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The 10 best bars in Goa

Goa's many bars are scattered along the coast with impressive views of the Arabian Sea, which make sunsets out-and-out magical. But even the ones hidden in villages, like Morjim and Sangolda, are ideal for embracing susegad – the Goan style of relaxation. There's something magical about the region's nightlife – both the swanky bars and the shacks serving feni are where you'll hear the best stories from the locals. Here's where to find them. All our recommendations below have been hand-selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best bars in Goa. Find out more below, or for more Goa inspiration, see our guides to the region's best hotels, restaurants, beaches and things to do. Find a bar by type: Best for live music Miguel's On the edge of Goa's historic Latin Quarters of Fontainhas lies Miguel's, a bar that takes you away from the verdant pastures and beaches and back to the Twenties. The cocktail list draws from the established classics that were the choice of tipple by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Humphrey Bogart – but with a local twist. Their changing petisco menu (Portugal's version of small plates meant for sharing) is also popular with the locals who swear by the chorizo pao. The Rice Mill This former rice mill in Morjim has been repurposed into a café by day and turns into a chic jazz bar at night. Architect Raya Shankhwalker kept its exposed brick walls and incorporated earthy hues of mustard with bright shades of blue. Though the food menu is limited, the drinks menu is extensive. Don't miss the ros omelette, which pairs very well with their signature Goan cocktails, like the feni-infused old fashioned or the dill martini. Back to index Best for local flair Boilermaker One of the top-notch bars in Goa's up-and-coming Siolim neighbourhood, Boilermaker's décor is a blend of Goa's former shacks with neo-Brutalism. Apart from the excellent local beer, the drinks menu is thoughtfully designed, too. First, there are 'smashables', a list of easy drinking tipples; then 'sessionables', which offer cocktails with heavier ABVs, meant to be sipped at your own pace; and finally, a section dedicated to half-serves, so that you can try more from the menu in one sitting. Contact: 0091 922 604 9851; Price: ££ Getting in: Reservations essential Cajy Bar The tavernas in Goa serve as prime spots to mingle, chat and entertain, similar to the pubs in the UK. Cajy's has been one of Goa's oldest, dating back to the Seventies and has transformed itself today to cater to a wider demographic. Expect to see many locals enjoying local liquor, like feni, urrak (in the first month of summer) and beers. As it is still a family-run space, the food is humble too, serving nostalgic snacks like chicken cutlets and beef croquettes. Contact: 0091 937 043 7069; Price: £ Getting in: Walk-ins welcome Tesouro Right by Colva beach's vast shoreline is Tesouro, an award-winning neighbourhood taverna where the seasonal cocktails stand out more than the local beer and feni. This chic bar is ideal for kicking back with a drink after a swim or a stroll on Colva or Benaulim beaches, which are a mile away. There's also occasional live jazz here, but if you prefer a catch-up with minimal background music, then there's a quieter mezzanine level too. For The Record Vinyl Bar Often called just FTR by Goans, For the Record Vinyl Bar draws inspiration from Japan's listening bar culture. Here you'll find an impressive vinyl collection to browse through, curated playlists, a top-notch sound system and minimal decor. The founder, Buland Shukla, is a musician, audio engineer and an architect who wanted to create an intimate space in Panjim for people to enjoy music, excellent feni-based cocktails and superb local food. Back to index Best for upscale cocktails After Dinner After Dinner is the swanky, speakeasy cousin of well-renowned seaside bar Pisco by the Beach in Anjuna. As it's open only after dinner, it is the perfect spot for some revelry or a nightcap overlooking the sea. The dimly-lit, intimate 35-seater space offers a broad cocktail menu thanks to mixologist Harsh Pandya, who makes concoctions based on different rooms of a house. Order the favourites: Pandan Negroni or the Clarified Coffee Sour. Hideaway Often celebrated as one of the country's best jazz bars, Hideaway is where you'll see a bold and eclectic cocktail list, all colourfully illustrated and some with a hint of profanity. While you enjoy local bands playing jazz, try libations like the bright and light Babylon – combining vodka, passion fruit, coconut water and lemongrass oil – or the Jaywalker – a fun take on a mango lassi made with apricot brandy and combined with alphonso mango, amaretto and yoghurt. Back to index Best for sunset views Slow Tide The cocktails at Slow Tide are an ode to the hippy-packed days of Anjuna of the Sixties, where each drink provides a vivid description of the characters and legends that thronged to the village. Overlooking the beach, you'll come across tipples named Acid Eric, Amsterdam Dave, Rasta John and Don Xavier. There are regular bar and restaurant takeovers by chefs and mixologists from across the state and country, and the coastal food menu is perfect for a boozy, long lunch. Bar Outrigger It may be somewhat of a stretch to find Bar Outrigger, where you're instructed to go on a private road near Dona Paula Bay, but you're rewarded with an exquisite rum bar with stunning views of the sea. This spot was a former dry dock for fishing boats and now offers an extensive and playful menu with rum cocktails and potent rum blends. Try the refreshing tiki Negroni (banana rum, coconut Campari and ananas vermouth). Back to index How we choose Every bar, venue or experience in this curated list has been tried and tested by our destination expert, who has visited to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of budgets and styles, from casual pubs to exquisite cocktail bars – to best suit every type of traveller – and consider the service, drinks, atmosphere and price in our recommendations. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and provide up-to-date recommendations. About our expert Rashmi Narayan Having spent my childhood summers in India's famous seaside state – my father's birthplace – I am often escaping the chaos of London for some much-needed susegad, the Goan attitude towards leading a relaxed life.