Shopping In South Mumbai

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Mohammed Bhai Mansion, Hughes Road, Kemp’s Corner

Contact No.        :  2384 2001
Timings               :  11:00 am to 08:30 pm  Daily
Credit Cards      :  All Major Credit Cards Accepted

The Flag-ship store of Mumbai’s best-known book-store chain also sells music and movies, toys and games, and has a great café with pastries, sandwiches and coffee. They also host author readings, forums and children’s events.

Nalanda
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Lobby Level, Apollo Bunder, Colaba

Contact No.        :  2202 2514
Timings               :  08:00 am till Midnight  Daily
Credit Cards       :  All Major Credit Cards Accepted

This is where to go for glossy coffee table books on Rajasthani palaces, Benarsi textiles and the Kama Sutra. Nalanda is small but has a strong India focus and a strong collection of Indian non-fiction. It also stocks international magazines & newspapers.

New & Second Hand Bookstore
Kalbadevi Road, Near Metro Cinema, Dhobi Talao

Contact No.        :  2201 3314
Timings               :  10:00 am to 07:30 pm  Daily
Credit Cards      :  No Credit Cards, Only Cash Rupees

Now in its second century, New & Second Hand Bookstore is a treasure trove of collectibles, odds and ends, and out of prints. Titles include travel guides to the Soviet Union, a history of Elephanta Island and political manifestos. It’s as close to as an antiquarian bookshop as it gets in Mumbai, and they have a 30 percent discount on the marked price.

Strand Book Stall
Cawasji Patel Street, off Sir PM Road, Fort

Contact No.       :  2266 1994
Timings              :  10:00 am to 08:00 pm  Daily
Credit Cards      :  No Credit Cards, Only Cash Rupees

The favourite of journalists and novelists, this city institution is tiny and stuffed with piles & piles of assorted books. While the space is not very conducive to browsing, it does have a range of lesser known writers and the staff lets you linger as long as you like. Most importantly they offer an average discount of 20 percent on every purchase.