# 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 community-voted list of 6 currently puts Ranwar Village in the top spot. Rankings move with every vote — last updated Aug 14, 2026.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [India](/india.md) / [Mumbai](/india-mumbai.md) / Bandra
**Updated:** 2026-08-14 18:40:29

1. **[Ranwar Village](/e/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
2. **[Chimbai Village](/e/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
3. **[Chapel Road](/e/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
4. **[Birdsong — The Organic Cafe](/e/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
5. **[Candies](/e/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
6. **[Bandra Gomantak](/e/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

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