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 Tunisia
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…
Tunisia
For a unique experience, ring the bell of this late-18th-century dar and ask for a tour and tea (10DT). The friendly multilingual young women working here…
Tunisia
Inserted into the medina wall between Bab Diwan and Bab El Kasbah and accessed by a colourful set of steps, this atmospheric cafe is a refuge from the…
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…
Tunisia
This is a magical place overlooking the Mediterranean on the south side of the medina. Several levels of tables jut out over the sea, and kids and…
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…
Tunisia
Sip mint tea high above the medina's narrow laneways at this two-level rooftop cafe attached to the Dar Baya boutique hotel. It's particularly atmospheric…
Tunisia
Aida Gmach Bellagha, whose family hailed from Takrouna, moved from Tunis to embark on an ambitious project to cultivate interest in local Berber heritage,…
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…
Tunisia
With its coffee tables and Berber mats trickling down the stairs in front of Zaouiet Sidi Bou Makhlouf, this cafe couldn't be in a more wonderfully…
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…
Djerba
This cafe, as hip as Houmt Souk gets, is in an old and very attractive funduq (caravanserai). It lacks shade in its courtyard so is most popular at night…
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…
Djerba
This huge cafe on the road between Midoun and Houmt Souk is beautifully decorated with swaths of kilims (woven rugs), tiled tables and pretty wooden…
Tunisia
As well as the sprawling terrace under the lime trees, this pricey but popular cafe has a maze of small and intimate lounges decorated with traditional…
Sousse
Brightly painted low tables on either side of Souk El Kayed signal the presence of the medina's best cafe, where the friendly owner will be happy to serve…
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…
Southern Tunisia
The name fits at this deservedly popular mathematically shaped wooden cafe with a top location on the beach. Take a coffee, a juice or if you're feeling…
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…
Tunisia
As hip as Monastir gets, this two-level cafe has an attractive indoor space and a huge terrace overlooking the beach. The young and mixed clientele loves…
Tunisia
This attractive, female-friendly cafe in the medina is popular with tourists and locals alike. The latter tend to favour the indoor patio, with its pretty…
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…
Tunisia
Nestling beneath the filagreed minaret of the Great Mosque, this cafe has a cave-like male-only space on street level, and a series of roof terraces and…
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…
Tunisia
Head to pedestrianised Blvd République and follow the aroma of freshly roasted beans to find this coffee purveyor, which sells coffee by the kilo and cup…
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…
Tozeur
Set in the palmeraie, this is a great place for a shisha under the palm trees, or a coffee or cool drink. Courting couples and families sitting at the…
Sousse
The name of this modern cafe might be cringeworthy to some, but the free wi-fi, attractive surrounds, Illy coffee and sweet treats including ice-cream…
Tunisia
Female-friendly and serving alcohol, tea and coffee, the bar-cafe at Hôtel La Kasbah offers seating on the gorgeous pool terrace or in the grand Mauresque…
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…
