What's Open At Mumbai's Ballard Pier? Restaurants, Shops & Visitor Guide

South Mumbai’s historic maritime heart has undergone a dramatic transformation. Mumbai’s eastern harbor is now an integrated, 24-hour waterfront destination with the unveiling of the Ballard Pier Downtown Experience Center. It combines India’s first international cruise terminal with luxury dining, shopping, and cultural venues. This newly revamped hub is built along the grand European-style avenues of the vintage Ballard Estate port precinct. It is known to bridge modern urban leisure with century-old architectural grandeur. Whether you are looking for upscale dining by the sea or a weekend stroll, this guide has everything you must know as a visitor. 

Ballard Pier Mumbai Visitor Guide

The newly redeveloped Ballard Pier Experience Centre operates alongside India's international cruise terminal. It is organized across distinct levels. This includes Glow Lobby, 17M Above Sea Level, and 21M Above Sea Level. The hub features a mix of some operating flagships and also upcoming concepts. It is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The best part? They are totally pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry co-pilot along! 

What's Open At Ballard Pier?

Columbia Sportswear: Buy technical outdoor apparel and gear (21M Above Sea Level)

Daily Objects: Buy everyday design accessories, bags, organizational gear,r and tech sleeves  (21M Above Sea Level)

India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta: Buy Modern Indian brassware, home decor, vibrant textiles, and tableware. (17M Above Sea Level)

Mokobara: Buy transit bags, luggage bags, gs and travel accessories (21M Above Sea Level)

Nykaa Luxe: Buy premium skincare, beauty, and fragrance collections.  (17M Above Sea Level)

Unrush: Buy organic, relaxed silhouettes  (17M Above Sea Level)

Urban Platter: Buy gourmet food with plant-based staples, pantry ingredients, and international sauces.  (21M Above Sea Level)

Vanilla Moon: Buy handcrafted women’s leather footwear  (17M Above Sea Level)\

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What Will Be Opening Soon At Ballard Pier?

Wolf of Grain

Yeti

Tuuli By Pooja

TaiChi Cafe

Sweet Dreams

Sorano

Perano

Olive Garden

Nicobar

Nandan Coffee

Namak Spice

Naarma

Mulmul

Ministry Of Crab

Mija

Lukson

Le Chatelard 1802

Harbour House

Gossip Shoes

Flings Gelato Bar

Elevated at VOYA Sea Club

Aiza - Your Jewellery Atelier

Titlie

Rapsap

Naia

Blue Frog

24K Kraft Brewzz

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How To Reach Ballard Pier Mumbai

By Air

The nearest airport to reach Ballard Pier is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). It is located roughly 20 to 24 km away in Andheri/Santacruz. 

From the airport, you can take an app-based cab or prepaid taxi or rent a car. Travel via the Western Express Highway (WEH) or P.D’Mello Road down to South Mumbai or Ballard Estate. 

Alternatively, you can also take the Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) from the airport stations or travel to a nearby railhead and then continue by cab or local train. 

By Train

The nearest railway stations from Central, Harbour and Western Lines are as follows: 

Churchgate Station on Western Line: The destination is about an 8 to 20 minute taxi ride or walk away. 

Masjid Bunder Station on Harbour or Central Line: The destination is about an 11-15 minute walk away. 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): The destination is about 1.5 km away, which is a 12-15 minute walk or a quick 5-10 minute drive. 

By Road

Take app-based aggregators and even local taxis to Ballard Estate, which is on Shoorji Vallabhdas Road. 

You can also opt for multiple local bus routes that stop right near the location:

Ballard Pier Stop 

New Custom House Stop

11 LTD, 66, 2 LTD, and A-122 are the lines that go frequently to this venue. 

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Outside The Modern Terminal

Outside the modern terminal complex, the wider Ballard Estate heritage district retains its classic South Mumbai institutions and eateries. 

Britannia & Co. 

It is a Heritage Parsi Cafe. 

What to try: Salli Boti, Iconic Berry Pulao, Fresh Lime Soda, Dhansak

The Table

It is a fine dining spot. It is known for farm-to-table small plates and global cuisine. 

Cafe Gev

It is a Parsi and Irani diner. 

What to try: Keema Pav, classic pun maska, Irani chai, traditional Parsi snacks

Kala Ghoda Cafe

It is an artisanal bakery.

What to try: Coffee, sourdough pastries, and open toasts. 

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Summing Up

The unveiling of the Ballard Pier Downtown Experience Center is now open for the general public to explore. So make sure that this weekend you go ahead and explore this wonderful transformation that South Mumbai’s historic maritime heart has undergone!