Distillery 031

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Distillery 031

Distillery 031 is rather unique in that it specializes in craft alcoholic drinks, all made with prime local ingredients. Alongside signature rum, vodka, gin, cachaça and even absinthe, Distillery 031 serves an incredible selection of creative dishes, original pub grub (give their take on Italian "aranchini" a try), and brunch specials.

Bars & Nightlife

Birthplace of the gqom music genre, Durban is known for its lively nightlife, most of which happens outside the downtown area in the city's many suburbs. That being said, some entertainment is available with the city limits, too – try the Suncoast Casino (an entertainment complex whose offerings extend beyond gambling) or catch a show at Durban's reputable Playhouse Company theatre. Here are some of the best bars and nightclubs in Durban:

Distillery 031

Distillery 031 is rather unique in that it specializes in craft alcoholic drinks, all made with prime local ingredients. Alongside signature rum, vodka, gin, cachaça and even absinthe, Distillery 031 serves an incredible selection of creative dishes, original pub grub (give their take on Italian "aranchini" a try), and brunch …

Club 101

One of the city's favourite haunts for gqom-lovers, Club 101 is a popular local hot-spot that teems with party-goers well into the morning hours. Serves moderately priced drinks and food, and is rather popular among the younger …

Cubana Durban

The longstanding Cuban bar and eatery is most attractive at sundown, when visitors flock here to wine and dine to Latin beats. Serves American cuisine, a wide array of cocktails, and has an on-site cigar lounge to complete the Cuban …

Havana Music Cafe

Havana Music Cafe

The low-key cafe is a bar by day and dance club by night. Join local party-goers on the compact dance floor after sundown, or some during daylight hours to savour a drink on the outdoor …

Under The Moon

A few kilometers away from the town centre centre lies Under The Moon, another popular evening venue for those who do not mind taking a short trip outside the city limits. The lounge regularly hosts DJs, serves high-quality food and drink, and has an outdoor dance floor. …

Egagasini

The beachfront Egagasini is a restaurant, bar, and lounge all at once. Started a few dealendes ago back in the current president's (Jacob G. Zuma) native village of Nkandla, it has now relocated to this favourable waterside spot, where sounds of house and RnB fill the …

Eyadini Lounge

Located outside the city proper (in the neighbouring township of Umlazi), Eyadini Lounge is a hugely popular nightlife hot spot of impressive capacity, where young and older gather under open skies and have a good time listening to music spun by a a changing line-up of …

The Panorama Bar

The Panorama Bar

Elangeni Hotel's Panorama Bar is one of the town's best locations for an evening drink with a view, the view being that of rolling waves washing over the palm tree-dotted coastline. Serves cocktails and a pleasant selection of drinks, both alcoholic and …

Lucky Shaker

Lucky Shaker isn't just another cocktail bar - run by a well-established mixologist, the venue and its extraordinary team of professionals aren't afraid to take on a challenge, and produce some unparalleled, innovative, custom-crafted creations on the …