The Cook Islands
Liquid refreshment is available at this humble spot opposite Ma’uke College. Opening nights vary, so ask Ma’uke locals for the latest. Tuesday night is…
Must-see nightlife in Australia & Pacific
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
This white timber colonial-style building is a sight in its own right. Once Levuka's favourite drinking spot, it's currently closed due to a dispute over…
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…
Federated States of Micronesia
You can get booze here if you wish, but at night you might feel left out; that's when sakau rules. Mellow music, peaceful staff and a huge, open-air…
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…
Honiara
Skip the food; it's only so-so. The bar is definitely the main focus, and can get tremendously lively on a Friday or Saturday night when there's usually a…
Apia
This waterside club is a local institution for all the right reasons: blaring pop hits, cheap drinks, good bartenders and a sociable – if young – crowd…
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…
Tongatapu
'Probably the best bar in Tonga' says the sign. We're not sure why it lacks confidence: the Ikale Lager is cold, the reggae is mellow and the upstairs…
Avarua
On busy weekend nights everyone crams into Hidie’s to check out the live bands, and there are usually DJs a couple of nights a week. The courtyard garden…
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,…
Port Moresby
Attached to the Shady Rest Hotel, this offers a more 'genuine' PNG experience - raw and spirited. If you're offended by loud music, the odd swinging pool…
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…
Savusavu & Around
Attached to the Hot Springs Hotel, this open-deck bar has fabulous panoramic bay views. Hotel guests as well as drop-in yachties mingle here. Be careful…
Savusavu & Around
Tourists are considered temporary members of this friendly little drinking hole. There are tables out by the waterside, plenty of cold beer and lots of…
Pape'ete
Le Rétro is full of attitude and atmosphere and is a great place to watch the world go by while sipping an espresso. It also serves a great selection of…
Savusavu & Around
Meaning ‘sexy’ in Fijian, this is where everyone comes to bump and grind to local and international music. It’s a smallish room up a dark flight of stairs…
Luganville
This entertaining place has an unbeatable location with log benches right on the waterfront and other communal areas scattered around. Food is available…
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…
Port Moresby
With live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, Ozzie’s is a laid-back and unprepossessing place where you can mix it with older locals who love to…
Luganville
Part nightclub, part sports bar and (upstairs) pokies joint, this is central Luganville's most happening nightspot. Occasional jazz and blues music on…
Avarua
House and electro grooves thump ‘n’ bump under ultraviolet and stroboscopic lights. Rehab offers occasional drinks specials if you arrive before 10pm.
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.
The Cook Islands
Another option for a relaxed beer with the locals, Tua’s is near the island’s rugby field and normally open on a Friday and Saturday night.
Port Moresby
Low-key spot underneath the Crowne Plaza with live music on Thursday nights, and decent pub grub (mains K22 to K35) served on the enclosed patio.
Pape'ete
This is the classic, slightly kitsch Pape’ete bar-disco. Playing international tunes, it attracts a mixed crowd of Polynesians and French.
Port Moresby
After-work happy hour means two-for-one beers at this popular expat hangout with pool tables. Gets particularly raucous on Friday nights.
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.
Honiara
One of the best places to showcase your à la John Travolta (or Olivia Newton-John) dance style is Flamingo, inside Honiara Hotel.
Nadi
Relax over a pipe stuffed with your favourite flavours, or try some locally sourced Fijian fruit puffs, at Nadi's first hookah bar.
Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group
In the same building as the Horizon Restaurant, but tucked around the back, this is currently Levuka's main place to drink.
Savusavu & Around
This wonky green building houses the rowdiest place in town: everyone is blind drunk by around 11pm and fights are common.
Noumea
This hugely popular venue in Anse Vata is fun, bright and as close to the water as you can get (without getting wet).
Bora Bora
The in-house bar at Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort is friendly and sociable, with a pleasant outdoor deck.
Pape'ete
Upstairs in the Vaima Centre is this popular spot for a drink. There’s a pleasant, loungey feel.
New Britain
Check the blackboard out front for live music and DJs, which occasionally rock into the night.
Honiara
Honiara’s sole decent club is the elegant Disco Heritage Park, inside Heritage Park Hotel.
