MIDTOWN ULTRA LOUNGE

It's one of the few clubs that didn't succumb to closures during the Covid pandemic followed by the war in Tigray. Midtown is a solid, safe bet. It programs live Ethiopian pop, groove and traditional musical performances, mainly on Thursdays - a good idea if you're in Addis Ababa that day and looking for a good concert. On other evenings, it's all about clubbing, with a good selection of music from sharp local DJs and a golden youth who flock here to drink good cocktails and dance the night away.