Britannia & Co

1.3

A 1923 Parsi institution in a near-derelict Ballard Estate warehouse room, running on berry pulao and nostalgia, not a work spot, a pilgrimage.

Like Yazdani Bakery and Kyani & Co, this is on the map as a landmark rather than a scored desk: it closes at 4pm, shuts entirely on Sunday, and reviewers describe cramped, well-worn seating built for a quick historic meal, not a laptop afternoon.

Wakefield House, 11 Sprott Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai 400001

How Britannia & Co compares in South Bombay

Britannia & Co ranks #69 of 134 scored cafes in South Bombay for working on a laptop, with a workability score of 1.3 out of 5. That is 0.3 below the area average of 1.6.

Of the 3 factors we could verify, quiet is the strongest at 1.5 out of 5 and work is the weakest at 1.

Not yet verified: Wi-Fi, power. If you have worked here, the submit page takes corrections.

It is open Mon, Thu 11:15am–4pm · Tue–Wed, Fri 11am–4pm · Sat 11am–5:30pm · Sun closed. It sits in Ballard Estate, South Bombay.

If work matters most for your session, Third Wave Coffee, Colaba in Colaba scores 4 for it.

  • Quiet

    Reviews note seating 'can be cramped' and it 'gets packed quickly, especially during lunch'; more of a dining destination than a work spot (Tripadvisor/Justdial)

  • Seating

    Same as above

  • Work friendliness

    No mention of wifi; described as a traditional dining establishment, not work-focused

We last checked this cafe on 2026-09-04. Wifi gets worse and rules change. If you're sitting there now, one tap keeps the next person honest.

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