Mumbai just got a new kind of bar — and it’s not what you’d expect. Meet Baroke, the city’s first vinyl-only listening bar, tucked away in Grant Road. It’s where music isn’t background noise — it’s the main act.
Walk in and you’re welcomed into an intimate 84-seater space, dimly lit and drenched in earthy tones. The interiors, designed by Rohit Bohite, combine sculpted concrete and walnut wood to create a warm, cocoon-like vibe. And then there’s the music. Think Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Stan Getz, Bryan Adams, and more — all spinning straight from a curated collection of over 220 vinyl records.
There’s no Spotify here. No DJ playing requests. Just the crackle of vinyl through Klipsch La Scala II speakers, filling the room with rich, analog sound. Want to enjoy your music solo? Head to the Japanese-inspired headphone corner, a cosy nook for uninterrupted, private listening.
The brain behind Baroke is Saurabh Krishna Shetty, a hospitality veteran and vinyl enthusiast who dreamt up the idea after a road trip across the US. His goal? To bring back slow, intentional listening — the kind that makes you feel every note.
And it doesn’t stop at sound. The drinks menu, crafted by award-winning mixologist Jishnu Some, features nine signature cocktails made to match the mood. Standouts include the Mango Chilli — with tequila, clarified mango, roasted chilli, and a mango “burst” — and the refreshing Vetiver Gimlet with khus-infused gin and evolving flavour pods.
Everything here — from the lighting to the layout to the cocktails — has been designed to make you listen. No skipping tracks, no fast-forwarding life. Just great music, good drinks, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer.
So, if you're tired of noisy bars and soulless playlists, Baroke might be your new favourite spot. It’s a love letter to vinyl, a toast to nostalgia, and a reminder that music deserves our full attention. In a city that never slows down, Baroke dares you to sit back, sip slow, and just... listen.