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Addis Ababa

Entertainment in Addis Ababa

  1. A

    Fendika Azmari Beat

    This azmari beat rivals Yewedale and is only a few minutes' walk down the street.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Topia Tej Beat

    Off Haile Gebreselassie Rd, tucked up an alley behind the Axum Hotel, this is Addis' top tej beat and the only one to serve pure honey tej. A small flask on an empty stomach had our heads spinning.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Yegebawal Tej Beat

    For a more rough-and-ready experience, head for this place off Lorenzo Tezaz St. The tej is dirt cheap, but it's not pure as sugar has been added.

    reviewed

  4. D

    D-Cave Club

    Lurking in southwest Addis Ababa, D-Cave hosts well-known DJs most weekends. Music ranges from Ethiopian to hip-hop and drum and base.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Virgo Lounge

    This hip drinking den sits above Kaldi's Coffee in southeastern Addis. It's an ideal place to kick back and chill out.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Divine

    Slip into a sleek leather lounger, sip a cocktail and groove to heavy hip-hop and rap in this slick new nightclub.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Club Illusion

    This is Addis' most raucous club. It's below the Ambassador Theatre.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Old Milk House

    A popular place, though laden with expats chatting up local ladies.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Yewedale

    Thanks to some of the city's best azmaris performing here, this place is resoundingly popular and you may have trouble finding a seat. There's no sign, so just look for the thatched twin-peaked roof above its entrance.

    reviewed