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21. Africa Jazz Club at Ghion Hotel
Mulatu Astatke's jazz club in the basement of the historic Ghion Hotel, where a resident band plays Ethio-jazz on Thursday nights.
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22. Bature Brewery
Founded in 2017, Bature Brewery is a Nigerian craft brewery whose Victoria Island taproom pours beers such as Lagos Lager, Black Gold Stout and the hibiscus-brewed Shakara.
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23. Gigi Rooftop
On the sixth-floor rooftop of the Gorgeous George hotel, Gigi is a poolside bar and restaurant serving cocktails, wine and food from breakfast until late.
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24. Hugh’s Jazz Club
Hugh's is a 13th-floor jazz club in Braamfontein named after Hugh Masekela, with live jazz on show nights, city views and a smart dress code.
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25. Just 4 U
Open-air restaurant and live music venue opposite the university on Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop, hosting Senegalese and international acts from jazz to rap.
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26. Kabana Rooftop
A rooftop bar and restaurant facing the Koutoubia, serving cocktails, Mediterranean dishes and sushi from late morning until 02:00, with DJs and live music.
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27. Kenzi Tower Sky Bar
The sky bar on the 28th floor of the Kenzi Tower Hotel in the Twin Center, with 360-degree views across Casablanca.
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28. La Terraza Rooftop
Rooftop lounge on Cooper Road in Kisementi with city views, DJs, Thursday salsa lessons and a menu of Ugandan dishes, international small plates and cocktails.
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29. Le Bar du Golfe
The cocktail bar of La Marsa's long-running Le Golfe restaurant, with drinks by mixologist Pierre Marquet and a terrace facing the sea.
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30. Livingstone’s Beach Restaurant
Beachfront bar and restaurant on Shangani beach in a former British consulate building, with live music every day, salsa nights and sunset drinks.
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31. NOX Rooftop at the Nile Ritz-Carlton
A rooftop lounge on top of the Nile Ritz-Carlton with panoramic views over the Nile and Tahrir, crafted cocktails, sushi and DJ sets in the evenings.
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32. Revolver
A hidden cocktail bar in Spring Valley, open since 2019 and listed among the Middle East and Africa's top bars, with seasonal cocktails and a whisky lounge.
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33. Robsons Real Beer Point Waterfront
Robsons Real Beer runs a brewery taproom at Durban's Point Waterfront, pouring its own craft beers on draught alongside burgers, ribs and pizza, with brewery tours and tastings.
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34. Salon Lyautey Rooftop at Hotel Sahrai
The rooftop lounge bar of Hotel Sahrai, with a fireplace, Moroccan wines and views over Fes, a relaxed spot for sunset drinks.
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35. Samaki Samaki
A seafood restaurant on Haile Selassie Road that becomes one of the Msasani Peninsula's liveliest bars at night, with live music, salsa Thursdays and happy hours.
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36. Sandbox Beach Club
A stylish beachfront club in La with an infinity pool, sunset cocktails and a Euro-Latin menu by day, turning into a party venue late on weekend nights.
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37. Sky Bar at Hilton Windhoek
Ninth-floor pool bar at the Hilton with sunset views over downtown Windhoek, craft gins and cocktails, and a lively Friday crowd.
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38. Sunset Bar & Terrace
The Hilton Luxor's Nile-view bar and terrace, serving cocktails and traditional snacks with live entertainment and sunset views over the West Bank.
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39. The Jaro
The rooftop lounge at Zaria Court in Remera, serving signature cocktails, grilled meats and sharing platters from brunch through to late evening.
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40. Zaya and Ryan’s
A rooftop restaurant, bar and sports lounge at Mall 63 on Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, serving cocktails, craft beers, grills and pizzas, with a strictly enforced dress code.
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