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Durban Nightlife

Most of Durban's nightlife options is centred on the docks area, along the Golden Mile, and in suburbs such as Morningside and Westville. Durban has a lively arts scene, which reflects the city's cultural diversity - it offers a rich choice of African, Indian and western entertainment.

Bars in Durban

Billy the Bum's

Claiming to be at the cutting edge of mixology, this drinking hole serves cocktails on a large patio amongst a raucous crowd.

Windermere Road, Morningside
Tel: (031) 303 1988.
Website: www.billythebums.co.za

Joe Cool's

A long established and very popular haunt where Durban's beautiful people hang out. Situated on the beach front, it offers seven bars across two decks, fabulous cocktails and shooters.

Lower Marine Parade
Tel: (031) 332 9697.
Website: www.joecools.co.za

Society

This is is a classy place set in a converted historical house, with wonderful kitschy decor and plenty of beautiful folk which also serves Asian sushi and tapas.

Florida Rd

Clubs in Durban

Casablanca

Is a smart entertainment venue for an older audience.

Florida Road
Tel: (082) 447 1283.
Website: www.casablancaclub.co.za

Clapham Grand

Rocks the city, especially on student night.

Umengi Rd, Berea
Website: www.claphamgrand.co.za

Tiger Tiger

This is one of Durban's top nightspots, with music ranging from 80s to dance.

Greyville Racecourse

Live Music in Durban

Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club

This joint plays host to some of South Africa's biggest names in the genre.

Stanfield Lane, Pinetown
Tel: (031) 702 9161.
Website: http://therainbow.co.za

The Arena

The Arena at the city's International Convention Centre is a state-of-the-art venue for major headline acts, with capacity for 10,000.

Ordnance Road
Tel: (031) 360 1000.
Website: www.icc.co.za

ThunderRoad Rock Diner

Is a hip, grungy, rockin' little bar which has live music on the weekends.

Florida Road
Website: www.thunderroaddiner.co.za

Classical Music in Durban

KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra

The orchestra strings together an interesting spring concert program, and there are weekly performances in the City Hall.

City Hall, Durban
Tel: (031) 369 9438.
Website: www.kznpo.co.za

Theatre in Durban

BAT Centre

The waterside BAT Centre on the harbourside offers a wide range of arts disciplines, ranging from live music and theatre to poetry recitals.

Maritime Place
Tel: (031) 332 0451.
Website: www.batcentre.co.za

Music and Dance in Durban

Natal Playhouse

The Natal Playhouse is Durban's flagship theatre, staging drama, musical and dance productions.

Smith Street
Tel: (031) 369 9555.
Website: www.playhousecompany.com

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