Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mojo Bar
[146 B5] Rue Rasoamanarivo, Isoraka; 22 254 59;
m
032 50 294 82;
e
mojo@mojo.mg
;
18.00-late. Popular stylish bar; live music on Fri.
Manson Drink & Flower Lounge
[146 C6] Av Ramanantsoa, Isoraka;
m
032 05 050
32; 18.00-late. New bar; good cocktails.
Glacier
[147 E3] (see
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)
. It's worth having a drink at this famous hangout to
admire the wonderful 1930s décor & to observe the more disreputable side of Tana night-
life!
Outcool
[146 C4] Rue Ratianarivo;
22 553 77. This small internet café near
Sakamanga is also a popular
vazaha
bar.
Le Bus
[143 B2] Av Rainizanabolone, Antanimena; 22 691 00;
e
lebus@moov.mg
;
http://lebus.blogparty.fr
;
entry5,000Ar; Thufrom19.00&Fri/Satfrom22.30,butcheck
website as special events regularly change the programme. Tana's best & largest club, at-
tracting a young crowd; has good DJs & latest music.
Pandora
[147 F6] I Rue Rabobalahy, Antaninarenina; 22 377 48. Notable for surreal
décor&UVlighting. Popularspotforclubbers, althoughunaccompanied menarelikely to
be hassled by prostitutes. Tends to get going quite late. Outdoor terrace & 3 separate bar
areas; snacks served include pizza.
Palladium
[146 D5] Rue Rabehevitra; 24 317 76;
e
palladium.mcar@yahoo.fr
;
www.palladiummcar.com
;
entry 5,000Ar with drink. Lounge bar & dance floor. Fewer
vazaha
here; a more Malagasy clientele. Recently changed name from
BuddhaClub
after
a complaint from the Thai consulate.
Caveau
[147 E5] Rue Rabehevitra; 22 343 93. Dating from 1949 this iconic under-
ground club attracts all walks of life.
Guru Club
[147 G6] Rue Ramelina; 24 301 61. Cosy smaller club not far from Pan-
dora.
WARNING!
Somemaletravellershavespentthenightwithprostitutes,onlytowake
up with a headache and minus their wallets and other possessions. Be cautious about ac-
cepting a drink; it may be drugged.
ENTERTAINMENT
IfyouareinTanaforawhile,buyalocalnewspapertoseewhat'son
or keep an eye out for posters advertising special shows or events. Or drop into the Centre
Albert Camus [146 D2] on Avenue de l'Indépendance to pick up a programme of concerts
and films. Films are dubbed into French.
HIRA GASY
Hilary Bradt
