Fun and entertainment Nepal

This is Thamel's finest cocktail bar, inspired by the sophisticated mixology counters of New York. Only regular Nepalese hipsters pass this discreet entrance, upstairs on a busy street. The counter is all lit up, the glasses beautifully set, the blends subtle and not too sweet, the barmaids tattooed and stylish, the musical backdrop well chosen, the decor enhanced by a cabinet of curiosities with a stuffed fox in the codes of the cocktail bar, the decor dark, chic and intimate. The Blackbird signature cocktail is divine.

Exposed beams, cob walls, imposing wooden tables, rolling pins in the background and a charming little courtyard jealously hidden from view: this restaurant with its quirky yet meticulous decor almost makes you forget you're in the heart of Thamel. The setting is elegant and the menu very Western: pasta, lasagne, sandwiches, all set to jazzy rhythms. Yes, this restaurant is aimed at a more touristy clientele, but it's not all bad! The proof: we advise you to make a reservation, as it's quite crowded.

This is the best place to go out at night in Patan. It's a lounge bar, a concert café with live music on weekends, and a very decent restaurant. You'll love the terrace with its elegant bamboo furniture, the barbecued meats (delicious chicken), the large sofas in a room with high ceilings and a small stage where the play of colored neon lights is successful. A pretty counter with elaborate lighting, where bartenders shake up excellent cocktails, bottle beers and draught beers.

Nepalese love to go out, and to enjoy a lounge atmosphere for an evening, there's no need to relocate to Kathmandu. There is a place in Patan, and it's quite sophisticated, like the hipster bars and restaurants of Jhamsikhel, which attract the golden youth living in this district. The codes are faithful to lounge bars: DJ distilling easy-listening electro music, carefully crafted cocktails and well-chosen glasses of wine, and a huge terrace (on the^3rd floor of Labim Mall) serving gourmet snacks to accompany your drink.

Another beautiful café in the Jhamsikhel district, where it's great to take a break for breakfast or a snack, as well as for lunch and dinner. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, classics. The setting is sophisticated, like all the restaurants in the area, and we particularly like the spacious terrace with its benches surrounded by plants, where you can relax in a small oasis of greenery and calm. The concept store also sells small, high-quality objects. Excellent coffee, reasonable prices, good wifi.

If you're looking for a sophisticated rooftop to sip a subtly composed cocktail, seated in a lounge chair, with easy-listening background music, and above all an infinity pool overlooking the city and mountains, Akari & Koko is for you. Akari is the name of the Japanese-style Asian fusion restaurant on the top floor of the Vivanta luxury hotel, located in the heart of the trendy Jhamsikhel district. Koko is the name of the bar (cocktails and sushi) with its magnificent sky-blue tiled terrace reflecting the sky.

This is Kathmandu's biggest club, a huge machine frequented by Kamtandu's golden youth, combining rock bar and electro club, the two most popular genres in the country. It's called LOD, and the drinks menu is quite sophisticated, with cocktails and draught beers. Giant screens, sound systems and state-of-the-art lighting invite you to dance the night away, to the electro sounds mixed by resident and guest DJs from major international clubs. Evening wear required.

Within the walls of the boutique hotel Yalamul Garden, the restaurant transforms itself into a jazz and gypsy club in the evenings. Far from the noisy rock bars of Kathmandu's night-time streets, this hot club prefers a hushed, intimate atmosphere for concerts and jams of acoustic and organic music every Friday. Don't expect a concert every evening, as this is Patan, a very quiet city with few tourists in the evenings. The concerts are played by local Nepalese jazzmen, which is very pleasant.

Just a 10-minute walk from the Bodnath stupa, this cool new neighborhood is bursting with good places to eat. The Ramsterdam Café is one of them, particularly good for a lunch break after or before visiting the stupa in the small courtyard, or in the evening, when small groups of local musicians liven up the café's bar-like atmosphere. The atmosphere is always lively. We love the bohemian setting, with a wall of old-fashioned CDs and a mismatched decorative bric-a-brac brightened up with green plants. A roots address for meeting new people.

Three addresses coexist in close proximity to each other: Uptala Café, Kar.ma Coffee and The Hub, three trendy café addresses that are a must-try. Uptala Café has a super-cute space, with a courtyard adorned with greenery, and offers a fairly classic menu that's 100% vegan and well-executed. You can enjoy dishes à la carte (Indian, Nepalese, Italian, burgers, breakfasts, Asian, etc.), or as a buffet. An economical option that allows you to sample several dishes in a very relaxed and calm atmosphere.

Right in the middle of Lakeside, Fat Monkey is a magnificent bar spread over three floors, with a "tropicool Hawaiian" decor featuring plant-covered walls, murals in acid turquoise and yellow, monkey mascots and colorful neon lights brightening up the rough concrete walls. The top floor, with its high-ceilinged counter, pool table and rooftop terrace overlooking the street, is the most pleasant. Come in the evening for a cocktail or a glass of wine, but they also serve wraps, bowls, sandwiches, burgers...

Here's the perfect morning break before climbing the steps of the Swayambhunath temple for a breakfast of healthy bowls, fruit, muesli, yoghurt and energy seeds, washed down with a fresh detox or energizing fruit juice. This little café-restaurant opened in 2021 and has a very pretty, well-kept setting, with an outdoor terrace featuring a few tables and umbrellas. We recommend the boba the, delicious bubble teas, and the homemade lemonades and iced teas, a delight after your visit to the Temple of the Sacred Monkeys.

At the top of Swayambhunath, close to the stupa, this small café serves refined dishes prepared with local ingredients, 100% vegan. In the morning, porridges with fruit and muesli are also available. The coffee is produced in Nepal by Kar.ma Coffee (which has cafés in Bodnath and Patan), while the organic flower and fruit teas by Tea Amo Nepal are subtle and delicate. The fruit juices, various coffees and lemonades are just as delicious as the hot and cold Japanese machas on the menu.

This bar is located in a small pedestrian cul-de-sac in the heart of Thamel, away from the hustle and bustle of the narrow streets. Inside and out, the setting is refined and resembles an Italian brasserie, with its terrace of water-green benches on the cobblestones, very elegant with a beautiful counter and green plants. Vino è Vita lives up to its name: it's the place to go for a glass of imported wine. The cocktail menu is interesting and serves good quality pasta dishes and fusion snacks. Pleasant background music.

Once again, you'll be surprised by the modernity and creativity of Patan's new venues. Don't miss the BAC, Bikalpa Art Cafe & Bar, an arty place, a cultural hub where you can eat really well (curry, masala, Chinese chowmein noodles, BBQ chicken, burgers, pizzas...) and home to contemporary local artists. The shady garden where the tables are located is very pleasant. Café, bar, coworking space, concerts, exhibitions, auteur film screenings: the rich program is well worth a visit.

There are so many good addresses in this trendy district of Jhamshikel, it's hard to choose! If you like gourmet burgers served generously with home fries, Café Soma is definitely one of Lalitpur's best addresses. You can also come here for a continental breakfast with excellent pastries, or at snack time for delicious brownies and homemade cheese cake. Delicious avocado toast and poached egg, goat's cheese salad, coffees, fresh fruit juices, lemonades... Beautiful interior and terrace.

A little green-yellow-red sunshine at a time when it's already pitch-dark outside. This reggae bar distills this sunny music every day in its welcoming setting, and on certain evenings, programs live concerts on its large stage (see its Facebook and Instagram accounts to find out more). It's an institution for a good glass of planteur or arranged rum, swaying to the swaying rhythms of reggae and rock steady, frequented by cool, stylish Nepalese youth. However, we regret the lack of outdoor space.

This club's name is a bit of a misnomer, since we'd rather call it Plan A! We love its ultra-modern, dapper decor, its lights and sound system that distill a party atmosphere, and its DJs with up-to-date mixes, who play a fair amount of "Naija music", contemporary Afrobeat by Burna Boy, Wizfkids and other Nigerian stars, as well as other danceable electro sounds. The nightclub is very popular at weekends, when queues can get long. A word of advice: go during the week or not too late in the evening. Don't miss the rooftop for a break.

At the far end of Lakeside, but within walking distance of the town center, a house converted into a restaurant, with small wooden terraces, has been set up for those who want to enjoy a drink or barbecued meat, while taking in the view of the lake and the tranquility of the natural surroundings. In the evening, small lights illuminate the musicians (many concerts) and all that's left to do is sip a cocktail and enjoy the moment. A wonderful place to relax during the day or evening.

If you can't wait to get back to Europe for an aperitif of charcuterie and cheese, washed down with good wine, this is the place for you. In this wine bar, where the Nepalese learn a few words of French to make you feel at home, it's also a good place to meet French people living in Nepal and ask them all your questions. On the menu, rillettes and a board of charcuterie or cheese...