Port Louis Entertainment

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. Municipal Theatre

    There are frequent plays - in French, English and Creole - as well as jazz and classical music recitals at Port Louis' principal theatre. Ticket prices vary. Look for announcements in the local press or call the tourist office to find out what's on. Theatre tickets can be purchased at the theatre box office in the theatre itself.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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