Best Bars In Goa You Can Visit On The Long Weekend
6 Best bars worth missing your flight home
If you're eyeing a quick escape over the long weekend and Goa's topping your list, you're certainly not alone. And frankly, we’re not surprised. As much as hill stations have their misty allure, there's something about the sun-soaked charm of Goa that keeps pulling us back like a well-mixed Negroni.
Whether you're in it for the beach bumming, the Balearic beats, or simply some quality time with a G&T, Goa delivers. And to be honest, the state might as well be synonymous with legendary hangouts, cracking cuisine, and bar stools you never want to leave. Whoever said “Goa can never be boring” deserves a drink on the house.
Bars in Goa
So if Goa is your long weekend plus-one, here’s a curated hit list of seven best bars where you’re guaranteed a good time and possibly, a few tales you’ll selectively forget by Tuesday.
Joseph Bar
Where: Panjim, Goa
A true Goan classic tucked away in Panjim, Joseph Bar is a kind of place where conversations flow as smoothly as the feni. It is intimate, old-school, and oozing with charm- a go-to for those who like their drinks served with a side of nostalgia.
The bar nestled in the Fontainhas is community-run and offers maad, uraq and other classics and cocktails at this hyperlocal bar.
Hideaway
Where: Vagator, Goa
One of those places that makes its name on the top 50 bars list consistently, Hideaway is located in the heart of Vagator and is like your chilled-out cousin who always knows the best gigs. Expect live music, good vibes, and a great cocktail menu.
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Grumps
Where: Bardez, Goa
A recent favourite amongst the in-the-know crows, Grumps that was ranked on the Best 50 Bars and Restaurants list in 2024 at 21st place, is a 100-year-old house revamped into a fine dining experience. Along with playful Asian-inspired tapas cuisine, Grumps also offers creative cocktails.
Slow Tide
Where: Anjuna, Goa
The name says it all. This beachside bar invites you to take things slow—sip a rum punch, dig your toes into the sand, and forget what time it is. Ideal for lazy afternoons that accidentally turn into moonlit dinners.
Room One
Where: Assagao, Goa
Stylish, moody and ranked 23rd on the Best Indian Bars list for 2023 and very grown-up, Room One is for those evenings when you feel like dressing up a bit. The drinks are strong, the ambience slightly towards contemporary deco and drinks phenomenal.
Pablos (Escobar)
Where: Assagao, Goa
Don’t let the name fool you. This isn’t some flashy narco-themed dive. Escobar, a tiny street-side gem in North Goa, is the kind of place where you order “just one drink” and end up shutting it down. With a well-stocked bar featuring craft favourites like Moonshine, Susegado, Arbor, and gins ranging from Hapusa to Pumori, it caters to both the cocktail snob and the casually curious. Grab a seat on the porch, strike up a conversation with a stranger, and just be.
