Best Breweries in Mumbai for Craft Beer: Gateway Taproom, Effingut And More Places Worth a Visit

Mumbai's craft beer scene has grown up fast. What started as a handful of experimental taprooms following in the footsteps of Pune's brewing pioneers has turned into a proper citywide circuit, with breweries clustered across Nariman Point, Khar, BKC, Powai, and Colaba, each offering a slightly different flavour of evening. Here are five spots worth building a night  or a brewery crawl around.

The Barking Deer Brewpub and Restaurant, Nariman Point

Widely credited as Mumbai's first microbrewery, The Barking Deer still holds its own years later. The beer is brewed in a gleaming copper-clad setup right behind the bar, and the Nariman Point location makes it an easy after-work stop for South Mumbai crowds.

Price for two: Approx. ₹1,500

Doolally Taproom, Khar

Doolally's Mumbai outposts get their beer fresh from the original Pune flagship daily, so quality is consistent even if the menu stays relatively compact. The Khar location has built a loyal following for its lively, unfussy vibe and beers that pair well with its chutney-forward food menu.

Price for two: Approx. ₹1,300

Gateway Taproom, BKC

An upscale-casual pub with vintage decor, exposed brick, and a stylish wooden bar, Gateway Taproom pours beers from Gateway Brewing Co., including fan favourites like White Zen and Royal Stout, alongside a rotating list of beer cocktails. BKC's business-district energy makes it a natural pick for post-work catch-ups.

Price for two: Approx. ₹3,000

Independence Brewing Company, Powai

Set inside the Ventura Building on Central Avenue in Hiranandani Gardens, IBC Powai is a 100-seater craft bar and brasserie with a distinctly plush, corporate-neighbourhood feel. The brewery is known for house-brewed beers and ciders, alongside a menu of kebabs and wood-fired pizza.

Price for two: Approx. ₹2,600

Effingut, Colaba

Effingut arrived in Mumbai in 2018 with its Colaba brewpub, a short walk from the Gateway of India, after first launching in Pune back in 2014. The Colaba outpost pours more than a dozen styles of craft beer on tap and keeps a packed weekly events calendar. Set inside Dhanraj Mahal, it's one of the more central options on this list for anyone combining a brewery stop with a walk around South Mumbai's landmarks.

Price for two: Approx. ₹2,500