Port Elizabeth has a few joints for a drink, as well as a couple of nightclubs. Many of the bars listed below feature lively local bands playing jazz, rock and pop, according to Rough Guides.
52 Parliament
The best house music venue around, according to some, this late-night bar is situated in a Victorian building decked out with interesting metal sculptures. DJs play house and other sounds, with occasional live music. Food is also available while the R30/40 entrance fee deters the teenagers. It is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Address: 52 Parliament St, Central Port Elizabeth.
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Gondwana Café
This relaxed and racially mixed eatery by day doubles up as a club by night with great DJs. It opens Tuesdays to Sunday.
- Address: 2 Dolphin’s Leap, Main Rd, Humewood.
- Tel:041 585 0990
Nine Yards
Cocktail and dance place with lots of drinks specials. Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Address: Chapel St, Central Port Elizabeth.
- Tel: 041 392 9822
Sugar Rays, Tapas Al Sol & Toby Joe’s
Brookes is a multilevel complex where you can dine, drink and party, the hub of late-night beachfront clubbing. The dance floors can be packed, but there are wooden decks with sea views to provide relief.
- Address: Brookes Pavilion, Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth
- Aqua Nightclub
Aqua nightclub is Port Elizabeths premier gay nightclub with top resident DJs and top quality entertainment. But all sexual orientations are welcome. The age group tends to be from 18-30. ID is required at door and you will be searched and there tends to be a dress code.
- Address: Corner York Road and Prince Albert Street, Port Elizabeth
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