Flacq Shopping Mall
Flacq Shopping Mall
Flacq Shopping Mall (Corner A7-B25, Camp Garreau, A 7, Central Flacq) – located 45 minutes east of Port Louis (near the island’s east coast), this two-level mall (opened in 2012) has 70 international and regional retailers, along with a food court and other mall amenities. Occasional promotional events are held here for local consumers.
Dias Pier
Dias Pier
Dias Pier (Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis) — Dias Pier hosts about 55 shops, designer boutiques, a sushi and wine bar, a French bistro as well as a myriad indoor kiosks offering traditional wear, body care products and fashion jewelry.
Cascavelle Shopping Mall
Cascavelle Shopping Mall
Cascavelle Shopping Mall (Coastal Road) – located 35 minutes (19 km.) southwest of Port Louis (near Flic en Flac beach area), this shopping center has a variety of international and regional retailers, a 2,500m² supermarket (the South African chain “Pick n Pay”), designer shops, every day service providers, and an attractive food court and restaurants (even the South African burger restaurant “Steers” – reflecting the tourists that have been arriving from that country). In addition, Cascavelle provides 400 parking spots.
Barkly Wharf and Le Pavillon
Barkly Wharf and Le Pavillon
Barkly Wharf and Le Pavillon (Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis) —at this location, 62 shops offer a great variety of items ranging from international brands to local designs and duty-free goods. These include fashion, beachwear, shoes, jewelry, accessories, books and sports goods. The Caudan Information Kiosk is also located at Barkly Wharf, downstairs from, the Craft Market. The latter consists of 36 stands set up on a double-floor open bazaar in a unique atmosphere permeated with the exotic scents of spices, essential oils and artisanal soaps. Feast your eyes on a plethora of colorful beach sarongs, embroidered linen, recycled and stained glass objects, semi precious stones, wooden sculptures, basketwork, souvenirs made out of coconut, wood or glass, as well as a creative range of regional handicraft and cultural traditions from Mauritius, Rodrigues and Madagascar.
Tides Bar
Tides Bar
Tides Bar (Sugar Beach Resort, Coasta Road, Wolmar, Flic en Flac) — between the pool and the beach, Tides Bar offers an extensive selection of drinks from the world over as well as tasty fresh cocktails made with the finest local rums. As night falls, the atmosphere changes and the bar becomes a lively evening venue with live music, entertainment and a dance floor where the Sugar Beach resident DJ takes to the decks.
The Beach House Restaurant & Beach Bar
The Beach House Restaurant & Beach Bar
The Beach House Restaurant & Beach Bar (Royal Road, B13, Grand Baie) – launched by former South African rugby player Kabous Van der Westhuisen, this is another popular beachside bar in the island. It is outdoors on a terrace straight by the sea, and patrons can eat, drink, leave their stuff there, go for a dip in the sea, and come back and enjoy! For those who want to eat, instead of drinking, The Beach House’s menu is very varied — from local cuisine, to Portuguese, Mexican, Italian, French, Asian and even intercontinental.
Rum Shed
Rum Shed
Rum Shed (Shanti Maurice Resort, B10, Chemin Grenier Road, Savanne) — rum enthusiasts will certainly want to visit this bar (located within the Shanti Maurice resort in the southern part of the island). Using the décor of an island rum shop, this bar serves over 180 rums (from 36 countries) at tables and chairs made of bicycle rims.
Red Cat Beach Lounge
Red Cat Beach Lounge
Red Cat Beach Lounge (Coastal Road, Péreybère, near Grand Baie) – this is a breezy lounge bar & restaurant that attracts a mix of locals and expats. The crowds are buzzing and the music is spot on. It’s more than just the sea view that attracts the patrons. This is a cool, fun, happening beach club and you don’t have to be a ‘name’ to get in – just the right ‘spirit’ according to the owners.
Moustache Bistro
Moustache Bistro
Moustache Bistro (Royal Road, La Mivoie, Tamarin) – this is both a tapas restaurant and a wine bar, which has been gaining in popularity among both locals and visitors. Vinophiles will be pleasantly surprised to find a decent selection of wines here. Daily specials are written up on the restaurant’s chalk board.
Lambic
Lambic
Lambic (4, St Georges St, Port Louis) – for those who simply want to drink, Lambic is the answer for such visitors. It boasts around 70 beers from around the world, sold in the glass walled shop, including craft beers from America, Belgian Trappist beers and Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. It also serves beer-battered fish and chips in newspaper, and specialties are game with beer-based sauces. This bar also has its own microbrewery (“The Flying Dodo Brewing Company “ –at Bagatelle shopping center).
