La City Centre Commercial (Ivandry 101 Antananarivo) –– a limited selection of international brands is stocked in shops at this modern shopping mall. It has both local and high-end labels in its many small shops that also sell local crafts for travelers to take home as souvenirs. There’s also a play area for school children. […]
Avenue de L’Indépendance (Independence Avenue, Antananarivo) – this is a mile of shops and stores located in beautiful 1930s buildings designed by Cantalou.
Outcool Buta Stupa (Lot IBK 20 Ampasamadinika, Antananarivo) – this is a bistro bar that serves a variety of liquors, including wine, which makes this venue stand out from other Tana-area bars. The décor is also geared toward a more upscale wine-drinking crowd. Italian tapas-type light food is served here.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.