Nightlife usually starts with a "shell" of Kava.

Numerous kava nakamals are found around Port Vila and Luganville in Santo. If you would like to visit one, ask the Reception or Guest Relation's desk at your hotel wich is the best one in the area. The most popular includes Ronnie's Nakamal in Nambatu, the Red Light Nakamal, near the hospital and Shefa Nakamal which carries a spectacular sunset view looking out towards Port Vila harbour.  

Most hotels also offer kava tasting on special theme nights. These are recommended as the traditional preparation of kava can be a bit offputting to visitors!

Melanesian Night

Major resort and hotels organise Melanesian-style feasts once or twice a week with kastom dancing, kava drinking, local string bands and traditional food, ideal way to try local delicacies such as laplap, and experience the wonderful singing and dancing for which Ni-Vanuatu are famous, try at Solo's Feast or Mele Botanical Garden at Mele Bay in Port Vila.

Night Spots

Some of Vila's best nightspots are the Ni-Vanuatu discos scattered about town. If you want to visit one, its best to go with someone who knows the nightclub scene. The Maximillion at Club Vanuatu, a private club in Rue de Paris, has plenty to tempt patrons, including bars, snooker, darts, satellite TV, casinos, and more. The Moorings Rumors Night Club is another great dance and hang out venue, and other popular haunts for a night in town inlcude the Waterfront Bar & Grill which serves great seafood, beer and Sunday to Sunday live entertainment, the Port Vila Office Pub, Anchor Inn for Sports Evening, Club 21 at the Melanesian and Traders Vics.