Breweries, flotation tanks or music venues, Mumbai is always late in getting all the cool things. And when we catch up with our besties over post-work drinks, we have often wondered why Mumbai doesn't have any blow-dry bars, where you can clink glasses while getting groomed. But Bengaluru's Blown!, a unisex salon-bar, which recently made a debut in Colaba, has made our wish come true. While the salon, which offers cuts, colouring, styling, and various other nail, hair and skin treatments, opened in March, it was only recently that they got their alcohol license and have now started serving wine. We book a pedicure appointment and waste no time in getting our nails shiny while sipping on merlot.

Located opposite the Sassoon Dock gate, Blown! is the brainchild of Menaka Bhandary, who partnered with Mithila Pawar to bring it to Mumbai, and it might be the only place to offer this combination in the city. The salon-bar impresses us with shiny, squeaky clean interiors. The multiple mirrors and lights might not make you feel like you are in a bar (we do like that a bar platform serves as the main desk, lined with bar stools), but will definitely get you in the mood to pamper yourself while sipping on some tipple. The décor is not in-your-face variety, which gives it a posh feel. The set-up is perfect for bachelor or bachelorette parties or a kitty party, and can even be a pre-drinks spot where you get your nails done before you hit the club. Neat racks of products by Kérastase and Balmain add to the luxe appeal.