Nightlife in Pietermaritzburg is a colorful affair. Tourists in this beautiful city will not feel bored at evenings and nights thanks to the selected but splendid few nightclubs here. If you are a traveler looking for a tour of the Kwa-Zulu Natal region of South Africa, you should check out the nightlife in Pietermaritzburg.
Pietermaritzburg nightlife may be limited due to the lack of many flashy nightclubs. The nightlife scene here is pretty much dominated by 2 or 3 clubs. To check out the nightlife at Pietermaritzburg, you should visit the Crowded House. This nightclub is located in the CBD, close to the famous City Hall. This place is one of the most popular venues for nightlife and plays pop music. You can chill out with a drink here and listen to the calming music drifting from the big amplifiers. Friendly people and superb service here makes the Crowded House a popular destination to enjoy nightlife in Pietermaritzburg.
Other nightclubs are also present that you should check out for a full taste of nightlife at Pietermaritzburg. The Executive Lounge is close to the Crowded House. Here you will have a chance to listen to kwaito and house music as you sip on your drinks. For alternative scene, there are a few venues. The Red Door is situated at Quarry Road, off the Victoria Road. The Red Door features a livelier scene with rock enthusiasts gathering here every weekend. Every Friday night you will have a chance to listen to alternative and punk rock here.
There is the 9Bar, where performances are often held by national DJs as well as the occasional international DJ. For local bands you should visit the Cliffy's, which has the support the local bands like Henry Ate, Perez, Cutting Jade, Spoon Feedas and Zen Arcade. For some splendid rave and dance music, visit the Liquid D's. Other great pubs, where you can enjoy an active and pleasant nightlife in Pietermaritzburg, are McGinty's and Crossways.
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