The Ultimate Guide to Suva Nightlife + Safety Tips

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The Best Casual Bars in Suva

Looking for a great bar to meet up with friends or start the evening off in a fun and casual setting? Then consider one of these vibrant bars!

Casual-Drinking Bars in Suva

You can’t go too far wrong when suggesting to meet friends at the Top Dog Bar & Grill (5 Macarthur Street) next door. The stylish bar has a good few areas to mingle with friends where you can natter with your clique, whether it’s under the lighting of the bar or tucked away in a booth. The bar serves up up a great selection of international food too, so check out our Guide to the Best Eats & Restaurants in Suva for more information.

Looking for a lively spot to grab a bite and catch the game? You’ll love Bad Dog Cafe (Damodar City) and The Dogfather next door, a couple of vibrant sports bars and restaurants. With its casual vibe and diverse menu, it’s perfect for a fun night out or a relaxed meal. Don’t miss their mouthwatering pizza or the veggie platter that even meat-lovers rave about. Note that these bars close at around 10:30 pm.

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The Best Nightclubs for Partying in Suva

Ever wondered where the party was at in Fiji? Well, it’s right here in Suva with the largest array of bars and nightclubs you’ll find across the islands. Awesome partying can especially be found down the Victoria Parade on Friday and Saturday nights.

Suva Nightclubs

Let’s start off with a well-established venue on the nightclub scene for many years now in Suva. Traps Bar (305 Victoria Parade) is a must-go with five different bars in one so you’re sure to find the right vibe. You’ll find a fun mix with a saloon-style bar, a buzzing atmosphere in the main bar, a pub-like room with a pool table and sports on the big screens, and, of course, a dancefloor with party vibes and regular live music.

Down Under Pub (54 Carnarvon Street) is well worth checking out any time of the night, whether it’s to chill with a game of pool or dance into the early hours. Despite the name, there’s not much of “Down Under” theme, just good beer, pool and popular international music to let loose to.

The energetic watering hole, Opium Bar (Macarthur Street) offers a wide range of drinks to suit every taste, making it a popular hangout for both locals and visitors alike. We recommend dropping by during happy hour (from 4 pm to 6 pm) when you can snag great deals on Fiji Gold and Fiji Bitter jugs.

The party continues at O’Reilly’s (Crnr of Macarthur Street & Victoria Parade). Early evening, the Irish pub has a relaxed vibe, but come 11 pm the party kicks in! Dance to a range of crowd-pleasers and get jolly like an Irishman into the night.

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The Best Bars in Suva for Business and Dates

Looking for a venue for a business meeting or an atmospheric bar for a relaxing drink with your loved one? Then set your sights on some of Suva’s outstanding hotel bars.

Bars in Hotels in Suva

Situated in the prestigious Grand Pacific Hotel, the Steamship Bar (584, 628 Victoria Parade) is a good go-to to impress your drinking partners. Try delectable cocktails, spirits and beers or even indulge in some of their sweet snacks.

People watching or relaxing with a cocktail are just some of the ways to enjoy the stylish Zest Bar at the Tanoa Plaza Hotel (Cnr of Gordon & Malcolm Street). The bar opens until 11:30 pm serves up a wide range of local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

You might also be surprised to hear that the Holiday Inn Suva has a great bar definitely worth checking out! Enjoy light entertainment like jazz music on selected nights at the Tapa Lounge Bar, with a relaxed atmosphere for drinking wines, beers and spirits. Their corporate happy hour is 5:30 to 7 pm.

For something a little different and away from the hustle and bustle of the city, try the Tonique Gin Lounge at the Novotel Suva Lami Bay. The waterfront bar is an attractive place to meet, whether you’re looking to try their selection of international gins or a sit-down with a coffee.

Learn more about these hotels in our 30 Best Hotels & Places to Stay in Suva.

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5 Drinks You Have to Try in Suva

New to the city or Fiji and don’t know what to order at the bar? Here are just some great suggestions:

• Fiji Gold – nothing beats the refreshing taste of this light and locally brewed beer after a day in the hot Suva city centre
• Cocktails – thanks to the demand for fruity tropical cocktails in the tropical paradise of Fiji, bars are always competing to have the most creative recipes!
• Kava – a traditional ceremonial drink made from ground yaqona roots. You can’t usually order it at the bar, but you can join a kava ceremony through village visit tours. Find out more in the 10 Best Ways to Experience the Fijian Culture.
• Bounty Rum – a locally brewed rum from the abundance of sugar cane fields found across Fiji
• New Zealand & Australian Wine – something for the wine lovers, you’ll have a great choice of New Zealand and Australian wines in most bars in Suva.

Remember, the legal drinking age in Fiji is 18 years old. Plus, see more recommendations in our 8 Drinks in Fiji You Have to Try.