Must-see nightlife in Malawi

  • Kwa Haraba

    Malawi

    This craft shop and cafe serves fresh juices bursting with goodness and light meals such as feta pizza, ham and cheese pita sandwiches, salads and toasted…

  • Safari Beach Lodge

    Malawi

    This cocktail bar built into the rocks overlooking the beach is a secluded and magical sundowner spot.

  • Mzuzu Coffee Den

    Malawi

    This cafe with two-tone furniture is the local hangout of choice – use the wi-fi and enjoy a cafetière or cappuccino of the strong 'n' sweet local coffee…

  • Living Room

    Lilongwe

    With woodcarvings on its shaded veranda, this tucked-away chill-out den (find it off Mzimba St) offers coffee, cocktails, board games and dishes from…

  • Chameleon Bar

    Lilongwe

    This Scottish-owned watering hole faces Buchanan's Grill in a leafy compound, with tables outside and a glass bar and purple walls within. It's popular…

  • Jacaranda

    Malawi

    Attached to the Mimosa Court Hotel, this is a great spot with a sunny terrace for meeting the locals over a cold beer (MK950). Hip-hop videos boom from…

  • Salt 'n' Pepper

    Malawi

    Despite the garish orange swirls decorating its walls, this friendly Indian-owned eatery is pleasant for a beer and a snack. The broad menu ranges from…

  • Pablo's Lounge

    Malawi

    This hotel bar is a pleasant spot to catch up on your emails over a cold beer.

  • Tom’s Bar

    Malawi

    Popular little spot for both locals and visitors to commune with a cold beer.

  • One Love

    Malawi

    At One Love, with an unbeatable view of the bay, Kelvin the Rasta serves cold beers and simple dishes such as chapattis, nsima (a filling porridge-like…

  • Beach Boys Bar

    Malawi

    Announced by a smoking barbecue and blaring beats, this popular hangout has a big, sandy arena for dancing and a pool table. Come in the evening to chat…

  • Harry's Bar

    Lilongwe

    This hard-to-find wooden shack, located off Mzimba St, dishes up a bubbling atmosphere, live jazz in the garden and revolving entertainment. A Lilongwe…

  • Goodfellows Pub

    Lilongwe

    With a braai (barbecue) smoking away outside and sport fixtures on the TV, this rough 'n' ready joint sees locals lining the bar shoulder to shoulder. It…

  • Rylo's Stopover

    Malawi

    Decorated with British football insignia and Beyoncé pin-ups, this local hangout also has seating under shady trees at the rear. Dishes (mains MK5000)…

  • Sportsman's Bar

    Malawi

    This hotel bar is surprisingly authentic, with loud African music and soccer matches illuminating the darkened room.

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