Cape Town
Tucked away in the courtyard of what used to be a mortuary (but set to move to the same building's upper floor), this secret little bar is the perfect…
Must-see nightlife in Africa
Sea Point to Hout Bay
There's regular entertainment at this convivial British-style watering hole with a good selection of craft beers and pub grub. Come for karaoke on Tuesday…
Cape Town
As well as being a rather cool cafe serving Deluxe roasted coffee and various snacks (including vegan all-day breakfast dishes), this space serves as a…
Lesotho
Maseru's top nightlife spot is sandwiched between the Maseru Mall and a children's carnival area, and there's good times to be had here. The divey main…
Victoria Falls (town)
Unquestionably the best sundowner spot in town; enjoy a gin-and-tonic on its outdoor terrace overlooking distant animals on the plains of Zambezi National…
Lilongwe
With woodcarvings on its shaded veranda, this tucked-away chill-out den (find it off Mzimba St) offers coffee, cocktails, board games and dishes from…
Fez
Popular with the young Fassi crowd, this multistorey lounge is a nice counterpoint to medina life, just a short walk from Bab Bou Jeloud. The covered roof…
Marrakesh
Mid-afternoon this is the closest the medina gets to an actual bar. The Marrakesh-meets-Kyoto interiors are full of plush, private nooks, but keep heading…
Rabat
This cafe-bar above the namesake cinema has kept its art deco parquet flooring and sparkling chandeliers, and a terrace overlooking the action on Ave…
Kilifi
Felix Unique Collection might not be what we would name our juice bar if we had one – especially if we wanted to make it into an acronym – but the blender…
Mwanza
While a dinner here (mains Tsh15,000 to Tsh20,000) is worth it for the waterside view and the leafy lakeside garden overlooking Bismarck Rock, the best…
Johannesburg
What used to be a grand colonial hotel is now hipster central and epitomises the contemporary swagger of Braamfontein. By day it's a popular pub, known…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Like many restaurant-bars in Gueliz, Pointbar's charms are hidden behind a high wall and thickly draped door. Inside, this contemporary tapas bar revolves…
Lilongwe
This Scottish-owned watering hole faces Buchanan's Grill in a leafy compound, with tables outside and a glass bar and purple walls within. It's popular…
Rabat
Sit back, relax and gaze out over the estuary to Salé at this open-air cafe spread across several tiled terraces above the Andalusian Gardens. Mint tea is…
Essaouira
Sip on a classic cocktail or one of their bespoke creations (Dh160) inside the stately bar of the Heure Bleue Palais, with its leather chesterfields, a…
Alexandria
One of the best bars in town, Spitfire is a dimly lit but friendly place with a bit of a rough-and-ready feel, just north of Sharia Saad Zaghloul. Walls…
Cairo
Alas, most of the regular clientele of the Windsor Hotel's bar has passed on, leaving a few hotel guests, a polyglot bartender and a faint soundtrack of…
Meknes
A modern Moroccan cafe, with a large terrace and very decent coffee. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, it’s a pleasant spot to kill an hour or two, and the…
Tangier
Opened in the Interzone days, this smoky medina cafe got its current name from the hippies who said 'Thank you, Baba' to the man who served their tea…
Johannesburg
Combine your wine sipping in Maboneng with some contemporary art at this bar, which shares a building with the gallery Agog (www.agog.co.za). As well as…
Zanzibar Town
Named for Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury, this is a scruffy but popular waterside hang-out for daytime drinks, evening drinks or sundowners in-between. If…
Tangier
Rubis would just be your average smoky bar if not for local legend Jimmy (real name Mohammed), a singer and guitarist who brings down the house nightly…
Alexandria
Named for the composer of Egypt’s national anthem, this tiny and highly enjoyable local coffeehouse, near Sharia Al Nabi Daniel, is set on a quiet and…
Cabo Verde
Overlooking scruffy Gamboa beach, this buzzing eating and drinking spot draws a festive crowd, particularly on Thursday through Saturday nights when there…
Djerba
This cafe, as hip as Houmt Souk gets, is in an old and very attractive funduq (caravanserai). It lacks shade in its courtyard so is most popular at night…
Livingstone
A favourite watering hole for expats and tourists alike, this deck bar (complete with swimming pool) has a spectacular location overlooking the Zambezi…
Johannesburg
This long-running two-storey English-style pub on the edge of burgeoning 4th Ave holds its own against trendier upstarts. Upstairs it serves good pub grub…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
This upmarket French restaurant has a discreet wine bar tucked against its back wall, with a sophisticated list of both French and Moroccan bottles. Sip…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
This bistro and bakery is one of the loveliest belles on Camps Bay's seafront strip, and a whole lot more relaxed and less pretentious than some of its…
Marrakesh
Most clubbers' venue of choice, 555 has a fun, non-sleazy vibe with tight security on the door and pumps out house, trance, Europop and RnB until the wee…
Cape Town
Owner-brewer Steve Peel takes inspiration from his time at the South African Antarctic research station and brings a nautical flair to this great little…
Tangier
A 10-minute walk west from the medina is this beloved sea-facing cafe with what many locals consider Tangier's best view. Opened in 1921, Cafe Hafa mainly…
Cape Town
Devil's Peak Brewing Company make some of South Africa's best craft beers. Their taproom and restaurant provide a panoramic view up to Devil's Peak itself…
Alexandria
This classic cafe has been tastefully refitted to become a chic yet comfortable space with air-conditioning, wi-fi and a list of espresso-based coffees,…
Nosy Be
This is Nosy Be’s favourite nightclub, located at the end of the village on the road to Madirokely. It’s the place to be seen in the evenings – popular…
Marrakesh
This laid-back spot with outdoor seating under a bright yellow awning is a good choice to chill after weaving through the souqs. Grab one of the tables,…
Cape Town
Ms Kefuoe Sedia has come a long way since opening a six-seater pub in her front lounge in 1990. This spiffy, two-level, 140-seat place, with mellow jazz…
Marrakesh
If you want to hang out with Marrakesh's beautiful people, this is the place to be. This rather chic place, with DJ decks behind the bar and garden area…
Cairo
You'll forget you're in the middle of the desert when you step into The Smokery, an upscale bar where giant, lush plants seem to be staging a jungle…
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