Tunis
There's no shortage of characterful cafes and restaurants in the medina, but this one tops them all. The downstairs space with its arches, rug-adorned…
Must-see nightlife in Tunis
Tunis
Stop the presses and send hallelujahs to the heavens! This cafe facing the Tunis Ville train station employs baristas who know their trade and use freshly…
Tunis
The Ville's best bar is hidden behind a high wall and yellow door that give no hint of the bohemian scene that unfolds within. Tables and bar stools are…
Tunis
A mass of tables set in passageways under the vaulted arches of the medina's most atmospheric souq, this cafe is popular with locals of all ages and…
Tunis
Habibi serves up excellent cocktails in an interior that fuses the modern with the 1950s, as well as in a softly lit courtyard, and drinks can be paired…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Fronted by steep steps that feature in many tourist photographs, this traditional cafe has hosted André Gide, Paul Klee, Simone de Beauvoir and many other…
Tunis
Sweeping 360-degree views of La Marsa Beach and the Carthage hills are on offer at this all-season bar/restaurant on the roof terrace of the fashionable…
Tunis
Not just another bar, Wax is a don't-miss on the Tunis party scene, especially for vinyl nerds, who will relish the opportunity to exchange records with…
Tunis
This relaxed garden is a sweet spot in downtown Tunis to enjoy a drink with friends. It's one of the only places serving alcohol al fresco in the centre…
Tunis
Hang with the cool kids of Tunis while listening to top Tunisian and international DJs play all-night-long sessions at Yüka. In summer, enjoy pool parties…
Tunis
This mosaic-adorned rooftop cafe in a dilapidated building behind the Zitouna Mosque can be hard to find, but its view over the mosque courtyard is the…
Tunis
A favourite with the young expat crowd, this unpretentious venue is the place to be if you want to dance until the early hours fuelled by tequila shots…
Carthage
After a day of sightseeing, there are few better rewards than enjoying a leisurely tea or coffee at this outdoor cafe overlooking the Gulf of Tunis and…
Tunis
Tiki Bar is one of the original scene setters for the new wave of beach bars that have popped up along the Gammarth coastline. Located on the beach in…
Tunis
The comfy couches in this cavernous space with its jaunty black-and-red decorative scheme are popular with young locals of both genders. Positives include…
Tunis
La Marsa's most famous, best-loved and most traditional cafe has seating in a lovely tiled courtyard with shady trees – perfect for a leisurely tea or…
Cercle des Amis du Théâtre National
Tunis
Undeniably arty, this cafe in the foyer of the Théâtre National Tunisien Le 4ème Art is a great place for a coffee or tea during the day. Top marks are…
Tunis
Cafés Ben Yedder is Tunisia's best-loved coffee roastery and its modern non-smoking cafe occupies a building near the Marché Centrale where the company…
Tunis
Overlooking the lake and surrounded by fairy lights and a family atmosphere, this place on the Corniche has a front terrace that's a great stop if you're…
Tunis
Opposite the famous Café Le Saf Saf and with just as much atmosphere, this traditional cafe has a charming interior with high ceilings, tile-lined walls…
Tunis
Outdoor tables here line both sides of narrow Rue Sidi Ben Arous, invariably claimed by locals sipping coffee and enjoying an apple-scented shisha. It's…
Cafe de la Théâtre de l’Etoile du Nord
Tunis
This artsy cafe in the foyer of a fringe theatre is as boho as Tunis gets. Its young clientele is attracted by the free wi-fi, inclusive vibe and decent…
Tunis
Beautifully tiled arched rooms, full of fragrant shisha smoke, open onto the medina's busiest pedestrian thoroughfare. Sadly, females won't feel welcome…
Carthage
Jobi, situated close to La Malga Cisterns, is made up of a number of different bar areas including a covered terrace, a beer garden, a sports bar and a…
Tunis
Huge yellow umbrellas signal the presence of one of Ave Habib Bourguiba's most popular cafes. Next to the Théâtre Municipal, its tables are arranged on…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Café des Délices' series of whitewashed terraces cascade down the cliffside, offering seating with million-dollar views. Hugely popular as a result, it is…
Sidi Bou Saïd
The most popular of the contemporary cafes in Sidi Bou Saïd's lower village, this place near the train station has a large front terrace that functions as…
Tunis
The outdoor seating at this modern cafe on a cobbled square near Pl de la Kasbah is a popular meeting place for students and bohemian types, who enjoy the…
Tunis
The quality of the coffee and the non-smoking interior are the major drawcards at this small Bondin franchise cafe. Its location opposite the town's…
Tunis
This dimly lit lounge bar in the Maison Blanche hotel is quiet during the week, when regulars like to watch football matches on TV, but functions as a…
Tunis
Wreathed in cigarette smoke, this bar/restaurant has Moorish-style decor, simple food and a casual vibe. It's not as sleazy as many other bars in the…
Tunis
One of Ave Habib Bourguiba's main people-watching hubs, but an almost totally male preserve.
