Must-see nightlife in South Pacific

  • Les 3 Brasseurs

    Noumea

    This brewery pub on the main drag in Baie des Citrons has it all; popular restaurant upstairs, brewery and bar downstairs with five of its own brews on…

  • Art Cafe

    Noumea

    Don’t miss a drink at this terrific indoor/outdoor bar inland from the marina. You might chance upon live acoustic music while you eat pizza or drink…

  • War Horse Saloon

    Port Vila

    There's more than a hint of a Wild West theme at this popular expat bar and brewery. With a range of beers on tap (including Vanuatu Bitter), wagon wheels…

  • La Barca Cantina y Taqueria

    Noumea

    This fabulous spot transforms itself from quiet, relaxed lounge and cafe during the day to happy-hour pizza and beer 4pm to 7pm, to bar and nightclub…

  • MV Lounge

    Noumea

    At the city end of Baie des Citrons, MV Lounge sits so close to the water that waves are lapping the sand right in front of you. A relaxed and laid-back…

  • Le Bout du Monde

    Noumea

    Overlooking the Port Moselle marina, this is a pleasant place for a drink as well as a meal. It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, makes the most of…

  • Waterfront Bar & Grill

    Port Vila

    A popular spot for yachties and expats (Yachting World is next door), the Waterfront is a fun place to kick back with a sunset cocktail and a seafood…

  • Le Bilboquet Plage

    Noumea

    Upstairs at the back of the Palm Beach shopping centre, this brasserie serves tasty meals and snacks and has a spacious verandah that’s a relaxing place…

  • Anchor Inn

    Port Vila

    The timber deck of the Anchor Inn is a great place for a sundowner, and there's a welcoming local pub atmosphere, with draught beer, televised sports,…

  • Code Bar

    Noumea

    Streetfront at the Nouvata Parc Hotel complex, Code Bar offers up a lot more than a regular hotel bar. Things get going in the evenings with regular live…

  • Banyan Beach Bar

    Port Vila

    With fire pits and sun loungers on the beach, cocktails and shooters at 10 paces and a true beach bar close to the town centre, the Banyan makes for a fun…

  • Voodoo Bar

    Port Vila

    Port Vila's favourite nightclub and sports bar, Voodoo fills up with locals and expats after 11pm. Next door is Elektro, another late-night music venue.

  • Bamboo Nakamal

    Port Vila

    With its colourful murals, this is one of the numerous welcoming kava bars in Port Vila's Nambatu area, on the hill near the hospital.

  • Pop Light

    Noumea

    This hugely popular venue in Anse Vata is fun, bright and as close to the water as you can get (without getting wet).