Must-see nightlife in Papua New Guinea

  • Aero Bar

    Lae

    A quiet bar overlooking the foyer of the hotel and kitted out with WWII photography and aviation memorabilia. Collared shirts are mandatory. Downstairs…

  • Planet Rock

    Lae

    A big nightclub opposite the old airfield where the music is deafening and security both inside and out is necessarily tight. There's no extra charge for…

  • Ralum Country Club

    New Britain

    A mix of expats and nationals come to this laid-back spot with sea-fronting veranda. In addition to cold drinks (and darts!), Ralum has Chinese and steak…

  • Royal Papua Yacht Club

    Port Moresby

    This large, airy place is the last bastion of post-colonial white elitism, with expats and a few visiting yachties mixing over cold beer and good bistro…

  • Gold Club

    Port Moresby

    This club at the Lamana hotel has live music courtesy of in-house bands a couple of nights a week, but otherwise it’s given over to DJs and local rappers…

  • Cosmopolitan

    Port Moresby

    Ritzy, glitzy superclub – the only one in PNG! – that attracts a well-heeled young local crowd and expats ready to party. Think lots of neon, a massive…

  • Figaro

    Port Moresby

    An excellent selection of Highland coffees and delectable cakes in refined yuppy surroundings on the first floor of Vision City Mall. And did we mention…

  • Mustang Sally's

    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…

  • Ozzie’s Bar

    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…

  • Pondo Tavern

    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.

  • Paddy's Bar

    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.

  • Vavagil Restaurant

    New Britain

    Check the blackboard out front for live music and DJs, which occasionally rock into the night.

  • The Jetty

    Papua New Guinea

    The Jetty is built on a wharf next to the Alotau International Hotel.

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