Port Moresby Entertainment

Entertainment in Port Moresby

  1. Royal Papua Yacht Club

    This large airy place is the last bastion of post-colonial white elitism - you won't see any grassroots here. Pity because it's a nice place with a pleasant deck for sitting, drinking cold beer and watching the harbour. The food is good and reasonably priced, and the club is decorated with lots of interesting WWII photos and maritime memorabilia.

    There's sometimes live music, but otherwise it's a steady diet of easy-listening 'yacht rock' through the speakers, such as Eagles, Toto, Christopher Cross. You're supposed to have a member sign you in, but a little charm (and white skin) should see you in.

    reviewed

  2. Gold Club

    This club has live music a couple of nights a week, but otherwise it's given over to DJs and dancing. The open-air dance floor surrounded by layers of bars gives the impression that this could, actually, be in New York City. The music is good and there's no riff-raff. A top spot.

    reviewed

  3. Mustang Sally's

    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 cue or women of the night, best to steer clear.

    reviewed

  4. Ozzie's Bar

    This has live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and it's a laid-back and unprepossessing place where you can mix it with the locals who love to dance.

    reviewed

  5. Pondo Tavern

    Underneath the Crowne Plaza Hotel; more milling than dancing.

    reviewed