Guyana Nightlife - Guyana After Dark...
Guyana nightlife caters for every possible taste in nocturnal entertainment. There are places and activities for the sedate as well as the adventurous. The street that never sleeps, Sheriff is the place to be with lots of action and a variety of activities. Some years ago Sheriff Street was a residential street on the outskirt of Georgetown, but times have changed, drastically. Now Sheriff Street has acquired a boulevard-like character; its teeming night-life a talking point in capitals throughout the Caribbean from Nassau to Paramaribo. In 1996 a group of business people in Sheriff Street coined a slogan for their street - Sheriff Street neat and sweet, where the tourist meet.
A number of Discos, including The Sheriff and C & S Bar and Restaurant can be found on Sheriff Street and cater for persons interested in dancing the night away. On the other hand, a sporty person may prefer a game of pool. Buddy's Pool Hall on Sheriff Street provides such a service and you and lucky to participate in one of their competitions. A row of outdoor bars/ fish joints, and restaurants on either side of Sheriff Street is at the visitor's disposal. On weekends you are never too late to arrive; 3.00am, no problem! The opportunity is there to mingle with Guyanese form all walks of life.
Another street, at least one section of it that crackle into life especially on weekends is Camps Street. Jerry's next to the Plaza cinema has become an immensely popular assembly point and watering hole on friday nights. 'Patrons' park their cars along the avenue and sip. eat and chat while sitting in or Sunday night upper Camp Street, at the sea wall junction, is an outdoor block party and fashion parade. Along the east coast, East Bank or West Demerara highways offer music, ice cold beverages, a breezy outdoorsy atmosphere and the sense of having got away from it all.
There are other discos that cater for person wanting to dance and kick up their heels to the spicy latin rhythms and these include the latino bar at Le Meridien Pegasus and Club Latino at Hadfield and Lime street. There are a number of place for those who wish to spend a quiet evening in a tasteful and elegant bar. These include Abby's Wine bar in George Street, The Bistro 176 at Cara Suites in Middle Street and The Black Magic Bar at Tower Hotel. Guyana is the land of six peoples and diverse cultures and as such entertainment is not limited to discos and bars but include diverse cultural attractions.
Pageants have taken the spotlight in recent times, as well as numerous fashion shows featuring our talented local designers. You may be lucky to have the opportunity to be visiting Guyana during one of these shows, as they allow our talented and diverse young women and men the opportunity to display their fashion flair. In addition, these pageants are not limited to the Miss Guyana themes but also include ethnic pageants such as the Miss African Heritage in August the Amerindian Pageant in September and the Miss Diwali Pageant in November. Guyana has so many pageants to choose from that your visit is sure to coincide with the staging of one of them.
Exhibitions and expos. showcases Guyana's unique and diverse products and talent. Painting and sculptures by local artists like phillip moose are often displayed at such events as well as at Castellani House on Vlissengen Road, also in the spotlight are musical symposiums that would appeal to the music lovers. A number of these symposiums feature local musicians like Paul Cort as well as international talent. The National Cultural Centre frequently stages performances in comedy, dance or other form of theatre.
The annual Car and Bike show held in the last quarter of the year, draws a vast number of persons from all regions of Guyana and spectators are guaranteed a spectacular display as well as an opportunity to share information on the latest development in this arena as well as to socialize. The highlight of December is the Main Big Lime, which is coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and is purported to be the biggest street fair of the year. Booths featuring craft items, local food and drinks and jewellery among other articles could be obtained. This is the apt opportunity to sample authentic Guyanese fun and experience true Guyanese events.
Guyana's night life caters for different taste and preferences and provide unforgettably delightful experience as you enjoy our diverse cultures. So whether you are at a roadside bar in downtown Georgetown at a night club or on the East Coast, West Demerara or East Bank or dipping into the busy Sheriff Street night jaunts or just 'chillin' as is the Guyanese expression, after dark in Guyana could present a varied menu of choices for you on your visit.