Cape Town
Apart from great coffee, the traditional bagels are pretty awesome too. They train baristas here and you can book online for their courses – a three-hour…
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Dahab
Just the best little juice shack in Dahab. Get your sugarcane fix, or sup on a freshly squeezed juice or shake in the cubby-hole seating area, bedecked in…
Addis Ababa
An ever-popular coffee institution that’s little more than a dark hole in the wall. For those not afraid of daylight, there’s also a few sun-grabbing…
Kampala
This busy cafe on Parliament Ave is a good spot for Ugandan coffee, farmed on the slopes of Elgon, the Rwenzoris and the Virungas, as well as freshly…
Cape Town
These artisan coffee guys specialise in blends, including an organic one and a full-flavour decaf. It's handy if you're browsing the galleries in the area…
Windhoek
This spot, cafe by day, bar by night, features a terrace with the capital’s largest rubber tree. There's live music and karaoke, and a cool bar scene with…
Cafe de la Théâtre de l’Etoile du Nord
Tunis
This artsy cafe in the foyer of a fringe theatre is as boho as Tunis gets. Its young clientele is attracted by the free wi-fi, inclusive vibe and decent…
Kigali
This offbeat rooftop cafe is famous for its perfectly brewed coffee, excellent tea, yummy pastries, generous sandwiches, colourful decor and chilled…
Accra
One of a number of slick cocktail bars in Accra, where the capital's beautiful people come to see and be seen; dancing generally starts around 10pm on…
Dakar
This lively eatery and drinking space with a colourfully decorated patio draws a mix of locals and expats, and hosts quite the lively salsa parties …
Northern Cape
There are a few breakfast items, salads and toasted sandwiches on the menu here but what keeps this convivial cafe busy is its excellent coffee –…
Cabo Verde
Cool beach bar with a hipster crowd, loungey tunes, live music on Friday nights and good food to boot – crepes, sandwiches, burgers and grilled seafood …
Mahé
The pick of the predominantly local nightclubs, this place along the main road in Bel Ombre, close to Beau Vallon, plays local music that'll have you up…
Rio Muni
The 1st-floor terrace at this hotel has sea views, while the bar inside has wood panelling and blasting air-con. It's a convivial place, especially when…
La Digue
This coffee bar serves some of the island's best espresso. Find it at the jetty, next to the ticket booth for the ferry.
Johannesburg
Check online for details of events such as progressive/deep house and hip-hop parties, and the more interesting international acts, at this giant…
Accra
Champs feels a bit like an American frat boy hangout – with sports on the big screen, karaoke and a menu of burgers and bar snacks. There's also live…
Cameroon
Attractively screened with bamboo, this is an upbeat bar hosting DJ nights and live music nights. It serves beers, whiskies and spirits plus barbecued…
Ghana
Sit on the rooftop terrace and let an ice-cold beer and the sweet sounds of northern hip-life (a hip-hop and highlife hybrid) into your world at this…
Réunion
L'Hermitage's top nightspot positively sizzles on a Friday and Saturday night when the dance floors are packed. Tropical, electro and dance music dominate…
Cairo
This bar, on the rooftop of the King Hotel, comes with the bonus of Pyramid views. It's a casual and relaxed place to hang out with a beer and shisha…
Cape Town
This fun gay-friendly bar and dance venue, up a floor from the street, has a devoted crowd of young boys and girls who are always ready to bop to the DJ’s…
Casablanca
This cafe is worth a stop for its art deco–era elegance, female-friendly atmosphere and premium people-watching seats. The set breakfast deals offer the…
Port Elizabeth
Craft beer lovers rejoice – this convivial pub and restaurant overlooking the Baakens River is like manna from heaven, with a great selection of beers on…
Tunisia
Located between the Great Mosque and Borj El Kebir, this friendly cafe has an open sea-facing terrace on the 2nd floor and is a popular coffee and shisha…
Dakar
Past the broad-shouldered bouncers and across the red carpet, this large outdoor place serves well-made cocktails within strolling distance of the…
Tunis
Beautifully tiled arched rooms, full of fragrant shisha smoke, open onto the medina's busiest pedestrian thoroughfare. Sadly, females won't feel welcome…
Réunion
The place to hang out, this buzzy bar with outdoor tables has a great selection of beers and spirits. There's also well-priced bar food for lunch and…
Kumasi
A friendly beer joint with an outdoor patio on the street; inside it’s all diamond-shaped mirrors and big-screen sports, with dancing as the night goes on.
Libreville
An old Libreville favourite, the Cotton Club attracts a slightly older clientele. It has a great buzz, especially on weekends. There's karaoke on…
Sierra Leone
Rather more chilled than many of Freetown's night-time venues, this place has a low-key jazz and soul soundtrack, punctuated by more energetic dance…
Réunion
Le Zinc is St-Leu's liveliest spot. Come for the good fun, great mix of people, wicked cocktails and great music, with DJs or live bands every evening.
Nosy Be
La Sirène draws the crowds on the nights of the week when Ambatoloaka's other disco, Djembe Disco, is closed.
Mahé
The east coast is home to one of Mahé's most popular nightclubs. Despite outward appearances, it's a fairly hip venue, so dress up rather than down.
Addis Ababa
It's painted luscious lip-gloss red and is easily the most popular of the numerous bright, modern Western-style coffee shops around the Piazza area.
Ghana
This small streetside bar, decorated in a dark, Guinness-inspired colour scheme, is a good place to drink a beer or two and watch the world go by.
Tunisia
The bougainvillea-covered streetside terrace at this cafe behind the El Jem Amphitheatre is a popular spot for tea, coffee, soft drinks or shisha.
Sierra Leone
Cute Plum Store is shielded from the busy Congo Cross junction by greenery, making it an ideal spot for a quick drink on your way back from town.
Port Elizabeth
Low on aesthetics but high on energy, this beer hall is one of the liveliest bars in PE. It has a good range of craft beers and also serves food.
Antananarivo
The clientele in this trendy bar can be a little seedy. It's a shame because the graffiti decor is fun and the music will have you on your feet.
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