MOFO,
GOA
GOA
From Features Desk
There are bars, and then there are destinations,
places that whisper of secrets, lure you in with a
hint of rebellion, and reward the curious with
unforgettable nights. MOFO, tucked into the lush
embrace of South Goa, is one such place.
Born from the vision of Gaurav Bhardwaj, the
force behind BENO Hospitality, MOFO marks a
daring new chapter for the brand. For this
venture, Bhardwaj has partnered with Tobias
Carvalho, blending their shared passion for
irreverence and refinement, to create something
that is unlike anything South Goa has seen.
But MOFO is not for everyone. And that is
precisely the point.
A Bar You Can’t Stumble Upon
Hidden off the beaten paths, MOFO doesn’t announce itself with neon or noise. There are no signs pointing the way. You won’t find it by chance after a beach crawl. Instead, entry comes with a sense of initiation: a direct message on Instagram, a whisper from someone who has already walked through its doors, or the good fortune of being invited.
Hidden off the beaten paths, MOFO doesn’t announce itself with neon or noise. There are no signs pointing the way. You won’t find it by chance after a beach crawl. Instead, entry comes with a sense of initiation: a direct message on Instagram, a whisper from someone who has already walked through its doors, or the good fortune of being invited.
This exclusivity isn’t
pretension, it’s a filter, ensuring that every face
inside belongs to someone who gets the spirit of
MOFO.
An Attitude More Than a Space
MOFO is less about what it is and more about how it makes you feel. Step inside and the mood shifts, retro nostalgia intertwines with industrial chic, shadows and light play across the walls, and the air hums with a playlist that drifts from indie to jazz to deep house. The tavern aesthetic feels familiar, but then twists into something sharper, cheekier, more daring.
MOFO is less about what it is and more about how it makes you feel. Step inside and the mood shifts, retro nostalgia intertwines with industrial chic, shadows and light play across the walls, and the air hums with a playlist that drifts from indie to jazz to deep house. The tavern aesthetic feels familiar, but then twists into something sharper, cheekier, more daring.
The food continues that narrative. Elevated
tavern fare drawn from across the world lands on
the table with Goan nonchalance and
international swagger. Canadian poutine sits
comfortably alongside keema pav, reminding you
that indulgence is a universal language.
And then there are the drinks, the true mischief
makers. MOFO’s bar is a playground of mixology
where milk washes, fermentations, and smoke
infusions flirt with hyper-local ingredients.
Signature cocktails are bold, unapologetic, and just the right amount of arrogant, because
anything less wouldn’t suit the name.
The Philosophy of the Unapologetic
MOFO exists on a simple principle: break the rules, but do it beautifully. It’s irreverent without being careless, refined without being stiff. At its heart, MOFO is a space where contradiction becomes connection; a cheeky wink wrapped in sophistication. Guests leave feeling both like insiders and outlaws; part of something that will never be mass-produced, or watered down.
MOFO exists on a simple principle: break the rules, but do it beautifully. It’s irreverent without being careless, refined without being stiff. At its heart, MOFO is a space where contradiction becomes connection; a cheeky wink wrapped in sophistication. Guests leave feeling both like insiders and outlaws; part of something that will never be mass-produced, or watered down.
