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Fort, Mumbai

Historic business district with colonial architecture

Fort is Mumbai's historic business district, named after the old Fort George. This area houses CST (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Horniman Circle, Flora Fountain, and the city's financial institutions. A blend of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco architecture makes it an architectural treasure.

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1 Metro Stations
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Best Restaurants in Mumbai

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Best Cafes in Mumbai

18 places

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Best Parks in Mumbai

1 places

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Best Hospitals in Mumbai

2 places

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Popular in Fort

CST StationFlora FountainHorniman CircleCSMVS MuseumAsiatic Library

Featured Places

TouristFree

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT)

UNESCO World Heritage Site - Victorian Gothic architecture masterpiece. One of India's most beautiful railway stations.

Open 24 hours
familyhistory buffs
CSMT
2 min
TouristFree

Flora Fountain

Ornamental stone fountain and heritage structure at Hutatma Chowk, heart of the Fort business district.

Open 24 hours
history buffsphotographers
Hutatma Chowk
2 min
TouristFree

Asiatic Society Library

Historic library with neoclassical architecture, housing rare books and manuscripts. Beautiful reading room.

10:30 AM - 7 PM (Mon-Sat)
history buffsstudents
Hutatma Chowk
5 min
TouristFree

Kala Ghoda Art District

Mumbai's premier art district with galleries, museums, cafes, and the famous Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

Open 24 hours (galleries vary)
art loverscouples
CSMT
10 min
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Popular Cafes in Fort

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TouristFree

Kala Ghoda Art District

Mumbai's premier art district with galleries, museums, cafes, and the famous Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

Open 24 hours (galleries vary)
artculture
CSMT
10 min
FoodFree

Mahesh Lunch Home

Legendary Mangalorean seafood restaurant since 1963. Known for surmai fry, crab, and prawns.

11:30 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
seafoodMangalorean
CSMT
8 min
FoodFree

Jimmy Boy

Popular Parsi restaurant in Fort known for dhansak, salli boti, and authentic Parsi cuisine.

11:30 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Parsidhansak
CSMT
10 min
FoodFree

Ideal Corner

Old Irani cafe serving classic Bombay breakfast - bun maska, chai, and egg dishes since 1935.

7 AM - 11 PM
Irani cafebreakfast
CSMT
15 min
FoodFree

Pratap Lunch Home

Popular seafood restaurant in Fort known for authentic Mangalorean cuisine and butter garlic crab.

11:30 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 11 PM
seafoodMangalorean
CSMT
12 min
FoodFree

Yazdani Bakery

Historic Irani bakery since 1953 in Fort area. Famous for bun maska and apple pie.

7 AM - 7 PM (Closed Sunday)
bakeryIrani
CSMT
10 min

Top Restaurants in Fort

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FoodFree

Mahesh Lunch Home

Legendary Mangalorean seafood restaurant since 1963. Known for surmai fry, crab, and prawns.

11:30 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
seafoodMangalorean
CSMT
8 min
FoodFree

Jimmy Boy

Popular Parsi restaurant in Fort known for dhansak, salli boti, and authentic Parsi cuisine.

11:30 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Parsidhansak
CSMT
10 min
FoodFree

Ideal Corner

Old Irani cafe serving classic Bombay breakfast - bun maska, chai, and egg dishes since 1935.

7 AM - 11 PM
Irani cafebreakfast
CSMT
15 min
FoodFree

Pratap Lunch Home

Popular seafood restaurant in Fort known for authentic Mangalorean cuisine and butter garlic crab.

11:30 AM - 4 PM, 6:30 PM - 11 PM
seafoodMangalorean
CSMT
12 min
FoodFree

Yazdani Bakery

Historic Irani bakery since 1953 in Fort area. Famous for bun maska and apple pie.

7 AM - 7 PM (Closed Sunday)
bakeryIrani
CSMT
10 min
FoodFree

Pancham Puriwala

Iconic restaurant since 1946 serving authentic North Indian breakfast. Famous for chole bhature and puri sabzi.

7 AM - 11 PM
North Indianbreakfast
CSMT
8 min

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Fort

1 places

Gym

Talwalkars Fort

Fitness center serving the heritage Fort business district professionals.

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
business-districtchain
cst
10 min

Spas & Wellness in Fort

2 places

TouristFree

Times of India Building

Historic 1904 building housing India's oldest newspaper. Beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture.

External viewing anytime
heritagenewspaper
CSMT
8 min
NatureFree

Cross Maidan

Historic cricket maidan in South Mumbai. Weekend cricket matches and open spaces.

Open 24 hours
maidancricket
Churchgate
8 min

Dance Academies in Fort

1 places

Entertainment

Salsa India

Mumbai's premier salsa and Latin dance studio. Learn salsa, bachata, kizomba, and more. Regular social dancing events and workshops.

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
dancesalsa
cst
15 min

Shopping in Fort

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ShoppingFree

Crawford Market

Historic market built in 1869 selling fruits, vegetables, spices, and pets. Beautiful Norman architecture.

6 AM - 8 PM (Mon-Sat)
heritagemarket
CSMT
8 min
ShoppingFree

Bombay Store

Curated Indian handicrafts, textiles, and home decor. Perfect for authentic Mumbai souvenirs.

10 AM - 8 PM
souvenirshandicrafts
Churchgate
10 min
ShoppingFree

Kitab Khana

Beautiful bookstore in heritage building at Flora Fountain. Cafe, events, and curated book collection.

10 AM - 8 PM
bookstorecafe
CSMT
10 min
ShoppingFree

Manish Market

Wholesale electronics and computer parts market. Best for tech accessories at wholesale prices.

10 AM - 8 PM (Closed Sunday)
electronicswholesale
CSMT
12 min
ShoppingFree

Strand Book Stall

Legendary bookstore near PM Road with extensive collection and annual book festival.

10 AM - 8 PM
bookstorelegendary
CSMT
10 min
ShoppingFree

Kitab Khana

Heritage building converted to bookstore-café. Curated collection in historic setting.

10 AM - 8 PM
bookstorecafé
CSMT
10 min

Nightlife & Bars in Fort

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Tourist

Rajabai Clock Tower

Stunning Gothic tower at Mumbai University. Inspired by Big Ben. Recently opened for public tours.

Tours: Check university schedule
towerGothic
Churchgate
10 min
EducationFree

Blatter Herbarium - St. Xavier's

Historic herbarium with 150,000+ plant specimens. Botanical research and education.

By appointment
herbariumbotany
CSMT
10 min
Cafe

Sea Lounge

Iconic cafe at Taj Mahal Palace with Gateway of India views. Famous for high tea and colonial ambiance.

7:00 AM - 11:45 PM
heritagehigh-tea
cst
12 min
Cafe

Sea Lounge

Iconic tea lounge at Taj Mahal Palace with stunning sea views and high tea tradition.

7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
iconichigh-tea
cst
40 min
Shopping

Fashion Street

Iconic street market near Churchgate with over 100 stalls selling export surplus, trendy clothes, and accessories at throwaway prices. Mumbai's original fashion bargain destination.

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
fashionbargains
Churchgate
5 min
Entertainment

Salsa India

Mumbai's premier salsa and Latin dance studio. Learn salsa, bachata, kizomba, and more. Regular social dancing events and workshops.

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
dancesalsa
cst
15 min

Metro Stations in Fort

Hutatma Chowk

Aqua Line

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