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Mozambique

Entertainment in Mozambique

  1. A

    Chez Rangel

    This jazz café at the train station is one of Maputo's best night spots, with intimate surroundings and the atmospheric architecture of the train station as a backdrop. There's live music on Saturdays, and otherwise your choice of a large collection of old jazz gramophone records. An ideal spot to sip a caipirinha while taking in afro-jazz beats.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Companhia Nacional de Canto e Dança

    Mozambique's renowned Companhia Nacional de Canto e Dança is based at the Casa de Cultura, near the intersection with Av Ho Chi Min. Rehearsals are often open to the public, and you can get schedules of upcoming performances.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Art Bar Café

    This promising place in the cinema building was about to open when this text was written. It's run by the same people who used to run one of Beira's best bars (now closed) and will have snacks, drinks and a DJ after 23:00.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Costa do Sol Stadium

    Football (soccer) is the national passion. You can watch or join informal weekend matches along the northern section of Av Marginal, or on any empty field. To see a game, head to Costa do Sol Stadium on weekend afternoons.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Teatro Avenida

    Teatro Avenida is home to Maputo's best-known theatre group, Mutumbela Gogo. Plays are in Portuguese. Also watch for M'Beu, a theatre group for high-school students formed under the auspices of Mutumbela Gogo.

    reviewed

  6. F

    África Bar

    Next to Ciné Africa, this sleek, hip spot is a good place to start or finish the evening, and draws the expat crowds, especially on Thursday (jazz night, admission free).

    reviewed

  7. G

    Gypsy's Bar

    The main collection of pubs is along and around the seedy and rather dicey Rua do Bagamoyo (go in a group, and without valuables); current favourites include Gypsy's Bar.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Mambo Kaffé

    If Mambo Kaffé reopens (it was closed when we passed through), it's definitely worth checking out, with overflow crowds and live salsa music on weekends.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Maxim's

    The main collection of pubs is along and around the seedy and rather dicey Rua do Bagamoyo (go in a group, and without valuables); current favourites Maxim's.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Casa de Cultura

    Opposite Hotel Embaixador, with theatre and dance performances. Information on upcoming programs is posted by the entrance.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Sixty Levels

    A good late-night bar catering to a somewhat older crowd, with views over the city and dancing.

    reviewed

  13. Coconuts Live

    A weekend disco catering to a younger, less formal crowd, plus a popular chill-out lounge.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Sinatra's

    A great little place with live Brazilian-Mozambican fusion music and cuisine to match.

    reviewed

  15. M

    Gil Vicente

    A popular café and late-night bar, especially on Thursday (jazz night).

    reviewed

  16. Complexo Monte Verde

    Beira's main nightclub is midway between Praia de Makuti and the airport.

    reviewed

  17. N

    Complexo Sheik

    Dancing with the elite set until dawn; upstairs is a restaurant.

    reviewed

  18. O

    Livingstone's Bar & Restaurant

    A dark, British-toned pub that also serves meals.

    reviewed

  19. P

    Kangas

    Kangas is a smart bar in Hotel Embaixador.

    reviewed