Zeppelin Discotheek
Nickerie's late-night dance floor where the beats don't quit.
Why Go
Tucked down Soekramsingstraat in Van Pettenpolder, Zeppelin is the kind of place locals mean when they say 'let's go out' in western Suriname ΓÇö a full-tilt discotheque that turns a quiet polder road into the loudest party for miles.
The Experience
Zeppelin runs on classic disco energy: dim lighting, colored lasers cutting through the haze, a heavy sound system, and a floor that fills up fast once the DJ hits stride. Expect a mix of Bollywood remixes, Caribbean dancehall, soca, reggaeton, EDM and Dutch top-40 ΓÇö a musical mash-up that mirrors Nickerie's Hindostani, Creole and Javanese roots. The crowd skews late-twenties and up, dresses to be seen, and doesn't really arrive until after midnight. Drinks are the usual suspects ΓÇö Parbo pilsner on tap, Borgoe rum-and-cola, Black Cat energy shots ΓÇö served fast and cold at the main bar. It's not fancy, it's not curated; it's a proper regional discotheek where you're there to sweat, laugh with strangers, and stay until the lights come up.
What to Try
Order a Parbo Djogo (the shareable 1-liter bottle) with a bucket of ice ΓÇö it's the standard table setup and keeps you cool between dance sets. If you want to drink like a Nickerian, chase it with a shot of Borgoe 8 rum. Themed nights (Old Skool, Bollywood, Ladies Night) are when the room really pops, so ask at the door or check their Facebook before you go.
Insider Tip
Nothing happens before midnight. Show up at 10pm and you'll be dancing alone ΓÇö the room doesn't peak until around 1am and runs hard until 4. Arrange your ride back before you go in: taxis from Nieuw Nickerie thin out late, and Van Pettenpolder is unlit polder road, so lock in a driver's number or a hotel pickup in advance. Bring small SRD cash for cover and the bar; card machines are unreliable this far west.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Soekramsingstraat, Van Pettenpolder, in the Nickerie District about 10ΓÇô15 minutes' drive from central Nieuw Nickerie. Plus code W2P6+9XW. Nights: primarily Friday and Saturday, with occasional themed events midweek ΓÇö confirm via their Facebook page as hours aren't publicly listed. Dress code: smart-casual to sharp; sneakers usually fine, beachwear no. Payment: cash (SRD) is safest; some cards accepted but don't count on it. Getting there: taxi from Nieuw Nickerie is easiest ΓÇö no reliable public transport at club hours. Safety: standard nightlife caution; walk to your taxi, don't leave drinks unattended.
Pair It With
- 'T VAT Sidewalk Cafe Guide — Casual sit-down dinner and cold Parbo on the terrace before you head to the dance floor ΓÇö a relaxed warm-up spot minutes from the club.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — Solid Chinese-Surinamese plates that soak up the pre-club drinks; open late enough to fuel the night.
- 101 Suites Guide — Nearby stay so you can walk or short-taxi back at 4am instead of driving polder roads in the dark.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Perfect next-day recovery: hit the water in the afternoon to sweat out the night before, then do it all again.