Mombasa
We know why this place was named after the Disney state. Like a theme park for grown-ups, there's all sorts to get into here: an outdoor pool, a 'crazy'…
Must-see nightlife in East Africa
Arusha
Nightclubs come and go in Arusha with a lot of noise but not much staying power, to the extent that Club AQ is almost a veteran. It has music you can…
South Coast
The first bar to get going in Mtwapa, Casuarina always makes for a fun night out, with some good dancing and decent grilled food to chase the booze down…
Zanzibar Town
The no-frills Sunrise is frequented by locals and budget travellers, and despite the name it's as much a bar as a restaurant, although basic meals (around…
Kigali
The swimming pool bar at the Hotel des Mille Collines serves as the city’s most popular daytime bar at weekends, with expats coming here to relax by the…
Northeastern Tanzania
This little place has a good selection of cold water, juice, beer and other drinks (Tsh500 to Tsh3000) from their solar-powered fridge. It's on the edge…
Zanzibar Town
With a front-row view of the ocean, the Sunset Bar at the Africa House Hotel – once the British Club – has a wide terrace and steady supply of cold beer,…
Kigali
Dolce ticks all the cool boxes: a great terrace with good city views, a congenial atmosphere, an enticing interior, plenty of cold beer, tasty brochettes …
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…
Kigali
This offbeat rooftop cafe is famous for its perfectly brewed coffee, excellent tea, yummy pastries, generous sandwiches, colourful decor and chilled…
Dar es Salaam
This upmarket nightclub (entry Tsh15,000) with DJ is on the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency, and attracts a mixed crowd of locals and foreigners.
Dar es Salaam
Happy hours, steak-and-wine Wednesdays, live music on Fridays and big-screen weekend sports. There's a Tsh10,000 entry fee for some events.
Zanzibar Island
Rickety wooden tables in the sand, palm-thatch roof, cheap beer, friendly staff and a widescreen view of the ocean. What's not to like.
Zanzibar Town
Enjoy sundowners and sea views from this rooftop bar above 6 Degrees South restaurant on the southwest-facing side of Stone Town.
Uganda
Gulu’s most popular drinking spot for locals and expats alike, with plenty of seating areas and live music on weekends.
Uganda
Across from the bus park, this modern cafe is the place to go for excellent coffee, juice, breakfast and tasty wraps.
Dar es Salaam
The Hyatt's chic rooftop bar has wonderful views over the harbour, lounge seating and live music some evenings.
Dar es Salaam
A popular place for sundowners, with prime sunset views. Meals are also available.
Nairobi
The ‘Madhouse’ (or 'Maddi' to its friends) is arguably the most famous of all Nairobi's nightclubs, although a few changes of venue over recent years have…
Nairobi
About halfway between the city centre and Westlands, close to the National Museum, this stalwart draws massive crowds for its top-notch DJs, excellent…
Southern Rift Valley
This sleek hole-in-the-wall coffee stop serves herbal teas, hot chocolate, frappuccinos and caramel concoctions, as well as – obviously – decent coffee…
Nairobi
Lounge-style chill-out venues are all the rage in Nairobi, but this Moroccan-style place was doing it long before the trend took hold. It continues to be…
Kampala
An attractive outdoor set-up with a sprawling tree, luxurious pool and popular restaurant, Cayenne is a top place to hit night or day. However, the party…
Kampala
Heaving with wazungu (foreigners) and locals, divey Iguana is a contender for the most popular bar in town. Upstairs is a boozy affair, whether as a spot…
Mombasa
Of all the gin joints, in all the towns…walking into this one isn't the worst thing you could do. Classy but still cheeky, Casablanca is wildly popular…
Nairobi
Established in the 1950s, this venerable firm has only recently branched out into the cafe business, but it's certainly made an aggressive, Starbucks…
South Coast
This place can't seem to make up its mind as to what it is. Is it a cocktail bar? A sports bar? A Lebanese restaurant? The lighting is too dim and the…
Southern Rift Valley
This place is Kenya's version of Starbucks and locals love it. It's all there, from creative coffees, milkshakes and pastries to free wi-fi, and all…
Kampala
A Kololo institution, Bubbles is the closest you'll find to a true pub in Kampala. Its bar and furnishings were shipped in from an old Irish boozer back…
Lamu Island
Right in front of the main jetty, Petley's is the local watering hole for just about everyone. In fact, it's the only non-hotel bar in Lamu to serve…
Nairobi
A lively and friendly top-floor bar with pool tables, a dance floor, cheap beer and reasonable food. During the week things are relatively quiet, but from…
Zanzibar Town
Tatu means three in Swahili and this place has three floors: a well-stocked bar on the 1st floor, a pub-style restaurant on the 2nd floor (meals Tsh12,000…
Kilifi
You can disco dance on caffeine (and alcoholic things) at this popular nightspot. Nyama choma (barbecued meat) is on the grill, wi-fi is on the house and…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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