The 30 best bars and drinks in Lusaka

I'm a really big fan of this place, it's nice and quiet. Drinks are affordable and they have a wide variety to cater for everyone. There's also food which I have not tried yet but I'm yet to do so when I'm in the City again. Hopefully it'll be something worth eating.

The service has lots of room for improvement. The unfriendly guard is the one that attended to me, very unprofessional

Useless customer service

Perfect place

Taste is very nice also they have varieties. Best for dinner dates & family get together

Their food is okay, average. The food didn't taste fresh. I had their biriyani. It tasted like it was old and they just reheated it. The silverware was dirty and I had to ask for clean ones. The table clothes were stained. Lots of flies in the restaurant.

Food was great. Service was good. It was a fantastic evening with friends.

One of the best Indian food I've ever ate! The service was very good.

Good food, 'classy ambience both in restaurant & outside at 'East Park mall'. Short but incessant rain shower 'closed down outside sitting area' despite being covered.

I dunno what I ate but it was not great. I asked the staff what is in the chefs special and she seemed dumb and did not tell me what was in the food. For all she knows I’m allergic to nuts and she just put them on my plate. On top of that I asked for chicken fried rice and got veg. Last of all me and my gf felt like throwing up so we didn’t finish the food and gave it to the homeless. Don’t eat here unless you know what your buying. P.S My last experience here was great (at Garden city). This time it did not live up to my expectations. Also the juice was cheap quality, unlike last time it was nice.

Delicious Indian food with many varieties in the menu and reasonable price.

Nice place. I decided to sit inside as it was a really hot day. The staff are very friendly. However there was a dirty fork and a dried piece of bacon 🥓 NOT COOL. Everything was nice apart from my starter how does a Resturant get flash fried Calamari wrong it was like eating pork crackles. My main was quite nice it could have done with more garnish but I was cooked to perfection. As for my dessert Chocolate Foundant it was amazing. Recommendation: the staff should at least try everything on the menu so that if a customer asks they have an answer.

Best steak I have had so far (I keep saying this when I go somewhere new haha). It was tender and nicely prepared. The mashed potato however was blunt, it was not seasoned all whatever but the steak made up for it. The prices are a bit on the higher side but it's worth it!

Lovely service...enjoyed their sirloin chops, very flavourful onion rings and cheese cake...a good place to have a laid back meal with friends and with significant others.lovely ambience.

Great ambiance and very polite waiters. And of course, amazing food.

The kind of place you can propose marriage at. Great food, great wine selection, great whiskey selection, looks very intimidating from the outside but affordable for a well planned date. Also, very very classy. A must visit.

The food is amazing and with service to match. I would highly recommend the steak and the ribs( both pork and beef).

Absolutely fantastic ambience, great service and warm welcome.

It's a beautiful golf course, the people are were friendly

For all your golfing experience, this is the place to go to. Has lovely golf course, a lovely range with trained golf instructors and golf fitting equipment. Has a high quality restaurant called the 19th hole and a swimming pool.

It is open for business and currently my most challenging🥲 course in lusaka😏.. Still love it .. the fairway is amazing and the greens are pro material (hence the challenge).... Happy golfing ⛳️ 😀

It's always blissful to here.I love it

We had a Fundraising Golf Tournament recently at the Lusaka Golf Club. We had such a fantastic time! The response to the Fundraising campaign was overwhelming and of course we were taken care of by Lady Captain Matilda Achiume and Mr Rodwell Chawatama who directed our our successful Fundraising Golf Tournament. Hats off to them Ibenga@60 Golf Tournament was success⛳️ And thanks to Ibenganites and companies that supported the Ibenga Alumni.

The vibes are clean green and great plus plot one is right next door

It was a really fun experience, would recommend

Had a very great time,the place is good for chills but it's still under maintenance and construction in some parts through some things are not working we still enjoyed a lot

Great place, friendly stuff, lots of fun rides for kids

It's such a wasted opportunity, this place can be by far the best in Zambia yet they leave it to be dilapidated with no sense of direction, the staff don't speak English. The bones is great but needs a proper manager and it could be 7stars

Nice place for adults to have fun

This park has a very big potential to be turned into a nice chill place, unfortunately not so much has been done to the place. It’s a wonderful place for little kids but if you are a parent or an adult you will definitely not have much to do there .

I actually really liked it .. One of the most underrated places in Lusaka... It deserves more recognition...yes it's not the best maintained place but it's really clean and family friendly.. the staff is really friendly ... If you are wondering where to take your family out.. you should definitely check this place out...

What a waste,they charge you 80 kwacha even the small kids yet their machines don't even work. Only one machine works. We ddnt enjoy anything. Jus sitting and eatin our own food. Nothing amusing there. You really need to change your environment and make it a fun place esp for kids. Paid a lot of money for my family but we ddnt enjoy anything. Even the tents are dirty,while eating food leaves and insects jus crawl into your food. Wish there was an option to rate zero.

I recently visited Social Munali Restaurant with friends and had a great experience. The live music performance added to the ambiance, and the food was delicious. The service was attentive and friendly. Overall, I'd recommend Social Munali for a fun night out with good food and music." Positive Aspects: - *Live Music*: The live music performance was fantastic and added to the atmosphere. - *Food Quality*: The food was flavorful and well-prepared. *Drinks*: The cocktails was nice, funny names and presentable.

I went to and it was such a horrible experience. I ordered NON SPICY tacos (which includes chili) and that was too hard for the staff to understand I obviously asked for them to take it back and they just brought the same plate back and took the chili sauce off and added bbq sauce how does that make any sense???? The chili was still on it too. Literally terrible experience and I would not recommend anyone else coming here the stuff was extremely rude about the situation too despite it being their mistake overall this is the first and last time I come here to eat.

We went on Sunday and there was a Karaoke evening. A real treat! These voices were absolutely amazing 😍. The atmosphere was really nice and the food was delicious - the chef did a great paneer dish 👌 (made me miss India 😉).

It is a very interesting place(atmosphere wise), I think they calculated on the seating areas. There's a place for those who might just want to drink alcohol and be noisy, those that would prefer a quieter area maybe to work or just have a quiet lunch have their own spot and those that might want a huge gathering have their own side too. I was more captivated by that than anything else. The service was rather slow, whether it was the updates on the food or just bringing the drinks, we had to keep searching for a new waitron as all of them seemed to just be doing their own thing. The food was alright, I ordered fajitas which I thought would come already made but I was given the ingredients to make it myself and it turned out okay. The drinks were equally just okay.

Had lunch there had some chicken wings and fries,the food was fresh and nice prepared,I really enjoyed the garlic sauce it was tip top,the meal is so filling 😋 and I enjoyed myself.very spacious place offers both restaurant and bar so can have your friend in the big spacious area.

So far eaten there 2 times and it keeps getting better great kitchen staff servers are helpfull they have a hooka lounge friday nights live music they play football aka soccor and other sports the music is loud but does not drown out convo good drink slection i quite enjoy it

I loved my stay and I wish every person can come and stay here

A Shadow of Its Former Glory – Lusaka Playhouse in Urgent Need of Rescue ⭐☆☆☆☆ I visited Lusaka Playhouse recently and I’m deeply disappointed. Once a shining gem of live theatre in Zambia, it is now letting everyone (performers & visitors alike) down. The place is clearly very old and has been neglected — the toilets are dirty and damaged, the floor is uneven and unsafe, the roof leaks (or feels like it might), the car park is poorly maintained, and the bar/refreshment area looks run down. These are basic facilities that any entertainment venue should have, but Lusaka Playhouse seems to have let standards fall far below acceptable. It’s not just appearance — there’s a sense of decay, and visitors end up feeling disrespected. As someone who believed in the legacy of this theatre, it pains me to see it so poorly managed. ⸻ Suggestions / What Should Be Done: 1. Partnerships / Private Sector Involvement • The management should look for corporate partners, sponsors, philanthropists or NGOs who can invest in refurbishing the Playhouse. • Private companies with interest in arts, culture, or real estate could adopt the venue (or parts of it) and help with renovation, operations, or programming in exchange for naming rights, event revenues, etc. 2. Government or Municipal Support • Since it is a historic and cultural landmark (built in 1958) that once was central to Zambia’s theatre scene, the government or city council should allocate regular maintenance budgets.  • Possible grants from cultural funds or arts councils should be accessed. The National Arts Council of Zambia is one such body.  3. Community Engagement & Ownership • Re-open membership or involvement opportunities for theatre groups, local artists, and the public so that there’s broader ownership of what happens there. This helps maintain relevance and perhaps raises funds or volunteer labour. • Form a committee or board that includes stakeholders (artists, neighbours, arts lovers, etc.) to decide on priorities like toilets, roof, seating, etc. 4. Transparency in Management & Planning • Clear, public plans & estimates for renovation (what needs fixing, how much it costs, how long it takes). • Accountability: if there are shareholders etc., let the public know what is happening, including regarding controversial plans (e.g., past proposal to convert the car park into a filling station was revoked after public outcry).  5. Phased Renovation Strategy • Start with essentials: plumbing & clean toilets, roof fixes to prevent leaks, floor safety. • Then move to aesthetic improvements: seats, lighting, bar, interior décor. • Use part of the venue for revenue generation to fund renovations, e.g. small concerts, community events, rentals. 6. Alternative Management Models • Perhaps lease management to a private cultural management company under agreed terms that preserve the theatre’s character but allow investment and professional running. • Or public-private partnership with the arts council or city to share costs & share profits. ⸻ Supporting Facts / Background: • The Lusaka Playhouse was built in 1958, and apparently it has never had a major renovation.  • Its capacity is limited (≈ 250 seats), which means revenue is constrained. Without good maintenance, the small scale becomes a weakness.  • There was a recent release of government funds (K1.5 million) for renovations, which shows recognition of the need. But that’s likely not sufficient for all the needed work.  • In 2022, there was strong opposition to plans to lease part of its carpark to a filling station for 25 years — public concerns over preserving heritage and public utility won out and the permit was revoked.  Your love for art 🖼️! ::AGRIA::

This is the best place to visit if you want to remove stress

The place needs to be renovated

I was impressed with the performances it was way better than I expected this is a place to be if you want to enjoy live performances u won't regret excellent performance I love the fact they engaged the audience in the plays if I could I would be here every weekend, theater small though and kind of hot but overall the experience beats what you would expect nice touch with the sounds the lights and stage promps

Needs to be revamped too dilapidated toilets are horrendous seats Need some work stage set up is OK though something can be done

Very nice place

Today I again set my feet upon these premises. I came here with my family for a church meeting in room 2 and it was great to be tutored in the Holy scriptures by Pastor Samuel about Jonah.I was here more than a decade ago with Victor to watch UNZA Drama Group. in the main theatre. There is one thing about this old building, it appears that it was built to last. However, structural design and improvement should be made to this entertainment center to benefit the acclaim that Zambia is a middle income. Room 2 is well painted but the ceiling needs some maintenance. The flowers outside are keenly kept, thumbs up! This is an entertainment place that can use private and or public financing arrangement for the building to be renovated. Instead of waiting on government grants.It should not difficult to procure even venture capitalist funding because entertainment industry has great record of success and less risks. Go there and get the historical feel of the place, that feeling of what was then, the prime place for theatre in Zambia.

AMAZING PLACE FOR THE PRICE Visited this place twice, once with my wife for the couples massage and later alone. Its a very decent place, clean, serene as their name states. When we had the couples massage, they gave us the room which has an ensuite shower so you could easily shower after the massage (though they dont recommend that, as they say you need to keep the oils on you for them to work deeper). We had a good experience, the ladies know how to do their job professionally and they interact with you along the way. My 2nd experience seemed better than the first. I went for the deep tissue massage and gosh did I need it! Your body will feel very relaxed and way better, especially if you've had a stressful week. They are also very welcoming and friendly, quite a good customer experience you'll have. You'll find warm blankets waiting for you once you get to the massage room. I must say their rates are also very good, when you consider the location and service. I highly recommend!

Located on Omelo mumba road. Lovely and serene spa that offers different spa services among them massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and more. They also sell retail products like hydro flasks, face masks and many other face products. Had a lovely hot stone massage experience and eyebrow threading service. I have come to learn that hot stone massage is offered differently from spa to spa and gives a completely different experience. The staff were very friendly and professional. They were able to communicate how they offer certain spa services which is a plus just so you are well informed before they begin the whole process. One downside is the music during massages, more soothing music can be sourced for a more soothing experience with more instrumentals than singing. All in all, I had a great experience and was left well rejuvenated and relaxed at the end of it all.

The service was awesome. The massage was so relaxing I kept falling asleep throughout the session. Definitely will be coming back. The staff was brilliant. I left some items there by mistake and they got it back to me in less than an hour. It was a wonderful experience and my parents had the absolute time of their lives.

I booked for a manicure...the foot scrub was okay. Requested for acrylic nails was given horrible looking polygel nails instead. Never coming back . 😠 Wasted 2 hours

Friendly staff, the booking and response time was flawless. Don’t much care for the decor but that’s a preference issue. My gelish nail job fell apart after a day as the paint peeled off 1 nail the next day and then 5 nails in a few days.

Received an excellent service, took my son for physiotherapy check up and had an amazing conversation with the staff.

Very excellent massage, manicure and pedicure facilities. Very clean, well-aired surroundings with staff well adorned in pink uniforms. Numerous medicinal and health enhancement products a available for sale to customers. A very calming and comforting atmosphere prevails at Serenity Day Spa. Open from Monday to Saturday between 08.00 a d 17.30 Hours

A rowdy pub and grill! Once very popular for that trendy crowd. At Arcades shopping mall the cafe provides easy ans secure access to a drink on the go

Relaxed mature music. Wide variety of drinks.. n good food. Great place to unwind during week or hangout on weekend

Looks very nice after renovations. Still has a homey feel. Great service

Excellent food

Awesome place to meet up with friends & colleagues after a hard day's work for drinks...

Nothing special. It's a bar stuck in what was and has not adjusted to now. Service leaves much to be desired

Great place to chill with friends. Loved the wings 😍

Very cool club, doesn't disappoint in terms of entertainment

It is okay. Decent. Distinctly below Capones. Prices are friendly too. Toilets looked like a work in progress.

Look's weird during the day but a great place at night

Terrible service. No value for money

It was interesting with good customer service.

Music wasn't up to scratch. No real variation

The best Club experience in Lusaka

I think it's a good school,though it looks very expensive,you'll never see their school kids along the road or anywhere outside

Clean and standard size! Well maintained

Lovely pool!

Its ok

🔥 works

Awesome experience

Cheap swimming pool

It was relaxing and very good.

Very old and run-down facilities. It serves its purpose, but it has seen its better days way long ago.

There's places available to sit and the courts are in good condition. The restaurant also offers good food

One can play tennis with quality players and attain very spectacular set of skills

Quite intriguing 🤔very mature ambiance.

Can't say much.....conflict of interest 👌

We had so much fun

Ministry of finance Zambia is Africa's largest trade center

Not bad

Cool quiet place

Ministry of finance is our big ministry that looks after the business of the country

You can get all your budgetary briefings here

Very good

Their reception is Laka...

Viewed from the outside the Bank of Zambia 🇿🇲 regulates all cash related services and is open 24hrs

An unstable monetary policy and rapid exchange rate manipulation affects businesses.

The most beautiful view in Lusaka ( capital city ) Picture by : NAYOYA AKENDE

Located in the heart of lusaka, with advanced security systems. This is a beautiful place

They don't respond to emails.so irritating.

Great security

Amazing

As a first timer to something like this, I was definitely amazed by how involving and interesting this place was. The staff was very friendly and informative, I did not feel confused at all and I felt I was in very capable hands. The activity itself was something else, if you are not as "core" fit, this might take a little longer to get a hang of. You get basic training the first time and you have an instructor with you the whole time helping you learn your way around it so its not as scary/difficult. You are given free shoes or if you want new shoes you pay a k10. There is a kids area as well where they basically get the same thing(an instructor and a basic training session). Its convenient for those who want to work out without gym equipment through climbing and other exercises. Also convenient if you want to have your kids involved in an extracurricular activity. They have affordable prices listed for the services you need daily/monthly. Enjoyed my experience with them and I cant wait to try it out again, I'll be more prepared this time😉

A great gym in Lusaka! I highly recommend giving it a visit whether you are living here or just passing through. It's a very welcoming place and great for anyone curious about what bouldering is! It is also well priced at 75 kwacha for a visit, 600 for a month membership

This place is amazing, the guide is very good and friendly so is the team. We had the most beautiful day, experience and laughter as a family. And the outdoor gym is beautiful

Nice to have a place to climb. A portion was under construction when we went so we did not get the full experience. But it was nice to have staff on the floor helping kids.

Great instructor and facilities. Really great place.

Great bouldering wall. Expect some setup the first time (waiver and client setup) and a hood and helpful warmup and falling lesson (because youre going to fall... a lot!), but after that it is no problem to get going. Owners are super friendly, knowledgeable, and hands on. Equipment is in great shape (make the shoe donation!) and shoes are no extra cost. Good for kids, probably 8-9 years or older. Close to a Gigibonta for snacks and conveniently next to basic groceries and fuel.

Perfect for beginners and advanced. Everyone is very friendly!

Not sure how their cocktails are but their beer selection is limited to local brews and one craft beer. The wine selection is mostly South African stock of reds and white. The atmosphere is chic, laid back most times. They pipe music (old school most times I’ve been here) but they also have live music Friday nights (never been). The crowd is diverse; locals and expat, ranges from between 20’s-60’s by my guess. Poolside, views are pretty cool; its a great spot ro catch the Lusaka sunset. Smoking is allowed so pick spoke thats upwind. The food is decent, nothing to write about but they do have an international menu so you’ll find familiar fare. Service staff are well trained but sometimes they I’ve found service a tad slow. Overall, they beat most other places.

Was served by Samuel in the Copper Pot and he was totally attentive and on point. I had the butter naan and garlic naan with butter chicken. My colleague had chicken & egg fried rice with steamed chicken and Chinese green vegetables. We both enjoyed our food very much. Would recommend this place over and over again. Oh. And the tomato soup was to die for.

(Translated by Google) Excellent dinner, attentive and pleasant welcome, attentive and precise service, applause to Carol for her attention... thank you (Original) Ottima cena, accoglienza accurata e piacevolissima, servizio attento e preciso , un plauso a Carol per l'attenzione avuta .... grazie

It's a good place where you can have good time with your loved ones.

It's chilled and relaxing. Great place to blow off some steam, especially when school I hard😭😂

A great place to relax and enjoy the view. There are also rocks to cross over.

A very beautiful and refreshing view

This is beautiful... At both first and last light!!?

Lovely view.

A place for refreshment

Can be improved

Nice place to go to

Yoga is beneficial for both body & mind for everyone. For me yoga is life Yoga asanas & meditation make to know yourself better,focus & energetic. Missing the yoga daily like if you miss something in life. The yoga teachers & friends like families. I will go for furthermore in yoga. Thanks Arti as well as Imasiku for their time to teach us yoga from Monday to Friday. God bless All

I enjoy every class with Arti,she pushes us to do better.My shoulder pain which used to trouble me has totally gone and I feel great after each session!

A really good class!

(Translated by Google) I had a great time with this yoga group, always different and interesting lessons. Patient and kind teacher. Thanks for everything! 💕 (Original) Sono stata benissimo con questo gruppo di yoga, lezioni sempre diverse e interessanti. Insegnante paziente e gentile. Grazie di tutto! 💕

For great memories and awesome music, definitely the place to be

Loved it

Its right accros the avondale market

Nice

With nice animals and good with chilling

The atmosphere is retro themed with artifacts that seem authentically sourced... Like they really did come from the periods they're depicting; the quaint cast iron fire place, the sepia pictures, the ancient typewriter, just to name a few. As the name suggests, it was patronised by a lot of senior citizens and also a LOT of youngsters who were super loud and raucous. The music was continuously dulcet even as the evening wore in, I appreciated that. The crowd though... Eh... Too loud for my liking. I ordered the Chicken Burger 🍔 special, 8/10. It was delicious, drenched in a sweet and savoury sauce which, though was tasty, made the bun soggy. Points lost for a soggy bun for a burger. The bathrooms were rustically themed but not well maintained. They were quite dirty and contained a rather unpleasant odour akin to ones with a pipe leak. Anyone who wished to smoke was free to do so anywhere, there was no designated smoking spot, so, 0/10 for that. I'm guessing it was way better when it opened but... My experience was not too great, and it wasn't too bad either... Smack in the middle... Average.

One of the most fun bars on earth. The bartenders Danny and Prince were great. Conversations with newly discovered friends were laugh out loud. The chicken was delicious. A must on a Sunday evening

Best view coffee shop at zambezi river, victoria falls

This is my Sunday chill vibes from now on, great food & good for catching up with friends over drinks. Will definitely be back!!

Your money is not worth these dry burnt fries and burgers this soggy.

Nice weekend vibe here—lots of people, perfect for inviting friends to catch a game together. The food is tasty, and prices are reasonable if you skip the drinks. But the service from some staff leaves much to be desired. I ordered a bucket of beer, and they started bringing more before I even finished the first one… They refused to let me return the unfinished beer, and after a long back-and-forth, they finally reluctantly took it back. On top of that, the staff were unfriendly the entire time. If the restaurant’s staff are this unprofessional, it’s clear the restaurant hasn’t trained them properly.

Never been inside before nor have I purchased, drank or indeed chilled there, but from the look of things whenever I am passing, the place is sweet. It's well maintained outside and the sweetest thing? I have never heard the music loud. You can tell it's mature and a good place for weekend or even daily chills.

Nice Music , clean and good for a Sunday afternoon chill. Mature atmosphere. They can improve on the service, it's not nice to keep chasing the waitress. And also availability of foodstuff on the menu. When people drink they want to eat and snack so let the snacks and meals be available

The food was great tasty. But it took them an hour to get the food ready. Our waitress had an attitude... It was cold no brazier. But the door bouncer and the rest of the waiting staff had one to keep themselves warm!!?

Great atmosphere, love the staff service there. They also save nice food. Ice cold castle lite. If you love soccer it's the place to be. TV while u in the couch...tops

I personally love the fact that I can chill around my area because I leave within, and still feel comfortable. It's a nice place to chill.... The drinks are nicely cold and the music is great all the time! And the food is great! Especially their Tbone!

The place had made its name back in the days but it still stands out as a leading bar and restaurant in the area. Provides an outdoor kind of arrangement with face to face benches and some good music for Al who stop by for a drink. The long standing challenge is parking space and the place is not big enough as to accommodate huge crowds but will surely give you a good taste of Nyumba Yanga or Woodlands Hospitality. Fairly priced beverages in a very excited but calm neighborhood. That one good stop over between work and home to put you in a homely mood.

Cool place with a nice atmosphere. Good place to watch football and they have great bbq! And cigars.. if you're into that kind of thing. Usually has crowds all weekend

Good food, staff are friendly, lots of parking space and the general atmosphere is just great. Also a good place to watch soccer from.. The best time to visit this place would be Saturday afternoon.