Johannesburg
Forget which year it is as you enter this speakeasy-themed bar that has rooms hidden behind bookshelves and a tattoos and bikers vibe. An extensive…
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Djerba
This huge cafe on the road between Midoun and Houmt Souk is beautifully decorated with swaths of kilims (woven rugs), tiled tables and pretty wooden…
Cape Town
There are around 30 local and international wines on the menu here, all available by the glass. It's a smart but unpretentious place with board games to…
Cape Town
It's a chain, but its flat whites certainly pass muster and this branch is one of the area's most vibey cafes, bringing some city buzz to the sedate …
Johannesburg
'Every cup matters' is the mantra of the friendly baristas here who know exactly how to coax the best out of the beans at this popular Norwood hangout…
Addis Ababa
If your tipple is beer then at the German-flavoured Beer Garden you can sit on a long bench and get 3L of the golden liquid for Birr181 or a 1L for Birr63…
Tangier
This hopping tapas bar feels like something you'd find in Europe or the US, not a country where drinking is widely frowned upon. No matter, drinks here…
Mauritius
Hidden behind the walls of Tamarina's exclusive golfing grounds, this classy lodge-like venue, situated at the clubhouse, is a great place for a sundown…
Johannesburg
Metanoia offers a great terrace overlooking De Beer St (where the entrance is) for people-watching, an enticingly chic interior and a medley of alcoholic…
Essaouira
Perfect for people watching from under a shady parasol, this alfresco cafe serves the best espresso in the medina, alongside top-notch gelato – or combine…
Marrakesh
Yes, it's a total tourist trap, but the roof terrace here is the place on the Djemaa to get a good overall view of the carnival of life below. Head…
Johannesburg
Yes it serves burgers, but really what most people turn up here for are the hunky waiters and the campy drag shows and entertainment. Miss Holly Diamond…
Melilla
Waiters rarely get a rest at this busy neighbourhood bar. Welcoming staff serve booze to the social clientele along with some of the city's best tapas (€2…
Marrakesh
If it's time to put your feet up after some Djemaa action, relaxed Taj'in Darna is a decent option, with friendly staff and good terrace views on the…
Tunisia
As well as the sprawling terrace under the lime trees, this pricey but popular cafe has a maze of small and intimate lounges decorated with traditional…
Marrakesh
Sadly the bookstore that made this cafe unique is no more, but Fnaque Berbère still has efficient staff and one of the highest bird's-eye views of the…
Johannesburg
This place stands out for its impressive selection of craft beer from around the country. The bistro-style fare (try the maple-bacon and blue-cheese pizza…
Antananarivo
This long-standing bar is a firm favourite among locals, expats and tourists alike for anything from a morning coffee to evening drinks or a night out (it…
Alexandria
This venerable shisha joint looks like it hasn't changed an iota since opening in 1928. It’s a delightfully ramshackle old place, with dusty bronze…
Eritrea
On the Piazza degli Incendi, across from the Sheikh Hanafi Mosque, this little teashop (and the few others that surround it) stays constantly busy with…
Gaborone
This classy venue inside the Grand Palm Resort complex (it’s behind reception in the Walmont Ambassador) does a small range of cocktails (from P75)…
Sousse
Brightly painted low tables on either side of Souk El Kayed signal the presence of the medina's best cafe, where the friendly owner will be happy to serve…
Siwa Oasis
The hippest cafe-restaurant in Siwa sits on a shaded rooftop overlooking the central square. Lounge on cushions or choose a regular table with chairs…
Ceuta
Live music blasts Thursday through Saturday at this Irish pub, which stays open for 365 thirsty days a year. No food here, only drinks. If the volume gets…
Cape Town
In the ground-floor taproom you can do a tasting (R30) of the eight seasonal beers produced here. If you'd prefer to pair the beers with food, there's a…
Kampala
For espresso, aeropress or cold drip, caffeine aficionados will want to head here. There's a good range of single-origin beans from across East Africa –…
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Tunis
Undeniably arty, this cafe in the foyer of the Théâtre National Tunisien Le 4ème Art is a great place for a coffee or tea during the day. Top marks are…
Nairobi
This trendy outdoor cafe is set in the scenic garden of Ikigai, a popular co-working office space. Roasted Truth serves specialty coffee and home-made…
Cairo
Super-fashionable bar and restaurant in a top spot in Zamalek with regular live music and DJs on weekend evenings. Expect expensive cocktails and good…
Hermanus
This cave, occupied by the last Strandlopers (coastal indigenous people) at the turn of the 19th century, has a truly remarkable setting and is definitely…
Tangier
By day, the party's at Sky 5, a tapas bar and lounge restaurant with plenty of comfy seating on the new Tanja Marina Bay. After 11pm, the party moves over…
Cape Town
Climb the narrow stairway beside the Royale Eatery to find this hip bar decorated in retro furniture with DJs spinning funky tunes. Climb even further and…
Libreville
It's all about the whisky and roots music at this impeccably dressed bar. There's a live band several times a week with a Louis Armstrong–esque lead…
Rwanda
An industrial space turned coffee shop, this very atmospheric place, which uses only the finest of beans, is dominated by a massive coffee-bean roaster…
Sal
For a lively scene, it's hard to top this festive drinking and eating space one block up from the beach. There's live music most nights, and DJs heat…
Sunshine Coast
A popular local hang-out, this 1st-floor Latino bar-restaurant has a long balcony overlooking Da Gama Rd. Mexican classics such as enchiladas, fajitas,…
Franschhoek
Franschhoek's main strip gets swamped with tourists in summer, so locals retreat to side-street haunts like this diminutive coffee shop. There are a few…
Zimbabwe
Further afield in Karoi, an hour's drive from Chinhoyi, is this old school pub that was a former favourite haunt with local farmers. It's still a great…
Luxor
The beautiful, shaded garden courtyard of the Marsam is one of the west bank's most tranquil spots for a drink or a bite to eat. Wine and beer are served,…
Cape Town
As well as being a rather stylish place to revive over their various house blends of organic teas, served alongside nice cakes and other sweets, you can…
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