Must-see nightlife in Asmara

  • Crispi Bar

    Asmara

    Built in 1935, this old bar feels as much like a friend's living room as a place of business. If you're peckish, there's also a selection of simple foods …

  • Zara

    Asmara

    Ease into low gear by sinking a cocktail at this genteel lounge bar (drinks range from from nfa20 to nfa100). It stays open until midnight, and is a good…

  • Bar Zilli

    Asmara

    Anchoring a historic Italian-era building from the late 1930s, this earthy hang-out is a good place to revive your spirits with a macchiato or an Asmara…

  • Green Village

    Asmara

    Stop in for coffee and cake favourites and a wide selection of freshly squeezed juices in a bright, cool interior. The macchiato may just be the best in…

  • Pasticceria Moderna

    Asmara

    A humming venue on the main drag with traditional styling and a large outdoor seating area. Keep up your strength with a macchiato and a delectable pastry…

  • Bar Royal

    Asmara

    A delightful cafe with uniformed staff and a retro vibe. If the tempting display of cakes (nfa20) beside the entrance isn’t enough to draw you in, perhaps…

  • Rozina Cafe

    Asmara

    This classy joint just across from the Cinema Impero has a decent selection of sweet and savoury baked options (nfa14) – and a few harder drink options if…

  • Cafe Fiori

    Asmara

    The macchiato kicks like a mule here, and the decor is decidedly retro. Cafe Fiori also features an appetising selection of croissants (nfa15) and the…

  • KitKat Bar Fast Food & Pastry

    Asmara

    Take a break at this retro cafe hidden behind the cathedral, with fresh-made cakes (nfa13) and tasty coffee on a large intersection that's perfect for…

  • Green Pub

    Asmara

    This pub-disco is one of the favourite haunts of expats in search of fun and company, particularly on Wednesday for live music and Friday when local DJs…

  • Sweet Asmara Caffe

    Asmara

    This sleek pastry shop is a treasure-trove for the sweet tooth, with a tempting array of diet-busting little treats in a central location on Harnet Ave.

  • Damera Cafe

    Asmara

    Beyond a traditionally styled interior serving cafe classics, there's also a nice outdoor seating area on Harnet great for people-watching.

  • Impero Bar & Pastry

    Asmara

    Almost next door to Cinema Impero, this endearing cafe has a more traditional feel. Perfect for a coffee during passeggiata.

  • Dolce Vita

    Asmara

    Stylish modern coffee shop outside the centre, with a fantastic shaded courtyard out back perfect for whiling away a lazy afternoon.

  • Mocambo

    Asmara

    This hopping nightclub exhilarates dance junkies every weekend with live music, both traditional and Western. Hours are erratic, but you'll hear it before…