Boa Vista
Adorable little blue-and-white shack with a boat shape, right by the fishing boats on Praia de Diante. Expect no less than 70 cocktail varieties, nice…
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Cairo
The Mohandiseen branch of Cilantro has a decent non-smoking section and serves up all the hot and cold coffee combinations this Egyptian coffee chain is…
Cape Town
The best place to dance the night away – it helps that they have hunky bar dancers dressed only in skimpy shorts and glitter. Throw your hands in the air…
Cape Town
Combining a motorbike workshop with barbers, a boutique and a live music/DJ space, this is a homage to Americana, with tasty, inventive bourbon cocktails,…
Cairo
This traditional ahwa is a bit of an intellectuals’ and artists’ haunt, though also firmly on many backpackers’ lists, so be alert to scam artists. It’s…
Mozambique
On the riverbank just below the bridge in the main part of town, the multifarious Paraíso Misterioso complex lays on entertainment pretty thick, with…
Rio Muni
Pastries – including croissants and pains au chocolat – and good coffee make this a great place for breakfast. Next to its sister, the Bar Central, it has…
Cameroon
An excellent place to cut loose in Limbe, this is a young vibrant club playing street music, R&B and soul. A lot of posing from funkily dressed locals…
Victoria
Despite the odd location in a nondescript building near the harbour, Level Three Bar is worth considering for its affordable cocktails (Rs 150) and its…
Addis Ababa
Bored of avocado and mango juices? Then you’ll think this place, with such exotics as Energiser (banana, strawberry and yogurt), rocks. We’d even go so…
Sunshine Coast
This loungey spot with big, sea-facing windows is popular for cocktails. The rose petal mojito, Baileys banana colada and potent California iced tea are…
Northern Mozambique
Brand new Portuguese-owned cafe that might have sprung from a Lisbon side street, specialising in Portuguese-style coffee and natas (custard tarts) served…
Libreville
Dress up to get in the door here: there's a hugely popular black-and-purple bar, a disco and often live music. The entrance price depends on who's playing…
Cabo Verde
Just up from Quebra-Canela beach, Alkimist is a popular, low-key hangout. Grab an outdoor table for an afternoon pick-me-up, or come on Friday and…
Sierra Leone
Mingle with ministers at China House, strangely located in the compound of the ministerial building. There's regular live music, although you might want…
Ghana
The Jungle Bar, on the grounds of the TICCS Guesthouse, is on a leafy balcony with an all-wood bar, cable TV and comfy benches. It's one of the nicest…
Aswan
Popular traditional cafe (despite the name) on a quiet backstreet behind the Banque du Caire. A good place to while away time over a shisha and tea. The…
Cairo
Marked with a tiny red neon sign, this spit‘n’sawdust–style place gets good reviews from Downtown foreign residents, who find it a more cheerful and…
Cape Town
The coffee and food (pretzel hot dogs, crusty pies and other artisanal munchies) are good, but it’s the smoky, cosy bar that packs the trendsters in,…
Algiers
A highly atmospheric bar where time seems to have ground to a halt in 1931. Half drunk bottles of whisky gather dust behind the wood and mirrored bar and…
Tozeur
Set in the palmeraie, this is a great place for a shisha under the palm trees, or a coffee or cool drink. Courting couples and families sitting at the…
Kinshasa
This chilled out lounge-style place has a garden setting and a range of shishas to choose from. It's one of the few places in town that's popular with…
Al Hoceima
Breathe in the fresh salty sea air with a Moroccan beer atop the Club Nautique fish restaurant. The bar here usually attracts quite a crowd, especially…
Mindelo
Known to locals as Vou, after the friendly owner, this cool little basement bar plastered with old jazz posters attracts an older crowd. Big-name local…
Cape Town
This convivial, heritage-listed pub, which is affectionately known as 'Persies' and has been around since 1808, was once Cecil Rhodes’ local. There are…
Cape Town
Cerveza-quaffing and tapas-munching crowds spill out from this spacious and authentically Spanish-looking bar all days of the week.
Durban
This cosy bar has quality craft beer on tap from a range of breweries from Durban, Johannesburg and the Cape. It's a very friendly place, with families…
Johannesburg
Some say the coffee served at this always-bustling, no-lingering joint west of Gandhi Sq is among the best in town. There's also an array of sweet…
Dakar
Black & White is the place for cold drinks served at tables right on the sands, with reggae and West African beats playing overhead. You'll have to go…
Kigali
Dolce ticks all the cool boxes: a great terrace with good city views, a congenial atmosphere, an enticing interior, plenty of cold beer, tasty brochettes …
Sousse
The name of this modern cafe might be cringeworthy to some, but the free wi-fi, attractive surrounds, Illy coffee and sweet treats including ice-cream…
Dahab
Dahab’s sports bar has a big-screen TV so fans won’t miss their favourite team play, plus there's a breezy rooftop terrace that's perfect for sunset…
Cape Town
The pioneer and stalwart of the De Waterkant's gay scene remains a highly popular bar and restaurant, not least for its wrap-around deck which provides a…
Taghazout
Featuring a 180-degree view of the beach and breakers, the Panorama is a perfect place to take a juice break while exploring the town. Simple meals are…
Eritrea
It's may be small, but there's a bit of atmosphere and, more importantly, it's one of the only places in town that carries Beer Asmara (nfa35). On the…
Zambia
Kitwe's nightlife is low-key compared to the capital, but Cosy Jo's is the place to be at night. It has a huge garden bar and draws a large crowd for…
Cape Town
Take a moment to gather your thoughts and enjoy a well-made coffee at this cool cafe and showroom for furniture- and lighting-designers Pedersen & Lennard…
Réunion
A funky drinking spot right in the centre. The streetside terrace allows for a dash of people-watching. Food is only so-so (and expensive for what you get…
Tunisia
Female-friendly and serving alcohol, tea and coffee, the bar-cafe at Hôtel La Kasbah offers seating on the gorgeous pool terrace or in the grand Mauresque…
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