Entertainment in Malawi
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Old Town
In Old Town the streets near the market have several bottle stores, which are basic bars that play music loud and late. This area has a very hard edge, so go here only with a streetwise friend, enough money for an evening's supply of beer and nothing that you can't afford to lose.
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Africana Hotel
A lively place with a large outdoor patio that's popular with nearby office workers and government types. It's easy to make friends here and you're sure to strike up a conversation with one of the locals over a few beers.
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Harry's Bar
Harry' Above Bookmart, this circular bar has a relaxed atmosphere with a happy, mixed crowd of expats and locals. It's a popular meeting place, although Harry's taste in music can be atrociously cheesy.
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Legends
This is a bar most evenings and a nightclub at weekends, where young expats and well-to-do Malawians mix it up in a happy and energetic atmosphere. The music is a fair blend of Western and African.
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French Cultural Centre
Not just for French lessons. The centre has a regular program of concerts, plays and readings. Performances have been known to include such international luminaries as Angelique Kidjo.
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Chameleon Bar
Swanky cocktail bar that has regular live events including the 'pillow talk' unplugged session on the last Thursday of every month, which welcomes poets, musicians and comedians.
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Diplomat Bar
Tiny little bar with a few outdoor tables overlooking the street. It gets lively at the weekends when it throngs with a mixed crowd of expats, backpackers and locals.
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Chimwewe Restaurant
Despite its name, this is more like a bar. Loud music and gaming machines mean it's low on charm but the congenial crowd and cheap drinks compensate.
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Goodfellows Pub
Another lively spot and an expat haven. You can socialise at the pool tables, find a cosy corner, or plant a stool at the impressive wooden bar.
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Sportsman's Bar
Also at the Mount Soche Hotel, the Sportsman's Bar is favoured by local businessmen and other movers and shakers.
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Zebra Disco
The place to go for a more local feel. It plays mostly African music to a mostly Malawian clientele.
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Garden Terrace Bar
Caters to a more composed market and its tranquil surrounds are certainly appealing.
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Legends
A popular American-style bar and nightclub that gets hot and busy after 22:00.
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