Party the night away at top South African nightclubs

HHere are some more of the country’s top night spots to keep you partying long into the night...

Cubaña Latino Cafe, Port Elizabeth

Perhaps it’s time for a Latino and Cuban experience at Port Elizabeth’s authentic Cubaña Latino Cafe.

Cubaña is one of 11 well-established Cubaña cafes situated around South Africa. The vibe is warm and welcoming, guaranteed to get you in a party mood. Cubaña Latino Cafe has a strict smart-casual dress code, so don’t forget to show up looking your best, ready for a night of fun.

Where: 49 Beach Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth
Contact: +27 41 582 5282

Club Galaxy, Cape Town

The Mother City’s best-known club has ruled Cape Town’s club scene since the late 1970s. The club turns 36 this year, and its long-lived success can be attributed to its high regard for quality in music programming, promotions and service excellence. Club Galaxy boasts a custom-built sound system, four dance floors and nine bars. The club is open Thursday to Saturdays with regular sundown sessions on Fridays, making it the perfect place to kick-off the weekend.

Where: College Road, Rylands, Western Cape
Contact: +27 21 637 9132 or email: superclub1978@gmail.com

Taboo, Johannesburg

Located in the richest square mile on the African continent – Sandton – is Taboo, a nightclub that offers a glamorous and luxurious escape from everyday life. The best local and international DJs and artists provide all night entertainment.

Taboo has a hip-hop dance floor (Luxe Taboo); an intimate VIP lounge – named after one of the world’s finest vodkas – that’s the epitome of luxury (Grey Goose Lounge); an upstairs dance floor pumping only the best house music (Plush Taboo); and an outside chill-out area where you can swim in one of the two pools, or relax and sip your drink at one of the bars.

Where: 24 Central, corner Fredman Drive and Gwen Lane, Sandton
Contact: +27 11 783 2200 or email: info@taboo.co.za

Great Dane, Johannesburg

Great Dane has quickly established itself as a favourite amongst the creative crowd, young professionals and hipsters. It’s an inner city hotspot that combines two of life’s great pleasures: gourmet hotdogs and great tunes. Think mismatched, quirky vintage lanterns, wooden chairs, exposed brick walls and a floor made of five cent coins.

Where: 34 De Beer St

Johannesburg, Gauteng 2000

Contact:  011 403 1136

Fiction, Cape Town

It’s all about the music at Fiction.

Fiction is ideally located on Cape Town’s Long Street, making it easily accessible for partygoers. Expect to party all night to techno, nu-rave, indie and almost any other kind of alternative music you can think of. Fiction is also a great platform for underground DJs to showcase their music. The club boasts a revamped dance floor that can now accommodate 200 people.

Fiction is open Tuesday to Friday from 9pm to 4am. Tuesdays are student nights, and Wednesday nights (Equinox Wednesdays) are dedicated to progressive and techno-hybrid music pumping from the speakers.Where: 226 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre
Contact: +27 21 422 0400 or email: hello@fictionbar.com

South Africa offers a great night out and there are many other places to explore besides what was mentioned above. From Long Street in Cape Town, to the bustling city life of Braamfontein in Johannesburg, there really is something for everyone.