Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
While the nightlife scene in Windhoek is relaxed and generally trouble-free, you should
always travel by taxi when heading to and from establishments.
NIGHTCLUB
El Cubano
( cnr Sam Nujoma Dr & Independence St; Fri & Sat)
Offering up a little bit of
Havana, Namibian-style, El Cubano reopened in 2012 in the basement of the Hilton
Hotel. It's the capital's most popular club with a suave, modern interior, a mixed crowd
and of course a Facebook page.
Joe's Beer House
( 160 Nelson Mandela Ave)
True to its moniker, Joe's stocks a wide assortment of Namibi-
an and German beers, and you can count on prolonged drinking here until early in the
morning. It's the favoured drinking hole of Afrikaners.
PUB
Café Balalaika
( Independence Ave, Zoo Park)
This spot, cafe by day, bar by night, features a terrace with
the capital's largest rubber tree. Live music and karaoke features, as does a cool bar scene
with some great beer on tap.
BAR
BAR
Pharaoh Lounge
( 22 Nelson Mandela Ave)
Good for a cocktail and a dance or just a chill out in lounge
chairs, this bar is located on the corner of Nelson Mandela and Sam Nujoma Aves.
Club London
( 4 Nasmith St, Southern Industrial Area; Wed-Sat)
Formerly La Dee Da's, this is an-
other relocated club that has undergone a makeover. Check out the Facebook page to see
whether it's a foam party, glowstick event or some other inventive idea enticing patrons to
show their moves. At other times you can dance to Angolan
kizomba
(fast-paced
Portuguese-African music), hip-hop, rave, traditional African, rock and commercial pop
accompanied by special effects.
NIGHTCLUB
Wine Bar
WINE BAR
