• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Kandolhu
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Bar
  • Style
    Beach Bar
  • Setting
    Beach bar
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Vilu Bar

Vilu Bar is Kandolhu’s relaxed beach bar, serving cocktails, wines, tropical juices and a selection of snacks between swims. Its beachfront setting is designed for an informal drink or light bite beside the lagoon.

Part of the dining roster at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll, this bar bar runs a beach bar format · beach bar setting.

View the Vilu Bar menu

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On the menu

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Kandolhu Signatures

  • Sunkissed Cooler

    Light rum, banana liqueur, vanilla, orange, pineapple and lime

    USD 9
  • Peach & Basil Smash

    Gin, lemon, basil and peach

    USD 10
  • Kandolhu Sunset

    Vodka, amaretto, lime, pineapple, cranberry and vanilla

    USD 11
  • Margarita Nu

    Silver tequila, lime, orange and agave

    USD 10

Indian Ocean Tiki

  • Coral Reef Colada
    USD 12
  • Eagle Ray Punch
    USD 12
  • Maldivian Mule
    USD 12
  • Lagoon Breeze
    USD 12

Sustainable Cocktails

  • Citrus Reborn

    House orange-cello, Prosecco, lime and soda

    USD 12
  • Second Brew Martini

    House coffee liqueur and Baileys

    USD 10

Sparkling

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco and soda

    USD 12
  • Limoncello Spritz

    Limoncello, Prosecco, lemon bitters and soda

    USD 12

Sweet & Sour

  • Kandolhu Caipirinha

    Cachaça, brown sugar, vanilla and passion fruit

    USD 10
  • Ginger & Basil Cosmopolitan

    Vodka, triple sec, basil, lime, ginger and cranberry

    USD 9

New Age Gin & Tonics

  • Mango, Thyme & Black Pepper
    USD 12
  • Cucumber, Elderflower & Lemon Zest
    USD 11
  • Apple, Rosemary & Aloe Vera
    USD 11

Non-Alcoholic

  • Pineapple & Mango Colada
    USD 10
  • Mint & Basil Mojito
    USD 10
  • Frozen Strawberry & Passion Daiquiri
    USD 10
  • Classic Iced Tea
    USD 8
  • Peach Iced Tea
    USD 8
  • Mint Iced Tea
    USD 8
  • Classic Lemonade
    USD 10
  • Passion Fruit Lemonade
    USD 10
  • Raspberry Lemonade
    USD 10

Water & Soft Drinks

  • San Pellegrino

    750 ml

    USD 12
  • Evian

    750 ml

    USD 15
  • Fruit Juice Selection

    Apple, pineapple, cranberry, tomato, passion fruit or lychee

    USD 4
  • Fresh Juice Selection

    Orange, pineapple, watermelon or apple

    USD 10
  • Soft Drink Selection

    Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Fanta or Sprite

    USD 6
  • Mixer Selection

    Bitter lemon, tonic water or soda water

    USD 6
  • Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
    USD 6
  • Red Bull
    USD 12

Coffee & Tea

  • Espresso
    USD 5
  • Americano
    USD 6
  • Double Espresso
    USD 6
  • Latte Macchiato
    USD 7
  • Cappuccino
    USD 7
  • Latte
    USD 8
  • Hot or Cold Chocolate
    USD 7
  • TWG Tea Pot
    USD 6

Wine, Champagne & Beer

  • White, Rosé or Red Wine by the Glass
    USD 14
  • Sparkling White or Rosé by the Glass
    USD 14
  • Moët & Chandon Brut 375 ml
    USD 125
  • Ruinart Brut 375 ml
    USD 145
  • Taittinger Brut 375 ml
    USD 125
  • Billecart-Salmon Brut 375 ml
    USD 135
  • Heineken
    USD 9
  • Tiger
    USD 9
  • Corona
    USD 9
  • Non-Alcoholic Beer
    USD 6

Vodka

  • Smirnoff
    USD 8
  • Grey Goose
    USD 12
  • Belvedere
    USD 12
  • Beluga
    USD 14
  • Roberto Cavalli Ultra
    USD 18

Rum

  • Bacardi White
    USD 8
  • Bacardi Gold
    USD 8
  • Captain Morgan Spiced
    USD 8
  • Captain Morgan Dark
    USD 8
  • Havana Club 7 Year
    USD 10
  • Rum Bullion
    USD 14
  • Flor de Caña 12 Years
    USD 15
  • Gosling's Black Seal
    USD 15
  • Malteco 20 Years
    USD 15
  • Plantation Barbados
    USD 16
  • Diplomatico
    USD 18
  • Ron Zacapa 23 Years
    USD 20

Cognac

  • Hennessy VS
    USD 12
  • Hennessy VSOP
    USD 18
  • Camus VS
    USD 12
  • Camus VSOP
    USD 18
  • Courvoisier VSOP
    USD 18
  • Martell VSOP
    USD 18
  • Rémy Martin VSOP
    USD 18
  • Napoleon
    USD 20

Gin

  • Beefeater
    USD 8
  • Beefeater 24
    USD 9
  • Mombasa Club
    USD 10
  • Neroli
    USD 10
  • Botanic W&H
    USD 12
  • Gin Mare
    USD 12
  • Hendricks
    USD 12
  • Bathtub
    USD 14
  • Musgrave
    USD 14
  • Six Dogs
    USD 14
  • Beefeater Burrough's
    USD 20
  • Monkey 47
    USD 20

Calvados

  • Calvados Lecompte 12 Year
    USD 25

Grappa

  • Grappa Nonino
    USD 10

Mezcal

  • Zignum Mezcal
    USD 8
  • Beneva Mezcal
    USD 14

Tequila

  • Jose Cuervo Silver
    USD 8
  • Jose Cuervo Gold
    USD 8
  • Patron Café
    USD 12
  • Corralejo Añejo
    USD 14
  • Patron Silver
    USD 14
  • Patron Reposado
    USD 18

Whiskey

  • Johnnie Walker Red Label
    USD 8
  • J&B Rare
    USD 8
  • Jack Daniel's
    USD 8
  • Jameson
    USD 8
  • Johnnie Walker Black Label
    USD 12
  • Chivas Regal 12 Years
    USD 14
  • Buffalo Trace
    USD 16
  • Dimple 15 Years
    USD 16
  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label
    USD 50

Single Malt

  • Glengoyne 21 Years
    USD 25
  • Bruichladdich 16 Years
    USD 25
  • Auchentoshan 21 Years
    USD 30
  • Macallan 12 Years
    USD 32
  • Macallan 18 Years
    USD 40

Liqueur

  • Aperol
    USD 8
  • Campari
    USD 8
  • Pimms
    USD 8
  • Ricard
    USD 8
  • Martini Bianco
    USD 8
  • Martini Rosso
    USD 8
  • Carpano Dry
    USD 8
  • Southern Comfort
    USD 8
  • Malibu
    USD 8
  • Galliano
    USD 8
  • Frangelico
    USD 8
  • Kahlúa
    USD 8
  • Sambuca
    USD 8
  • Tia Maria
    USD 8
  • Amaretto Disaronno
    USD 8
  • Baileys Irish Cream
    USD 8
  • Benedictine DOM
    USD 8
  • Cointreau
    USD 8
  • Drambuie
    USD 8
  • Limoncello
    USD 8
  • Jägermeister
    USD 10
  • Sandeman Port
    USD 10
  • Cockburn Port
    USD 10
  • Fernet Branca
    USD 10
  • Fernet Branca Menta
    USD 10
  • Chambord
    USD 12
  • Grand Marnier
    USD 12

Snack Menu

  • Balsamic Bruschetta
    USD 13
  • Garlic Cheese Toast
    USD 13
  • Mozzarella Sticks
    USD 14
  • BBQ Chicken Wings
    USD 13
  • Flautas
    USD 13
  • Peanut Butter & Bacon Sandwich
    USD 14
  • Popcorn Shrimps
    USD 14
  • Homemade Chicken Finger
    USD 13
  • Sherry Ice Cream Sundae
    USD 13
  • Homemade Ice Cream & Sorbet
    1 scoop USD 5; 2 scoops USD 8; 3 scoops USD 10

Prices are in USD and include 10% service charge and 17% GST.

The venue

Dining at a glance

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The Kandolhu experience

Kandolhu Maldives is an intimate boutique resort in North Ari Atoll — just 30 villas on a compact island measuring 200 by 150 metres, reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The small scale produces a genuinely personal atmosphere rarely matched at larger properties, and the house reef ranks among the…

How to reach

Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

Located in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Vilu Bar

  • What cuisine does Vilu Bar serve?
    Vilu Bar at Kandolhu serves Bar in a beach bar format, set beach bar. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Is Vilu Bar included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Kandolhu (Bed & Breakfast, Full Board, Ultimate Inclusions (All-Inclusive)). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Vilu Bar located?
    Vilu Bar is at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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Explore Vilu Bar

Vilu Bar is part of the dining at Kandolhu. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.