Woodside Inn
Woodside Inn is the bar where Colaba's regulars actually drink. While tourists pack Leopold and travelers photograph Mondegar's murals, the locals are at Woodside, nursing craft beers and eating comfort food in a cozy, wood-paneled space that feels like a British pub transplanted to South Mumbai. The craft beer selection is Colaba's best, the food is reliable, and the noise level allows conversation.
What to Expect
A cozy pub with warm wood interiors, a strong craft beer selection, and a crowd of Colaba regulars. The atmosphere is calm enough for conversation and lively enough to feel social. It's the kind of bar where the staff remember your drink.
Warm, pub-like, and familiar. The wood paneling and soft lighting create a space that feels older than it is. Regulars nod to each other. New faces are welcomed without fuss.
Classic rock, indie, and jazz playlists at background volume. No DJ, no live music.
Casual. No restrictions. The crowd dresses comfortably.
Craft beer drinkers, locals and regulars, quiet catch-ups, lunch beers, anyone who finds Leopold too loud
Cards accepted, UPI accepted, cash works
Price Range
Craft beer 350-500 INR, regular beer 250-350 INR, cocktails 450-650 INR, mains 400-700 INR, no cover charge
Craft beer ~4-6 USD / 3.60-5.50 EUR, cocktails ~5.50-8 USD / 5-7 EUR
Hours
12:00 to 01:00 daily
Insider Tip
Ask the bartender about the rotating guest taps; they source from craft breweries across India. The pulled pork sliders and truffle fries are the best food items. Weekday lunch is quiet and good for a solo beer. The ground floor bar seating fills first; the mezzanine is calmer.
Full Review
Woodside Inn runs on a simple proposition: good beer, good food, no noise, no attitude. The space is compact, spread across a ground floor bar and a mezzanine level, with wood paneling and warm lighting that gives it a British pub character. It opened in 2010 and has built a loyal local following by being consistently good rather than occasionally spectacular.
The beer program is the standout. Woodside stocks 8 to 12 craft beers on tap, rotating through Indian craft breweries (White Owl, Goa Brewing Co., Simba) and occasional international guests. The staff knows the lineup and can describe each option's profile. Pints run 350 to 500 INR, which is competitive for craft beer in Mumbai. Regular Kingfisher and Tuborg are available at 250 to 350 INR for those who prefer simplicity.
Food is gastropub-style and better than it needs to be. The pulled pork sliders, truffle fries, and pan-seared fish are genuinely good. Mains at 400 to 700 INR represent solid value for Colaba. The menu doesn't try to do too much, which keeps quality consistent.
The crowd is noticeably different from Colaba's tourist bars. Woodside attracts media professionals from nearby offices, South Mumbai residents who want a quiet drink, and the occasional discerning tourist who's done Leopold already. Conversations run at normal volume. Nobody's performing.
Woodside competes with Colaba Social (more modern, more versatile) and Cafe Mondegar (cheaper, more character). It wins on craft beer selection and food quality. For a visitor who wants one quality drink in Colaba without the tourist-bar experience, Woodside is the answer.
The Neighborhood
Woodside Inn is on Woodland Estate, near the Regal Cinema in Colaba, within the compact grid of South Mumbai's heritage district.
Getting There
Uber or Ola to Regal Cinema, Colaba, then a 2-minute walk. Also reachable on foot from the Gateway of India (8 minutes), Leopold Cafe (5 minutes), and Churchgate Station (15 minutes).
Other Venues in Colaba-Fort
Leopold Cafe
Famous since 1871, a Mumbai institution that survived the 2008 attacks. Tourist magnet with cold beer, decent food, and a storied history.
Harbour Bar
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel's legendary bar overlooking the Gateway of India. Refined cocktails in one of Mumbai's most historic settings.
Cafe Mondegar
Colaba institution with Mario Miranda murals on the walls, a jukebox, and cheap pitchers. The backpacker crowd's living room since the 1930s.
Social Colaba
Part of the Social chain, combining coworking by day with cocktails by night. Young crowd, creative drinks, and a rooftop section.