Leopold Café

Mumbai (Bombay)


Love it or hate it, most tourists end up at this clichéd Mumbai travellers’ institution at one time or another. Around since 1871, Leopold’s has wobbly ceiling fans, a rambunctious atmosphere conducive to swapping tales with strangers, and an upstairs DJ most nights from 8pm.


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