Island life is a dream life. Who would say no to year-round good weather, white sandy beaches, crystal clear seas and majestic green mountains?

Island life can be simple and slow: A place to chill out, enjoy some good music, good food and drinks. This week, SNA highlights six bars in Victoria, the capital city on the main island of Mahe, where you can enjoy a cocktail or two – with recyclable straws of course!

Koktel bar

A new bar popular with the young crowd. It is located in the centre of town at the ‘Vilaz Flamboyant’ on Bois de Rose Avenue on the outskirts of the capital city of Victoria. Koktel is a wooden prefabricated kiosk with a nice veranda. The bar offers unique cocktail mixes with most of them having creole names. The bar also offers DJ entertainment every weekend by one of the local entertainers, DJ Slam.

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Barrel bar

The Barrel nightclub and bar is one of the oldest in Seychelles. Currently, it is the only nightclub in Victoria. Located on Revolution Avenue, Barrel bar offers a simple but wild atmosphere. It is the place to enjoy the best beers. It is also ideal for sports lovers, as one has the option of playing billiard games and watching the best football matches on the big screens.

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Amusement Centre bar

One of the most popular casinos in Victoria, Amusement Centre offers a good mixture of games of luck and good drinks. The bar also offers frequent entertainment by local bands, making it the place to be for all age groups on weekdays or weekends.

Gran Kaz bar

Gran Kaz, considered as the leading casino in Seychelles, opened in 2014. Situated on Francis Rachel Street, it offers modern entertainment in an attractive, relaxed atmosphere. Gran Kaz is located in Mercury House, a recently renovated colonial style building over 100 years old.

Coco Blu Bar

The Coco Blu Bar is the bar with THE prime location in Victoria. Right in the heart of the capital city facing the Victoria clock tower – a 150-year-old monument. Formerly the l’Horloge bar and restaurant, the Coco Blu bar sits at the interception of four roads with rich historical links: Frances Rachel Street, Independence Avenue, Statehouse Avenue and Albert Street.

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La Dolce Vita Bar

Bustling from morning to night, La Dolce Vita is a popular rendezvous place for locals and visitors alike. A few metres down from Statehouse, the place offers clients a variety of drinks, with the option of sitting inside or outside on the patio.