The classiest of Mumbai's classics. The Universal has an art nouveau look to it, with butterscotch-coloured walls, a wood-beam ceiling and marble chandeliers. It's a cosy place for happy hour, with Kingfisher draughts (₹250) and popular sizzlers (₹340 to ₹550).
Café Universal
Mumbai (Bombay)
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