The 21 Best Bars in Lilongwe
Good music, good vibes, cool drinks, tasty food, and best friends and colleagues.
Lilongwe has many bars where you can have a great time.
Nightlife in Lilongwe is a mix of local middle-class youth, upper-class adults, expatriates, and tourists.
As a result, there is a wide variety of bars, ranging from crowded and lively bars to more luxurious and relaxed bars.
In this article, we will introduce you to 20 of the finest bars in Lilongwe.
We hope you will find your favourite bar and have a special as well as enjoyable time with your friends and colleagues.
City Centre Area
1. Khichini Hub
| Name | Khichini Hub |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Continental Cuisine and Bar |
| Location | City Centre, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 997 000 015 |
| Opening Hours | 7:00-17:00 (Sun-Tue) 7:00-24:00 (Wed-Sat) |
More than just a restaurant, Khichini Hub is located right in the heart of Lilongwe in the City Centre.
Infused with bright and colourful décor, this outdoor restaurant and bar is a truly remarkable experience for everyone.
2. N1 Cafe and Grill
| Name | N1 Cafe and Grill |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar and Grill |
| Location | City Centre, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 999 953 750 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00-24:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Complete with an outdoor grill area, N1 Cafe has one of the best bars in Lilongwe.
Recently renovated, the N1 Cafe now has a beautiful outdoor seating area that complements the indoor area.
3. Khala
| Name | Khala |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Located at Four Seasons, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 999 700 015 |
| Opening Hours | 9:00-22:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Take a seat and luxuriate in your favourite selections of imported wines, a Khala drinks/food menu, and entertainment all in one place.
With the option of dining indoors or outdoors, Khala is the best place to be for the casual drinker.
4. Casino Marina
| Name | Casino Marina |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Casino and Bar |
| Location | Next to the Golden Peacock Hotel, City Centre, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 1 776 777 |
| Opening Hours | 14:00-04:00 (Sun-Thu) 14:00-06:00 (Fri-Sat) |
While many flock to Casino Marina for the thrill of a gaming experience, the casino also has a well-stocked bar along with two VIP sections.
If you are interested in indulging in a full casino experience, we guarantee that the Casino Marina will be locked forever in your memory.
5. Orchid
| Name | Orchid |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Persian Cuisine |
| Location | Plot 300, Area 12, Corner of Chinula and Ring Road Avenue, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 888 221 040 |
| Opening Hours | 15:00-22:00 (Tue-Sun) |
Located in a quiet residential area in Area 12, Lilongwe, Orchid is Malawi’s only Persian restaurant.
A live band plays on Friday and Saturday nights, and a variety of board games in the dining area are also popular.
6. Bamboo Boutique Hotel Restaurant and Bar
| Name | Bamboo Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Continental Cuisine and Bar |
| Location | Area 12, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 996 999 922 |
| Opening Hours | 6:30-22:30 (Mon-Sun) |
Located within the Bamboo Boutique Hotel in the residential Area 12 is a picturesque bar that sets the tone for the business class.
The bar is decorated tastefully with a blend of international and local décor that will make you feel right at home.
An upside-down wine glass rack adorns the bar area and will catch your eye as you place your order.
7. La Cantina
| Name | La Cantina |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Mexican Cuisine and Bar |
| Location | Area 43, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 996 705 984 |
| Opening Hours | 9:00-23:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Mexican music blares through the speakers as you enter La Cantina’s indoor seating area.
Dedicated to serving Mexican food and drinks, the La Cantina experience is unlike any other in Lilongwe.
8. Latitude 13°
| Name | Latitude 13° |
|---|---|
| Location | 43/2/58 Mphonongo, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 999 975 960 |
| marketing@latitudehotels.com |
Latitude 13° hotel is a luxurious boutique hotel nestled in the leafy lanes of Area43 in Lilongwe.
The hotel has one of the best restaurants in town and a warm and cozy environment with breathtaking decor, seating, and comfortable couches around the pool.
It is also the perfect place to unwind with your favorite drink and good company at the popular bar.
9. Vision Gaming
| Name | Vision Gaming |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Pacific Parade, Area 10, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 995 657 185 |
| Opening Hours | 14:00-late (Mon-Sun) |
With music reverberating through the speakers and drinks flowing endlessly, welcome to Vision Gaming; the place to go for a good drink, where you will always feel welcome.
With two indoor bars to pick from, Vision Gaming is one of the most popular bars in Lilongwe.
10. Epic Exclusive Lounge
| Name | Epic Exclusive Lounge |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Pacific Parade Mall, Tsoka Road, Area 10, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 992 150 214 |
| Opening Hours | 15:00-6:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Epic Exclusive lounge is an upmarket lounge aesthetically designed with the customer’s expectations in mind.
Located in Area 10, the lounge also has a restaurant that serves food that satisfies your sense of taste.
The lounge provides a sensuous experience with enchanting music that complements the exhilarating atmosphere.
11. Umodzi Park Bush Bar
| Name | Umodzi Park Bush Bar |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Umodzi Park, Presidential Way, City Centre, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 994 842 141 / +265 (0) 1 789 888 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00-22:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Chilled vibes and gorgeous architecture are at the very core of the Bush Bar at Umodzi Park Hotel.
Designed with distinctive Chinese architecture, the Bush Bar lies not too far from the Umodzi Park Hotel, almost hidden by surrounding trees and shrubs.
12. Afroma Terrace Bar
| Name | Afroma Terrace Bar |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | 2nd Floor of President Hotel, Umodzi Park, Presidential Way, City Centre, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 993 915 550 / +265 (0) 887 387 116 |
| Opening Hours | 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Thu) 12:00-24:00 (Fri-Sun) |
Afroma Terrace Bar is one of the most elegant bars in Lilongwe.
Located on the 2nd floor of the Umodzi Park Hotel, the Afroma Terrace bar looks out over the Umodzi Park precinct.
13. Woodlands Lilongwe
| Name | Woodlands Lilongwe |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Continental Cuisine and Bar |
| Location | Youth Drive, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 991 775 203 |
| Opening Hours | 6:00-22:00 (Mon-Sun) |
The cool breeze at Woodlands Bar complements the superb drinks that it offers.
The bar is located within Woodlands Lilongwe along youth drive in city centre, Lilongwe.
Old Town Area
14. HIDEOUT
| Name | HIDEOUT |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar and Grill |
| Location | Likuni Road, Area 3, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 993 011 808 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00-24:00 (Wed-Thu) 11:00-26:00 (Fri-Sat) 11:00-22:00 (Sun) Closed (Mon, Tue) |
Tucked away in a hidden Garden in area 3, this tastefully decorated bar is designed using the colours of the Malawian flag (black, red, green) with each section of the bar representing a different colour of the flag, making it one of the most exceptional bars in Lilongwe.
With beautiful art adorning the walls, ambient and colourful bottle lamp shades swirl throughout the bar and seating area.
15. HALL OF FAME – Lilongwe Golf Club
| Name | HALL OF FAME – Lilongwe Golf Club |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Lilongwe Golf Club, Glyn Jones Road, Area3, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 1 753 598 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00-Late (Mon-Sun) |
The iconic Hall of Fame Bar at Lilongwe Golf Club has been standing since the 1970s.
Located on the outskirts of Lilongwe old town, it is one of the bars at the sports and leisure facility.
16. Café92
| Name | Café92 |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Continental Cuisine |
| Location | Onion Complex, Area 4, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 997 687 417 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00-24:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Café92 is a trendy and lively bar and restaurant located in the Onion Complex, Area 4, Lilongwe.
Formerly “Living Room” has been refurbished and newly opened in June 2022.
17. Acres Bar and Grill
| Name | Acres Bar and Grill |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar and Grill |
| Location | Gateway Mall, Area 47, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 999 921 555 |
| Opening Hours | 9:00-22:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Positioned at Malawi’s largest shopping mall in Area 47 in Lilongwe, Acres Bar is the centre of fun.
The bar is beautifully decorated with graffiti on one wall and impeccable deco entirely.
18. Cousin Vinny’s Bar
| Name | Cousin Vinny’s Bar |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Area 49, New Gulliver, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 999 647 435 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00-24:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Cousin Vinny’s Bar is located within Pamthunzi Lounge in area 49, Lilongwe.
Opened in 2020, the ambiance of the bar will make you stay glued to the beautiful hanging chairs in the garden.
19. Kortasia
| Name | Kortasia |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Korean Cuisine |
| Location | Area38, Close to Bunda turnoff, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 999 282 114 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00-21:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Kortasia lodge is set on the outskirts of Lilongwe and is renowned throughout Malawi and internationally for its cultural distinction and Korean cuisine.
The lodge is set away from the bustling Lilongwe city life, so you are assured of a quiet peaceful meal.
20. Eden Estates and Boutique Lodge Bar
| Name | Eden Estates and Boutique Lodge |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Bar |
| Location | Airwing, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 984 222 332 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00-22:00 (Mon-Sun) |
Located along the air-wing road in Lilongwe, Eden Estates and Boutique Hotel is a luxury hotel.
If you are looking for a getaway location to enjoy some drinks, then Eden Estates is the perfect place for you.
21. The Shack
| Name | The Shack |
|---|---|
| Type | Bar |
| Location | Chilambula road, between Lingadzi Inn and Riverside Hotel, Lilongwe |
| Phone | +265 (0) 999 959 399 |
| Opening Day | Everyday |
The Shack is located on Chilambula Road in Lilongwe, between the Riverside Hotel and the Lingazi Inn.
Entering through a slightly hidden entrance, you will find two beach volleyball courts, two bars with ample space, and a big screen for watching sports.
Beach volleyball league matches are played here every Wednesday, and the place gradually starts to attract people after 6pm, becoming even busier after 8pm.
It is very rare to see people of many different nationalities gathered in one place on a weekday evening in Lilongwe.
Even if beach volleyball isn’t your thing, you can watch the matches with a drink in hand and socialise with the people around you.
The Shack also hosts a variety of music events on weekends.
