Sousse
Café El Kasbah is secreted in a vaulted, cushion- and rug-strewn space deep in the medina. It's got atmosphere in spades, though we found the service here…
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Durban
The inevitable finish line for any day on the beach, this venerable nightspot cooks up a cocktail of cold beer, big-screen TV, dance music and feisty…
South Coast
A huge complex of water slides and bars transforms into the strip’s rowdiest nightclub in high season, blazing into the small hours. During the day it's a…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
An anchor of the Senegambia party scene, Aquarius draws a well-dressed crowd out for a big night out to its glittering dance floor. The drinks are…
Cairo
One of the oldest of Downtown's baladi (local) bars, Cap d'Or has friendly staff who are used to seeing foreigners, and you get free mezze with your beer…
Cairo
Cafe, craft shop, book shop and gallery on the ground floor of a villa on a quiet square in Garden City. A good place for a quiet afternoon coffee whilst…
Cape Town
Occupying part of the Prestwich Memorial building, this branch of the steampunk coffee roasters is a popular place for coffee, breakfast and lunch, and…
Tunis
The outdoor seating at this modern cafe on a cobbled square near Pl de la Kasbah is a popular meeting place for students and bohemian types, who enjoy the…
Lilongwe
With a braai (barbecue) smoking away outside and sport fixtures on the TV, this rough 'n' ready joint sees locals lining the bar shoulder to shoulder. It…
Libreville
This is a popular place with a garden, a bar and a huge sports screen. There are bar snacks to soak up the beer (for example sausages at CFA2000) and a…
Kinshasa
With some of the best DJs and the coolest crowd in Kin, this central place will appeal to anyone wanting to have a great night of dancing. There's a chill…
Nosy Be
This lively bar is very popular with local vazaha (foreigners) and young Malagasy women. For all that, it’s not a creepy place. There's live music every…
Casablanca
One of the few clubs in town where you can dance to live music, with a different theme every night – Tuesday is open mic night, Wednesday is Afro Jam and…
Gabon
This is a large place with a bar, dance floor and various lounges. It's all very exclusive and drinks are expensive. It holds parties for special…
Hurghada
This relaxed pub dishes up live music every Sunday and Wednesday and plays an eclectic mash of rock, blues and soul at other times. An easy-going vibe,…
Cape Town
Ponder the legend of Van Hunks, who challenged the devil to a smoking match atop the peak that can be seen from this bar and restaurant's deck. It’s a…
Pretoria
A popular yet noisy chain cafe, which does dependable burgers and salads and serves a wide selection of cocktails. The TV screens, fast wi-fi and laissez…
Conakry
Perched on stilts out in the water, this cute thatch-and-wood bar covered in fish skeleton decorations is a great place for a sunset drink. Whether the…
Tunis
The quality of the coffee and the non-smoking interior are the major drawcards at this small Bondin franchise cafe. Its location opposite the town's…
Malawi
Decorated with British football insignia and Beyoncé pin-ups, this local hangout also has seating under shady trees at the rear. Dishes (mains MK5000)…
Northern Atlantic Coast
Perched above the beach, the terrace of this small cafe has sweeping views over the Atlantic from all sides. Have a coffee break or sip on a strawberry…
Hermanus
The decor is a bit shabby but the ocean views more than make up for it. There's sushi and pizza on the menu (mains R55 to R115), local beer on tap, sport…
Tozeur
A step up from the street-side cafes, La Grotte, à la its name, is fitted out to look like the inside of a cave, albeit a cool, air-conditioned one. It…
Diani Beach
The only nightclub in Diani not attached to a hotel is Shakatak. It’s quite hilariously seedy, but can be fun once you know what to expect. Like most big…
Northern Madagascar
Just the place to kick back with a cold beer, String Bar is an atmospheric place with a great sea view. It does food, too, particularly good chips. Ask…
Sousse
If you’ve ever wanted to party on what appears to be the movie set for an American western in Tunisia, then this surreal steakhouse and disco pub opposite…
Southern Tunisia
One of several serviceable cafes along Ave Habib Bourguiba. Most of the tables here are set up in the interior courtyard of the Gabès Centre, though there…
Malindi
In the Galana Centre, Fermento is the upmarket place of choice for a night out in Malindi, with a smart and young crowd who start off with cocktails…
Mahé
We're not sure why, but beer just tastes better if you drink it at the source. We liked the lager, while the dark beer is an acquired taste – although…
Dar es Salaam
A bona fide English pub where they pull pints, broadcast Premier League games and serve pub grub like fish and chips (meals Tsh12,000 to Tsh 22,000)…
Cape Town
Taking its name from the lofty storey it occupies, this glitzy club with white leather sofas to lounge on provides stunning views of the city should you…
Tunis
This dimly lit lounge bar in the Maison Blanche hotel is quiet during the week, when regulars like to watch football matches on TV, but functions as a…
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch’s second-oldest pub attracts a slightly older crowd than many places in town, with its well-priced pub grub, large array of craft beer, live…
Rio Muni
Operating from a tiny shack with three or four tables set on a driveway, this informal bar is next to the Spanish Cultural Centre. It makes a great place…
Dakar
At this old-style, beer-scented pub, the pints spill over and the guests are red-faced. (Women will feel safer if they've come with a few friends.) Live…
Stellenbosch
Popular with both locals and students, Trumpet Tree has a shady beer garden where you can nibble pizzas and sip on craft beer during the lengthy happy…
Essaouira
Set in a pretty square near the clock tower, this longstanding cafe's outdoor tables make a good spot for a sightseeing break over a mint tea or nus-nus …
Port Elizabeth
This spit-and-sawdust watering hole's terrace and bar fill up even on weeknights. TVs show sports and the open kitchen produces pizzas and pub grub. There…
Harare
In a city with not too many drinking options, this Irish pub offers a safe, but generic, environment for a relaxed beer. There's Guinness on tap, sports…
Cape Town
A pioneer of the artisan coffee scene, Deluxe is a tiny cafe with what looks like a giant kit model for a Vespa hanging on the wall. It's a popular…
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
