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TimetableCafés are open early in the morning, from 6:30am, and all day long, usually until 8-10pm. Atmospheric bars open from 4pm-5pm until late at night. Some bars offer happy hours, especially in larger cities.
Budget & TipsExpect to pay around 500 FCFA for a local beer in the ngandas, and double in the fancier establishments.
Age restrictionsAs in France and many African countries, alcohol consumption is authorized from the age of majority, i.e. 18.
What's very localNgok is the Congolese's most popular beer, closely followed by Class, also a lager. Palm wine is another local favorite. Rarely found in bars, it's more likely to be found on the roadside, where you can stop for a drink with the locals or buy a bottle to enjoy later.