Pink Pussycat NV
A late-night landmark on Paramaribo's neon-lit nightlife strip
Why Go
Tucked into the bar-lined stretch of Tourtonnelaan, Pink Pussycat is one of those after-dark Paramaribo addresses that everyone seems to know about but few write about — a members-of-the-night gentlemen's club where the lights stay low, the music stays loud, and the evening runs on its own tropical schedule.
The Experience
Tourtonnelaan by day is a leafy colonial-era avenue; by night it becomes Paramaribo's most concentrated nightlife spine, and Pink Pussycat sits squarely in that after-hours world. Expect a classic gentlemen's-club setup — dim red-and-pink lighting, a small stage, a long bar pouring Parbo, Heineken and rum-cola, and hostesses working the room. The crowd skews local regulars, off-shift oil and gold-sector workers, and the occasional curious traveler who's wandered down the street from a nearby bar or hotel. It is unapologetically what it is: an adult venue, not a dance club, and the vibe is more lounge than rave.
What to Try
Stick with what the bar does best: an ice-cold Parbo (the national lager) or a Borgoe rum-and-cola, which is the default Surinamese nightcap. If you're settling in for the evening, most tables run on bottle service — a bottle of Borgoe with mixers is the standard order and works out cheaper than rounds of singles. Skip the cocktails; the beer and rum pours are the honest choice here.
Insider Tip
Nothing really starts before midnight — show up at 22:00 and you'll be one of three people in the room. Locals roll in after 00:30 and the place peaks between 01:00 and 03:00. Bring small-denomination SRD cash: card machines are unreliable on this street, ATMs nearby can be empty on weekends, and USD is accepted but at a house rate that isn't in your favor. Agree on the price of any bottle, table, or hostess drink before it lands on the table — this is standard etiquette at every venue of this type in Paramaribo, not a red flag.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Tourtonnelaan 123, Paramaribo. Cash-first (SRD preferred, USD sometimes accepted). Strictly 18+. Doors typically open late evening and run until the early hours; weekends are busiest. Dress is casual but tidy — no beach shorts or flip-flops. Taxis are the safest way in and out; Tourtonnelaan is walkable during the day but a taxi home after 02:00 is the norm, and any bar on the strip will call one for you. Solo female travelers rarely visit; couples are uncommon but not turned away.
Pair It With
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — The unofficial pre-game of Tourtonnelaan — grab a Parbo and a bitterbal on the terrace here first; it's a two-minute walk and where most nights on this strip actually begin.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — A solid late-ish Chinese-Surinamese kitchen a short hop away for a bami or nasi before the night gets going, or a 3am refuel on the way home.
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient nearby stay if you're planning a late night out — walking distance back means you skip the post-2am taxi hunt.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Handy for the daytime side of your trip, but a reminder: don't drive yourself to or from Tourtonnelaan after drinks — grab a taxi and pick the car up in the morning.
