MauritiusEntertainment

Entertainment in Mauritius

  1. A

    Keg & Marlin

    The location makes this a great place to enjoy a sundowner while watching the world go by. While its outdoor seating is as Mauritian as can be, inside it's a garish imitation of an English pub. There's live music here at weekends and it's unquestionably the main bar in the city enjoying popularity with expats, locals and visitors alike.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Port Louis Casino

    The mighty popular city casino is about the liveliest place in town after midnight - its salient feature externally is its ship-shaped design, crowned at its prow by the campest lion imaginable. Meow. There are slot machines downstairs and blackjack and American roulette on the 1st floor. Smart-casual dress is required.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Lotus on the Square

    The garden of this small, arty café on the road to Pereybère makes a nice place to linger over a latte or cappuccino. It also does refreshing fruit juices and homemade sorbets in unusual flavours such as tamarind, basil and cinnamon.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Latitude 20

    Despite being a hotel bar this is probably still Port Louis' best spot for a cocktail. The nautical theme may not scream good taste, but the drinks are very well made and there's usually a pianist doing his thing in the corner.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Chick's Resto

    OK it's not the Café de Flore, but Chick's with its outdoor tables is about the only place in town to kick back with a cold beer and shoot the breeze with the locals. Pizza and chicken is also available.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Cinemaxx

    The two-screen Cinemaxx usually shows one Hindi or Tamil film and one international release daily. Again, most films are dubbed into French, though occasionally you'll find one with English subtitles.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Star Cinema

    This is Port Louis' biggest and best cinema, with three screens offering mainstream international releases. Films are generally dubbed into French and there are usually four or five screenings a day.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Beer & Spice

    On the other side of the waterfront complex, this quiet and friendly café-bar is a popular place with locals, serving a wide variety of drinks, good sandwiches and decent coffee.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Star Dance

    Next door to Buddha Bar, its rival also has three dance floors with a choice of techno, tropical and '60s to '80s music. It's slightly more relaxed and less selective as well.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Sunset Café

    Usually a place where parched day-trippers end up taking refuge in cold beer, this is an over-priced spot, but not unpleasant, with views over the harbour.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Buddha Club

    Grand Baie's top nightspot positively sizzles on a Friday and Saturday night when all three dance floors are packed. Smart-casual dress is required.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Zanzibar

    There's a nicely intimate, clubby atmosphere to this small bar-disco decked out with sofas and African artefacts. The most relaxed place in town.

    reviewed

  14. M

    B52

    This large, popular spot serves up great cocktails all day long in its al fresco setting back from the main coastal road.

    reviewed

  15. N

    La Rhumerie

    Friendly bar with a lethal selection of rhum arrangés (flavoured rums); Rs70 a shot or Rs300 for five.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Sunset Café

    Inside the Sunset Boulevard complex overlooking the water, this is a pleasant place for coffee.

    reviewed