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Best Nightlife in Africa (2026)

Bars, pubs, live music venues, rooftop terraces and clubs for evenings out.

96 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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63. Bascule Bar

Whisky bar$$$$V&A Waterfront

Inside Cape Grace on the edge of the V&A Waterfront marina, Bascule Bar is an intimate whisky bar with more than 500 whiskies and bookable tastings.

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64. Bô Zin

Restaurant and lounge bar$$$$Route de l'Ourika

A restaurant and lounge bar in gardens on the Ourika road south of the city, known for Mediterranean fusion cuisine, cocktails, shows and DJs from 20:00 nightly.

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65. Croon Lounge

Cocktail and tapas lounge$$$Ville Nouvelle

A cocktail and tapas lounge at the Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace in the Ville Nouvelle, open every night from 7pm to 2am.

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68. Nile Bar & Lounge

Riverside hotel bar$$$Khaled Ibn El Walid, East Bank

A riverside bar and lounge at the Steigenberger Nile Palace, serving drinks and light Thai, Italian and Lebanese bites on a patio beside the Nile.

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69. Pub 28

Neighbourhood pub$$Zamalek

A small, cosy Zamalek pub on Shagaret El Dor Street, popular for its sangria, Egyptian mezze and unpretentious, friendly atmosphere.

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70. Simba Saloon

Restaurant, bar and nightclub$$Lang'ata

A family restaurant by day and a dance venue by night at the Carnivore complex in Lang'ata, with live music, DJs, big-screen sport and an electric dance floor.

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73. The Smiths

Cocktail room and restaurant$$$$Victoria Island

Opened in 2023 by twins Kehinde and Taiwo Smith, The Smiths in Victoria Island is a reservations-only cocktail room and restaurant with a globally inspired menu.

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75. EME Lounge

Whisky and cigar lounge$$$$Ville Nouvelle

A whisky and cigar lounge at the Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace, open daily from 3pm to 2am with a smart casual dress code.

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76. Geco Café

Live music café and bar$$Lavington

A Lavington café and bar billed as the home of live music, with bands from Tuesday to Saturday and house music sessions on Sunday afternoons.

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77. Le Salama

Rooftop restaurant and sky bar$$$Medina (Jemaa el-Fnaa)

A rooftop restaurant and sky bar near Jemaa el-Fnaa with a three-level terrace, Moroccan cuisine, sunset cocktails, tapas and a belly dance show every night at 21:00.

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78. Le Trica

Bar-restaurant$$Centre Ville

A warm bar-restaurant with New York-inspired decor on Rue Al Moutanabbi, known for generous dishes, good-value salads and lively match nights.

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