Bora Bora has the benefit of combining tranquillity and good vibes. During your vacation you may want to relax with a drink at the end of the day. Where to have a drink in Bora Bora ? Love Bora Bora has put together a selection of the 5 best places to have a drink in Bora Bora.
1 . Moi Here snack
Sunset Beachstyle
Located on Matira beach, the Moi Here snack is the ideal place to enjoy a pina colada with your feet in the sand in the late afternoon. Unpretentious, simple and pleasant, it’s not a bar, but it has everything you need to enjoy the sunset and have a good time on the beach. The pina is made by the Mamie who runs the snack. For your information, they don’t take credit card.
2. The Saint-James
A real bar offering the best tapas
If you’re looking for a bar with a good selection of wines and tapas, The Saint James is the place to go. The Saint James has a restaurant and a bar on the lagoon’s edge. From the terrace, you can admire the sunset, and even manta rays sometimes. With professional, dedicated service at the bar, it’s a pleasure to go out at the Saint-James. The charcuterie and products used for tapas are of the highest quality.
3. The Bora Bora Yacht Club
THE spot for sunsets
The Bora Bora Yacht Club, one of Bora Bora’s restaurants, is the perfect place to watch the sunset whatever the season. From the Yacht Club’s huge lagoon-side deck, it’s pleasant to contemplate the unobstructed ocean view. Sailboats anchor here. The restaurant’s clientele is international .The Yacht Club hosts Polynesian evenings with a Polynesian show on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the Keana Show group.
4. Intercontinental Le Moana
Experience Polynesian culture on show nights`
The bar at Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana is the perfect place for happy hour, with a good selection of cocktails including the famous Mai Tai. The terrace overlooks the swimming pool (access to which is of course reserved exclusively for hotel guests) and the hotel beach. You can also dine at the bar, which serves pizzas and other delicacies.
The Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana offers Polynesian shows every Tuesday and Saturday evening from 7.30 pm with the Vai Ihi Nui troupe. The sandy stage is circular and central, so the show can be seen from all sides of the restaurant. If you would like to book the restaurant for the Polynesian buffet, please contact the Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana directly.
5. Bloody Marys
Iconic
The Bloody Mary’s has just closed its doors for renovations in preparation for the construction of a hotel, but should be included in the top 5 as it is an emblematic place in Bora Bora. International and local clientele from various hotels, charters and Airbnbs gathered at the Bloody Mary’s in a convivial atmosphere around the bar. With feet in the sand, local music and a selection of cocktails and tapas, all the ingredients were in place for a memorable evening. Stay tuned for the reopening date.
Please note that the bar and the boutique only (not the restaurant) are still opened until November 18th from 11 am to 9 pm from Monday to Wednesday and from 4.30 pm to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Closed on Thursdays and Sundays.
The Bloody Mary’s being now closed, let’s add one more to the TOP 5…
6. Fare Manuia – Lucky House
Friendly atmosphere
Ideal for dining, with a varied menu and a selection of oven-baked pizzas, Fare Manuia also has a small bar area around the pool. It’s one of the places where you’ll always find a great atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for dinner, as it’s often very busy. Ideally located not far from the Matira guesthouses, this Bora Bora restaurant is very popular with tourists and locals alike.
Text and pictures from Loveborabora.com