Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Vicky Singh Reinvents Mumbai's Bar Culture
Vicky Singh is a well-known figure in Mumbai's food and beverage scene.
He started with Out of The Blue in 1999 and is now launching Koliwada Cocktail Club (KCC) in 2026.
KCC is all about having fun with cocktails and not making it too serious.
Singh believes that people should enjoy drinks on weekdays just as much as on weekends.
He has seen a big change in Mumbai's drinking habits over the years.
Back then, people mostly drank straight spirits or beer, but now cocktails are very popular.
Singh wants KCC to be a unique experience where people feel amazed and satisfied.
He also shares his favorite places to eat and drink in Mumbai and his philosophy of only serving what he would enjoy himself.
Vicky Singh is reinventing Mumbai's bar culture with Koliwada Cocktail Club (KCC).
KCC focuses on a relaxed, enjoyable cocktail experience without overthinking.
Singh believes in embracing weekday drinking with the same enthusiasm as weekends.
Mumbai's drinking habits have evolved from straight spirits to a wide range of cocktails.
KCC offers a unique, immersive cocktail experience that feels like a curated meal.
- Who
- Vicky Singh
- What
- Reinventing Mumbai's bar culture with Koliwada Cocktail Club
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To provide a relaxed, enjoyable cocktail experience that doesn't take itself too seriously
Traditional Bar Experience
Modern Immersive Cocktail Experience
Seriousness of the Experience
Traditional Bar Experience
Traditional bars often focus on a serious, immersive tasting menu and deep dive into technique.
Modern Immersive Cocktail Experience
Modern bars like Koliwada Cocktail Club aim to provide a relaxed, enjoyable experience without overthinking.
Weekday Drinking
Traditional Bar Experience
Traditional bars in Mumbai save their biggest plans for weekends.
Modern Immersive Cocktail Experience
Modern bars encourage enjoying cocktails on weekdays with the same enthusiasm as weekends.
- Founder
- Vicky Singh
- Established
- 1999 (Out of The Blue), 2026 (Koliwada Cocktail Club)
- Locations
- Mumbai
- Philosophy
- Curiosity, storytelling, and not taking drinks too seriously
- Signature Drink
- Beer with tequila
- Notable Bars
- Out of The Blue, Koliwada Cocktail Club, Banng, Slink & Bardot, Mezcalita