Mumbai’s First Vinyl-Only Listening Bar, ‘Baroke’ Opens in Grant Road

In a city of fleeting trends and endless noise, Baroke opens in Grant Road, offering something deeper, more deliberate, a space where analogue sound, immersive interiors, and sensorial cocktails come together to create a new kind of cultural ritual. 

Tucked into the heart of South Mumbai, Baroke is the city’s first vinyl-only listening bar—an 84-cover destination where music isn't just background noise, but a soulful centerpiece. Home to over 220 carefully curated records, spanning legends like Jimi Hendrix, Stan Getz, The Doors, George Benson, Bryan Adams, and Dave Brubeck, Baroke is a tribute to the golden eras of music—from the ‘60s through the ‘90s. It’s a space designed for those who truly listen.

Each evening, an in-house Vinyl Specialist curates an all-vinyl set—no streaming, no skipping, no interruptions. The sound is brought to life through Klipsch La Scala II speakers, revered by audiophiles for their impeccable clarity and warmth, delivering an enveloping, analog-rich soundscape.

Designed by acclaimed interior designer Rohit Bohite (of La Pantera fame), Baroke’s interiors reflect a quiet sophistication: earthy tones, sculpted concrete, rich walnut wood, and ambient lighting create a cocoon-like atmosphere perfect for relaxed indulgence. A thoughtful mix of plush seating and acoustically designed communal tables accommodate up to 60 guests. For those craving solitude in sound, a dedicated headphone zone—inspired by Japanese listening rooms—offers an intimate space to slip into a private sonic journey, one track at a time.

The vision behind Baroke comes from Saurabh Krishna Shetty, a seasoned hospitality professional and alumnus of IHM Goa and S.P. Jain. His passion for analog audio and soulful spaces has culminated in this unique blend of nostalgia, design, and deep musical connection.

After a solo road trip across the US, punctuated by dive bars, record stores, and sonic spaces, Shetty returned with a vision: to bring music back to the centre of social life. “We didn’t just want to play music; we wanted people to really listen. A true listening bar isn’t about how loud the music is, it’s about how present you are with it. Every track, every vinyl crackle, every quiet moment is part of the experience. It’s about creating a space where music isn’t in the background, it’s the reason you’re there,” said Shetty.

To complement the music, Baroke features a signature cocktail program by Jishnu Some, an award-winning mixologist who previously led bar programs at Ekka and Bombay Daak.

Jishnu has crafted nine exclusive cocktails for Baroke, each bringing its own flavour profile and nuance to the experience. Highlights include the Mango Chilli, with tequila, clarified mango, roasted chilli tincture, and a mango sphere that bursts on the palate, and the Vetiver Gimlet, made with khus-infused gin and flavour pods that evolve with every sip.