Must-see nightlife in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…