Addis Ababa
One of the coolest clubs of the moment, Stockholm has a languid lounge atmosphere early in the night with the usual blend of Western (hip-hop, R&B, Reggae…
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Kigali
The swimming pool bar at the Hotel des Mille Collines serves as the city’s most popular daytime bar at weekends, with expats coming here to relax by the…
Gauteng
The aviation-themed Cockpit Brewhouse serves at least six of its own delicious microbrew draught ales and decent bar food, including a tasty lamb and beef…
Rio Muni
The place to be seen in Bata, this place rocks over the weekend with its dark interior, loud music, mirrors and lasers. It's not cheap, though, with its…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
At the northern end of the Camps Bay dining strip, this place offers coffee, cocktails and light meals (R100) with a beach view. It's more casual and…
Tunisia
Nestling beneath the filagreed minaret of the Great Mosque, this cafe has a cave-like male-only space on street level, and a series of roof terraces and…
Cairo
Pretty much the only place in Doqqi to get a decent flat white or cappuccino; this Cilantro branch has a great courtyard area out front (screened off from…
Durban
Covering a range of music from deep house to electro, soul and funk (and much more), this stylish spot remains at the forefront of Durban's club scene…
Sudan
From the outdoor seating area of this welcoming place, with a cup of Sudanese coffee or a mixed juice in hand, it's fun to watch the residents of Wadi…
Tunis
Opposite the famous Café Le Saf Saf and with just as much atmosphere, this traditional cafe has a charming interior with high ceilings, tile-lined walls…
Tunisia
Head to pedestrianised Blvd République and follow the aroma of freshly roasted beans to find this coffee purveyor, which sells coffee by the kilo and cup…
Réunion
Part bar, part restaurant, this 'tropical bistro' is the hang-out of well-connected locals and serves devilishly good tropical potions. Feeling peckish?…
Cairo
The garden terrace at the Marriott is one of the most comfortable spots in town to relax over a drink. Big cane chairs, fresh air and good-quality wine…
Malawi
Despite the garish orange swirls decorating its walls, this friendly Indian-owned eatery is pleasant for a beer and a snack. The broad menu ranges from…
Tunis
Outdoor tables here line both sides of narrow Rue Sidi Ben Arous, invariably claimed by locals sipping coffee and enjoying an apple-scented shisha. It's…
Antananarivo
This cool traveller hang-out is a fun bar to pass the night, but keep an eye out for live music many nights at 7pm when local musicians take to the small…
Dakar
A great option in the Plateau, Calypso has a little of everything – sports matches on the big screen, billiards tables, happy-hour specials, Belgian beers…
Cape Town
At the base of the Portside Building, Cape Town's tallest building, this groovy cafe gives others a run for their money with their expertly made coffees…
Cape Town
A strong contender for the hippest cafe in Obs, Saint James serves its own blend of java in all the various permutations in a cool design space that's…
Rabat
A Rabat institution (it opened in 1989), this huge, pricey and perennially popular club can accommodate more than 1000 patrons and sees plenty of action…
Senegal
Any night out in this town starts at the pool-adorned riverside bar and restaurant Flamingo. Always packed, it's Saint-Louis' best place for live music –…
Port Elizabeth
With a Bedouin tent and small pool in the backyard, this craft beer and cider bar encapsulates Richmond Hill's urban buzz. Handmade burgers and thin-crust…
Réunion
Although it also doubles as a restaurant, it's the bar that we recommend. With its potent cocktails (from €8) served in a tastefully restored Creole house…
Algeria
Even day trippers from Algiers know about this small and apparently insignificant cafe, which is said to brew some of the best-tasting mint tea in all of…
Eritrea
Strong coffee and sweet staff make the two pleasant shaded courtyards here a highlight, and the in-house pastries (nfa20) certainly don’t hurt either…
Essaouira
This hip bar and restaurant is a seductively lit den with blood-red furnishings and a black mirror ball. You’ll need to buy some tapas (Dh40) to just sit…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
This bright, airy cafe has been serving up award-winning cappuccinos since 2012. As well as great coffee and freshly pressed juice, there's a Middle…
Northeastern Tanzania
This little place has a good selection of cold water, juice, beer and other drinks (Tsh500 to Tsh3000) from their solar-powered fridge. It's on the edge…
Cairo
Its fake turf singed from shisha coals, this slightly dilapidated rooftop bar is favoured by Cairo’s heavy-drinking theatre and cinema clique, and is a…
Gabon
A smart new bar with great terrace seating on the seaside corniche, Vin/20 has a good wine list, as you'd expect from the name. There's live music from 7…
Lomé
A nice blend of exhibition space, affordable craft and jewellery, and a vibrant restaurant-bar. There's great live music Thursday to Sunday, catering for…
Stellenbosch
Scribble on chalkboard tables while sipping shiraz at this trendy pavement cafe that also serves as Brampton winery’s tasting room. Sandwiches, wraps and…
Réunion
L'Etiquette is part restaurant, part bar, but it's the bar section that grabbed our attention (and our euros), not least for its incredibly potent…
Zanzibar Town
With a front-row view of the ocean, the Sunset Bar at the Africa House Hotel – once the British Club – has a wide terrace and steady supply of cold beer,…
Victoria Falls (town)
About to open its doors in late 2016 is this cocktail bar/restaurant set up within a 1935 Rhodesian railway carriage. It's by the same team who run 26 on…
Réunion
This cool den on the seafront hosts gigs from local bands – usually on Wednesday or Thursday. Good blend of jazz, soul and funk. Also has a wide-ranging…
Dahab
This hugely popular waterfront bar-restaurant has a winning formula: plenty of comfy seating, including sunloungers out front, friendly staff, cold beer…
Rabat
Soak up the Andalusian vibe at this Moroccan chain of classy bars, complete with flamenco shows and Spanish tapas. Enjoy a glass or two of Moroccan wine…
Khartoum
The closest thing Khartoum has to a trendy hang-out, Jazz Café is your best bet for an enjoyable evening in town. There's good coffee, decent pancakes,…
Sunshine Coast
This hip, convivial bar and restaurant with an open-air terrace is a great spot to swill a craft beer or two. The crowd ranges from students to well…
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