Tamatave (Toamasina)
An old railway carriage has been converted into the most happening bar in Tamatave. It has monthly cocktail specials using seasonal fruits, plus there's…
Must-see nightlife in Madagascar
Antananarivo
Tana’s most exclusive (and expensive) bar turns from bar-lounge during the day to nightclub–DJ platform as the night draws in; there are regular parties…
Southern Madagascar
To really enter the local scene in all its shadiness, attend the gem dealers’ party starting at 1am every Friday night at Color Line’s adjacent bar, known…
Nosy Be
This is Nosy Be’s favourite nightclub, located at the end of the village on the road to Madirokely. It’s the place to be seen in the evenings – popular…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Taxi Be is the place to be in Diego Suarez (Antsiranana) – there's live music every night and everybody's here, locals and visitors. Try shaking your…
Antananarivo
This long-standing bar is a firm favourite among locals, expats and tourists alike for anything from a morning coffee to evening drinks or a night out (it…
Antananarivo
This cool traveller hang-out is a fun bar to pass the night, but keep an eye out for live music many nights at 7pm when local musicians take to the small…
Nosy Be
La Sirène draws the crowds on the nights of the week when Ambatoloaka's other disco, Djembe Disco, is closed.
Antananarivo
The clientele in this trendy bar can be a little seedy. It's a shame because the graffiti decor is fun and the music will have you on your feet.
Antananarivo
Tana’s biggest, flashiest club space, with modern design, has a DJ spinning recent tunes from the lofty winged booth above the dance floor.
Tamatave (Toamasina)
This large venue in the centre of town features videos, lighting effects and DJs.
Nosy Be
Spilling onto the street, the Ankoay (ank-way) is Hell-Ville's most popular bar. Inside a shopping gallery, it's done up like the interior of a ship with…
Nosy Be
This lively bar is very popular with local vazaha (foreigners) and young Malagasy women. For all that, it’s not a creepy place. There's live music every…
Eastern Madagascar
A typical Malagasy bar, open-air with a BBQ at the front churning out masikita (small kebabs). This is a nice place to stop for a drink, watch some…
Northern Madagascar
Just the place to kick back with a cold beer, String Bar is an atmospheric place with a great sea view. It does food, too, particularly good chips. Ask…
Northern Madagascar
Sambava's only nightclub has plenty of uses: DJs host parties at weekends, it shows soccer matches and hosts beauty pageants. It's the place to be – dress…
Nosy Be
Next to the hotel of the same name, this large bar has great views of the hillside. It's a good place for a beer.
Eastern Madagascar
A friendly bar that comes into its own on vendredi joli (aka Friday night), with karaoke and music in general.
Tamatave (Toamasina)
There's a laid-back ambience at this centrally located club, set in an old house with a veranda.
Northern Madagascar
This place rocks on weekends with karaoke, slot machines and the occasional live music or DJ.
Tamatave (Toamasina)
A fairly uninspring nightclub in the large Hotel Neptune on the seafront.
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
This huge, tree-filled space is open to the sky. It's a bar and dance club with live music or DJs on weekend nights when it gets pretty busy. In season it…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
A local favourite, Vahinée has something for everyone: a wide-screen TV showing football and rugby, a pool table and live music every night. The…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
This old favourite dance club has a popular bar and restaurant upstairs serving the usual mains of zebu steak or calamari from Ar12,000. It hosts special…
Île Sainte Marie
The bar is the favourite hang-out of French retirees and the atmosphere can be seedy.
