KZN THINGS TO DO

KwaZulu-Natal Nightlife/Social

Bars, breweries, cocktail lounges, wine bars, live-music venues and social spots across KwaZulu-Natal — for a sundowner, a night out or somewhere relaxed by day. Filter by area and type.

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Alchemy Bar — Ballito. Craft cocktail bar in Ballito with an on-site distillery and an adjoining wine cellar/retail room called The Other Room
Azar Night Club — Morningside. Upmarket Morningside nightclub hosting weekend DJ and amapiano dance nights
Back Yard Rooftop Bar — Umhlanga. Tropical-themed rooftop bar at Umhlanga Arch popular for sundowners and cocktails
Backline Night Club — Margate. Described as the longest-standing nightclub on the KZN South Coast, featuring local and international DJs
Bel Punto — Umdloti. Italian restaurant and bar at Umdloti Beach Centre with a full cocktail bar, wine cellar and a large ocean-view terrace
Bellevue Café — Kloof. Kloof wine and whisky bar serving wine, whisky and cocktails alongside food and music
Bierfassl Restaurant & Pub — Nottingham Road. Austrian-themed pub on the Midlands Meander open daily with over 35 beers from around the world
Club 386 — Umhlanga. Multi-level nightclub on Lagoon Drive in Umhlanga Rocks with resident DJs and VIP sections
Conchilla — Ballito. Tapas lounge, dine and dance venue on Compensation Beach Road, Ballito, with a 21-plus late-night section open until…
Corner Post Restaurant & Bar — Howick. Popular Howick village bar and dining room hosting regular themed evenings and social events
CrossBar Pub & Pizzeria — Amanzimtoti. Amanzimtoti pub that hosts live bands and artists on Friday and Saturday nights
Cubaña Havana Lounge — Florida Road. Long-running Latino-themed cocktail lounge and late-night spot on Florida Road, active on Instagram as @cubanadurban
Distillery 031 — Morningside. Working craft distillery with a bar and restaurant serving its own award-winning gins alongside craft beer
Drakensberg Brewery — Champagne Valley. Craft brewpub at Cathkin Park serving draught beer, tasting boards and food platters, with recent 2025 reviews…
Himeville Arms — Himeville. Historic country pub near Underberg serving local craft beer, wine and sundowners daily until late with Drakensberg…
Keg & Galleon Pub and Restaurant — Margate. Long-established pub on the Margate Hotel premises known for one of the largest drinks selections in the country
Key West — St Lucia. Sports bar and pub on Mckenzie Road serving local beers and spirits, listed as open daily from midday until late
Kuta Kola — Ballito. Laid-back oceanside restaurant and bar in Ballito serving cocktails on a sundeck with 180-degree sea views
Legacy Yard — Umhlanga. Rooftop bar at Umhlanga Arch offering city views, cocktails and curated DJ evenings
Madison Avenue PMB — Pietermaritzburg. Central Pietermaritzburg nightclub running regular Friday and Saturday DJ party events with guest artists
Maison on Florida — Florida Road. Stylish bar and restaurant at 198 Florida Road with a dedicated Flute champagne-and-cocktail lounge
Melos Pub & Grill — Newcastle. Long-running pub and grill in Hutten Heights with active current food-delivery and social listings confirming it is…
Ned's Pub & Lounge — Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone pub and lounge serving drinks and pub meals
Nottingham Road Brewing Company — Nottingham Road. Independent craft brewery on the Midlands Meander in the Rawdons Hotel grounds with tastings and brews on tap since 1996
Ollies Pub & Grill — Amanzimtoti. Neighbourhood pub and grill in Amanzimtoti popular for drinks and casual meals
One Eyed Jacks — Margate. Centrally located Margate sports bar on Marine Drive with sea views and live entertainment
Orca's Beach Bar & Grill — Port Shepstone. Beachside bar and grill in Port Shepstone with sea-facing seating
Origin Nightclub — Glenwood. Multi-floor Saturday-night club at 9 Clark Road running from 9pm to 5am
Rawdons Hotel & Brewery — Nottingham Road. Country hotel on the R103 with its own on-site brewery and pub in the Midlands Meander
Robson's Real Beer — Point. Craft brewery taproom and food factory at 72 Mahatma Gandhi Road on the Point Waterfront, confirmed operating with…
Rockets Beach Club — Umhlanga. Oceanfront Umhlanga bar and dining venue with curated DJ sets and signature cocktails
SandBar — Umdloti. Beachfront restaurant and cocktail bar at 32 N Beach Rd, Umdloti, serving cocktails, craft beer and wine with ocean…
Senzi's on Faya — Margate. Two-storey Margate Beach venue with a restaurant below and a bar lounge and nightclub upstairs
Shakers Cocktail Bar — Ballito. Established cocktail bar in Ballito listed across current South African venue directories and active on social media
Siggi's German Restaurant & Pub — Salt Rock. German restaurant and pub in Salt Rock serving imported German beer with ocean views, still trading and active on…
St Lucia Ski Boat Club — St Lucia. Rustic pub and sports bar open to the public daily until 10pm, with recent 2025 reviews confirming active operation
Station Masters — Hillcrest. Revived rail-side pub and restaurant at 4 Inanda Road, Hillcrest, a long-standing local drinking spot
Stoker's Arms — Kloof. Long-running Kloof pub and restaurant on Old Main Road hosting live music and Sunday-roast sessions
Sunsets and Mermaids — Umhlanga. Umhlanga village restaurant and bar with a coastal theme and signature sundowner cocktails
Tequida — Ballito. Cocktail and sports bar at 25 Sandra Road, Ballito, with daily drink specials, screens for sport and late-night music
The Beach Bar — Scottburgh. Beachfront bar and restaurant on Marine Terrace at Scottburgh Beach
The Chairman — Point. Renowned live jazz bar on the Point regularly hosting local and international performers
The Galley Beach Bar & Grill — Ballito. Beachfront bar and grill in Ballito known for one of the best sea-view sundowner spots on the Dolphin Coast
The Hedgehog Bar & Kitchen — Pietermaritzburg. Long-running English-style pub on Town Bush Road, Montrose, open daily until 11pm with drink specials and ladies' nights
The Hops — Ballito. Beachfront pub at 14 Edward Place, Ballito, with a large draught beer range, sports screens and live music on weekends
The Pump House — Margate. Cozy pub with an outdoor beer garden at Manaba Beach, Margate
The Red Tap Pub & Grub — Howick. Casual Howick pub and grill serving draught beer and pub meals
The Slipway Cocktail Bar — Richards Bay. Waterfront cocktail bar on Harbour Arterial with sea views, a dance floor and DJ entertainment, open daily
The Stone Pub & Grill — Scottburgh. Well-reviewed Scottburgh pub and grill serving draught beer and pub fare
The Thirsty Whale — Amanzimtoti. Beachfront bar and restaurant on Amanzimtoti Main Beach with ocean-view sundowner decks
The Village Bar & Grill — Margate. Margate bar and grill with DJs on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and regular live music sessions
The Winston Pub — Glenwood. Long-standing Glenwood pub known for craft beer and a laid-back late-night crowd
The Zululand Brewery — Eshowe. Craft brewery behind the George Hotel serving its Zulu Blonde and other beers on tap at the hotel's pub bar
Unity Brasserie & Bar — Musgrave. Popular Musgrave brasserie and cocktail bar that stays lively into the evening