Making A Goa Checklist? Witness The Best Of Goa Nightlife

One of Goa’s top luxurious nightclubs, Hammerz in Baga has got very swanky interiors, a spacious dancefloor with trippy lights and is a hot destination for all the mega-starrer concerts. Having the likes of AP Dhillion, Lucky Ali perform here in all their glory, this is one of the coolest clubs in town. They serve some great food and have a wide variety of drinks and cocktails. Do try out their Whiskey Sour prepared with the finest JW Black Label and pair that up with some delicious starters like Prawns Fried Rice or Goan Chilly Chicken.  This place is a must when you’re looking to party like no one’s watching. 

Meal For Two - INR 4000 with alcohol

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Bringing Mykonos to Goa, Thalassa is THE ultimate party place in town. The godly sunsets, magnificent waterfront view, Greek cocktails & food and let’s not forget the pristine white decor make this place worth all the hype. They have some really cool live performances in the evening, like the fire show and belly dancing. We suggest you try out their Dirty Martinis prepared with some Tanqueray, and pair that up with Tzatzikis or Greek village pizzas. And don’t forget to book a table beforehand to avoid the last-minute hassles.

 Meal For Two - INR 2100 without alcohol

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Back in the day it used to be famous as ‘La Vista lodge’ but the place retains its character even today yet offers a fresh take to the whole Goa party experience. The first level is a casual hangout bar restaurant that features a mural of the plan of the city on one of its wall, while the upper level is a great party place with the high seating setting the party mood, brilliant mixologists serving some of the classic cocktails like your Whisky Sour, Caiprioska and the martinis and groovy beats to get things started. 

 Meal For Two - INR 1500 without alcohol

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Hold our drink, the 80’s called us back! With a very old school rustic vibe going on here with grunge wooden decor, Soro gives a fresh spin to the whole retro mood with its village pub ambience and fusion cuisine. Housed in an Old Goan house, it is one of the coolest places in Goa to witness the authentic Goa party experience. Do try out their Whisky Sour and margaritas from the cocktails menu and table barbecue and try their Vodka Golgappe in case you’re looking for something ‘hatke’ from their food menu. They have a very rustic ambience, with outdoor seating and live music & the DJ enthralling the audience on select days, but the good vibes are there all week long!

Meal For Two - INR 1200 to 2000 with alcohol

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Dating its origins back to the 80’s, experience the old-world charm of Goa at Cavala. Set in an old portuguese heritage house, with a fancy courtyard bar, and an expansive garden, Cavala’s a must for cocktails like the house favourite Espresso Martini stirred with Ketel One Vodka and paired with some mouthwatering goan prawns. We’ve heard they host some fabulous friday party nights and it is a must-visit! 

Meal For Two - INR 1700 without alcohol

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Sanitisers and masks have become the new norm, and we’re happy to see restaurants and bars taking care of all the covid protocols set in place. In case you missed out, Diageo Bar Academy is #RaisingTheBar once again by providing our favourite bars with aid and support to make sure these outlets have all the necessary safety precautions. This global initiative includes equipping the outlets with sanitisation machines, IR thermometers, masks and gloves for the staff and training sessions for the bartenders/employees to help them welcome back customers safely. Check out the best resto bars we think you should head to.