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Timetable
Cotonou's few clubs and discos open from 10-11pm, and stay open until the wee hours of the morning! Outside Cotonou, it's more likely to be in the bars and maquis that you'll be able to extend your evening...
Budget & Tips
It's not all nightclubs! At weekends, the country's bars offer extended parties, sometimes even with DJs or live bands. Evenings where you can dance the night away and finish up at sunrise. More and more bars are opening in the Fidjrossè area.
Night transport
You'll easily find zems outside bars and nightclubs. If there aren't any, or if you prefer a cab, don't hesitate to ask the bar or nightclub staff to call one for you. Or use the GoZem app, Benin's Uber, to find a zem from your mobile.
Age restrictions
Nightclubs and bars are open to people over 18. In some cases in Cotonou, you'll need to show proof of identity.
What's very local
Especially in Cotonou, the locals love to dress up as soon as the weekend arrives and a nice long evening is in prospect!
Smokers
Smoking is prohibited in enclosed public areas. However, some establishments have set aside areas for smokers.