Gonder
Serving up Gonder's best coffee, Senait is brought to you by the same people who run Four Sisters and it shows. With a small but lovely, character-filled…
Must-see nightlife in Northern Ethiopia
Aksum
This cool little juice bar has free wi-fi, a modern feel and terrific juices. Ask for its special of the day – we loved the mango, avocado and guava – or…
Aksum
The hotel may be past its prime, but the Yeha remains the best place in town for a sundowner. The terrace faces the setting sun and overlooks the Northern…
Lalibela
Also known as Askalech, Torpido serves tej along with traditional azmari song and dance after 8pm. It gets a lot of tourists, but locals usually outnumber…
Gonder
This classic, though subtle, art-deco Italian cafe in the heart of the piazza is a throwback to the days of yesteryear – it's easily the most atmospheric…
Bahir Dar
A chemistry degree from Bahir Dar University led owner Yordanos into a life of wine and she now makes her own honey, date, mango, apple and grape…
Aksum
One of the most enduringly popular cafes along the main road, Axum No-Name has split-level seating overlooking the street and a loyal local clientele who…
Gonder
There’s nowhere better in town for a sunset drink than this hotel’s lofty garden terrace. Besides the overpriced beers, there’s a variety of local and…
Bahir Dar
One of Bahir Dar's best places for coffee, Karibu has low wooden stools, excellent coffee (from Birr9), tempting cakes and an overwhelmingly local…
Gonder
You’d be hard-pressed to find a Gonderian who doesn’t consider the brew here the city’s best, and we think it serves the best cake.
Gonder
The large outdoor terrace here is indisputably the town centre’s most popular beer joint.
Gonder
A dark and cosy modern club where the band plays and the people dance until at least 2am.
Bahir Dar
Though it’s a popular drinking spot throughout the week, Friday and Saturday nights are really packed.
