Casablanca
On a hill next to the Aïn Diab tram terminus, this long-established and expensive venue has a more inclusive vibe than many clubs in the city, with a…
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Dakhla
Across the pedestrian crossing from the Dakhla peninsula monument, this is popular for a slice of cake and a mixed fruit cocktail. Look for the…
Northern Mozambique
The Estrelha, opposite the police station, is a slam-your-bottle-down-on-the-table sort of place with mainly outdoor seating. It's OK if you want to…
Rio Muni
This open-air bar on the beachfront has booths as well as tables and chairs on the grass. It's a great place for a sunset beer, though the beach could do…
Kampala
One of the definitive stops on the Kampala night shift, this cool place has a covered bar and a huge outdoor area. Be careful here: pickpocketing is often…
Winelands
Enjoy a taster tray of five beers while watching the brewers in action at the small brewery behind the bar. Food is served – typical pub grub where…
Garden Route
This tiny bar serves a wide range of craft beer from around the country and there's even an equally tiny brewery on-site. Grab a pint and a bar snack to…
High Atlas Mountains
This small drinks shop at the river's edge below the bridge prepares tea and instant coffee throughout the day, and makes a good spot for people watching…
Lesotho
Maseru’s expat community and local players climb the hill for sundowners with a view at Hotsoma Bar. Cocktails at the pool bar are a popular way to kick…
Northern Madagascar
Sambava's only nightclub has plenty of uses: DJs host parties at weekends, it shows soccer matches and hosts beauty pageants. It's the place to be – dress…
Senegal
Smart and glittering, La Chaumière is the best and closest nightclub (and occasional live-music venue) to the town centre. Pick the right night: it's…
Grand Baie
In a petrol-station car park, this is one of the best spots for a drink and a chat. There's live music most nights and a generous 4pm to 7pm happy hour to…
Red Sea Coast
The only place to party in Safaga, dispensing cold beers and cocktails, simple food and big cheer. On a good night there's a mix of locals, dive…
Guinea
The town's most popular nightspot is the club within the Hôtel Salaa complex. There's occasional live music as well. Admission fees depend on what's going…
Lusaka
Despite its uninspired shopping mall location, this South African chain pub has three beers on tap, does excellent pub food and has all the sports you…
Cairo
The tiny Zamalek outlet of Egypt's own coffee chain serves up its full menu of hot and cold coffees, and numerous teas and juices. There's no toilet…
Southern Rift Valley
The least seedy of Naivasha's clubs, you'll find local DJs, a disco ball and dancing till dawn at this popular place. We'll let you decide if the name…
Algiers
An Algiers institution. You can't beat sitting on the terrace of this cafe admiring the surrounding colonial-era architecture while sipping a strong black…
Libreville
One of several nightclubs on Montée Louis, this black and purple building stands out. Inside are billiard tables and shisha as well as a bar and a dance…
Sousse
A popular cafe in the medina where local males go to smoke shisha, drink coffee and watch football on the TV. You can sit in the tiled interior or on the…
Hurghada
The outdoor seating here is prime yacht-watching territory, and the cafe serves up a surprisingly decent cappuccino, good shisha and decently priced…
Malindi
You can count on seeing both – stars and garters – during a night out here. Decent live music nightly, and good nyama choma (barbecued meat), too.
Johannesburg
Air your grievances loudly and proudly all day long at this left-leaning Mozambican pub that vies with Nuno's next door for the busiest tables on the…
Tunis
Wreathed in cigarette smoke, this bar/restaurant has Moorish-style decor, simple food and a casual vibe. It's not as sleazy as many other bars in the…
Nigeria
Grassy area with a stage for nighttime concerts (free) and thatched cabanas where you can buy beers, smoothies and street food, including fiery baked fish.
Agadir
This cool little courtyard cafe, with chilled Arabic electronica on the stereo and a fountain gurgling away, serves coffee and light meals (Dh25 to Dh35).
Nosy Be
Next to the hotel of the same name, this large bar has great views of the hillside. It's a good place for a beer.
Sharm El Sheikh
The hub of Sharm’s nightlife. Watch for advertising around town to find out about upcoming events. Women gain free entry into the club before midnight.
Kampala
Taking over from Al's bar, one of Uganda's most famous (although notorious) bars, Deuces keeps the flag flying as the place in Kampala that never sleeps.
Conakry
Brash club filled with teen and twenty-something lip-gloss-sporting girls in tiny skirts and posing guys. There's also a lounge bar in the same complex.
Southern Tunisia
This cafe is a standard no-frills coffeehouse, but it's used to seeing groups of foreign tourists, so is a little less macho than some Tunisian cafes.
Lesotho
Opened in 2017, this downtown Maseru club features comedy, Latin dance and hip-hop nights, along with an outdoor terrace that overlooks the main drag.
Mindelo
Just around the corner from Praça Amilcar Cabral, under Porto Grande Hotel, Syrius is the city's perennially fashionable but often empty disco.
Cape Town
This charming kosher cafe is one of the projects for the Astra Centre, which provides sheltered employment for Jewish people with special needs.
Agadir
A popular spot for a seafront sundowner. The newer of the two neighbouring branches has a panoramic terrace with brilliant views of the beach.
Plettenberg Bay
A long-established bar in the centre of town with sports on the big screen in the early evening and DJs playing pop and dance tunes later on.
Siwa Oasis
Right in town, Zeytouna is a favourite evening haunt for local men drinking tea and coffee. Its tables often spill out onto the town square.
Maputo
Inside Núcleo d’Arte (a laid-back artists' cooperative and workshop), with occasional live music.
Stellenbosch
A chilled, student-filled place that also serves lunch – opt for the pizza. There's often live music as well as regular drinks specials.
São Tomé
This cute chill-out bar occupies an old warehouse on the seafront and is a great place to hang out after a weekend meal. English spoken.
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