In the emerging market of lounges in Dar, is Coffee and Grapeshots. Modern, warm and Afrocentric in the bustling heart of Mikocheni. Open late afternoon to the late hours of the night, friendly and informed staff greet you. The menu boasts an impressive selection of wines, bistro inspired dishes, a wide selection of somewhat pricey cocktails and the best of Tanzanian coffee and tea. Their signature take on local masala tea is a must try. Friday nights is lively at this hip new joint with live performances featuring the best of Dar based jazz bands and musicians.
modern, afrocentric lounge in the heart of mikocheni offering an impressive selection of wines, bistro inspired dishes, a wide selection of cocktails and the best of Tanzanian tea and coffee. friday evenings feature live jazz performances by Dar based musicians.
recently converted from a diner, elements is now one of the most popular spots hit by partygoers. on weekends, the small interior packs dancers and a DJ spinning the latest hits, while the rest spill out onto the patio, parking lot and beyond.
one of dar's first lounges, java has gone through ups and downs in popularity including change of management. now undoubtedly a hangout for students, it offers good food, reasonably priced drinks and the latest hit tunes blaring.
melmoz, dar's first jazz bar, opened in late 2012 to a nightlife that had been craving something of its kind for a long time. finally, a place where the older crowd can enjoy a night out without feeling aged. catch lize jazz every thursday and saturday night from 9pm onwards.
a lively haunt somewhat awkwardly located in small shopping centre in namanga. tuesday nights features stand-up comedy by evans bukuku, one of dar's most popular comedians. other nights feature live band or DJs. the crowd is down to earth and out to have a good time.
one of the city's newest after work lounges. located on the top floor of benjamin mkapa building opposite the main post office. cool cocktails, yuppy crowd. wait out the traffic in this trendy spot.
large outdoor cafe feel, hip interior. watanashi is one of the spots to hit after work or on the weekend. before elements opened, it was the lounge to hit on the peninsular strip. good food and selection of drinks. the crowd is undecidedly hip and playful.
