Dining
Trays of finger food on offer at the Royal Papua Yacht Club’s annual Commodore’s Ball. Photo supplied by RPYC
The living wall of plants provides a refreshing natural backdrop for a coffee or light snack. Sails Royal Papua Yacht Club, Town Overlooks the marina with magical sunset views, and a nautical- themed kids’ water park. Seven C’s Airways Hotel, 7 Mile This tranquil little cafe overlooking a water feature near the hotel lobby has a great selection of books and mags if you have some hours to kill. Tribes Coffee Club Oasis building, Steamships Compound, Waigani Dr; Lawes Rd, Ela Beach; Jacksons Domestic Airport Hearty serves of wholesome fare – from lamb shanks and fish chowder to meaty stews – along with a well-stocked bar, and of course a good brew of Highlands coffee as the owners started their cafes in Mendi.
ph. 327 8162; Harbourside ph. 320 0300; Ela Beach Hotel ph. 321 2100
Wide range of pizzas, plus pies, sandwiches, burgers and hot dishes. Mr Mike’s Pizza Company Shady Rest Hotel, Boroko; Sect 59 Lot 9 Goroa St, Gordons ph. 311 3339 Wide range of classic and gourmet pizzas, garlic bread and the famous marinated chicken wings. Bars & Nightclubs Gekko Bar Holiday Inn, Waigani Unwind and watch sports on a big screen at this friendly and well stocked bar.
Monsoon Bar The Stanley Hotel, Waigani Sophisticated, with a variety of tapas. The Rooftop Terrace Citi Boutique Hotel Lahara Av, Boroko Serves tasty kebabs, burgers and other bar food, and is the perfect place to watch rugby live as it overlooks the National Football Stadium. Summit Hilton Hotel, Hohola Try a top-shelf liquor or cocktail at this luxurious little whiskey bar on the top floor. Club Illusion Champion Pde, Town A late-night DJ playground. The Cosmopolitan Top floor, Vision City, This ritzy superclub
regularly hosts local and international bands, and is a popular venue for birthday parties, fundraisers and small business nights. Open Mon-Sat 10am till late. Lamana Gold Club Waigani Known as ‘the party capital’, this hot nightspot has resident DJs, live music stations and regular international artists. Pondo Tavern Crown Hotel, Town Daily live music, gaming and a well- stocked bar make this popular for after-five mingling.
Grand Bar The Grand Papua Hotel, Town
Elegant black leather and panelling lounge, with wooden shutters
that open to sea breezes from Ela.
Heritage Bar Crown Hotel, Town The sea view makes this a popular spot for meetings and catchups mid-Town. Happy hour has free tapas and live music.
Tapas Lounge Shady Rest Hotel
Taurama Rd, Boroko Lively little karaoke bar with a DJ in the house six days a week.
Enzo’s Express Takeaway Gateway Hotel
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