Plate Mates & Game Dates in 2025: Mumbai’s Friendship Day Hotspots Are Serving Epic Vibes

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Friendship Day, celebrated on August 3, is the perfect excuse to gather your soul crew… the ones who’ve seen you through heartbreaks, belly laughs, 3 AM rants, and spontaneous getaways and celebrate the magic of connection. In Mumbai, a city that pulses with energy and emotion, Friendship Day deserves more than a wristband or a selfie. It calls for immersive experiences, flavour-packed bites, and memory-making moments.

From tequila-fueled brunches to soulful vinyl nights, Mumbai’s coolest spots are curating vibes that speak the love language of friendship. TheGlitz rounds up the finest destinations where you can raise a toast to your ride-or-dies and make August 3 one for the books.

Game Palacio, Phoenix Palladium

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If your squad lives for fun and flash, Game Palacio reimagines Friendship Day as an immersive playground. This luxe, Art Deco-inspired gaming and dining den is all about indulgence and nostalgia. Think boutique bowling, VR zones, a 360° bar, and 80+ arcade games including Halo and Tomb Raider. Pair the fun with cocktails like Maracuya La Picante and nosh on elevated global fare like Crabstick & Caviar. Expect friendly rivalry, loads of laughter, and some serious vibe-check wins.

Baroke, South Mumbai

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For the friends who bond over good music and better memories, Baroke offers an evening steeped in soulful nostalgia. As Mumbai’s first vinyl-only listening bar, it spins vintage grooves from legends like Hendrix and The Doors. Curated by an in-house vinyl specialist, this auditory experience is paired with cocktails by mixologist Jishnu Some, try the Vetiver Gimlet or Mango Chilli. With tapas like Kerala Mutton Fry and Miso Chicken, Baroke is where deep chats and deep cuts hit just right.

Time: 7 PM onwards
Location: South Mumbai

Los Cavos, Bandra

Nothing says squad goals like tequila and tacos, and Los Cavos nails the brief with its Tequila & Tacos Sunday brunch. Priced from ₹1999, this speakeasy-style Latin haunt serves unlimited margaritas, zesty Picantes, and tacos that sing… hello chipotle cauliflower and grilled pineapple chicken al pastor. With its sultry interiors and bold flavours, it’s less brunch, more fiesta.

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Location: Bandra

Bluebop Café, Khar

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Celebrate your sweetest bonds with cupcakes at Bluebop Café. Spend ₹899+ at the café or ₹799+ at Bluebop Bakes and receive a complimentary box of two handcrafted cupcakes in indulgent flavours like Eggless Hazelnut Praline and Raspberry Pistachio. Set in a whimsical space with vintage jazz vibes, Bluebop offers the perfect excuse to laugh, snack, and celebrate your crew in style.

Red Box

Red Box is where flavour meets familiarity. Begin with the Pain Perdu Avocado or share Quinoa Corn Salad over mimosa-fueled chatter. Bond over Cottage Cheese Pesto Pizza or the fiery Devil’s Cottage Cheese Sizzler, then wrap things up with Chocolate Holly Mousse or Madagascar Sea Salt Fudge. Red Box delivers warmth, whimsy, and a menu that reads like a love letter to your circle.

Mirage, Santacruz

Toast to friendship under the stars at Mirage, a rooftop jewel serving inventive cocktails like Wasabi Punch and Poseidon. Share dishes like Togarashi Prawn Tortillas and Braised Lamb Shank as golden light spills across the skyline. End your meal with Kunafa Crema… sweet, rich, and best shared. For heartfelt convos and easy luxury, Mirage nails the mood.

Time: 8 PM onwards
Location: Santacruz

The Pantry (Delivery Only)

Prefer to keep things low-key? The Pantry’s gourmet delivery kitchen has your stay-in plans covered. With wholesome bowls like Zen Soba, crunchy Kale Caesar Salads, and comforting wraps, their menu is perfect for an at-home feast over-board games and endless gossip. Order via Swiggy or Zomato and make your couch celebration feel just as special.

Mercii

Gather your tribe at Mercii, Arpita Khan Sharma’s fine-dining gem that’s all about joy, gratitude, and togetherness. Celebrate with Kataifi Prawns, Four Cheese Pizza, and luxe desserts like the signature Mercii Surprise. Raise a toast with shareable pitchers and leave a note on the BFF Wall because memories and Mercii go hand in hand.

Whether you’re hitting the town or staying in, Mumbai’s Friendship Day scene is curated to celebrate your chosen family. So grab your favourites and make a toast, because the best memories are made over food, laughter, and love.

TheGlitz wishes you a day as fabulous as your friendships.

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