Bombay Cocktail Week Debuts, Bringing Five of Asia’s Most Celebrated Bars to BOMBAY

A three-day celebration of collaboration, education and cocktail culture by All Things Nice in association with Dewar’s Discoveries. 

Mumbai | 19-21 August 2026: India’s cocktail culture has come a long way over the last decade. Today, its bars are earning global recognition, its bartenders are winning international accolades, and consumers are more curious than ever about what goes into a great drink. Bombay is yet to emerge in the same realm of thought as other Asian power house cities. Bombay Cocktail Week aims to bridge the gap.

This August, All Things Nice aims to bring Bombay closer to Asia with the launch of  Bombay Cocktail Week, a first-of-its-kind celebration of cocktail culture, community and collaboration that brings five of Asia’s most celebrated bars from 5 different countries to Mumbai for four days of guest shifts, conversations, networking and learning, all over 3 days.

Taking place from 19th to 21st August 2026, Bombay Cocktail Week has been envisioned as a platform that strengthens relationships between India’s hospitality industry and some of Asia’s finest bars. More than simply showcasing great cocktails, the initiative is about sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue between some of the region’s most respected bartenders.

The inaugural edition will welcome an exceptional line-up of bars from across Asia:

• Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou – #1 on Asia’s Top 50 Bars List 2026
• Alice, Seoul – #13 on Asia’s Top 50 Bars List 2026
• Yakoboku, Japan – #25 on Asia’s Top 50 Bars List 2025
• Reka, Kuala Lumpur – #47 on Asia’s Top 50 Bars List 2025
• 28 HongKong Street, Singapore – An institution and World-renowned cocktail bar

Event Details | Bombay Cocktail Week
Dates: 19–21 August 2026 | Venue: Across participating bars in Mumbai

BAR TAKEOVERS – Visiting Bars & Their Host Bars on the 20th and 21st of August

• Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou at Akina, Worli
• Alice, Seoul at Punchline, Bandra
• Yakoboku, Japan at Bare, Worli
• Reka, Kuala Lumpur at Bar Find, Fort
• 28 HongKong Street, Singapore at Soho House, Juhu

Each visiting bar will collaborate with one Bombay host bar to present two guest shifts over two evenings at the same venue, presenting specially curated cocktail menus inspired by their philosophy, ingredients and signature style.

These collaborations will give cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to experience some of Asia’s most acclaimed bars without leaving Mumbai, while offering local bar teams the chance to collaborate.

Beyond the guest shifts, Bombay Cocktail Week has been designed as an educational and industry-first initiative.

The week will begin with an industry networking evening at FELIA at the Turf Club on the 19th of August (By invite only), bringing together the visiting bar teams, Mumbai’s best bartenders, beverage professionals, hospitality leaders and industry stakeholders. The evening will serve as an opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas and celebrate the collaborative spirit that continues to drive the global bar industry forward.

A panel discussion called The Bombay Measure at FELIA at the Turf Club featuring the visiting bartenders and industry leaders, will further explore the evolution of cocktail culture across Asia will take place on the 21st of August. Through conversations around creativity, hospitality, innovation and collaboration, the session aims to inspire India’s growing bartending community while encouraging the exchange of experiences between different markets.

Speaking about the vision behind Bombay Cocktail Week, Nikhil Agarwal, Founder, All Things Nice, said: “Asia is home to some of the world’s most exciting cities, bars and bartenders, and we felt it was the right time to create a platform that brings those cities closer to India. Bombay Cocktail Week isn’t just about cocktails – it’s about exchange, conversations, collaboration and community. We want Bombay to be put on the Asian map of the very best cities, to exchange ideas, learn from one another and build relationships that continue long after the week is over.” 

This initiative is supported by Dewars Discoveries.

DEWAR’S, the world’s most awarded blended Scotch whisky, today unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Here’s to the Story’, a bold celebration of the spirit of exploration. Crafted for modern Indian audiences who are increasingly curious, discerning, and thirsty for elevating experiences, this campaign taps into the spirit that inspires life’s most enriching discoveries.

As part of the campaign, DEWAR’s will roll out an umbrella campaign – DEWAR’S DISCOVERIES which will support and encompass a series of unique activations across the country like Bombay Cocktail Week.

“Through DEWAR’S Discoveries, we are creating experiences that bring together exceptional craft, diverse perspectives, and new ways to enjoy Scotch. Bombay Cocktail Week, in partnership with the All Things Nice team, is a natural extension of that vision, celebrating new discoveries, exchange of ideas, cultures, and creativity through some of Asia’s finest bars alongside India’s vibrant bartending community. As consumers continue to seek more meaningful and immersive experiences, we are proud to champion platforms that inspire discovery, foster collaboration, and contribute to the continued evolution of India’s cocktail culture.” said Inderjit Singh Dhingra, General Manager, Brown Spirits (India), Bacardi India Pvt. Ltd.

Over the years, All Things Nice has consistently created platforms that bring together global beverage experts, hospitality professionals and consumers through experiences rooted in education and discovery. Bombay Cocktail Week builds on that vision, creating a new annual platform dedicated to celebrating Asia’s thriving cocktail culture while reinforcing Mumbai’s position as one of the region’s most exciting hospitality destinations.

As India’s appreciation for premium spirits and cocktail experiences continues to grow, Bombay Cocktail Week hopes to become a landmark event on the country’s hospitality calendar – one where learning is encouraged, collaborations are celebrated and the region’s finest bar talent comes together under one roof.

With an extensive traditional and digital media campaign supporting the initiative, Bombay Cocktail Week is set to become one of India’s most significant celebrations of cocktail culture, offering an immersive experience for industry professionals and cocktail enthusiasts alike.