Like a headlight in the middle of the night, the lights of Grand Bay never fade off.  They attract those who are in quest for the "night life," whether for a drink whilst watching a match on a giant screen or be in the spirit of the DJ and "live band's" music.       

It's been a long while since the sun has set on the Sunset Boulevard.  But the multicolored neon lights of the shops along the coast of Grand Bay continue to floodlight the streets.  It's then that some of the restaurants and night clubs are opening their doors to spice up the life in the area. 
Groups of jolly walkers ramble along the street, hence resulting in a heavy traffic.  Coming from all across the country, the night revelers converge here in the north to enjoy the famous parties of Grand bay.  As for the nightlife activities, there is something to suit every taste. 
In the cooled air by the sea breeze one is swayed by a nostalgic piece of rock'n roll.  It comes from the Banana Beach Club, a popular café at the roadside opposite the beach.  A spot that inevitably catches ones gaze by its neon sign with a dazzling yellow colour and by a regular crowd in front of its façade.             

Nestled around a large tree with willowy branches, and decorated with small fairy lights, the café is always full.  Notably with locals and tourists.  The lights of the bar and the candlelit diffuse in the soft shadowy light along with the never ending gossips.

A DJ hosts the evening on working days.  But it's the live performance of various bands that rock the Friday and Saturday parties at weekend.

Show

Greg is not only the owner of the premises.  He also plays the music.  Like at some night, he happens to liven up the party with his band.  A trio christened Greg Charles and the Blue Brothers who play the blues and the classical rock.  A true one-man show, Greg is at the microphone whilst playing the riff, followed by the solos to the rapturous applause of the audience.    

Another show is taking place at the bar.  This time, it interests only those who are directly concerned.  Jean, the barman prepares an array of cocktails, which if not explosive remains virtually fiery.    

The man serves a liqueur which looks like passion fruit syrup.  But one should not be mistaken because it's a rum strong enough to be flammable.  It's the "sambucca," a hot drink in every sense, since a blue flame now flickers above the red but crystalline liquid.             

The "sambucca" is drunk with a pipe, quickly followed by an inhalation of fresh air in a container filled with ice.  "All the sensation comes from the sequence of extreme temperatures," states an observer. 

The "B52" is another ignited cocktail, prepared by Jean.  The amateurs enjoy this much hard liquor with subtle preparations and which has a unique taste.