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NIGHT SPOTS AND NIGHT CLUBS IN GAMBIA (PART 1)



On this page you will find contact details, reviews, photos, locations and names of the most popular night spots in Gambia in locations such as Kololi, Banjul among others. This is the first part.




- WOW NIGHT CLUB


The Wow Nightclub of Gambia is the ONLY Night Club open 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Since it opened in 1994 it has become one of the premier places to visit on your night on the town of Greater Banjul which is located in Kololi, Senegambia.


WOW has a spacious dance floor, incredible sound system and perfect lighting to get you in the mood to party all night. You have the option of 2 different bars and let's not forget the pool table. Finally, downstairs there is a Jazz Cafe for music relaxation and drinks. You can't go wrong with a night at WOW!


EXPERIENCE IT!

MON: Staff Night
TUES: Money Spent
WED: Ladies Night-Ladies FREE all night
THURS: Reggae Night with DJ Fireman (The King of Senegambia) & the Firehouse Crew
FRI: Your Space
SAT: Fine Saturday
SUN: Good to Go


CONTACTS:
General Manager: Mr. Ebrima Tunkara

Location: Kololi, Senegambia Strip

Tel no +220 7784662
Mobile: 6903251, 3534368



- THE AQUARIUS CAFE



The Aquarius Cafe - Gambia is a small but smart, popular night spot in the entertainment district of Kololi. The dance crowd is a lively mix of trendy locals and entertainment seeking tourists to the Senegambia strip area.


Music lasts until late into the night and party goers can enjoy the latest R&B, hip-hop, Latino and dance tracks. There is also a well appointed satellite TV showing some of the latest pop, rap videos and sporting events.


The bar staff serves a broad range of alcoholic drinks, cocktails & soft drinks.
The Gambian night spot was established in 1998 and has a capacity of approximately 100 people. It is under the management of Mr. Bensouda.


The entry fee for Aquarius during the holiday season is around D200.

OPENING HOURS
7pm to 4pm with happy hour being everyday.


CONTACTS:
Tel no: +220 4460247
                     4460226
  



- CLUB DUPLEX



Club Duplex is one of the best night clubs in Gambia, if not the best! and its a must visit venue while on holiday in Gambia. It's located in the heart of Kololi & close to the Kairaba Hotel and Senegambia Hotel.


This disco in Kololi covers an area of land that is 13,000 square foot. The complex is modern and stylish in design where you can do do your stuff on the large dance floor.


The venue is comprised of an intimate lounge, exclusive VIP areas, and balconies overlooking an extraordinary dance floor.


The main floor has two bars, including a bottle lounge next to lavish VIP areas. The disco's varied crowd genuinely creates a vibrant party every night.


Various art installations and live performances give Duplex an underground feeling, while DJs play an diverse mix of high energy House, soul, techno, Ndaga, drum & Bass, hip-hop hits, R n B and other music classics.


Duplex operates a strict dress code so trainers, slippers and string vests are NOT allowed. If you'd like to check if a particular item of clothing is allowed - please call their office between 10am-7pm. They do not allow fancy dress or any day glow wear.Tickets can be purchased by calling the management's office or by on the day of the event at the door.

Club Deplex's Restaurant

The Seaview Gardens Hotel is the closest to the venue and is a 5minute walk.

LOCATION
1 Seaview Plaza
Seaview Boulevard
Kololi, Banjul area


CONTACT
Tel no: +220 778 7444
Fax:     +220 446 6650
Email: info@clubduplex.gm


Directions:
If your car is coming from the direction of Banjul then turn right just before the Senegambia Junction, Kololi, where you will see the signboard located on the road side.


Opening Hours:
Club Duplex is open 4 nights a week from Thursday to Sunday from 8:30pm – 6am
Proprietor: Hatib Gibou Semega-Janneh



- COTTON CLUB RESTAURANT



The Jazz, Salsa, Grill House serves excellent drink cocktails, dinners, and live music including jazz. There is a choice of Al a Carte or basic meals as well as an Afra place built to the side of the restaurant.


This is a place well worth visiting for those staying at the Kairaba Hotel or the Senegambia Beach Hotel as it is within walking distance.

The music played at the Cotton Club is Reggae, Mbalax, Salsa and Jazz. It has a total capacity for a couple of hundred people.


Location:
Seaview Boulevard
Senegambia
Banjul area


Tel no: +220 9712536 (reservations)
                     7224590

Operates under Satchmo's Entertainment

Directions:
The night club and bar is within the Duplex Plaza Entertainment Centre. If coming from the Senegambia area then turn left at the signpost and drive down about 150 metres. It is situated on the right hand-side of the complex.


Opening Hours:
Opens Tuesday - Sunday from 7.30pm till late.

Menu Overview:
European and African



- JOKOR NIGHT CLUB



Jokor is a restaurant and garden club in Gambia, established in 1996 as an open air entertainment centre and bar located about 20m from Westfield Junction, Serrekunda. It is open every day with live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.


The food is exotic, service excellent, beverages always ice cold, entertainment unmatchable anywhere else in this land.
The kind of music played is Salsa, Ndaga, Dance Hall, Reggae, R&B. The club has a capacity of 1,200 people with an entrance charge of between D50 to D100. Ladies' Night each Wednesday.


Location:
13 Kombo Sillah Drive
Banjul / Serrekunda Highway
Westfield Junction

Telephone number: 4375690, 7713091


Directions:
Take the road going towards Tallinding and by car take the first turning from Westfield Junction on you left.

Opening Hours:
10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Wednesday to Sunday

Manager: Omar Bah



- JAKARLO NIGHT CLUB




The former Spy Bar now called Jakarlo officially opened its gates on the 23 October 1998, following New York and Stockholm. It is now owned by its current proprietor Mr. Mabou Touray who is also the organizer of Sound City Promotion.


Jakarlo means "to face each other" and the nightspot is in the Senegambia area and is one of the largest clubs in Gambia. It is partly open-air and is frequented by tourists and locals alike.


The club area is airy and large, with a good atmosphere, raised seating everywhere with its own table area. It has a total of 3 bars.  The music is a potpourri of hits both old and new featuring global as well as African musical artists. The front gate has security and there is plenty of space in front of the establishment i.e. a car park.


There are numerous taxis parked nearby, till late evening, so you can easily get transport back to your hotel. There are gardens outside the main dance hall with seating allowing you a little chill out time in the fresh air.


LOCATION
Kololi, Senegambia
Address: P.O. Box 464
Banjul

Telephone Number:
+220 4464560
         4463211

Directions:
Located just before you get to the Kololi, Senegambia area.


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