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1. Level 8

Rooftop cocktail bar$$$Kivukoni

The Hyatt Regency's rooftop bar on Kivukoni Front, with 360-degree views over the harbour and city, cocktails and live DJs from Wednesday to Sunday.

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2. The 5th at Upendo House

Rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant$$$Hurumzi, Stone Town

Fifth-floor rooftop bar and restaurant at Upendo House on Hurumzi Street, with an infinity pool, sunset cocktails, DJ evenings and a weekend brunch.

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3. Livingstone’s Beach Restaurant

Beach bar and live music venue$$$Shangani, Stone Town

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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4. Samaki Samaki

Seafood restaurant and bar$$Msasani Peninsula

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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5. Crafty Dee’s Brewpub

Craft brewery and gastropub$$Msasani Peninsula

A gastropub and microbrewery on Chole Road, set up by Chintu Patel, pouring its own pilsners and ales, including the award-winning Dee's Gold.

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6. Mercury’s

Waterfront bar and restaurant$$Stone Town seafront

Relaxed waterfront bar and restaurant on Mizingani Road near the ferry port, named after Freddie Mercury, with a sea-facing deck, pizzas and live music.

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