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INSTITUT FRANÇAIS LÉOPOLD SÉDAR SENGHOR
Dakar's
Institut Français Léopold Sédar Senghor
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( 33 823 0320;
www.ifdakar.org
;
89 Rue Joseph Gomis) , a spacious arts centre occupying a whole city block, is one of the main
hubs of cultural activity in Dakar. It features an open-air stage (a fantastic place to catch a live-music gig), a good
cafe, and exhibition and cinema rooms, and also houses a couple of artists' workshops and shops in its vast
garden.
Drinking & Nightlife
There are bars to suit every taste in Dakar, but glam venues are mainly in the Les Al-
madies area. Live-music venues with dance floors are extremely popular, but nights on the
dance floor start late - most places don't start to boogie before 1am. And always, always
overdress. Bars are usually free, but cover charges at clubs and live-music venues are
roughly CFA4000 to CFA12,000.
Le Viking
PUB
( 77 244 8056; 21 Ave Pompidou)
At this old-style, beer-scented pub, the pints spill over and
the guests are red-faced. Women will feel safer if they've come with a few friends.
Le Patio
BAR
( 33 820 5823; Rte de N'Gor)
Past the broad-shouldered bouncers and across the red carpet,
this large outdoor place serves excellent cocktails within stumbling distance of the
nightclubs.
New Africa
BAR
( 33 827 5371; 9794 Sacré Cœur III)
This may be the only bar where there's no pressure to
dress up and sparkle. The Friday salsa nights are fantastic.
Just 4 U
LIVE MUSIC
( 33 824 3250;
www.just4udakar.com
; Ave Cheikh Anta Diop; 11am-3am)
If you only have time for
one live music venue, don't miss Just 4 U. The small stage of this outdoor restaurant has
