# Hidden Gems in Bandra

Lesser-known Bandra spots away from the main commercial strips, from centuries-old fishing hamlets to tucked-away cafes. · community starter list

Looking for hidden gems in Bandra? This list of 8 includes Ranwar Village. The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

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**Updated:** 2026-09-12 07:37:22

1. **[Ranwar Village](/e/ranwar-village---516.md)** (attraction) — A roughly 300-year-old hamlet of Bandra's original 24 villages, with narrow lanes of Indo-Portuguese bungalows, wooden porches, and murals painted through local street-art initiatives. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.knocksense.com/mumbai/with-its-roots-embedded-in-history-culture-bandras-ranwar-village-chronicles-visual-stories/, https://lbb.in/mumbai/enjoy-sound-silence-walk-ranwar-village/, https://www.knocksense.com/mumbai/bandras-time-capsule-uncovering-the-old-world-charms-of-ranwar-village
2. **[Chimbai Village](/e/chimbai-village---517.md)** (attraction) — A centuries-old Koli fishing settlement near Bandstand where Hindu and Christian fisherfolk communities still live side by side, with daily life set by tides and early-morning boat departures. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/kul/soc/liv/21309818.html, https://www.knocksense.com/mumbai/lanes-less-travelled-know-about-chimbai-village-home-of-coastal-koli-folks-in-mumbai/, https://lbb.in/mumbai/eat-sleep-charm-repeat-head-to-chimbai-for-a-relaxed-day-out-by-the-sea/
3. **[Chapel Road](/e/chapel-road---518.md)** (attraction) — A once-quiet lane near Mount Mary that has become an open-air street-art gallery, with colonial-era walls repainted as large murals blending history, art, and local activism. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://sudhagee.com/2014/04/18/bandras-street-art-a-fantasy-world-at-chapel-road/, https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/an-art-lovers-guide-to-bandras-iconic-chapel-road, https://www.viviennegunning.com/blog/chapel-road-mumbai-a-living-canvas-of-art-expression-a-forgotten-lisboa-in-mumbai
4. **[Birdsong — The Organic Cafe](/e/birdsong-the-organic-cafe---519.md)** (cafe) — A tucked-away organic cafe on a quiet lane off Hill Road, set among heritage cottages, serving mostly plant-based and health-focused dishes in a plant-filled, low-key space. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://lbb.in/mumbai/birdsong-cafe-bandra-mumbai/
5. **[Candies](/e/candies---326.md)** (cafe) — A bohemian, multi-terrace cafe tucked in Pali Village's bylanes, known for mismatched decor, baked goods, and a casual all-day hangout vibe away from the main commercial strips. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://finelychopped.net/candies-cafe-mumbai-foodocracy-india/, https://www.candiescafe.com/contact_us.php
6. **[Bandra Gomantak](/e/bandra-gomantak---520.md)** (restaurant) — A modest, longstanding Malwani and Goan-style seafood restaurant near Reclamation, known among locals for thalis built around fresh fish like surmai and bombil rather than for atmosphere. — score 0 — endorsements 0
7. **[Sherly Rajan Village](/e/sherly-rajan-village---1974.md)** (attraction) — One of Bandra's original 24 Portuguese-era pakhadis, Sherly's lanes still hold Indo-Portuguese cottages with wooden porches and external staircases. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/the-historic-mumbai-villages-of-bandra, https://www.smitabhattacharya.com/bandras-best-shops/
8. **[Suchali's Artisan Bakehouse](/e/suchali-s-artisan-bakehouse---1975.md)** (cafe) — Tucked on Perry Road, this bakehouse bakes naturally leavened sourdough, croissants and bagels. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://suchalisartisanbakehouse.com/pages/suchalis-artisan-bakehouse-bandra

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