After sunset, there is no lack of activities to enjoy in Kigali. There is much nightlife with a different vibes. The good folk of Kigali take their drinking and partying pretty seriously. Head out on the town for a night to remember, from Casual drinking alleys, trendy eateries, to fancy bars, while our supper clubs are among the best restaurants that put away their dinnerware and become amazing parties.
IRIBA BAR
From Monday to Sunday, you can find a fun-filled and lively atmosphere every evening at the Kigali Marriott Hotel’s Iriba Bar and Terrace. From Ladies Night to Happy Hour to Jazz Night to Shisha Night, guests can enjoy a memorable experience of the 5-star hotel’s world-class services, with most nights offering spectacular drinks specials.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8pm-11pm: a smooth jazz ensemble plays all through the night, creating a “chilled out” vibe. You can mingle with a drink as you listen to background music.
Ladies Night, Thursdays, 6pm-10:30pm: Perfect for a girls night out in the city, Ladies Night offers 50% off house wine, two for one on bottled beers, a specialty cocktail menu, and a live band ready to electrify the evening.
Phone: 222 111 111
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/kglmc-kigali-marriott-hotel/
LEGACY LOUNGE AND WINE BAR
Lovers of wine, this is the greatest wine place in Kigali. A contemporary design combining both elegance and comfort for guests! A cozy space to meet a business partner, catch up with a friend or just relax over a glass of wine/champagne. You will find the finest drinks, cigars and Blues & Jazz sounds in our swanky Legacy Lounge & Wine Bar.
Open: Monday – Saturday, 17:00h – 23:00 hrs
- Reserve a table at +250788192000 or [email protected]
CASINO KIGALI
Casino Kigali recently moved to the premises of the Lemigo Hotel after operating at the Top Tower for over 7 years. The casino features live gaming including Roulette, BlackJack, Texas Hold’em Poker, Oasis Poker and Slot Machines. The venue also has of a sports bar (SportsZone) that boasts of three flat screens that make it possible to watch three different games at a time. Two of the screens offer an amazing High Definition viewing. Football fans simply love it! There are great deals during daily Happy Hours and freshly prepared food both add to the “SportZone Experience”.
Website : www.casinokigali.com
Envy
Envy is the place for you if you are looking for a real night out. Located in the basement of Papyrus, is loud, colorful, and always packed until 8am. DJ’s play the hottest tunes and drinks here are ice cold. Without windows, party goers blearily stumble outside after sunrise shocked at the late (or early) hour.
Address: KG 674 St, Kigali
Phone: 0788 417 820
COCOBEAN
Located in a serene location with panoramic views of Kigali, Cocobean does not generally get started until quite late, but when it gets started, it is the place to be in Kigali. The indoor bar and dance floor spill out onto the adjacent pool deck, as a mix of Kigali residents dance, flirt, and drink their way through the large location.
Address: KG 5, Kigali, Rwanda,
Phone: +250 788 990 811
EXECUTIVE CAR WASH
Located in an actual car wash, this bar serves some of Kigali’s best brochettes alongside a selection of cold beers. It also shows football matches and hosts karaoke nights.
Address: KN 7, Kigali, Rwanda,
Phone: +250 788 826 195
INEMA ART CENTER HAPPY HOUR (MIXOLOGY)
Known as a celebrated art gallery by day, this space becomes a hopping happy hour and party every Thursday night. With cocktail specials and a spacious outdoor garden, DJ or live music, expats and professionals from all over the city flock here right after the Thursday work day ends
EVERY THURSDAY 6:00PM TO 11:00PM
Phone: 0783 187 646
K CLUB
K- Club brings a dimension to kigali night life with its state of the art ambiance and elegant atmosphere. There is VIP areas, the sophisticated lounge that offers expertly mixed drinks, premium beverages, and exciting daily theme nights for unparallel entertainment, young and well-off crowd enjoying the cheap drinks, flashy atmosphere and air-conditioned dance floor. Dress up if you plan to join them.
Address: KG 9 Ave, Kigali
BOWLING AT MAMBA CLUB
Home to Rwanda’s only Bowling Alley! Six lanes of ball-rolling fury complete with the TV screen keeping score, ball returners, shoe rental, and slidy, polished alleys. The atmosphere is nice and airy, and the menu is pretty good with frequent drink specials. Show up with friends at night where everything is quiet and the focus is on the bowling action. It’s something different for a night out in Kigali.
Address: KG 680 St, Kigali
TRIVIA NIGHT AT SOL E LUNA
Join a group of expats, residents and locals at the pizzeria Sol e Luna to test your knowledge. Quiz night happens every Monday from 08:30 pm and is hosted by quizmasters from all over the world. Hope for a competitive team, as winners get complimentary meals and drinks. This quiz is ultra-unique, with global and region-specific questions and participants. Sole Luna also offers nearly 100 varieties of bubbling thin-crust pizzas and a wide selection of Italian wines.
Address: KG 599 St, Kigali, Rwanda,
Phone: +250 788 859 593
PILI-PILI
It’s a popular bar and restaurant, known for its knockout burgers, grills, pizzas, salads and vast choice of drinks; it heats up to club temperature on weekend nights when DJs spin electronica and other beats.
Address: KG 303 ST,Kigali
Phone: 0788 585 800
SUNDOWNER RESTAURANT& BAR
Sundowner is one of the most popular places in Kigali for lunch buffets. In the evenings, it offers à la carte dining. They have great pizza and their goat leg and ribs are just incredible. Make sure you try it. After dinner has finished, you can start the nights with drinks at their bar and wait for the party people to arrive. It is getting busy there at night and the party usually goes until late The DJ’s tunes are underlined with the videos of the songs he is playing, so it is a very entertaining party that will create memories.
Address: KG 625 St, Kigali
Phone: 0788 303 522
For more information about Night life
http://en.igihe.com/lifestyle/iriba-bar-and-terrace-a-buzz-of-entertainment-in.html
http://www.livinginkigali.com/information/spare-time/bowling-in-kigali/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/rwanda/kigali/
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/rwanda/articles/the-best-bars-and-nightclubs-in-kigali/