Vista Mar Beach Bar in Praia is a resort beach bar with open sea views, a calm atmosphere, live music on some days, and well-made drinks. Perfect for coffee or a slow cocktail; expect slow service, mild alcohol, and wifi only for guests.
When you stop for “just one drink” and the sea stays with you
Some beach bars you arrive at in a rush, and others where time decides to sit down with you. Vista Mar Beach Bar is firmly in the second category. You come off the sand, look out over the Atlantic, and quickly realise nobody here plans to hurry — and you probably shouldn’t bring hurry with you.
A resort beach bar that still welcomes outsiders
This isn’t an improvised shack, and it isn’t a city bar dropped onto the beach. It’s the Robinson Club’s beach bar: well set up, well kept, and run with hotel logic — comfort, clean views, live music on some days, and a constant “holiday mode” feel.
It works for both hotel guests and non-guests, as long as you arrive with the right expectations.
Well-made drinks and food that plays support
The repeating pattern is simple: drinks are well prepared, with special mentions for cocktails and better-than-average non-alcoholic options, like natural infusions and freshly grated ginger.
Food tends to be liked, without fireworks. Tasty, solid, designed to complement the moment rather than steal the spotlight. Coffee with a view, a sunset snack, or a quiet drink are where it shines.
Calm… sometimes a bit too calm
The atmosphere is one of its strengths: open sea views, a sense of space, live music during certain events, and that low-noise calm where you can actually talk without shouting.
Service is often described as friendly and attentive, but not flawless. Some days are smooth; others feel cooler, and the pace becomes noticeably slow — even by Cabo Verde standards.
It’s not that they’re slow. It’s that nobody here feels they need to leave soon.
Expectations set too high (or too fast)
This is where the friction shows up: if you want strong cocktails, you may find them too mild, and if you arrive hungry and impatient, the waiting time can feel personal.
There are also modern annoyances: wifi is for hotel guests only, even if you’re spending money. And yes, not every chair wins awards for comfort — looks sometimes beat ergonomics.
How to enjoy it without getting annoyed
This bar works best for pausing, not for solving your day. Come without a deadline, ideally mid-afternoon or at sunset. If there’s live music, lean into it.
Great for coffee, a drink, or something light; less great for meals with a ticking clock. Keep your alcohol expectations realistic and everything feels easier.
A place to watch the sea, not the time
Vista Mar Beach Bar isn’t trying to impress you — it’s inviting you to sit down, look out, and drop a gear. When it matches your mood, it’s easy to see why people talk about it so positively.
Just bring patience… and leave your urgency in the sand.
If the plan is to rest, this place understands it better than you do.
