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Bar entertainment in Ethiopia

  1. A

    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.

    reviewed

  2. B

    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.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Hill Top Bar

    American-inspired but insuppressibly Ethiopian. Try, if you dare, a gin fir fir (gin mixed with beer), or, for women, wine diluted with Coca-Cola!

    reviewed

  4. D

    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

  5. E

    Askalech Tej House

    Askalech Tej House. Also known as 'torpedo', it serves tej (honey wine) of varying potency. There's usually traditional music after 19:00.

    reviewed

  6. F

    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.

    reviewed

  7. G

    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

  8. H

    Old Milk House

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

    reviewed

  9. I

    Bar Balageru

    Usually the most fun and the most packed.

    reviewed