Nightlife · Mauritius
Mauritius nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Mauritius, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Most evenings in Mauritius revolve around resort bars and séga dance shows, but Grand Baie has a cluster of bars and clubs, and Flic en Flac has a few beach bars. The main areas are Grand Baie, Flic en Flac and Resort bars.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Grand Baie
- Local drink
- Alouda
Where to go out
Grand Baie
The island's main nightlife area, with bars along the coast road and clubs busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
Flic en Flac
Beach bars and restaurants with live music on weekend evenings.
Resort bars
Hotels stage séga performances, the island's traditional drum-and-dance music, several nights a week.
Nightlife tips
- Buses stop running early in the evening; arrange a taxi back to your hotel in advance.
- Try local Phoenix beer or a rum-based cocktail with rhum arrangé.
What to drink
- Alouda — A sweet, cold milk drink with basil seeds, agar jelly and vanilla or rose syrup, a refresher after a market visit.
- Mauritian rum — Mauritius produces both molasses rum and 'rhum agricole' distilled from fresh cane juice, often infused with vanilla, coffee or fruit as rhum arrangé.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. January has the warmest evenings, with lows around 23°C (73°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 18:56 | 23°C (73°F) | 13 |
| April | About 17:59 | 21°C (70°F) | 11 |
| July | About 17:46 | 17°C (63°F) | 9 |
| October | About 18:12 | 19°C (66°F) | 5 |
Getting home late
- Taxi — Taxis wait outside hotels and in towns; agree the fare before setting off.
- Bus — Express buses between Port Louis and Grand Baie or Curepipe are much quicker than local services.
- Tram — The Metro Express light rail runs between Port Louis and Curepipe via Rose-Hill, Quatre Bornes and Ebène, useful for a day in the capital from the central plateau.
Late-night bites
- Dholl puri — Street stalls around Port Louis Central Market and in every town; locals queue at well-known vendors at lunchtime.
- Farata — Street stalls and snack vans in Port Louis, Rose-Hill and beach car parks.
- Gâteaux piments — Roadside vendors and markets across the island, especially in the morning.
- Boulettes — Port Louis Chinatown and snack stalls around the island.
- Mine frite — Snack bars, food vans and Chinese restaurants across the island.
Staying safe at night
Swim inside the lagoon and away from reef passes, where currents can be strong, and never swim off the unprotected south coast. Wear reef shoes against stonefish and urchins, and do not leave valuables on beaches or visible in parked cars.
- Emergency number
- 999 (police), 114 (ambulance), 112 also works
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, budget and shopping
Grand Baie
Grand Baie wraps around a sheltered bay in the north with the widest choice of restaurants, bars, supermarkets and mid-range hotels and apartments on the island. Catamarans leave from here for Coin de Mire and Gabriel Island, and Pereybère's beach is a few minutes north. It is busier and more built-up than other coasts.
- Good
- Most restaurants and nightlife on the island; Good-value apartments; Boat trips from the bay
- Watch out
- Built-up and traffic-heavy; Bay beach is small and busy
- Nearby
- Pereybère, Coin de Mire, Pamplemousses
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Mauritius?
Grand Baie, Flic en Flac and Resort bars. The island's main nightlife area, with bars along the coast road and clubs busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
+Which area of Mauritius is best for nightlife?
Grand Baie: The island's liveliest resort town, with bars, restaurants and boat trips to the northern islets.