Must-see nightlife in Tunis

  • M’Rabet

    Tunis

    There's no shortage of characterful cafes and restaurants in the medina, but this one tops them all. The downstairs space with its arches, rug-adorned…

  • La Casa del Caffè

    Tunis

    Stop the presses and send hallelujahs to the heavens! This cafe facing the Tunis Ville train station employs baristas who know their trade and use freshly…

  • Le Malouf

    Tunis

    The Ville's best bar is hidden behind a high wall and yellow door that give no hint of the bohemian scene that unfolds within. Tables and bar stools are…

  • Café Chaouachine

    Tunis

    A mass of tables set in passageways under the vaulted arches of the medina's most atmospheric souq, this cafe is popular with locals of all ages and…

  • Habibi

    Tunis

    Habibi serves up excellent cocktails in an interior that fuses the modern with the 1950s, as well as in a softly lit courtyard, and drinks can be paired…

  • Café des Nattes

    Sidi Bou Saïd

    Fronted by steep steps that feature in many tourist photographs, this traditional cafe has hosted André Gide, Paul Klee, Simone de Beauvoir and many other…

  • Dar El Marsa

    Tunis

    Sweeping 360-degree views of La Marsa Beach and the Carthage hills are on offer at this all-season bar/restaurant on the roof terrace of the fashionable…

  • Wax Bar

    Tunis

    Not just another bar, Wax is a don't-miss on the Tunis party scene, especially for vinyl nerds, who will relish the opportunity to exchange records with…

  • Villa Les Palmes

    Tunis

    This relaxed garden is a sweet spot in downtown Tunis to enjoy a drink with friends. It's one of the only places serving alcohol al fresco in the centre…

  • Yüka

    Tunis

    Hang with the cool kids of Tunis while listening to top Tunisian and international DJs play all-night-long sessions at Yüka. In summer, enjoy pool parties…

  • Panorama Medina Cafe

    Tunis

    This mosaic-adorned rooftop cafe in a dilapidated building behind the Zitouna Mosque can be hard to find, but its view over the mosque courtyard is the…

  • Le Carpe Diem

    Tunis

    A favourite with the young expat crowd, this unpretentious venue is the place to be if you want to dance until the early hours fuelled by tequila shots…

  • Tiki Bar

    Tunis

    Tiki Bar is one of the original scene setters for the new wave of beach bars that have popped up along the Gammarth coastline. Located on the beach in…

  • Art'Cafe

    Tunis

    The comfy couches in this cavernous space with its jaunty black-and-red decorative scheme are popular with young locals of both genders. Positives include…

  • Café Le Saf Saf

    Tunis

    La Marsa's most famous, best-loved and most traditional cafe has seating in a lovely tiled courtyard with shady trees – perfect for a leisurely tea or…

  • Cercle des Amis du Théâtre National

    Tunis

    Undeniably arty, this cafe in the foyer of the Théâtre National Tunisien Le 4ème Art is a great place for a coffee or tea during the day. Top marks are…

  • Caféteria Cafés Ben Yedder

    Tunis

    Cafés Ben Yedder is Tunisia's best-loved coffee roastery and its modern non-smoking cafe occupies a building near the Marché Centrale where the company…

  • La Croisette du Lac

    Tunis

    Overlooking the lake and surrounded by fairy lights and a family atmosphere, this place on the Corniche has a front terrace that's a great stop if you're…

  • Café Houasse

    Tunis

    Opposite the famous Café Le Saf Saf and with just as much atmosphere, this traditional cafe has a charming interior with high ceilings, tile-lined walls…

  • Café Sidi Ben Arous

    Tunis

    Outdoor tables here line both sides of narrow Rue Sidi Ben Arous, invariably claimed by locals sipping coffee and enjoying an apple-scented shisha. It's…

  • Café Ezzitouna

    Tunis

    Beautifully tiled arched rooms, full of fragrant shisha smoke, open onto the medina's busiest pedestrian thoroughfare. Sadly, females won't feel welcome…

  • Le Grand Café du Théâtre

    Tunis

    Huge yellow umbrellas signal the presence of one of Ave Habib Bourguiba's most popular cafes. Next to the Théâtre Municipal, its tables are arranged on…

  • Café des Délices

    Sidi Bou Saïd

    Café des Délices' series of whitewashed terraces cascade down the cliffside, offering seating with million-dollar views. Hugely popular as a result, it is…

  • Coste

    Sidi Bou Saïd

    The most popular of the contemporary cafes in Sidi Bou Saïd's lower village, this place near the train station has a large front terrace that functions as…

  • AM Coffee

    Tunis

    The outdoor seating at this modern cafe on a cobbled square near Pl de la Kasbah is a popular meeting place for students and bohemian types, who enjoy the…

  • Cafés Bondin

    Tunis

    The quality of the coffee and the non-smoking interior are the major drawcards at this small Bondin franchise cafe. Its location opposite the town's…

  • Madison’s

    Tunis

    This dimly lit lounge bar in the Maison Blanche hotel is quiet during the week, when regulars like to watch football matches on TV, but functions as a…

  • Andalous

    Tunis

    Wreathed in cigarette smoke, this bar/restaurant has Moorish-style decor, simple food and a casual vibe. It's not as sleazy as many other bars in the…

  • Café de Paris

    Tunis

    One of Ave Habib Bourguiba's main people-watching hubs, but an almost totally male preserve.

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