Café Barcelona

Offering musical performances from young and upcoming artists, the atmosphere is friendly and intimate.

Website: www.cafebarcelona.co.za
Email: info@cafebarcelona.co.za
Address: Elardus Park Centre
Tel: 012 345 3602

Caribbean Lounge

This club features live music and DJs playing deep house to kwaito and soulful dance over weekends. Wednesdays is a students' night with deep house, hip-hop and more. Entrance is free.

Address: President Arcade, Schoeman Street
Tel: 072 140 3439

Cool Runnings

There are three Cool Runnings bars in Pretoria, in Centurion, Hatfield and Wonderboom. Cool Runnings is a reggae-themed franchise serving exotic cocktails and colourful shooters in a laid-back Caribbean-style setting. With its Rastafarian feel it brings customers the flavour of two worlds, Jamaica and Africa.

Website: www.coolrunnings.co.za
Address: 263 West Street, Centurion; 1071 Burnett Street, Hatfield
Tel: 012 643 0320 (Centurion); 012 362 0100 (Hatfield); 082 895 0260 (Wonderboom)

Cuban Café

An excellent cigar bar that offers superior cuisine, great drinks, a stylishly relaxed atmosphere and, of course, fine cigars.

Website: www.cubancafe.co.za
Address: 129 Duxbury Road, Hatfield
Tel: 012 362 1800

Dad'z Bluegrass Diner

Eat and be entertained by music ranging from classic to country. Live music Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm.

Address: Greenlyn Village, 13th Street, Menlo Park
Tel: 012 346 5119

Club 84

Extreme clubbing. A premier gay party venue, with karaoke, students night and singles night during the week, and parties on Fridays and Saturdays. Entrance is free.

Website: www.club84.co.za
Address: 84 Schoeman Street, City Centre

Jazz Alley

This venue boasts a Cape jazz evening on Thursdays and more jazz acts over weekends.

Address: 525 Duncan Street (upper level), Hatfield
Tel: 083 535 5684

Lucit Candle Garden

For those with a more classical palate this venue offers classy upmarket entertainment. Tickets are usually R120 (with a three-course meal) or R80 (starter and dessert).

Website: www.lucit.co.za
Address: 42 Belrene Street, Rietondale
Tel: 012 329 4180

Nile Crocodile

A venue for cutting edge new music and a platform for young bands. The crowd is young and funky.
Website: www.nilecrocodile.co.za

Email: nilecroc@lantic.net
Address: 60 Glenwood Road, Lynnwood Glen
Tel: 012 361 2025

Tings 'n Times

Chill out and enjoy live music at this popular and funky eatery.

Website: www.joeblog.co.za/tingsntimes
Address: 1066 Arcadia Street, Hatfield Galleries, Hatfield
Tel: 012 430 3176

Zeplin's

Dance till you drop at this mega dance venue. Zeplin's boasts five dance floors, seven bars and pool tables. Apart from the main floor, there is a retro floor, a gothic floor, an industrial floor and Garten de Asche live music bar.

Website: www.zeplins.co.za
Email: death@zeplins.co.za
Address: 384 Pretorius Street