......................................................................................Clubs & Discos

 FIRE & ICE           

The most happening nightclub in town. Not to mention the biggest. At over 5000 sq. feet, this “cool place for hot people” is possibly the biggest nightclub in India. It can hold about 1000 – 1200 people, and sometimes tops even that. The place is reckoned on par with nightclubs abroad. The youngish crowd can at times seem like who’s who with celebrities, models and the like. Ever since they started on October 1999, it has been the place to be and to be seen in. They play the more happening music from hip-hop to commercial to progressive to club. They also have an in-house studio where they create their own music. There is cover charge of Rs. 400/- a couple on weekdays and Rs. 800/- a couple on weekends. Entrance is strictly for couples. Mondays is the party night when the whole place can be booked
for private parties.
Timings : 9 pm onwards
All credit cards accepted.
Valet Parking
Address: Phoenix Mills, Gala No. 5, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013.
Phone: 498 0444

THREE FLIGHTS UP 

Three Flights Up calls for a lot of superlatives. It is one of Mumbai's largest nightspots that can accommodate upto 800 individuals. The dance floor is all of 500 sq. feet with state of the art sound and light system. Like the name suggests, it is on the third floor, with a 70 feet long blue-lit entrance tunnel with matching runway lights leading upto the disc. The décor boasts of natural brick walls, patterned wooden flooring, etched mirrors, wrought iron glass topped tables and wooden chairs in a combination of black, red and purple. At 110 feet, their bar is probably the longest in the world. The music is of all kinds, from the 70s to the latest. Indian is played only on request. The crowd is fairly young. Ladies get free entry and do not even have to pay the cover charge. If you are the male of the species however, there is a Rs. 200/- entry plus Rs. 200/- cover charge on Saturdays, Rs. 400/- cover charge on Fridays and Rs. 200/- cover charge from Sunday to Thursday. For lunch, they offer the worlds longest buffet with Indian, Chinese, Continental and Italian cuisines. Three Flights Up has other attractions like pool tables and interactive games.

Timings : 7 pm to 1 am (12 noon to 3 pm lunch buffet)
All credit cards accepted.
Valet Parking
Address: Near Regal Cinema, Apollo Bunder Road, Mumbai 400 001.
Phone: 285 2298, 282 9935

RAZZBERRY RHINOCEROS 

Razzberry Rhinoceros prides itself on providing a 'platform' for musicians over the years to reach out to Mumbai. Artistes like Tavleen Singh, Apache Indian, Air Supply, Remo, Hariharan, State of Bengal, Usha Uthup, Uncle Fish Fry, Sunita Rao have all performed here. Also showcased have been some of the best DJs in the country - Adnan Sami, Akbar, Ryan, Hussain, Rohan. The regular DJs are Amit, Manoj and Bhavesh. In fact, Amit and Manoj have been around for the past six and a half years. Amit has now gone on to release his own album with Times Music. Razz Rhino, as the disc is more popularly known, plays a variety of music. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, its rock, retro, reggae, jazz with some  'commercial' music also thrown in. On Thursdays, there is a live band that plays till 11:30 pm, which is followed by commercial (could also be read as popular) music. Fridays are given to trance and techno, Saturdays again go commercial. Sundays have live bands playing pop, jazz, blues, Latino, country western. On some Sundays there could be events like plays, stand up comedy, live acts, etc. The crowd is also a varied one with 18 year old rubbing shoulders with others in the late 30s. Razz Rhino also has three pool tables upstairs and being one of the first to introduce pool in the city, takes the credit for the pool craze. Now seven years old, it has renovated, with interiors by Kiesley. It’s a starry psychedelic world that awaits you now. Razz Rhino has a cover charge of Rs. 200/- a couple on weekdays and Rs. 400/- a couple on weekends.

Timings : 9 pm onwards
All credit cards accepted.
No valet parking (100 cars parking space).
Address: Juhu Hotel, Juhu Tara Road, near Juhu Centaur, Mumbai 400 049.
Phone: 6184014

NOT JUST JAZZ BY THE BAY

In the beginning there was Jazz by the Bay. For over two and a half years, it catered to the Jazz loving audience of Mumbai by featuring live Jazz performances every night. The Jazz lovers lapped it up. Unfortunately, the numbers of Jazz fanatics in Mumbai dwindled and as the clientele got younger and the younger clientele got richer, there was a demand for more variety in the music. Thus two years ago, the prefix Not Just got added to the name and was born Not Just Jazz by the Bay. They have live performances seven days a week. Four days a week there is a live band, twice a week is the Karaoke night and there also is one solo performance per week. The music could be rock, blues, fusion and yes, jazz. Some of the better bands of Mumbai play here. The crowd is motley of the young and the not so young. Actually, more of the latter. From 12 to 3.30 in the afternoon, Not Just Jazz by the Bay has a soup, salad, sandwich and dessert buffet. (Rs. 223/- inclusive of taxes).

Timings : 6 pm to 2 am.
All credit cards accepted.
Valet parking.
Address: Soona Mahal, 143 Marine Drive, Mumbai 400 020.
Phone: 282 0957, 285 1876  Fax:202 4103

CYCLONE

Cyclone is as high end a disc as you will get in this city. Attention has been paid to every detail. Fresh flowers, potpourri, perfumes and exquisite crystal greet you at the entrance. The lighting inside is pulsating and hypnotic, with computerised, video generated effects created by ‘The Emulator’ and ‘Robozap’. The whole visual experience is termed ‘Kaleidovision’. The split level dance floor is surrounded by the ‘Wall of Sound’. The idea is to allow conversation in the seating area while 3000 watts of sound hits the dance floor. Cyclone was one of the first to have Karaoke with the user friendly push button Laser Disc system that allows you to dial the selection to a computerised song selector. The selection is played by the Karaoke jockey in private Karaoke rooms. The same plush rooms can be used for private entertainment. Cyclone also has a recreation room that offers pool, chess, backgammon and television for you to chill in. The music played knows no boundaries. They are very comfortable meeting any request, and are happy play the odd Hindi film number. The crowd is mixed and Cyclone prides on being a club that you can bring anyone. Entry is Rs. 250/- per person, except for members and their guests (maximum of three).

Timings : 9 pm onwards (Cyclone Recreation Room open from 12 noon to 1 am)
All credit cards accepted.
Valet Parking
Address: The Leela, Andheri-Kurla Road, Sahar, Mumbai 400 059.Phone: 691 1234