Club Air (1-8 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) – this venue has two dance floors and three bars. Along with DJ-driven partying, there are occasional live pop & rock performances held here, too.
Black Horse (3-14-12 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) – this basement-level venue lies in the middle ground between being a bar and a full-fledged nightclub. A mix of locals in their 30s can be found here, along with foreigners from places like Latin America, Eastern Europe, Middle East and other parts of Asia. Patrons are attracted here […]
Bar Quest Roppongi (5-3-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo) – this bar stands apart from others in Tokyo in that it caters to the expat Australian community that lives and works there. With “Happy Hour” from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm every night of the week, during which all standard drinks are ¥500, anyone can come in […]
Air (Hikawa Bldg B1F-B2F, 2-11 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) – this House music venue is noted for booking both local and international DJing talent (including Dimitri From Paris, DJ Hell, Hector Romero, King Britt, Satoshi Tomiie, and Louie Vega, among others). The club was also featured in the 2003 Bill Murray/Scarlett Johansson Hollywood film “Lost in […]
Ageha (2-2-10 Shin Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo) – this nightspot, in business since 2002, is located in Tokyo’s bay area (Shin Kiba) and plays mainly electronica dance music — catering to a mostly local (Japanese) and a somewhat more mature crowd. It’s reputed to be the largest nightclub in Tokyo (complete with three dance floors, a […]
Bellavista (Natiora Green Lodge, Petite Anse, Loukintsy, Nosy Boraha 515) – located within one of Île Sainte Marie’s resorts, this seaside bar & restaurant serves Italian dishes and cocktails that can only be found at an exotic place like Madagascar. There is also local entertainment (in which musically talented visitors can join in).
Via Via Cultural Café (Boma Road, Arusha) – this is a vibrant meeting place with a unique garden that stimulates intercultural contacts between tourists, expatriates and locals. Various international dishes are served here. It’s better-known for its evening entertainment (offered in particular on Thursdays).
Triple A Club (Nairobi Road, corner of Highway A104, Arusha) – Triple A is one of the oldest nightspots in Arusha (going as far back as the 1980s). Located in the Arusha suburb of Sakina, this venue attracts a mostly local crowd, partying to Afropop, Reggae, Dancehall, and international pop and Hip Hop music. It’s […]
The Fig and Olive (Haile Selassie Road, Arusha) – this restaurant offers various Mediterranean dishes (including Greek, Lebanese, and Italian). Lamb minced kebabs, hummus and falafel (fast food in the Middle East) are also served there. Its “off the beaten path” location also gives diners a quiet setting, which is another plus. Live entertainment offered […]
Story Lounge (Kibo Road, Moshi) — this two parted space: restaurant and Moshi’s first ever lounge bar is a great hang out. Air-conditioned with a classic collection of long drinks, Story Lounge attracts a more urban middle & upper class crowd. They also have specials, like “buy one cocktail, get one free” on Tuesdays & […]