Entertainment in Réunion
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Cyclone Café
Like bees to Bacardi, students (and the odd grizzled geezer) swarm on this pub-like, beer-friendly watering hole when live bands perform certain evenings. Good blend of electro, maloya (traditional dance music of Réunion), hardtek and drum 'n' bass. A small pression (draft beer) costs around €3.
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L'Africa Queen
If there's a constant here, it's the promise that the music, whatever the style, will get you groovin'. DJs roll through salsa, hip hop, house, electro and soul but always find a way to keep the dance floor filled. Heart-start the night with a few shots at Café de la Gare, in the same building.
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Café de la Gare – Latina Café
One of the most atmospheric spots for a drink (or a light meal) is the terrace of this cafe in the old train station. In the evening it transforms into a convivial bar.
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Le Bar a Cas
A studenty in-the-know set favours this funky drinking spot with violet walls and a décor that distracts. Snag a seat on the buzzing street terrace or in the vivacious room. Feeling peckish? Keep up your strength with a beefsteak or an omelette.
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Jet Set Bar
A chill-out bar by day, this place heats up to club temperature at night on weekends when groovy DJs take over with deep and chill house, electronica and other beats.
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Khalif
One of the hottest spots in St-Pierre when we dropped by. If you're after maloya, séga or some sexy tropical sounds, look no further than Khalif. Same location as Café de la Gare.
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Malone's
St-Pierre's long-standing hip, hot (it gets congested) and happening spot on weekends. Swill a beer or two to imbibe the feel-good vibe before hitting the clubs.
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Le Bug
Techno reigns supreme here, with a fiery nod to rock 'n' roll once a week. Come evening, the oompah-pah music can rattle the brain into oblivion.
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Kabarhum
A beautifully rustic bar, the best rums in town, a friendly atmosphere, a mixed crowd and scattered tables - what more could you want?
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Cherwaine's
This bar is a pillar of St-Pierre's gay scene. Sets aside certain nights for entertainment offerings, including karaoke.
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Bato Fou
To the west of town, this is one of Réunion's prime concert venues and a launch pad for local bands on the boil.
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Piano Bar
A happening nightspot in St-Pierre, which caters for an older crowd with downtempo jazz and soul beats.
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Blue Cat
A happening place is the club-like Blue Cat, which prides itself on its two bars and its pool.
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Moda Bar
A formulaic but friendly place. Partygoers grind away to loud salsa rhythms on Friday and Saturday, while Thursday is for karaoke.
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Le Rallye
A trendily downbeat bar (with local DJs) and a café that's a popular hangout.
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Jazzy Bar
A jazz lounge and a great late-night haunt for aspiring insomniacs.
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Le Zanzibar
Le Zanzibar, a bar and a restaurant, is the hang-out of well-connected locals and serves devilishly good tropical potions. The menu also gets a nod from the city's roaming stomachs.
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Aquarhum
A happening nightspot in St-Pierre.
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Le Boy's
Gay-friendly – you guessed it.
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Ze Boat
The concept of a lounge bar in a boat has reached St-Pierre. As you would expect, Ze Boat is full of attitude and atmosphere, but cocktails are reasonably priced (around €3.50).
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O Pub à Tapas
No rock 'n' roll and no R&B here – this popular venture is famed for the quality of its live-music sessions featuring maloya (traditional dance music of Réunion), salsa and African sounds. And yes, it serves tapas.
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O'Bar
A funky drinking spot right in the centre. The streetside terrace allows for a dash of people-watching. Food is only so-so.
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Le Toit
Attracting mostly Zoreilles regulars, this hanky-sized bar is well worth a gander for its quirky decor, with an onslaught of postcards, posters and murals. Great value beers and cocktails are two more reasons to stay. Skip the food.
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Les Sal' Gosses
Next door to DCP, this cool den hosts gigs from local bands. Good blend of jazz, soul and funk. Also has a tempting menu, tapas and billiards.
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Le K
One of Réunion's venues for contemporary theatre, dance and music, as well as puppet shows, circus acts and other cultural activities. The organisers also put on open-air concerts and film shows in the area. Contact the tourist office to find out about the latest shows.
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