Where to Drink in Paradise: Seychelles’ 10 Best Bars of 2025

Seychelles’ nightlife isn’t about rave‑til‑dawn mega clubs; it’s about barefoot beats, rum punches at sunset and the occasional all‑nighter when the mood strikes. In 2025 the bar scene feels fresher than ever, with beach shacks upping their cocktail game, hotel lounges adding live music and new pop‑up bars shaking Prosecco spritzes.

Based on current tourism and nightlife guides, official bar websites and firsthand social media posts, here’s a witty, insider‑style rundown of the best places to drink and dance across Mahé, Praslin and Silhouette Island.

Currency note: prices are given in Seychellois rupees with approximate US‑dollar equivalents using the average 2025 exchange rate of 1 USD ≈ 14.35 SCR.

1. Beach Shak (Beau Vallon, Mahé)

Why it’s special: 

This rustic beach bar remains Beau Vallon’s beating heart. It reclaimed the Luxury Lifestyle Awards title in 2025 for best beach bar in Seychelles. Beach Shak’s thatched‑roof huts and beanbags spill onto the sand while reggae or seggae plays in the background. The bar menu leans local – rum punch, fresh coconut water and cocktails like the Rasta Mai Tai.

Vibe & clientele:  

Surfers, locals on after‑work beers and travellers chasing the sunset. Dogs nap under tables and you might get pulled into an impromptu sega dance.

Approx. cost:  Cocktails SCR 150–200 (~US$10–14) and local beers around SCR 50 (US$3–4). Simple bar bites from SCR 100 (US$7).