Best RestaurantsKokni Kanteen Goa, Panaji: In the heart of downtown, Kokni Kanteen is the best place for seafood thali—or indeed seafood in general—in the city. Mum's Kitchen Miramar, Panaji: Part of the ethnic cuisine movement, the menu focuses on traditional Goan dishes, the likes of which you’ve never had so good. Booking is recommended, particularly during peak season. Cow Corner, Patnem: This garden restaurant in South Goa has a great menu for lunch and dinner, including vegan options, hosted by the wonderful proprietor Alice. Casa Jaali, Patnem: A boutique stay with a fine restaurant that non-guests are welcome to frequent, this seaside cafe is perfect for lunch or early dinner. Nireas Healthy Haven, Palolem: A leafy oasis of calm, this cafe/restaurant is open late and offers a menu of healthy options (including some great veggie burgers) as well as home-baked bits. Prana Anjuna, Anjuna: An upmarket venue, selling a menu of European favorites and Asian Fusion including a vegetarian katsu curry to die for. Artjuna, Anjuna: This wonderfully sprawling hub is home to a cafe, yoga space, and marketplace, but it’s the fantastic foods and home-baked treats that will keep you coming back daily. Gunpowder, Assagao near Anjuna: One of the best South Indian offerings in Goa, Gunpowder is in Assagao a few minutes from Anjuna, and sells unmissable idly, delicious dosa and fish curries. The Cape Goa, Cabo de Rama: This upmarket spot is based in a hotel in Cabo de Rama, boasting some of the most jaw-dropping views in the state. The restaurant serves high-quality Indian cuisine. Booking ahead is advised.
| Best BarsJaali Boutique and Cafe, Patnem & Colomb Bay: Jaali hosts DJs a couple of nights a week so expect to dance to anything from house to UK garage and back again. They’re also one of the only haunts in the area to serve cocktails right. Nada Brahma Resort, Patnem & Colomb Bay: A great spot on Patnem Beach, not only does Nada Brahma have an excellent food and drinks menu, they also host a weekly movie night, which is a South Goa staple. Salida del Sol, Patnem & Colomb Bay: Another Patnem seaside venue, Salida del Sol boasts great sunset views and occasionally hosts fun EDM parties. Rococo Pelton, Palolem: A popular bar on Palolem Beach overlooking the ocean, ‘Pelton’s’ as it’s lovingly known locally hosts the best live music night in the area on a Monday. Joseph Bar Panjim, Panaji: A delightfully retro, hole-in-the-wall bar, Joseph Bar Panjim is not to be missed and the ideal, side alley setting for that last nightcap. Eva Cafe, Anjuna: A beautifully presented seaside bar on Anjuna Beach, Eva is the place to go to as the sun goes down, offering a great menu as well as the best sunset views. Good Place, Anjuna: Another Anjuna sundowner, head to Good Place an hour or so before sunset to get a good table and order the beers in time to raise a glass. Curlies Beach Shack, Anjuna: A legendary bar that goes on until the small hours, Curlies has been a firm favorite for many seasons now and it’s always worth checking out if they have any parties on the horizon. Candy Shot Bar, Anjuna: A great new spot in the heart of party central Anjuna, Candy Shot Bar is staffed by an all-female and LGBTQ+ crew who make sure your pre-club prep gets the night off to a good start. OHM Anjuna, Anjuna: OHM is the spot for the after parties as their very laid-back approach to timekeeping has secured them the top-ranking place in North Goa to watch the sunrise.
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