Rooftops Bar at Z Hotel (Nungwi)

Bars & Nightlife

Nungwi is known to have the most vibrant nightlife on the entire island, while in Stone Town you can enjoy cocktails with unforgettable sunsets. You can also party on the beach in Paje or Jambiani. The fun starts early in Zanzibar: as soon as the sun starts going down, the party lights and the music are turned on and the bars begin to fill up.

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Tatu

"Tatu" is Swahili for three, referring the three floors this place has to entertain its visitors: a buzzing bar on the first, a pub with affordable food on the second, and a lounge on the third floor overlooking the …

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Kendwa Rocks (Nungwi)

There's a lot more to Kendwa than an exclusive hotel-restaurant: it is rumoured to throw some of the best parties in entire Zanzibar. Their monthly Full Moon Parties with grills and acrobat shows are the most talked about events on the …

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Sunset Bar at the Africa House

At every sunset, the rooftop bar of the Africa House Hotel fills up with the loud chatter tourists, taking in the golden view over a refreshing cocktail and some crispy …

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Rooftops Bar at Z Hotel (Nungwi)

With its idyllic location, happy hours, and refreshing colourful cocktails, Rooftops is the number one place to watch the sunset in entire …

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Mercury's Bar

Another tribute to the music legend born on this island, Mercury's bar plays live music every weekend, but also welcomes visitors with special cocktails and freshly caught fish throughout the whole …

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B4 Beach Club (Paje)

A laid-back beach bar priding itself on being the first location dedicated to electronic music in East Africa. They most probably prepare the best burgers you'll ever have on the beaches of Zanzibar! Additionally, regular visitors are given a discount on a kite-surfing course. Events are organised …

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Coccobello (Nungwi)

One of the hottest nightspots of Nungwi with live entertainment every night of the week. Food is also served. Wednesday and Sunday nights are the most happening, when the party doesn't stop until 5am. No haggling — just dancing, drinks and a great …

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