends on whether you prefer the afternoon window or the evening window.
