5 hottest bars in Mauritius

1. Big Willy's

Sports and special offers

Happy hours, live music, a dance floor and sports coverage on three screens… Big Willy’s has it all. Its location in the popular Tamarin Bay, just two minutes from the coast, makes it a great place to stop off for two-for-one cocktails during the week or to spend the evening getting your groove on with DJs in the nightclub at the weekends. The tropical gardens are the perfect place to chill out with a vintage wine and listen to live music – and the food is pretty good bet too.

La Barachois, Tamarin Bay, West Mauritius

Tel: 00 230 483 7400

2. La Vida

Views and booze

A funky restaurant, bar and lounge with a cool European vibe, La Vida is run by the UK-born founder of the popular Shotz drinks. Views stretch from the sea to sugar cane fields from the covered outdoor dance floor with its shisha bar and VIP area. You won’t be left with an empty wallet as the prices reflect those of a bar rather than a nightclub, despite being treated to a set by resident international DJ (from November to January) Matt Howes. Dance all night or dip in for a quick drink.

Cascavelle Shopping Mall, Royal Road, Flic en Flac, West Mauritius Tel: 00 230 499 7878

3. Banana Beach Club

A tropical treat

The best-known bar in Mauritius, Banana Beach Club is set in the centre of Grand Baie and is loved by locals as well as tourists. Come here for live music – from jazz and blues to rock – and an after-hours DJ seven nights a week, when you can work your way through the cocktail list or try a local chilled beer. The bar’s tropical setting is instantly recognisable by the towering tree in the middle of the bar, offering a cool ambience where you can sit back and even feast on food from the grill.

Coastal Road, Grand Baie, North Mauritius Tel: 00 230 263 0326

4. Piano Bar at Le Cardinal

Immerse yourself in music

For an intimate evening in a refined atmosphere, make your way to the Piano Bar at Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort. Open on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays for live piano evenings, it is a stunning place to enjoy an array of cocktails – whether from the sophisticated indoor bar or from the outdoor deck, where you can soak up the spectacular sunsets of the north coast. Sip your favourite tipple and nibble on tempting snacks while the sound of piano music fills the air.

Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort, Royal Road, Trou aux Biches Tel: 230 204 5200

5. Les Enfants Terribles

Go wild!

Party the night away in the 'little terrors' nightclub with its dance floor brimming with sociable punters and walls covered in crinkled photos of past fun. The chilled-out lounge area offers a quieter oasis, while the special VIP section overflows with Champagne. An indoor and outdoor venue bringing in a mixed crowd, it is THE place to experience a welcoming local vibe that lasts until the early hours.

Royal Rd, Flic en Flac Tel: 263 8117