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Bars and Lounges in the Maldives
Overwater bars and sunset decks from North Malé to Laamu, underground wine cellars, a licensed hotel bar by the airport and the Hard Rock Cafe at CROSSROADS.
Our 20 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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The licensed bar closest to Malé
Champs Bar & Champs Deck
A sports-themed bar with cocktails, pool and darts, and an open-air deck looking across to Malé, in the only hotel on the airport island.
Hulhulé Island Hotel, Hulhulé, P.O. Box 2118, Malé, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Sunset cocktails on stilts
Overwater Bar, Gili Lankanfushi
A bar on stilts above the lagoon, the resort’s sunset spot, which becomes the Lava Grill after dark.
Gili Lankanfushi, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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By the airport and CROSSROADS.
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The licensed bar closest to Malé
Champs Bar & Champs Deck
A sports-themed bar with cocktails, pool and darts, and an open-air deck looking across to Malé, in the only hotel on the airport island.
Hulhulé Island Hotel, Hulhulé, P.O. Box 2118, Malé, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Rock memorabilia at the marina
Hard Rock Cafe Maldives
Music memorabilia, classic cocktails and the Hard Rock menu at the CROSSROADS marina, 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport.
The Marina, CROSSROADS Maldives, South Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Over the water.
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Champagne for the best sunset on the island
Aaraha Champagne Bar
Conrad Rangali’s champagne bar above the ocean, pouring by the glass with canapés of caviar and lobster.
Rangali Island, Alif Dhaal Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Island-infused spirits at golden hour
Baa Bar, Amilla
Amilla’s beach bar, with spirits infused with ingredients grown on the island and a DJ at golden hour.
Amilla Maldives, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Multi-level, beside the house reef
Chill Bar
A multi-level overwater bar beside the house reef at Six Senses Laamu, with signature cocktails.
Six Senses Laamu, Laamu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Sunset cocktails on stilts
Overwater Bar, Gili Lankanfushi
A bar on stilts above the lagoon, the resort’s sunset spot, which becomes the Lava Grill after dark.
Gili Lankanfushi, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Italian by day, music by night
Rah Bar, One&Only Reethi Rah
By day the poolside Rabarbaro serves rustic Italian; by night it becomes Rah Bar, with drinks and live music.
One&Only Reethi Rah, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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The resort’s social heart
Rangali Bar
The relaxed bar where Conrad Rangali’s main pool meets the lagoon view, with sand-textured floors and crafted cocktails.
Rangali Island, Alif Dhaal Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Lemon sharks below the deck
Seabar, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
An ocean-bound deck at Landaa Giraavaru, with frozen margaritas, tapas-style plates and lemon sharks in the water below.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Peruvian flavours over the water
SIP at W Maldives
An overwater cocktail bar with a Peruvian feel, inventive cocktails and Nikkei bites, open every evening from 5.30pm to 11.30pm.
W Maldives, Fesdu Island, North Ari Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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A bar that rises out of the pool
Sip Sip, Six Senses Laamu
A dramatic sunken bar in the pool at Six Senses Laamu, with homemade pizzas, grills, juices and cocktails.
Six Senses Laamu, Laamu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Champagne beneath the stars
SKY, Anantara Kihavah
Anantara Kihavah’s bar for sunset cocktails and champagne under the stars.
Kihavah Villas, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Where Kuda Huraa evenings begin
Sunset Lounge, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
The lounge where evenings at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa begin, with cocktails against the sunset.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Sundowners under the sail
The Lighthouse Lounge, Baros
The deck beneath The Lighthouse’s canvas roof at Baros, for sunset cocktails, wine and canapés to a live band.
Baros Maldives, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Tapas on the northern tip
The Point, Six Senses Kanuhura
A Spanish-influenced tapas and wine bar on the beach at Kanuhura’s northern tip.
Six Senses Kanuhura, Lhaviyani Atoll 07060, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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Cocktails by the break
The Surf Shack, Niyama
Niyama’s bar by its surf break, with surf-inspired cocktails and light bites from 1pm to 7pm.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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The bar that comes to you
Tipsy, Soneva Jani
Soneva Jani’s cocktail service, mixed to order and delivered by tuk tuk wherever you settle for the evening.
Soneva Jani, Noonu Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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A favourite with repeat guests
UMBAR, Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi’s beach bar, for handcrafted cocktails on a pearl-white beach.
Huvafen Fushi, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Wine cellars 2
Below ground.
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Thousands of labels
The Cellar Door, Amilla
Amilla’s atmospheric wine cellar of thousands of Old and New World labels, with private tastings.
Amilla Maldives, Baa Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
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A cellar of rare vintages
Vinum, Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi’s underground cellar of rare vintages, which the resort calls the Maldives’ first underground wine cellar.
Huvafen Fushi, North Malé Atoll, Republic of MaldivesExplore View on map
Alcohol is served only at resorts, safari boats and licensed hotels; Malé, Hulhumalé and the local islands are dry.
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