Vagator & ChaporaThings to do

Things to do in Vagator & Chapora

  1. A

    Le Bluebird

    This is an oddly situated and unusually classy French restaurant that does fine dining in a great outdoor area. Francophiles can enjoy imported wine here, and there's a good selection of vegetarian dishes on offer.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Hilltop

    Deserted by day, this place comes alive after nightfall, its out-of-town location allowing it on occasion (and for now, at least) to gleefully flout 10pm noise regulations to host concerts, parties and the occasional international DJ. Venture up to the site by day, and wander about until you find someone who’ll tell you what’s on, when.

    reviewed

  3. Casa Vagator

    The Casa Vagator boutique hotel might not be the most serene destination for an evening aperitif (unless, of course, you’ve an equal thirst for second-hand techno) but the decor makes up for the dance music. If you arrive for a nightcap after 10pm, you’ll have the sound of cicadas, rather than clubbers, to keep you company.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Nine Bar

    Once the epicentre of Goa’s trance scene, custom has cooled at the open-air Nine Bar, though the trance still thumps away each evening until it’s turned off promptly at 10pm. On a good night, a trace of parties past can still be found; on bad, its atmosphere is akin to a wedding reception, long after the bride and groom have gone home.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Primrose Cafe

    Towards the back of Vagator village, this is often where the next party is at. At Primrose the music usually continues till 02:00 or 03:00 (depending on restrictions) under a canopy of psyche-delically painted trees.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Rainbow Bookshop

    In Vagator you’ll find the lovely little Rainbow Bookshop, which is run by a charming elderly gentleman and stocks a good range of secondhand and new books, including Lonely Planet guides.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Marrakesh

    Billing itself as the ‘Heart of Moroccan cuisine’, this is the place to pick up a tasty tagine or a delectable veg couscous (Rs150) in what seems to be Goa’s only Moroccan restaurant.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Robert's Place

    Trying to cater for and cash in on the Primrose Cafe crowd, Roberts serves a bit of everything and is open for insane hours.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Tin Tin Bar & Restaurant

    On the main road down to Vagator Beach, Tin Tin occasionally has live music and is a relaxed place to play pool.

    reviewed