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Old 7 Bar

Old 7 Bar (Arabe Rasoamanarivo Victoire, Isoraka, Antananarivo) – this bar attracts a lively young crowd which parties to various forms of music – from Electronic Dance Music to Hip Hop, Dancehall / Reggae, and international pop music. Local jazz bands are also booked here. Major football matches are often shown here as well.  

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New York New York Bar Lounge Shista Tapas

New York New York Bar Lounge Shista Tapas (Boulevard Joffre Plle 32/24, Immeuble Azzurra Trade Center, Toamasina 501) – tourists passing through the resort town of Toamasina (on the east coast of the island) will want to visit this nightspot, if they’re in the mood for a night of dancing. This is reputed to be […]

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Les Jardins D’Eden

Les Jardins D’Eden (Chemin du Cimetiere des Pirates, Bellevue-Ambodifotatra, Nosy Boraha 515) – this restaurant & bar, located not far from the Pirate Cemetery, offers gorgeous seaside views, delicious French and international dishes, as well as cold beer, fine wines and tasty tropical cocktails. Definitely worth a visit for those who recently toured the Pirate […]

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Le Six Discothèque

Le Six Discothèque (13 Lalana Ratsimilaho, Antananarivo 101) – this is a popular disco catering mainly to a local 20-something crowd. Music ranging from Latin to Kizomba, electronic dance music, international pop and Hip Hop is played here. Karaoke night is frequently held there as well. Le Six Disco also offers bottle service for groups […]

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Le Pub Ambatonakanga

Le Pub Ambatonakanga (15 Rue Ramelina Ambatonakanga, Antananarivo) – this is a popular nightspot for Reggae fans. Much of the music played at this bar is both recorded Reggae music, as well as occasionaly live local Reggae bands.  

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Le Hub

Le Hub (3, rue de Russie, Isoraka, Antananarivo) – this is a recently-renovated bar, which serves tapas food, along with old beer, cocktails and rum. Live musical acts frequently perform here, along with DJ sets (consisting of Dancehall, Reggae, Hip Hop, and international pop music). A young 20-something crowd usually hangs out here, along with […]

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Le Cyclone

Le Cyclone (Mahevelo, Nosy Boraha 515) – aside from the international meals here (pizzas, lasagna, burgers, and seafood), this resort bar & restaurant frequently have live local bands and karaoke nights, which means visitors will never be too bored here.  

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Idylle Beach

Idylle Beach (BP 32 bis, Ambodifotatra, Nosy Boraha 515) – along with the restaurant, the bar itself is worth going to, since there is often live music during the evening. The beachside location is another reason to recommend this place just for drinks.  

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Dzama Cocktail Café

Dzama Cocktail Café (Ivandry Alarobia, Villa Firaisantsoa, Antananarivo 101) – this is a nicely-decored local bar & restaurant that’s apparently owned by a local rum maker of the same name, To no surprise, “Dzama” Brand rum is heavily promoted here. Dzama also has similar bars at Tamatave (east coast of Madagascar) and even in Brussels, […]

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Dreams Karaoke Sports Bar Billiards

Dreams Karaoke Sports Bar Billiards (Alarobia 101, Antananarivo) – this is a popular karaoke bar, especially among the locals. Latin and electronic dance music played here for a 20-something crowd. Visitors can try their luck playing a couple of rounds of billiards.