La Fiesta Lounge (PPF Commercial Building, Njiro, Arusha) – this venue is best known for its Latin music nights (held on Tuesday & Friday evenings). A “Ladies Night” is held on Wednesday nights, as well as occasional parties for the expat community. The Lounge’s DJing sessions is a mix of Reggae, Dance Hall, Afropop, and […]
Kool Bar (Kibo Road, Moshi) – this bar & restaurant attracts expats (ranging from student volunteers working on projects in Moshi and outer lying areas, to eco-tourists on their way to Mt. Kilimanjaro).
Johnny’s Bar (TGT, Arusha) – located on the western outskirts of Arusha, this is a popular bar with the expat community (including South Africans), along with international travelers passing through Arusha. Patrons often come here to watch football and rugby matches. On weekends, outdoor poolside brunch parties are held there.
Empire Sports Bar (Sokoine Road, Nakumatt Food Court, Arusha) – for those looking for a sports bar to watch a major football game, this is the place. Free-flowing cold draft beers, bar food, pool tables, and big screen TVs are what’s awaiting both local and expats that come here. There’s also a Karaoke night held […]
Cocoriko Club (Kijenge Complex, Old Moshi Road, Arusha) – located on the east side of Arusha, this venue attracts a multi-ethnic crowd. Tuesday & Sunday evenings are devoted to the tourist & expat crowd, while local live bands perform on Monday & Friday evenings, and Thursday evenings are Reggae night. There’s even a taxi service […]
Club D (Nelson Mandela Road, Arusha) – this venue of frequented mainly by locals looking to party to Afropop, Highlife, and Reggae music. There’s a “Ladies Night” on Wednesdays, and “Comedy Night” is occasionally held on Thursday nights.
The Blue Heron (Plot 50, Haile Selassie Rd, Arusha) – this is another Arusha restaurant with garden dining space. This restaurant leans toward Italian dishes (like lasagna and pasta meals) along with wood fire pizzas. Also, pork ribs, chicken curry and fish & chips. It also offers local & imported beers, along with South African, […]
The Baobab Restaurant (44/1 Serengeti Road, Arusha) – this restaurant serves a variety of European, African & Indian cuisine options (all buffet style). There are also vegetarian meals. Travelers on TripAdvisor.com gave the Indian food (such as prawn masala and chicken tikka) the best ratings. They also gave the restaurant’s breakfast buffet high marks.
Rivertrees Restaurant (Himo Road, Arusha) – this restaurant (housed in a roomy estate-like space) offers a decent western-style menu with daily specials (ranging from pizzas to hamburgers) that are stomach-pleasing. Along with the meals, there are also Tanzanian beers, and wines from South Africa and elsewhere to please the most discriminate palate.
Onsea House Arusha (Onsea Moivaro Road, Moshono Village, Arusha) – this restaurant (located in a exclusive boutique hotel) mixes local influences with classic French cuisine, and only provides best and freshest products. Every bite and every sip will be an experience for your senses. Everyone who eats here walks away feeling like a VIP.