Moshi
The Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union, representing tens of thousands of coffee smallholders, runs this stylish shop. Although it also serves good…
Must-see nightlife in Tanzania
Arusha
On the terrace of the large Cultural Heritage complex on Arusha's western outskirts, Fig & Olive has a Thursday cocktail night, and mellow live jazz and…
Mwanza
While a dinner here (mains Tsh15,000 to Tsh20,000) is worth it for the waterside view and the leafy lakeside garden overlooking Bismarck Rock, the best…
Zanzibar Town
Named for Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury, this is a scruffy but popular waterside hang-out for daytime drinks, evening drinks or sundowners in-between. If…
Zanzibar Town
This worn but popular place in the old British consulate building has seating inside and outside on a deck under trees directly on the beach. Food is…
Mwanza
Part of the New Mwanza Hotel establishment, Flames is a fun spot to dance and enjoy meeting locals, but don't expect to carry on much of a conversation –…
Southern Highlands
A simple open-air bar serving curry and beer, Rock Garden enjoys a gorgeous rocky setting with a stream running by. On weekends it's packed and is a great…
Arusha
This cafe is a good spot for a drink, and one of the best places to find out about upcoming cultural events, many of which are held here. On Thursday…
Arusha
Nightclubs come and go in Arusha with a lot of noise but not much staying power, to the extent that Club AQ is almost a veteran. It has music you can…
Zanzibar Town
The no-frills Sunrise is frequented by locals and budget travellers, and despite the name it's as much a bar as a restaurant, although basic meals (around…
Southern Highlands
This nightclub at the eastern end of town hosts regular concerts out in the parking lot, featuring bongo flava stars from Dar es Salaam. Call in advance…
Lake Victoria
The nightclub in Bukoba is open 24 hours but the bar only gets busy in the evening, and the club from Friday to Sunday. It's bright yellow, and so vast…
Northeastern Tanzania
This little place has a good selection of cold water, juice, beer and other drinks (Tsh500 to Tsh3000) from their solar-powered fridge. It's on the edge…
Zanzibar Town
With a front-row view of the ocean, the Sunset Bar at the Africa House Hotel – once the British Club – has a wide terrace and steady supply of cold beer,…
Moshi
If you're craving a coffee in the busy Boma Rd area, Arusha Coffee Lounge is a cool, quiet hang-out, with good wi-fi, better coffee and a range of…
Dar es Salaam
This upmarket nightclub (entry Tsh15,000) with DJ is on the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency, and attracts a mixed crowd of locals and foreigners.
Dar es Salaam
Happy hours, steak-and-wine Wednesdays, live music on Fridays and big-screen weekend sports. There's a Tsh10,000 entry fee for some events.
Zanzibar Island
Rickety wooden tables in the sand, palm-thatch roof, cheap beer, friendly staff and a widescreen view of the ocean. What's not to like.
Zanzibar Town
Enjoy sundowners and sea views from this rooftop bar above 6 Degrees South restaurant on the southwest-facing side of Stone Town.
Dar es Salaam
The Hyatt's chic rooftop bar has wonderful views over the harbour, lounge seating and live music some evenings.
Dar es Salaam
A popular place for sundowners, with prime sunset views. Meals are also available.
Zanzibar Town
Tatu means three in Swahili and this place has three floors: a well-stocked bar on the 1st floor, a pub-style restaurant on the 2nd floor (meals Tsh12,000…
Dar es Salaam
A bona fide English pub where they pull pints, broadcast Premier League games and serve pub grub like fish and chips (meals Tsh12,000 to Tsh 22,000)…
Moshi
A large, loud club for dancing or just hanging out and playing pool. The music is mostly Western, but a few African rhythms make themselves heard.
Arusha
Arusha’s loudest and brashest club is an institution on the town's party scene. The music is a mix of African and Western.
Western Tanzania
Busy and noisy bar with tables and a pool table outside under the trees. It's catty-corner to the police station.
Lake Victoria
This humble beer garden of sorts is one of the most popular and most sociable drinking spots in town.
