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A great place to hang out for the day. The Beach Bar is famous for its wood fire pizzas, but offers a large choice of alternatives as well. Family friendly. The kids just love playing on the beach with all the free water toys while Mum & Dad relax in the beer garden. Sit back and enjoy the stunning sunsets over Mele Bay whilst enjoying a cold beer or glass of wine. Keep an eye out for the special "Friday Night Fire Show" evenings, Tuesday Movie nights on Port Vila's biggest screen, right on the beach and our Sunday Sessions starting with live music from 1pm followed by our great new show "Sunday Kustam Karnival" where you meet our talented Circus Performers". Something for everyone at The Beach
PRICE RANGE
$5 - $25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, Pizza, Pub
FEATURES
Takeout, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach
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Reviewed January 23, 2024

We came here for drinks and a swim, very reasonably priced and the water was HEAVENLY. Beautiful sandy beach, super calm water, no waves and the locals were all really friendly and warm. Great place to relax and recharge in between destinations. We didn't eat,...but they have a proper outdoor brick pizza oven and the food looked delicious.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 4, 2024 via mobile

Tour driver took us here and while the view was lovely the food, time taken to get food and cost was not worth it. I wish we had skipped this stop and gone to the cultural centre instead as sitting here meant we ran out...of time. We visited New Year’s Day and no credit card facilities. Accepted AUD notes. Cans $5 and meals $$$ for the quality.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed December 29, 2023

Great entertainment, we went for the Friday evening fireshow. had to get there before 5pm for a 7pm show, which actually started at 7:30 (due to how busy it was on the night getting food out) but the show didn't disappoint. Kid's weren't board waiting...around as they played on the beach. Food/drink prices were probably a little more than others but fair enough for the show. Location is out of town, cost us 500VT per person each way, we had a group so was no issue getting a bus driver to take us there and pick us up when it was finished (around 8:45pm). Well worth the night out.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed November 9, 2023 via mobile

Long way from where we staying (a journey from Port Vila). Hard to get a bus, had to pay extra 🤬 Maybe there at the wrong time, 15:00 on a Thursday, not much happening, stayed for a few drinks and left, only to be greeted...by a local holding a large carving knife, asking us where we were going? 😡 After having to haggle with the bus driver, we just paid overs to get out of there 🥴 Seemed like a decent enough place, the area/adult locals once we left gave a different vibe 🤬 Personally, not worth the effort 👎More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 17, 2023 via mobile

This is a fun evening with good food and casual atmosphere The fire show is spectacular these guys are so talented Perhaps more seating on beach would be good . It is worth going to fire show and prebook if possible

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 10, 2023

This is one of my favourite spots in Vanuatu and always get out here a few times each visit. Watched the AFL grand final this time - amazing atmosphere. sunday afternoon listening to a bit of music and few quiet beers after snorkelling across at...hideaway island and of course the friday night fireshow is a mustMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 30, 2023 via mobile

Easy to get there, food and drinks reasonably priced, friendly staff, great location. Fire show starts generally starts 7pm local time, lots of seating.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 7, 2023

A wonderful spot for an early dinner, drinks and the amazing fire show. The service from email booking, to seating, drink and dinner were terrific. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed September 2, 2023 via mobile

The fire show on a Friday night was great entertainment. Highly recommended. The seafood pizza that resulted in food poisoning on the other hand is not recommended. Apparently two of their fridges went out that day. Bad luck for us. Not a great way to...end our holiday.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 18, 2023

Enjoyable dinner on a Friday night with the weekly spectacular fire show by local actors on the beach setting

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 7, 2023

This was another delightful place and event to visit in Port Vila. The show was sensational and the Melee beach so beautiful. Food and service was very good and we felt reasonably priced.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed August 5, 2023 via mobile

Over crowded, terrible service. The food was not good to eat and everyone in our group that had anything other than pizza got sick. I took 2 weeks to recover from eating here. The fire show is ok but don’t eat here.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed August 4, 2023

We went on a Friday night so we could experience the fire show. We booked a table before we left Australia as it quite often is fully booked due to the popularity of he fire show. We arrived early to make sure we had our...delicious food and drinks before the show. Even though it was very busy, the bar was quick to get your drinks and the food was ready in a Reasonable amount of time and was also delicious. We were sat at a communal table with another couple and also a mother and son and really enjoyed talking to other people about their experiences in Vanuatu. The fire show was spectacular, definitely a must-do, very talented group and you will be amazed!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 24, 2023 via mobile

Dinner was good chicken and chips, garlic bread pizza was ok but to much cheese, good value for money and lovely people and the manager was awesome 👌

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 20, 2023

We went here twice. Circus show and fire show with 2 small kids. Bookings recommended as it is getting more popular. Great atmosphere with easy access to the beach front. Good food choices for adults and kids. Quick service. Plenty of staff on show nights....These guys have bounced back post cyclone damage. Come before sunset to soak up the extended area (beach, jetty and hideaway island). We stayed nearby so didn't have the bus dramas but i would recommend sorting your transport options out in advance.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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September 30, 2018|
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Response from The Beach B | Property representative |
Hi Rebekah Christmas day is the only day of the year that we close. We will be open again on Boxing Day. New Years Eve we have our famous Fire Show on....will advertise times closer to the date. Keep an eye on our Facebook... More
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JanisBrisbane
September 19, 2018|
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Response from The Beach B | Property representative |
Hi Janis Pizzas range in price from Aus $13 - $20 depending on what you order. Local Tusker Beer is around $6 and all of our cocktails are around $12....not $30 as mentioned above. On Tuesday nights, movie night, ALL of our... More
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your resort will do it for you. Try to go on a Friday night to enjoy the fire show.
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THE BEACH BAR, Port Vila - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Yes, The Beach Bar offers takeout services.

The Beach Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5