The best bars and cafés Senegal

Trendy bar of Saint-Louis, where young Saint-Louisians and tourists meet in the evening around a beer. The staff is nice, the atmosphere is friendly and festive, the music is lively. You can also play pool and concerts are regularly organized. Since 2016, the Embuscade has been home to the restaurant Le Réveil run by Mawdo Malick Diop, former chef at Sunu Keur. The menu is quite varied and the Senegalese dishes are well concocted with fresh products. We recommend the chef's specialty, the fricassee of the sea.

Located in the heart of the Plateau, not far from the cathedral, the establishment is prized by the Senegalese, French and Lebanese for its delicious pastries and viennoiseries, made locally. We also stop there at lunch time to eat a homemade burger or a hearty dish of the day, suggested during the week. The house also offers delicious smoothies and cocktails made with fresh fruit. With its semi-enclosed terrace, the Elysée offers a bit of calm in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Smiling staff and efficient service.

On the Ngor road, the Magnetic Terrace is one of the many bars in this area of the capital. The most? There is an undeniable comfort to drink a drink, enjoy a varied cuisine or listen to live music, cosy sofas and warm colours. You can even privatize the Magnetic for a particular event.

Here is one of the nice places on the Plateau to have a drink with friends, at the beginning or end of the evening. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, especially on the evenings of concerts or karaoke. In addition to the bar which is conducive to meetings, the establishment has a small outdoor terrace as well as a room upstairs, with a more intimate atmosphere. You can also eat some tapas, croque-monsieur, salads, fish or grilled meats at reasonable prices. There is also a nice menu of cocktails and beers.

Opposite the Flamingo, this long bar is most noticeable for the hustle and bustle outside. The atmosphere is festive, especially on concert evenings, when you'll find yourself in the company of the locals, enjoying a truly warm moment to the frenetic rhythms of Senegalese music. This is where you can listen to Mama Sadio and her orchestra in concert. Her magnificent voice will not leave you indifferent. The evenings go on late into the night, which is why this trendy bar is one of Saint-Louis' leading after-hours venues!

In this renovated colonial house, here is a warm bar where you can enjoy a delicious Ethiopian coffee ground on the spot, while listening to good music. It is run by Oumar, former manager of a music store, who found the nice idea to combine his two pleasures. In addition to the coffee, the local juices and fresh camel milk are organic. There is a nice selection of CDs from Senegalese and international artists for sale. Upstairs, seven guest rooms with authentic charm welcome visitors for a stay in the heart of Saint-Louis.

Following on from La Kora restaurant, here's a brand-new, cosy little wooden café, beautifully decorated, which also doubles as a grocery store. The main attraction is a delicious world coffee (from Brazil, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe...) to get the day off to a good start, with African music playing in the background. To accompany it, a selection of homemade cookies and local juices are available. There's also a wide choice of hot drinks: teas, infusions, cappuccino, hot chocolate... The atmosphere is warm and the staff friendly and welcoming.

It's a family affair that's been the talk of the town since it opened in February 2023. Diadou and Tida, two Senegalese sisters, warmly welcome you to this coffee shop with its cosy, intimate atmosphere. All day long, you can enjoy a delicious coffee, a fresh smoothie, a gourmet affogato (a scoop of vanilla ice cream dipped in espresso coffee) or bagels with fillings. Brunch options are also available. All products are fresh and of the highest quality to please the taste buds. Delicious homemade cookies. Worth a visit!

It is a refreshment bar-restaurant located at the end of the road, near the pier, facing the bolong. Frequented by tourists, the place is pleasant to have a drink at the water's edge after a stroll or in the evening, to mark the fall of the day. It is a place where you can eat a generous family cuisine. A Senegalese speciality is honored every day. The menu also offers a variety of dishes such as fried shrimps, grilled fish and beef brochettes. However, some dishes are sometimes missing. Good welcome.

The Meyazz Club was taken over by a Dakaroise, Louise, who also runs a restaurant-caterer in the capital. The venue has not changed and concerts are still organised at weekends on the open-air stage. The atmosphere is provided by Senegalese artists from Saint-Louis and sometimes from Dakar. The establishment, which also does catering, offers local and European dishes such as tagliatelle with seafood, marinated beef brochettes or braised sea bream. Behind the dining room is a small, more intimate inner courtyard.

La Riviera is a complex of two restaurants, a snack bar and a lounge bar with oriental decoration. The bar, located on the first floor, is well known among young locals and tourists. Sitting on brightly coloured cushions, you can spend a good time with friends around good homemade cocktails, while enjoying the entertainment that brightens the establishment. You can also smoke chicha and drink very good teas. As for the restaurants, they both offer tasty cuisine and good value for money.

Closed for several years, the Hôtel de la Tour has been transformed into a pleasant cultural café and artists' residence. Its large windows showcase some of the finest Senegalese outfits on sale inside. Here, you'll meet local and international artists looking for inspiration. Well-kept air-conditioned rooms are reserved for them in the inner courtyard, but can also be rented by tourists. Traditional restaurant upstairs, reserved for residents.