Maputo Entertainment

  1. 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).

    Read more about África Bar

  2. 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.

    Read more about Chez Rangel

  3. Coconuts Live

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

    Read more about Coconuts Live

  4. 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.

    Read more about Companhia Nacional de Canto e Dança

  5. Complexo Sheik

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

    Read more about Complexo Sheik

  6. Dock's

    The late-night waterside bar here is especially popular on Fridays (happy hour from ), and when the weather is warm.

    Read more about Dock's

  7. Gil Vicente

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

    Read more about Gil Vicente

  8. 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.

    Read more about Gypsy's Bar

  9. Hotel Terminus Pool Bar

    Good for a quiet drink, or if you want to stick close to your hotel.

    Read more about Hotel Terminus Pool Bar

  10. Livingstone's Bar & Restaurant

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

    Read more about Livingstone's Bar & Restaurant

  11. Advertisement

  12. 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.

    Read more about Mambo Kaffé

  13. 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.

    Read more about Maxim's

  14. Sinatra's

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

    Read more about Sinatra's

  15. Sixty Levels

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

    Read more about Sixty Levels

  16. 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.

    Read more about Teatro Avenida