Going out in Kigali: places, events and live vibes

The cleanest city in Africa — and one of the liveliest after dark.

What's on in Kigali this weekend

Clubs in Kigali

• People Dance Club · KacyiruLate-night party hotspot known for Afrobeat mixes and crowded dance floors.
• Cocobean · KacyiruHigh-energy open-air lounge and nightclub popular for weekend dancing.
• Papyrus · KimihururaMulti-level venue featuring a bakery, restaurant, rooftop, and vibrant club.
• Cadillac Nightclub · KimihururaHistoric nightclub venue featuring local DJs, dance tracks, and events.
• Envy Club · KimihururaDark neon club with VIP table service, Afrobeats, and hip-hop DJs.
• Club Next · RemeraHigh-energy dance club with laser lighting, bottle service, and loud music.
• G-Club · RemeraPumping weekend nightclub playing the latest Afrobeats, Amapiano, and hip-hop.
• Kigali Universe · RemeraUnderground-style club with heavy bass, dance lighting, and party crowds.
• Planet Club · KiyovuUpscale hotel nightclub featuring VIP tables and private dance zones.
• La Noche
• Camaro Night Club · Nyamirambo
• Rosty Club · Remera

Bars in Kigali

• Executive Carwash · KimihururaUnpretentious open-air sports bar famed for roasted pork and loud banter.
• Fiesta Bar & Grill · RemeraEnergetic sports bar serving grilled fish, skewers, and buckets of cold beer during games.
• Sundowner · Kimihurura
• Gate 10 Bar · RemeraEnergetic stadium-side local bar packed on football match nights.
• Choma'd Bar & Grill · NyarutaramaPopular social terrace serving craft burgers and drinks with lake views.
• Chez Lando · RemeraHistoric Rwandan institution featuring a lively open terrace and skewers.
• Car Wash BBQ & Bar · KimihururaPopular weekend gathering spot with open grills, big screens, and music.
• Ten to Two · NyamiramboFamous for whole grilled Lake Kivu fish, cold beers, and street energy.
• Charly's Pub Kimihurura · KimihururaVibrant nightspot offering local brochettes, iced Mutzig, and open-air socializing.
• KGL Fast Food & Bar · NyamiramboLocal Nyamirambo night bar with cheap drinks, brochettes, and street energy.
• Bwiza Bar & Grill · RemeraLocal neighborhood hangout with cold Skol, roasted goat, and lively chatter.
• The Junction · RemeraLively roadside bar with sports screens, skewers, and evening music.
• O'Tavern · KacyiruWelcoming casual tavern with cold beers, bar snacks, and weekend DJs.
• La Sierra Cafe & Bar · NyarugengeLongtime downtown Kigali meeting point with cold drinks and quick snacks.
• Kigali Golf Club Bar · NyarutaramaLaid-back clubhouse bar for post-round beers and weekend socializing.
• MolatoBar in Kigali.
• The SkySports LoungeSports bar in Kigali.
• 514 ClubBar in Kigali.
• Pillar Bar And Night ClubBar in Kigali.
• Siloé Café Bistro · Kicukiro
• Enigma · Remera
• Rio de Gikondo Sport Bar & Accomodation · Gikondo
• Makola · Nyamirambo
• 14th Avenue Wine Bar and Restaurant · Kimihurura
• G grill Gisozi Bar & Resto · Gisozi
• Ibis Hotel Bar · KiyovuCentral city garden bar offering a quiet retreat for evening drinks.

Lounges in Kigali

• Sip & Dip Lounge · KacyiruOutdoor event venue hosting regular urban block parties and DJ sets.
• Riders Lounge Kigali Heights · KimihururaHigh-octane urban lounge serving craft drinks and gourmet bar food with live DJ sets.
• Charly's Lounge · KimihururaPopular nightlife lounge with cocktails, music, and social weekend crowds.
• Pili Pili · KibagabagaBustling hillside hangout with a swimming pool, lounge seating, and DJs.
• Makumba Lounge · NyamiramboVibrant spot along Nyamirambo's main strip with loud music and cold beer.
• Masters Lounge · RemeraPopular sports and music lounge with big-screen matches and party music.
• B-Kigali Kimihurura · KimihururaLively cocktail lounge popular for after-work drinks, shisha, and weekend crowds.
• Roots Lounge Remera · RemeraLively neighborhood lounge with afrobeats, cocktail pitchers, and weekend party vibes.
• B-Kigali · RemeraTrendy sports lounge and bar with outdoor screens, shisha, and good music.
• Green Lounge Remera · RemeraVibrant neighborhood terrace offering cold drinks, music, and local bites.
• Soleil Lounge · KimihururaStylish open-air lounge offering craft cocktails, finger food, and evening DJ sets.
• The Green Lounge · NyamiramboRelaxed neighborhood terrace with music, chilled beers, and brochettes.
• Park Inn by Radisson Pool Bar · KiyovuVibrant poolside bar hosting regular barbecue nights and live DJ sets.
• The View Lounge · GisoziElevated chill spot offering fresh mountain air and sweeping city views.
• Legacy Lounge & Wine Bar · KiyovuUpscale lounge offering fine wines, cigars, and curated cocktail flights.
• Iriba Bar & Terrace · KiyovuModern hotel lobby lounge with an open patio, cocktails, and coffee.
• Coba Lounge · KiyovuCozy boutique lounge setting for cocktails, finger food, and conversation.
• Choose Kigali · KiyovuContemporary arts center, cocktail lounge, and creative cultural venue.
• Chillax LoungeLounge bar in Kigali.
• Copenhagen LoungeLounge bar in Kigali.
• Maison Noire Lounge BarLounge bar in Kigali.
• Deep ClubLounge bar in Kigali.
• Lemon KigaliLounge bar in Kigali.
• The Green Lounge Bar & RestaurantLounge bar in Kigali.
• Avera Lounge & Terrace · Remera
• Repub Lounge · Kimihurura
• Kigali Lounge
• J&P Signature lounge · Kimihurura
• New Kimi's Lounge · Kimironko
• CKYC Lounge · Nyamirambo
• Aura Lounge and Espresso Bar · Nyarugenge
• Kigali Address Lounge Ltd
• Rendezvous Lounge · Remera
• Kiqao Wine and Dine Lounge · Nyarutarama
• Kigali Serena Executive Lounge · KiyovuUpscale hotel lounge offering refined cocktails and quiet networking.
• Serena Pool Bar · KiyovuTranquil luxury pool patio surrounded by tropical gardens and loungers.
• Karisimbi Restaurant & Lounge · KiyovuHotel lounge bar popular for calm business meetings and sundowner beers.
• Tee Lounge · NyarutaramaRelaxing club lounge beside the golf course for afternoon tea or beer.

Rooftop bars and restaurants in Kigali

• Sky Lounge at Ubumwe Grande · NyarugengeStunning infinity pool and high-altitude rooftop bar with full Kigali skyline views.
• Sky Lounge · KiyovuVibrant rooftop terrace lounge looking over downtown city lights.
• Rooftop Bar at Onomo Hotel · NyarugengeTrendy infinity pool and rooftop bar overlooking the lush valley below.
• Terra Rooftop · KiyovuPanoramic city views, modern gastro-bistro dishes, and evening cocktails.
• Kigali Heights Rooftop · KimihururaCommercial rooftop terrace overlooking the illuminated Kigali Convention Centre.
• The Terrace at Marriott · KiyovuModern open-air terrace with ambient lighting, grills, and mixology.
• La Terraza · KimihururaOpen terrace bar overlooking the convention dome with weekend acoustic sets.
• Rooftop Bar at 2000 Hotel · NyarugengeOne of Kigali's highest rooftop terraces with sweeping panoramic views.
• Bamboo Rooftop Restaurant · NyarugengePanoramic Chinese restaurant and bar atop the city center overlooking hills.
• Palast Rock Hotel Terrace · NyamiramboNeighborhood rooftop offering panoramic evening views of Kigali hills.
• Le Panorama at Lemigo · KimihururaElevated hotel rooftop terrace overlooking Kimihurura valley with wine and grills.
• Le Panorama Rooftop · KiyovuRefined fine dining rooftop atop Serena Hotel with scenic night vistas.
• Inferno Lounge Bar · Kacyiru
• Crystal Lounge · Kimihurura
• Calabash Rooftop Pub

Event spaces in Kigali

• Inema Art Center Garden · KacyiruIconic art gallery hosting weekly social night mixers with live DJ sets.
• L'Espace Culturel · KacyiruVibrant multidisciplinary performing arts space hosting live theater, concerts, and poetry.
• Kigali Cultural Village · NyarugengeCultural arts complex atop Mont Kigali hosting music festivals and fairs.
• Cine Elmay · NyamiramboHistoric neighborhood gathering hall hosting movie screenings and shows.
• Rwandafull Art Garden · KimihururaOutdoor green venue hosting pop-up markets, live acoustic music, and art.
• BK ArenaLarge indoor arena in Kigali hosting concerts, sports and big live events.
• Dove Hotel · GisoziHotel in Gisozi hosting events and live concerts.
• Camp KigaliEvent space at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV), including the Big Tent used for concerts.
• Centre Culturel Francophone du Rwanda · Rugando
• Mundi Center · Gikondo
• Kigali Convention Centre · Kimihurura
• Zaria Court · Remera
• Flame Tree Village · Nyarutarama
• CHIC · Nyarugenge
• Rakka Hotel · Nyamirambo
• Elite Paradise · Kimironko
• Ze Dance Studio · Nyamirambo
• Kigali Serena Hotel · Kiyovu
• Century Park Hotel and Residences · Nyarutarama
• Onomo Hotel Kigali · Kiyovu
• Kigali Paramount Hotel · Kicukiro
• Nature Kigali · Nyarutarama
• Kigali Marriott Hotel · Nyarugenge
• Park Inn by Radisson Kigali · Kiyovu
• T-Park · Kicukiro

Chill spots in Kigali

• Mamba Club · KimihururaRecreational lounge featuring volleyball sand courts, bowling, and beer.
• Nyandungu Eco-Park
• The Hangout · KimihururaRelaxed green lawn space for casual drinks, board games, and chats.
• Gahuzi Park & Lounge · GisoziScenic hilltop garden lounge offering refreshing mountain breezes, barbecue, and cold drinks.
• Juru Park · GisoziElevated park overlook with cool breezes and stunning 360-degree vistas.
• Zenora Wellness Spa & Lounge · NyarutaramaQuiet scenic retreat for light bites, herbal teas, and relaxation.

Restaurants in Kigali

• RocoMamas Kigali · KimihururaCasual burger bar serving smash burgers, craft beers, and milkshakes.
• The Bistro · KiyovuCasual bistro and sky bar serving grilled meats with city valley views.
• Now Now Bistro · KimihururaTrendy gastropub known for craft burgers, loaded fries, cocktails, and social nights.
• Lavana · KimihururaLively social hub serving wood-fired pizzas with music and cocktails.
• Sole Luna · GikondoHillside pizzeria with panoramic views over Kigali and cold draught beer.
• Heaven Restaurant & Bar · KiyovuPioneering hospitality venue serving modern pan-African cuisine on a deck.
• The Hut Lounge & Garden · KimihururaPoolside boutique dining and drinks with ambient garden seating and international dishes.
• Poivre Noir · KimihururaChic Belgian-French bistro renowned for gourmet burgers and cozy dining.
• Soy Asian Table · KimihururaStylish pan-Asian eatery serving dim sum and cocktails in an open garden.
• Filini Restaurant & Bar · KimihururaModern Italian dining and sleek cocktail bar inside the Radisson Blu.
• Khana Khazana Kiyovu · KiyovuPopular Indian restaurant in a garden villa serving tandoori delicacies.
• Meze Fresh · KimihururaCasual Mexican grill popular for burritos, margaritas, and social lunches.
• Soko Restaurant at Marriott · KiyovuExpansive all-day dining restaurant featuring an international buffet and outdoor deck.
• Kigali Serena Milima Restaurant · KiyovuFine dining restaurant overlooking the landscaped pool, featuring themed dinner buffets.
• Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant · KimihururaWarm, authentic Ethiopian dining with communal injera and weekend music.
• Chez John · KiyovuLong-standing Rwandan restaurant famous for its traditional lunch buffet.
• Casa Keza · KacyiruCozy tapas restaurant set in a colorful garden with a boutique shop.
• Fusion Restaurant at The Retreat · KiyovuHigh-end dining by the pool featuring farm-to-fork international cuisine.
• Brachetto Restaurant · KiyovuIntimate upscale Italian fine dining known for its extensive wine cellar.
• Khana Khazana Nyarutarama · NyarutaramaUpscale North Indian dining with a calm terrace and private seating.
• Patio Restaurant · KimihururaTranquil garden restaurant specializing in Mediterranean and grill dishes.
• Cucina Restaurant at Marriott · KiyovuHigh-end Italian dining with artisanal pastas, fine wines, and quiet ambient lighting.
• Pastastation Kigali · KiyovuCasual trattoria known for freshly made handmade pasta and intimate courtyard tables.
• Le Bistro de Kigali · KimihururaCharming garden restaurant known for French comfort food, good wines, and relaxed gatherings.
• Bicu LoungeRestaurant in Kigali.
• Mocha Café RwandaRestaurant in Kigali.
• Essence Bar & Grill · Kimihurura
• Sud Kigali · Kimihurura
• The Time Restaurant · Kimihurura
• Kamahwa Food Court · Nyarutarama
• Chem Chem Restaurant & Bar · Kimihurura
• Boho Restaurant · Kimihurura
• Afrinaija Pots Restaurant · Kimironko
• Le Citronnier I Restaurant - Bar · Remera
• Macoco Resto Nyamirambo · Nyamirambo
• BURGER BROS Nyamirambo · Nyamirambo
• Shami Restaurant LTD · Nyamirambo
• Kigali Pan-Afrikan Kitchen · Nyamirambo
• Ikigai · Kiyovu
• Perk & Plate Restaurant · Kiyovu

Cafés in Kigali

• Java House Kigali Heights · KimihururaBustling East African diner serving hearty meals and roasted coffee.
• Camellia Tea House CBD · NyarugengeBustling central meeting point known for sprawling buffets and cold drinks.
• Fika CaféCoffee shop in Kigali.
• Golden Coffee RoasteryCoffee shop in Kigali.
• ONECUP Gishushu · GishushuCoffee shop in Kigali.
• Indabo Café Kiyovu · KiyovuCafe in Kigali.
• YO ki GA li · Kacyiru
• Indabo Café Kimihurura · Kimihurura
• VISIT RWANDA Issa coffee · Nyamirambo
• Picasa Café · Kicukiro
• Gahanga Cricket Stadium's Coffee shop
• KTS café · Kibagabaga
• El Vista Café · Kacyiru
• Emerald Café and Restaurant · Nyarutarama
• Brioche Gishushu · GishushuContemporary European-style bakery café serving pastries, coffee, and light meals.
• Sina Gerard Terrace · NyarugengeLocal café serving famous Urwibutso juices, pastries, and snacks.
• Boba Cafe Kigali · KimihururaTrendy bubble tea and fruit drink café popular with youth and students.
• Inzora Rooftop Cafe · KacyiruRelaxed rooftop bookstore café offering specialty coffee and sunset vistas.
• Baso Pâtissier · KiyovuArtisanal French bakery and pastry café with an outdoor green courtyard.
• Kigali Art Cafe · KacyiruCreative café inside an art studio serving iced teas, pastries, and lunch.
• Brioche Kacyiru · KacyiruRelaxed café deck for morning pastries, light lunch salads, and coffee.
• Waka Kimihurura · KimihururaCoworking café offering barista coffee, health bites, and a quiet leafy garden terrace.
• Goethe-Institut Kigali Cafe · KiyovuCultural garden café hosting open-air film screenings, literature events, and light meals.
• Rooftop Ikawa Cafe · KiyovuCozy city-center spot with scenic rooftop views and local Rwandan coffee.
• Question Coffee Gishushu · GishushuSpecialty coffee tasting room with a leafy garden patio and barista brews.
• Kivu Noir Cafe · KiyovuSleek specialty espresso bar brewing Red Bourbon coffee from Lake Kivu.
• Aromas Coffee Shop · KiyovuHotel coffee shop serving quick espresso, smoothies, and light sandwiches.
• Inzozi Nziza · KacyiruCozy social enterprise ice cream parlour and café offering fresh soft serve and coffee.
• Kigali Public Library Café · KacyiruRooftop café atop the central public library offering breezy reading and quiet meetings.

Upcoming events in Kigali

• Code InconnuTue 3 Nov, 19:00
• RESET Comedy Night: Babu, Michael & FriendsWed 4 Nov, 18:00 · Rooftop Ikawa Cafe
• UMURAGE W'INTORE - Inganzo NgariSat 21 Nov, 18:00 · BK Arena
• PFL FINALS 2026Sat 12 Dec, 18:00 · BK Arena

Quick answers

Where do people go out in Kigali?

The areas with the most places on LiTown are Kimihurura, Kiyovu, Remera, Nyamirambo, Kacyiru and Nyarutarama. LiTown lists 210 places in Kigali, from clubs and bars and lounges and rooftop bars and restaurants.

What's on in Kigali this week?

Code Inconnu (Tue 3 Nov, 19:00); RESET Comedy Night: Babu, Michael & Friends (Wed 4 Nov, 18:00); UMURAGE W'INTORE - Inganzo Ngari (Sat 21 Nov, 18:00). See all upcoming events below.

How do I know which places in Kigali are busy right now?

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