Bars &
Nightlife
From beachside rum bars at sunset to rooftop cocktail lounges in Grand Baie — Mauritius has a relaxed but genuinely enjoyable evening scene.
Nightlife guide by coast
Grand Baie — North
Lively, social, mixed crowd. Best Thursday–Saturday.The island's social hub. Grand Baie has the highest concentration of bars, beach clubs, and late-night spots. The waterfront strip comes alive after 9pm, especially Thursday to Saturday. Popular with a mix of expats, tourists, and local Mauritians. The Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis (30 min south) is a good alternative for more upscale cocktail bars.
West Coast — Flic en Flac & Tamarin
Laid-back, sunset-focused, younger crowd.Sunset-watching is a ritual on the west coast. Flic en Flac has a laid-back beach bar scene; Tamarin has grown significantly and now has several good cocktail bars and evening restaurants. The surf and kite community gravitates here. Less frenetic than Grand Baie but with excellent sundowner spots.
East Coast — Belle Mare & Trou d'Eau Douce
Resort bars, quiet evenings, upscale.The east coast is more resort-focused with less of a standalone bar scene. The best bars here are hotel bars — at Constance Belle Mare Plage, One&Only Le Saint Géran, and Four Seasons Anahita. These are genuinely excellent and open to non-guests (at resort prices). Quieter evenings, earlier bedtimes.
Le Morne & South — Sundowners
Resort hotel bars, rum distilleries, quiet.Le Morne has spectacular sunsets and the resort hotels (LUX*, St. Regis, Dinarobin) have excellent bar terraces. Further south, the bar scene is limited — the area trades atmosphere for authenticity. Rum-tasting at Chamarel Distillery is one of the best daytime experiences in the south.
What to drink in Mauritius
Phoenix Beer
The local lager — brewed in Mauritius since 1963. Light, crisp, and ubiquitous. MUR 80–120 in a bar.
Rum Arrangé
Rum infused with tropical fruits and spices. Every bar has their own recipe. Made with local rum from Chamarel, New Grove, or St Aubin. MUR 120–200 per glass.
Alouda
Non-alcoholic. Rose-flavoured milk with basil seeds. Street food staple — also served in bars as a mixer.
Ti-Punch
The French Caribbean import — white rum, fresh lime, and cane sugar. Very popular in the local Creole bar scene.
Cocktails
Grand Baie cocktail bars range from MUR 400–900 per drink. Hotel bars charge more (MUR 600–1,400). Imported spirits at standard prices; local rum-based cocktails are better value.
🌴North & Grand Baie(14)
B52 Nightclub Grand Baie
Grand Baie's longest-running nightclub — three floors, international DJs, and the largest dance floor in the north of Mauritius.
Banana Café Grand Baie
A Grand Baie institution — lively open-air beach bar and café right on the waterfront strip. Popular with expats and tourists alike for sundowners, cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere from early evening.
Captain's Bar
Classic Grand Baie beach bar with a nautical theme, beachside seating, and a reputation for strong rum cocktails. The kind of place that has been here forever and will be here forever.
CocoChill
Poolside cocktail bar and restaurant at Pointe aux Canonniers — a haven of peace for sundowners, shared platters, and events on the north coast near Grand Baie.
Flying Dodo Brewing Company
Mauritius's first craft brewery — try the range of ales, lagers, and seasonal beers brewed on-site at their Grand Baie taproom.
The Beach House Bar
Relaxed beachside venue in the north coast area combining a bar, light food, and genuine beach access. Popular with the afternoon crowd through to sunset.
The Cloud — Rooftop & Lounge Bar
Rooftop lounge bar with panoramic views — one of Mauritius's most stylish elevated drinking spots with cocktails and a chilled atmosphere.
Zaka
Fresh seafood restaurant and bar on the north coast — Mauritius-style dishes, tuna carpaccio, lobster, and cocktails in a relaxed setting suitable for any occasion.
Bluemarine Seafood Restaurant
Trou aux Biches institution known for its langoustines, sizzling fish platters, and sunset tables on the north-west coast.
Drift at the Tides Riviera
Rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant at the Tides Riviera in Pereybere with panoramic north coast views and wood-fired small plates.
Escale Créole
Port Louis's most atmospheric Creole restaurant in a restored colonial house, celebrated for its rougaille, dholl puri, and local rum selection.
Gecko Bar & Restaurant
Lively beach bar and kitchen on the Pereybere beachfront serving cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and seafood platters until late.
La Maison d'Été
Stylish Grand Baie restaurant with a lagoon terrace and a menu that runs from Creole seafood to wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Grand Baie's most established Japanese restaurant, with a sushi counter, teppanyaki tables, and an izakaya-style cocktail menu.
🌅West Coast(11)
Banana Beach Club
The liveliest beach club on the west coast — live DJ sets, cocktails in the sand, and a full beach bar and restaurant at Flic en Flac.
Big Willy's Beach Bar
Relaxed beach shack bar at Trou aux Biches — ice-cold Phoenix beer, grilled fish, and the best people-watching on the north coast beach strip.
Buddha-Bar Beach at Sugar Beach
The world-famous Buddha-Bar brand at Sugar Beach, Flic en Flac — premium beachside bar and sushi restaurant with spectacular cocktails and oceanfront dining.
Chamarel Distillery Rum Bar
The tasting bar at Rhumerie de Chamarel — the best place on the island to explore Mauritius rum. Try five or six expressions of award-winning agricole rum with panoramic views over the Black River Gorges.
Domaine Anna Sunset Bar
Elevated bar and restaurant on the west coast with panoramic views over the lagoon. The sunset views from here are among the best on the island. Upscale atmosphere with cocktails and wine.
Spirit of Roots
Tamarin's most characterful bar — a reggae and roots music bar with a laid-back Rastafarian vibe, cold beers, rum, and a loyal community of west coast regulars. Live music some nights.
The Hungry Crocodile
Flic en Flac's most eclectic bar — cold beers, cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere that attracts a mix of beach-goers, expats, and locals. Known for its friendly staff and decent bar food.
Côté Plage — Tamarin
Laid-back beach restaurant and bar in Tamarin village. Good food, cold drinks, and the relaxed Tamarin vibe that draws surfers, kitesurfers, and expats back again and again.
Kaz'Ameublement – La Table de Chamarel
Clifftop restaurant above the Chamarel waterfall serving Mauritian Creole cuisine with the island's most dramatic inland views.
Sands Restaurant & Bar
Casual beach restaurant and bar at Flic en Flac. Good for a relaxed lunch or dinner with sunset views over the Indian Ocean. Mix of Creole, seafood, and international dishes.
Tamarin Restaurant & Bar
Surfer's kitchen and cocktail bar in Tamarin village with a waves-and-hills view and an eclectic menu from fresh sushi to woodsmoke ribs.
🌊East Coast(2)
Chez Tino
No-frills beach shack at Trou d'Eau Douce beloved for its grilled lobster, octopus curry, and cold rum punch on the sand.
La Spiaggia at Constance Belle Mare Plage
Barefoot-luxury beachside Italian restaurant at Belle Mare, serving handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes beside a pristine lagoon.
🏔️South Coast(6)
The Rum Shed
Grand Baie's most popular bar — 200+ rums from around the Indian Ocean, craft cocktails, and a lively terrace that fills up every evening from 5pm.
Banyan Tree Mauritius – Pantai
Barefoot-luxury beachside restaurant at Banyan Tree in the south, serving Thai and Pan-Asian dishes with a Creole twist.
Le Fangourin
Heritage restaurant in a colonial sugar factory serving authentic Mauritian Creole cuisine with homegrown teas and rums.
Le Jardin de Beau Vallon
Romantic garden restaurant in Mahébourg's colonial quarter serving Franco-Creole cuisine in a restored plantation house with a rum bar.
Symon's Restaurant
Beloved family-run Creole restaurant in Mahébourg serving authentic island cooking in a colonial house by the waterfront.
The Boathouse at Pointe d'Esny
Chilled waterfront bar and kitchen at Pointe d'Esny, beloved by kite surfers and divers for its fresh fish burgers and cold Phoenix beer.
🏙️Central(1)
The Oak Bar & Grill
Curepipe's most reliable steakhouse and cocktail bar, popular with the central plateau's professional crowd for post-work grills.