Harar Entertainment

  1. Ali Bal Cafe

    Slap bang in the heart of the Old Town, this is a good place to mull over a coffee or sugar-cane juice and watch life go by.

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  2. Bar Cottage

    Still haven't tried tej (honey wine)? It's time to get a hands-on education in this traditionally decked out, dimly lit den. It's a bit nibbled around the edges but after a few drinks you'll call this place home. It's best at weekends.

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  3. GC Pub

    Almost next door to Samsun Hotel, this pub-cum-bar works to the same formula of booze, reggae beats, a touch of sleaziness and tight-packed bodies at weekends. Dive in!

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  4. National Hotel

    Hallelujah! Live music Thursday to Sunday from around to or . The music is a mixture of Ethiopian/Middle Eastern pop, with some traditional tunes thrown in. When not playing, there's soccer on big-screen TV - much less exotic.

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  5. Samsun Hotel

    Don't be confused by the name, it's under the right heading here. Identity crisis aside, this publike venue is popular at weekends with an eclectic crowd gulping down glasses of beer. It's just past Harar Gate.

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  7. Tourist Hotel

    Another bar-cum-club venue, a few doors from the National Hotel. A bit brash, but take a bold approach and you should do all right.

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