Saturday Night Market in Goa: The World’s Local Market

Shopping, dinner, cocktails, live music concerts and dance all at one place at the Saturday Night Market at Arpora! That’s right all at one place! The Saturday Night Market isn’t just called The World’s Local Market for no reason. It 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.
The Kiosks are found in the lower area and they sell affordable and fashionable clothing, carpets, spices, embroidered cushion covers ,pashminas, accessories –bags, belts jewellery etc. Further there are several international designer brands too. Some of the popular picks for Fashion & Apparel are Mermaids, Dust, Indian Project/Free Concept, Goa Magic, Cosmos Tribe and Free Spirit.
The heart of the market features the central concert stage, and several beer and wine bars, restaurants and eateries. The live concerts comprise of classical Indian music to rock concerts that change every week.
The Food Corner offers cuisines from around the world; authentic wood-fire pizzas, organic salads, Lebanese delights, sushi, steamed dim sums and crispy spring rolls. The chocolate-fountain marks the perfect ending to a hearty meal! Some of these eateries are as below
Coffee Heaven for great coffee & cakes
Pizza: authentic & delicious wood-fired pizzas!
Thalassa: Greek food with Shawarma/Gyro
Bean me Up for organic salad
Le Vien Rose for Tarts, Plates off the Grill
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
Panjabi Grill for delicious Biryani & North Indian curries
Chocolate Fountain w/ rich chocolate, waffles, chocolate covered fruits
Chinese Kiosk for hot crispy spring rolls!
Baba au Rhum- for delicious pastries & juices
Set atop the small hillock towards the rear of the market, is the ever-popular “Boutique House Bar”, which features a lower cocktail bar , a large lounge area (that on many occasions transforms in to a dancefloor) with another cocktail bar at the rear and DJs playing low-key electro late into the evenings.
TravelsnTrips marks the Saturday Night Market at Arpora as a “MUST” experience for all coming to Goa!