Must-see nightlife in French Polynesia

  • Tiki Bar

    Bora Bora

    Opened in 2015, Tiki Bar is by far the most happening venue on Bora Bora. There's an interesting mix of people here, from hotel staff to tourists and…

  • Te Mao

    Rangiroa

    A happening bar in Rangiroa? No, you're not dreaming. Run by a Parisian couple who fell in love with the atoll, this venture with a boho vibe and loungey…

  • La Cubana

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    More of a watering hole than anything else, this big, open place has the best location in downtown Uturoa, overlooking the water from the port. There's…

  • Club House

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    A sunset drink at this place in the Apooiti Marina is mandatory. The restaurant may not serve the best food, but the mellow ambience – alfresco wooden…

  • Distillery Huahine Passion

    Huahine

    Delicious liquors and l'eau de vie (fruit spirit) made from Huahine's exotic fruit. Taste as many as you can, but we recommend the dried banana and kaffir…

  • Les 3 Brasseurs

    Pape'ete

    This congenial brewpub has excellent microbrewed beer on tap and a constant stream of locals and tourists wanting to sample it. Cover bands perform here…

  • Jus de Fruits de Moorea

    Mo'orea

    About 300m inland from the coastal road, the Jus de Fruits de Moorea is a welcome, thirst-quenching stop. The various fruit liqueurs are free to try but…

  • Le Rétro

    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…

  • Le Paradise Night

    Pape'ete

    This is the classic, slightly kitsch Pape’ete bar-disco. Playing international tunes, it attracts a mixed crowd of Polynesians and French.

  • Hurricane

    Bora Bora

    The in-house bar at Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort is friendly and sociable, with a pleasant outdoor deck.

  • Morrison’s Café

    Pape'ete

    Upstairs in the Vaima Centre is this popular spot for a drink. There’s a pleasant, loungey feel.

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