Where to Go Out in Pokhara?
Nepal's second most visited city, Pokhara offers a wide range of activities, trails, and excellent restaurants and bars.
Nepal's second most visited city, Pokhara offers a wide range of activities, trails, and excellent restaurants and bars. Here are some recommendations from the Bluesheep team.
The Bars
Trisara
Just like in Kathmandu, you'll find a Trisara in Pokhara. Located across from Phewa Lake, it's the perfect spot to watch a stunning sunset with a beer in hand. Every evening, a live band performs on the restaurant-bar's outdoor stage.
Address : Lake Side, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 10:00 - 23:00
Price : €€
Busy Bee
This bar-restaurant boasts distinctive wooden décor and showcases an array of Nepali rock'n'roll bands. Here, tourists and locals mingle over drinks, playing billiards and enjoying the stage performances.
Address : Baidam Rd, Pokhara 33700.
Hours : 11:00 - 02:00
Price : €
Bamboo Bar
With an open yet covered courtyard, Bamboo Bar serves cocktails and charcuterie boards (cheese, hummus, and more). Relax in the spacious bamboo lounges while enjoying views of the Himalayan mountains.
Address : Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700
Hours : 08:00 - 23:00
Price : €€
Maya
Discover an authentically decorated Newari venue. Head to the rooftop and admire the magnificent valley views. Enjoy craft cocktails and refined cuisine while live bands perform on stage.
Address : Lakeside bus stop, Pokhara 33700
Hours : 08:00 - 23:00
Price : €
Ozone
Pokhara's largest and most renowned club, Ozone features numerous themed nights throughout the month. Its electronic music will keep you dancing until dawn.
Address : Lakeside, Pokhara 33700
Hours : Saturday and Sunday, 18:00 - 02:00
Price : €€
The Restaurants
The Lafel
A charming family-run restaurant offering a wide selection of dishes, including Lebanese and Greek cuisine. The Mediterranean Combo will delight your palate and transport you beyond Nepal.
Address : Lakeside, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 06:30 - 23:00
Price : €
Nepali Kitchen
Authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine prepared by and for Nepalis. Despite its ideal location near the lake, you'll find very few tourists here. It's your chance to taste authentic Dal Bhat.
Address : Pragati Marga, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 07:00 - 22:00
Price : €
Boomerang
The perfect spot if you want to combine traditional dance performances with local cuisine. Choose an armchair or swing in the spacious garden facing the lake and unwind.
Address : Lakeside, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 07:30 - 22:00
Price : €€
Caffe Concerto
Come taste Pokhara's finest pizzas. Choose from about twenty wood-fired pizzas, or create your own. With jazz playing in the background, you can even enjoy authentic Italian gelato.
Address : Lakeside, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 07:00 - 23:00
Price : €€
RoadHouse
Decorated like a New York bistro, RoadHouse promises an authentic American atmosphere. Here, you can sample different cuisines: Italian, Mexican, and French. Don't miss trying the cocktails at the bar.
Address : Dihikop, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 11:00 - 22:00
Price : €€
Pho 99
A reliable choice, Pho 99 takes you on a culinary journey through excellent Vietnamese cuisine. The dishes stand out for both quality and generous portions.
Address : Lakeside, Pokhara, 33700.
Hours : 10:00 - 22:00
Price : €
Frequently asked questions
The Lakeside (Baidam) district is the heart of Pokhara's nightlife. Most of the recommended bars and restaurants, such as Trisara, Bamboo Bar, and Boomerang, are concentrated along Phewa Lake.
Yes, several establishments feature live music in Pokhara. Trisara and Maya host live bands nightly on their outdoor stages, while Busy Bee showcases Nepali rock groups. For electronic dance music, Ozone is the unmissable club.
Nepali Kitchen, located near the lake, offers authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine and is popular with locals. It's the ideal place to try Dal Bhat, the traditional Nepali dish, at budget-friendly prices.
Yes, several establishments are accessible on a limited budget (marked €), including Busy Bee, Maya, The Lafel, Nepali Kitchen, and Pho 99. Venues marked €€ remain very affordable by Western standards.
Absolutely. Pokhara offers great culinary diversity: Italian pizzas at Caffe Concerto, Lebanese and Greek cuisine at The Lafel, Vietnamese dishes at Pho 99, and Mexican and French fare at RoadHouse.
