Downtown Biz Index

Room 25 · Bars

Top bars in Durban

10 works on view, hung in order of rating and how many people left one.

Top pick marks the top three.

How we rank
  1. No. 1

    The ChairmanTop pick

    Bar · Point

    4.6stars· 673 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Intimate, it's the only few places one can experience consistent live music.”

  2. No. 2

    Unity Bar & BrasserieTop pick

    Bar · Musgrave

    4.5stars· 1,138 reviews

    R 200–300 · Wheelchair accessible

    “Lovely fun vibe, excellent service, and delicious craft beer.”

  3. No. 3

    The HideOut 360 PubTop pick

    Pub · Bluff

    4.4stars· 147 reviews

    R 100–600 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Good vibes, good music, karaoke nights, nice people.”

  4. No. 4

    Cubaña Durban

    Restaurant · Morningside

    4.3stars· 3,824 reviews

    R 100–700 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Great food, awesome music and fabulous cocktails.”

  5. No. 5

    Amsterdam Bar & Grill

    Bar & grill · Glenwood

    4.3stars· 2,021 reviews

    R 200–700 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Top atmosphere 😄 Great djs Amazing Vibes”

  6. No. 6

    O'bryan's

    Bar · Glenwood

    4.3stars· 613 reviews

    R 200–500 · Open on Sunday

    “I received a Best Service ,Waitresses are nice , Good food and good Music .”

  7. No. 7

    Dropkick Murphy's

    Irish pub · Windermere

    4.2stars· 1,792 reviews

    R 100–600 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “They play live sports games, have pool tables, live bands and comedy shows.”

  8. No. 8

    Tall Ships Cocktails

    Cocktail bar · North Beach

    4.2stars· 59 reviews

    R 100–200

    “A special shoutout to Danie, our waiter - his service was exceptional!”

  9. No. 9

    Joe Cools

    Bar · Durban

    4.0stars· 909 reviews

    Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Stopped for a drink, good music and vibe, great ocean views.”

  10. No. 10

    Koko Bar

    Bar · South Beach

    4.0stars· 229 reviews

    R 100–500 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “It was really such a great vibe and it was very affordable”

Bars in Durban

Notes on this room

Which bars in Durban are rated highest?

Weighing each rating by its number of reviews, the top spots go to The Chairman (4.6★, 673 reviews), Unity Bar & Brasserie (4.5★, 1,138 reviews) and The HideOut 360 Pub (4.4★, 147 reviews).

How many bars does DowntownBizIndex list in Durban?

There are 10 bars on this page, spread over 8 neighbourhoods such as Point, Musgrave and Bluff.

Can I find bars in Durban open on a Sunday?

Yes: 8 of the 10 with listed hours open on Sundays, for example The Chairman (1–10 pm), The HideOut 360 Pub (11 am–11 pm) and Cubaña Durban (9 am–2 am). Hours can change, so a quick call first is a good idea.

Which bars in Durban have the most reviews?

Cubaña Durban (3,824 reviews), Amsterdam Bar & Grill (2,021 reviews) and Dropkick Murphy's (1,792 reviews).