Mutton Street (Chor Bazaar)
Mutton Street – “Where Mumbai’s past is always on sale.”
A legendary antique market where the city’s colonial past, forgotten heirlooms, and curious treasures spill out of every shopfront. From grand teakwood furniture and crystal chandeliers to pocket watches, vinyls, and quirky oddities — this is Mumbai’s living museum for sale.
Why to go there:
Theme / USP: Vintage Treasure Hunt – Mumbai’s most famous antiques and curios market, where every lane feels like a walk through history.
Must-Do in Mutton Street (Chor Bazaar): A Walkable checklist
- Rows of antique and curio shops stacked with furniture, gramophones, glassware, coins, maps, and vintage Bollywood posters.
- The street itself is an experience — narrow lanes with a bazaar-like feel, where shopkeepers are happy to chat and bargain.
- Look out for shops specializing in colonial-era furniture (some pieces still have old British insignia!).
- A haven for photographers — expect vibrant colors, textures, and shop interiors that feel frozen in time.
- Neighbourhood Connection – Chor Bazar is a short cab ride away from the neighbourhood of Zaveri Bazaar. Once you’re done exploring Zaveri Bazaar, you can easily continue to Zaveri Bazaar. Their maps are linked below for seamless navigation.
What to Eat & Drink
While Mutton Street itself is about antiques, not food, you’re just steps away from some of Mumbai’s best:
- Noor Mohammadi Hotel – Famous for Nalli Nihari and Chicken Hakimi.
To help you experience the neighbourhood seamlessly, we’ve curated a must-do checklist presented through an interactive Google Map. Simply click the link to open it. The map legend features all key landmarks with brief descriptions, along with suggested walking and driving routes to make exploring the area effortless and enjoyable.
How to Reach Mutton Street (Chor Bazaar) by Local Train (Step-by-Step)
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Nearest: Grant Road (Western Line) or Sandhurst Road (Central and Harbour Line). Both the stations are walking distance or a quick cab ride to Chor Bazaar. Refer to the Local Train Map
- By Harbour and Central Line
- Buy a ticket to Sandhurst Road Station.
- From here, Mutton Street is about a 15-minute walk through the bylanes—an interesting stroll that already gives you a feel of old Bombay’s hustle or you can take a quick cab ride which shouldn’t cost you more than Rs. 40 (Always go by the meter)
- Buy a ticket to Sandhurst Road Station.
- By Western Line
- Take a train to Grant Road Station.
- From here, you can either walk (around 15 minutes) through the old lanes of South Bombay, or hop into a share cab (₹20) that will drop you right at the entrance of Chor Bazaar.
Closest Metro Station: Grant Road Metro Station (Check the metro map legend to figure out the nearest metro station from your location- Google Map)
The Metro Station is right next to Grant Road Railway Station.