With a steady rise in the need of taking a break from work ever-so-often, Mumbai has seen a surge in party venues all over the city and Powai is not far behind at all. Even if you are not looking for a break from the hectic life, there are numerous occasions that keep infiltrating our calendars, sometimes unplanned and sometimes perfectly planned out. But whatever be the one whether planned or otherwise, a party place with all the right elements is a must.

Your hunt for such a venue would tend to take more time than finding a wedding venue too, especially when planning with a group of friends! We’ve all been there, right? But that’s about to become easier. After all, Powai has become a hotspot for parties of all sorts, be it birthdays, anniversaries, corporate celebrations and private cocktail parties. From the quintessential Rude Lounge to the exclusive rooftop venues, this place has options that will suit your party needs with promising amenities. Here are some 5 of the best cocktail party places in Powai:

1) Rumours Lounge, Powai, Mumbai

It’s not just a rumor that this lounge is one of the top venues in Mumbai, but it’s rather a fact. Old school and chilled out vibes define this place’s interiors in subtle ways. Nothing too loud has been installed in this place to make it look appealing. The sober lightings and the restrained seating arrangement is more than enough to draw a considerable amount of crowd.

The place has some of the best DJ's to spin the right tracks to keep the foot tapping; yummy food to keep you and your guests satiated and other amenities as well that would help in taking your event to another level. From attractive outdoor seating facility to quaint indoors, you can choose either of them for your party. If you are lucky enough to enter the venue on days when a prominent sporting event is on, you can enjoy the live screening at this place. Talk about a perfect boy’s night out!

2) Mia Cucina, Powai, Mumbai

Making a grand entrance to a party has always been a must-have if you are a regular party hopper. But what if the venue itself has an entrance that is grand enough for you to just walk right in? Here comes Mia Cucina, with an entry section that is not just picturesque but creative in an eccentric manner. Selfies would be being before you even enter the place, we assure you of that. Once you are in, you would need a moment to let the ambiance sink in, because it is unlike what you have seen in other party places in Powai.

Staying true to its European inspired name, Mia Cucina - which means ‘My Kitchen’ in Italian - the place is decked in white with wooden furnishings, high ceiling with traditional looking lights and stacks of sauces and beverages up the wall. This place may be called a foodie's paradise with the range of lip-smacking cuisine options, but it is more than just a happy meal place. If chosen for an event, the place has every amenity you would need from best DJ's, valet parking to amazing sound systems too. So the fun and food aspect will surely get a double check at Mia Cucina.

3) Pool Side At Meluha The Fern, Powai, Mumbai

What would a bachelor party be without a pool by the side, is what one would usually think right? Well, this venue comes to rescue for such party needs. One can choose this place not only for the traditional cocktail party but also for the bride’s or the groom’s pre-wedding showers, bridal parties and as mentioned before, for an ultimate bachelor’s party as well. It’s a place to unwind, let loose, drink and make merry - just what a cocktail party would need.

4) Rude Lounge Powai, Powai, Mumbai

How can one not talk about Rude Lounge when the thought of partying comes to mind right? Out of the 5 branches in the city, the lovely Powai is home to one of those esteemed branches; the others being in Malad, Vashi, Thane, and Bandra respectively. One can imagine the level of exclusivity by this itself - the limited number of branches that lets you party likes its New Year’s Eve, every evening.

These lounges go by the tagline ‘Spoils ur bad mood’. Making a lot of sense there already, this place is lit perfectly to ease your mood the moment you step in. The food and beverages are of top-notch quality, and an enviable ambiance of indoors as well as outdoor. There is a reason why this place has been the talk of the town and also counted as one of the top venues in Mumbai.

It even runs splendid offers from time to time, some even every week. Like ‘Wacky Wednesday Ladies Night’ wherein on a given Wednesday night, ladies would be allowed for free supply of a particular beverage after 7 PM. Now if you were planning on an all-girls cocktail party or a bridal shower just for the femme crowd, what could be better than this?

5) Guru Kripa Resto Bar, Powai, Mumbai

Vintage and nostalgia are some of the words that this venue gives off when you enter it. Built in 1977, Guru Kripa Resto Bar is one of the oldest of the places of entertainment in Powai. It is a quaint little place for minimal events like birthdays, private parties and get-togethers. But one cannot underestimate the prowess of this place based just on its size. It boasts of formidable services that vary from valet parking to DJ spinning tracks and a lot more, they have the right elements to make your party a memorable one. 

Agreed that Mumbai being a vast city, the options to choose a celebration hall are monumental but it’s wise to start by narrowing down to a specific locale first, then the hunt becomes more defined. Once the locale has been selected, you naturally have a clearer goal towards selecting the venue and this not only will save time but also will allow you to experiment with the countless options that place has to offer you. In this case, Powai has such a varied number of places where one can let loose and party.

So next time, when you are about to plan a cocktail party with your cousins, colleagues or best friends, do note down these 5 venues in the checklist. These are not just any venues but a well-curated number of party venues that can cater to you and your friend’s celebratory needs, in amazing ways. After all, the amenities and the offerings a venue has to provide also play a key role in making your event run smoothly. That’s a fact you cannot overlook.

This blog would hopefully give a new twist to the corporate like image that Powai has since a long time. As a matter of fact, Powai is much of a party place just like other hotspots of the city today!