Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has entered Mumbai’s listening-bar space with the launch of NAMI, a 25-seater venue in Bandra West. The concept brings together Japanese listening-bar culture, international cocktail techniques and an Italian-Japanese food menu, positioning music as a central part of the dining and social experience.
The venue features a specialised audio setup, including India’s first multicell horn system, Indonesian high-fidelity equipment, Technics SL-1210 MK2 turntables and a Berlin-built Resør rotary mixer. Munro Acoustics has designed the room’s acoustics to support its vinyl-led music format.
Udai Pinnali, CEO, ABNAH, said, “At ABNAH, we believe hospitality extends beyond food and beverage. Culture is increasingly shaping how people choose to spend their time, and we see a growing desire for intentional, analogue experiences that offer depth and genuine connection. With NAMI, we are investing in India as a platform for the world- bringing together talent, technology and ideas from across the globe to create something that is deeply rooted in Mumbai yet truly international in its conception and ambition. NAMI is a product of this exchange of ideas and expertise. For us, this is not simply about bringing the world to India; it is about building in India at an international standard, creating experiences and cultural platforms that can take India to the world.”
NAMI’s music programming features international selectors and resident artists, with sets spanning jazz, soul, disco, house and electronica. The format places vinyl listening alongside dining and socialising, drawing on the Japanese tradition of dedicated listening bars.
The cocktail programme has been developed in collaboration with Singapore-based Sago House, which ranked No. 10 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and No. 32 on The World’s 50 Best Bars in 2023. The partnership brings an international bar programme to the venue, complementing its music-focused positioning.
