This week, we unveil you the most Top 10 bars that have dominated Uganda’s Nightlife and serve home away from home to most nightlife devotees and patrons who frequent the venues each day of the week due to their unique night theme programmes.
These bars also serve as stress relievers to the frustrated and also those seeking to derive happiness ranging from After work chill outs, beer happy hours, Video premieres for Artists, Meet and greets, Comedy nights, Karaoke, Birthday celebrations, Baby showers, Bridal showers, Kasiki, Graduation after parties, among many more. Here is our rating from the Number One Spot to the Tenth Spot;
01. Laparonis, Parliamentary Avenue
On our #1 spot, we have Laparonis bar, situated in the heart of Kampala’s Central business district opposite the Parliamentary chambers along Parliamentary Avenue. Laparonis serves a one stop hub for nightlife fanatics due to its unique interior and exterior decors that will make you look nowhere else for a special nightlife experience, actually most patrons depart the venue while its approaching morning hours because while there, one will not notice its getting late due to massive entertainment and beauty of the venue. Its home to most Kampala Celebrities, Slay Queens and Slay Kings who frequent the space not to only perform but for hangouts and networking. Their amazing line up of Urban deejays will keep you dance on your toes as they mix and blend popular music hits in the city.
02. The Alchemist, Bugolobi, Kampala
While around Kampala and hunting for where to grab some eats and drinks, the Alchemist Kitchen and Bar situated in Bugolobi, approximately 2.56 kilometres away from the city centre on Bandali rise, has all what a client need to quench off hunger. This venue is always open 24/7 so as to cater for both day time and nightlife customers.
The restaurant section offers International Cuisines, Grill, Contemporary and dinner. Also available is well-stocked bars with standard cocktails to suit all guests.
03. Casablanca, Acacia Road – Kololo
Another force of nightlife to reckon with is Casablanca, a popular night spot situated in the heart of Kololo along Acacia Avenue. Casablanca reminds us of what happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas; the venue is most frequently by Ethiopians, Eritreans, Sudanese, Ugandans, Whites among other races, while at Casablanca, the party never stops as available is plenty of Music, Drinks and Eats. To some occasions, patrons are witnessed departing the venue by 8am the next day as they party from dusk till dawn. Their nightlife theme programming keeps patrons tagged to the premise every day of the week.
04. Max Lounge, Namugongo, Wakiso
Located in the popular Kampala suburb that seats the historical martyrs shrine in Namugongo, Max Lounge is another luxurious corporate hangout to chill and relax at if you reside along areas of Namugongo, Kyaliwajala, Sonde, Bweyogerere, Kireka and neighbouring communities as its located along Kyaliwajala –Kiira Road next to Total Petro station in Kampala.
This hangout has fully equipped bar sections, smoking zones, restaurant and above all cool ambiance to treat off your work stress actually it’s a home away from home.
They have weekly night themes and live band sessions plus artiste performances by Janzi Band, Comedians and Musicians who feature on a particular night as their resident deejays takes you through a cool lists of songs for your memories.
05. Nexus Bar, Najjera, Wakiso
Strategically located just 7.77 kilometres away from Kampala’s Central Business district in Najjera, Kira Municipality, Nexus Lounge offers what guests yearn for in pursuit for nightlife experiences. Are you a soccer fun? the venue has large HD screens fully connected with DStv to have revelers catch both local and international matches live as well as spacious bar that entertains all sorts of functions whether; Birthday celebrations, Video premieres, Baby showers, Graduation after parties, among many more not forgetting a well-stocked bar and modified restaurant section to cater for all types of patrons.
06. Trans Africa Bar, Jinja
Situated in the heart of Jinja, Trans Africa bar, one of the longest serving bars in Jinja provides the ultimate nightlife experiences to Jinja nightlife fanatics. The bar has one of the most well-arranged night themes to keep tourists and locals who frequent the venue in pursuit for great entertainment and ice cold beverages and snacks. Open Monday till Sunday, Trans Africa bar –Jinja is your place to stay while in the area.
07. Bling Lounge, Kabalagala
One would call it the birth of a unique VIP experience; just opened few weeks ago, Bling Lounge is located in Kabalagala, the Las Vegas of Kampala. It’s a subsidiary of Kololo based F.AM.E Lounge. This bar serves patrons with ultimate hospitality as it has the most trained staff who perceive every client as their King.
They have well organised nightlife themes that will make you frequent the venue on a weekly basis to grab some ice cold both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages as well as Entertainment till dawn. Their Restaurant offers the best snacks and dishes to keep your stay comfortable and feel at home thus a whole brand new definition of VIP nightlife in Kampala.
The bar is strategically located on Block 224, Plot 2284 Tank hill road opposite Chicken tonight in Kabalagala.
08. Vegas, Mbarara
Are you in the upcountry district of Mbarara or contemplating traveling to the land blessed with too much milk and beautiful ladies?, Vegas Mbarara provides the ultimate comfort zone for nightlife die hards. You want to catch some super sport action live, giant screens are at your disposal while there, their array of night themes include; Friday night lights, Saturday Night live, Barman’s corporate Wednesday, Campus Hip hop Tuesdays, Old Skool Thursday among many more. Their bar and restaurant has all varieties you need at your service 24/7.
Resident Deejays and MCs will keep you entertained all through the night.
09. Panamera, Naguru, Kampala
Located in the posh Kampala suburb of Naguru, Panamera bar and restaurant is the ultimate comfort chill out for party goers based at nearby residences of; Kololo, Naguru, Kamwokya, Bukoto, Ntinda and Kiwatule among many more surrounding areas.
The bar is just opposite Plot 20, Kampala Parents School, on plot 30 Naguru. Their parking space provides a 24 hours car wash plus a restaurant section that prepares mouth-watering dishes for guests and patrons 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.
10. BJs bar, Gulu
On our #10 Spot, we have the ultimate and most adored hangout in Gulu – BJs Bar. When looking out for crowd worthy venues while in the Northern district, BJs bar has the whole definition of nightlife experience in the area, popularly frequented by tourists and locals, by 11pm, I bet you won’t have anywhere to place your leg or dance as the venue attracts mammoth crowds every single night, bar hoppers who frequent here understand the deal, no need to look for waiters and waitresses as they are always busy serving large crowds, just get down to the counter as, order your own drinks, pay and go have fun as the venue is super busy. Resident Deejays here distinguish how to drive their audience wild as they mix and blend the illest Jamz to make you forget getting back home till its dawn.
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