Arpora is a village close to the North Goa beach belt, in India's tourism-destination state. Very famous for its night market, "The Saturday Night Market". Open during the tourist season, it is a colorful vast market. Consisting of people from around the world selling and showcasing their goods. Be it the musical mouth harps or mouthwatering food, you can find it all here.
This sprawling market is located in Arpora and transpires every Saturday evening from 6pm until late night. Here, one may find everything from archetypical Indian stalls selling spices, teas, Kashmiri carpets and silver jewellery to international designers who convene from all over the word to sell their unique creations, many of which may be found only here. This market also houses food stalls featuring cuisines from across the globe, and the centre stage that hosts live concerts featuring Rock to Indian Classical. Further up the hill, is "The Boutique House Bar" that serves delightful cocktails (try the fresh strawberry Daiquiri) while DJs play late into the night.
It will be virtually impossible to list every kiosk at this bustling market. Here are our picks of the favourite ones:
THE DESIGNERS & KIOSKS:
Fashion & Apparel:
• Mermaids
• Dust (see their WUG page)
• Indian Project/Free Concept (see their WUG page)
• Goa Magic (see their WUG page)
• Cosmos Tribe (see their WUG page)
• Free Spirit
Accessories & Bags:
• Cool Kitsch Bags by Purple Jungle
• Bags by Sabrina
• Collection of hand Fans @ Fanny's Boutique
Jewellery
• Cheshire Cat (See their WUG Page)
• Cocoroots (See their WUG Page)
• Light of Creation (See her WUG Page)
THE STAGE & THE FOOD CORNER:
THE CENTRAL STAGE AREA
THE CENTRAL STAGE hosts live performances that change every week. The performances are varied ranging from Classical Indian music, to Rock, Vocalists and sometimes, fire-dancers!
THE BEER BAR located to the right of the stage, serving draught Kingfisher beer on tap!
THE LIQUOR BARS located around the central stage, serving basic cocktails (Rum & Coke etc) & bottled beer
WINE BAR also located in front of the stage, serving one of Goa's premier wines, Big Banyan
SUSHI & DIM SUM a small kiosk located in front of the stage, serving freshly rolled sushi and freshly steamed dim sum!
THE FOOD CORNER
The food corner features food from around the world, our picks:
• Coffee Heaven for great coffee & cakes
• Pizza: authentic & delicious wood-fired pizzas!
• Thalassa: Greek food with Shawarma/Gyro (See their WUG page)
• Bean me Up for organic salad (See their WUG page)
• Le Vien Rose for Tarts, Plates off the Grill (See their WUG page)
• Grilled Chicken for whole rotisserie chicken!
• Janet & Johns for Falafel, Schnitzel,Calamari, Chips & Hummus
Burritos Boys for authentic quality Tex-Mex food serving freshly made hot mexican food - burritos, quesdillas, tortillas and tacos, they make every ingredient from scratch.
• Fotonica for Italian food, Pasta, Ravioli & more
• Roast Beef
• Panjabi Grill for delic Biryani & North Indian curries
• Chocolate Fountain w/ rich chocolate, waffles, chocolate covered fruits
• Chinese Kiosk for hot crispy spring rolls!
THE BOUTIQUE HOUSE BAR:
@ THE UPPER FIELD
Set atop the small hillock towards the rear of the market, is the ever-popular "Boutique House Bar", which features a lower cocktail bar (serving delectable cocktails with fresh fruits, try the Strawberry Daiquiri!). On an elevated platform above the first bar, is a large lounge area (that on many occasions transforms in to a dancefloor) with another cocktail bar at the rear (try an Absinthe cocktail) and DJs playing low-key electro late into the evenings.
Don't miss: Nirdosh's flaming Magic Tequila stall by the lower bar! The Sardinian cocktail alchemist puts on quite a show cooking up shots in a bunsen burner , mixing various potions and herbs from unmarked bottles! The Magic Tequila makes for quite a potent shot!
This sprawling market is located in Arpora and transpires every Saturday evening from 6pm until late night. Here, one may find everything from archetypical Indian stalls selling spices, teas, Kashmiri carpets and silver jewellery to international designers who convene from all over the word to sell their unique creations, many of which may be found only here. This market also houses food stalls featuring cuisines from across the globe, and the centre stage that hosts live concerts featuring Rock to Indian Classical. Further up the hill, is "The Boutique House Bar" that serves delightful cocktails (try the fresh strawberry Daiquiri) while DJs play late into the night.
It will be virtually impossible to list every kiosk at this bustling market. Here are our picks of the favourite ones:
THE DESIGNERS & KIOSKS:
Fashion & Apparel:
• Mermaids
• Dust (see their WUG page)
• Indian Project/Free Concept (see their WUG page)
• Goa Magic (see their WUG page)
• Cosmos Tribe (see their WUG page)
• Free Spirit
Accessories & Bags:
• Cool Kitsch Bags by Purple Jungle
• Bags by Sabrina
• Collection of hand Fans @ Fanny's Boutique
Jewellery
• Cheshire Cat (See their WUG Page)
• Cocoroots (See their WUG Page)
• Light of Creation (See her WUG Page)
THE STAGE & THE FOOD CORNER:
THE CENTRAL STAGE AREA
THE CENTRAL STAGE hosts live performances that change every week. The performances are varied ranging from Classical Indian music, to Rock, Vocalists and sometimes, fire-dancers!
THE BEER BAR located to the right of the stage, serving draught Kingfisher beer on tap!
THE LIQUOR BARS located around the central stage, serving basic cocktails (Rum & Coke etc) & bottled beer
WINE BAR also located in front of the stage, serving one of Goa's premier wines, Big Banyan
SUSHI & DIM SUM a small kiosk located in front of the stage, serving freshly rolled sushi and freshly steamed dim sum!
THE FOOD CORNER
The food corner features food from around the world, our picks:
• Coffee Heaven for great coffee & cakes
• Pizza: authentic & delicious wood-fired pizzas!
• Thalassa: Greek food with Shawarma/Gyro (See their WUG page)
• Bean me Up for organic salad (See their WUG page)
• Le Vien Rose for Tarts, Plates off the Grill (See their WUG page)
• Grilled Chicken for whole rotisserie chicken!
• Janet & Johns for Falafel, Schnitzel,Calamari, Chips & Hummus
Burritos Boys for authentic quality Tex-Mex food serving freshly made hot mexican food - burritos, quesdillas, tortillas and tacos, they make every ingredient from scratch.
• Fotonica for Italian food, Pasta, Ravioli & more
• Roast Beef
• Panjabi Grill for delic Biryani & North Indian curries
• Chocolate Fountain w/ rich chocolate, waffles, chocolate covered fruits
• Chinese Kiosk for hot crispy spring rolls!
THE BOUTIQUE HOUSE BAR:
@ THE UPPER FIELD
Set atop the small hillock towards the rear of the market, is the ever-popular "Boutique House Bar", which features a lower cocktail bar (serving delectable cocktails with fresh fruits, try the Strawberry Daiquiri!). On an elevated platform above the first bar, is a large lounge area (that on many occasions transforms in to a dancefloor) with another cocktail bar at the rear (try an Absinthe cocktail) and DJs playing low-key electro late into the evenings.
Don't miss: Nirdosh's flaming Magic Tequila stall by the lower bar! The Sardinian cocktail alchemist puts on quite a show cooking up shots in a bunsen burner , mixing various potions and herbs from unmarked bottles! The Magic Tequila makes for quite a potent shot!
