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.

Address:
 Windermere Road, Morningside, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 303 1988.
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.

Address:
Lower North Beach Road, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 368 2858.
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.

Address:
Florida Road, Morningside, Durban, South Africa

Clubs in Durban

Casablanca

Is a smart entertainment venue for an older audience.

Address:
Florida Road, Morningside, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (082) 447 1283.
Clapham Grand

Rocks the city, especially on student night.

Address:
672 Umgeni Road, Cypress Avenue, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 303 7568.
Tiger Tiger

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

Address:
Greyville Racecourse, Durban, South Africa

Live Music in Durban

Rainbow Restaurant and Jazz Club

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

Address:
Stanfield Lane, Pinetown, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 702 9161.
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.

Address:
Ordnance Road, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 360 1000.
Thunder Road Rock Diner

Is a hip, grungy, rockin' little bar which has live music on the weekends. It's a a crowded stage squeezed into a tiny restaurant, which serves the typical Tex-Mare fare.

Address:
Florida Road, Morningside, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 303 3440.

Classical Music in Durban

City Hall

The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra strings together an interesting spring concert program, and there are weekly performances in the City Hall.

Address:
West Street, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 311 1111.

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.

Address:
Maritime Place, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 332 0451.

Music and Dance in Durban

Natal Playhouse

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

Address:
Smith Street, Durban, South Africa
Telephone: (031) 369 9555.
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