We walk into Crafters Tap House at Haiko Mall in Powai for an anonymous visit on a Friday when the venue is booked for a party. The manager is sweet enough to accommodate a table for two with a warning: "Our music is usually cool retro". He's saying this as the bar is full of Bollywood vibes today. But to our delight, it's Jaivarshan Varma of The Staircase Band, dressed in an oversized sweatshirt and dhoti pants, doling out Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle and new releases.

We like the buzz at the corner bar, with the taps busy pouring 250 and 500 ml of yellow. The venue enjoys a glass façade which lets in natural light by day and gives the space a spacious feel at night. The décor is minimalist with clean wooden seating design.