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( 97 64 82 74; Fidjirossé; 6pm-late Thu-Sat)
This hip, convivial bar with an open-air terrace is
a great spot to swill a beer or two before hitting the clubs. The crowd ranges from expats
to well-heeled locals. Also serves good food.
Le Livingstone
BAR
( 21 30 27 58; Haie Vive; 11am-late daily)
One of the most atmospheric spots for a drink is
the terrace of this pub in Haie Vive. There's also a tempting menu (meals CFA3400 to
CFA6200), and darts.
The Sanctuary
MUSIC
(Haie Vive; 6pm-late Thu-Sat)
This cool den hosts gigs from local bands, with an emphasis on
rock 'n' blues. There's no cover charge, but a beer costs CFA3000.
Yes Papa
MUSIC
(leyespapa.blogspot.fr; Sikécodji; 9pm-late Thu-Sat)
This venture is famed for the quality of its live
music sessions featuring reggae, jazz and African sounds. Near Pl de l'Étoile Rouge.
Makoomba
CLUB
(Rte de l'Aéroport; from 10pm daily)
A pulsating club near the airport. It plays African and
Western tunes and doesn't really kick off before 1am.
New York, New York
CLUB
(Blvd St Michel; daily)
This Cotonou institution has been around for yonks and isn't show-
ing signs of slowing down. If you want to rub shoulders with hip-gyrating Beninese dan-
cing to African tunes, this is the place.
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