Rum and Cocktails in Dar es Salaam
Where to drink cocktails in Dar es Salaam, what's on a typical list, and the rum-led bar on the Midtown roof in Masaki, with prices.
Dar es Salaam2 min readUpdated 16 September 2026
A coastal city with year-round heat, fresh fruit on every corner and a sunset at half past six is built for a cocktail. Dar es Salaam's cocktail scene is concentrated on the Msasani peninsula, and the best lists make the most of the passion fruit, mango, lime and hibiscus that the city has in abundance.
Midtown, Masaki
- Area
- Masaki
- Style
- Rum-led, citrus-forward
- Cocktails
- TSH 15,000–20,000
- Happy Hour
- Signatures TSH 10,000, Mon–Thu 3–7pm
Full disclosure, this is us. The bar at Midtown is rum-led and citrus-forward, built for the hour when the light turns. From the board:
| Cocktail | Price |
|---|---|
| Jamaican Rum Punch | TSH 15,000 |
| Painkiller | TSH 15,000 |
| Hibiscus Mojito | TSH 15,000 |
| Midtown Martini | TSH 15,000 |
| Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned | TSH 15,000 |
| Midtown Margarita | TSH 17,000 |
| Corona Sunset | TSH 20,000 |
| Blackberry or Passion Fruit Mimosa | TSH 20,000 |
| Strong Long Island Iced Tea | TSH 20,000 |
Mocktails — mojito, piña colada, strawberry mojito — are TSH 10,000. There is rum cake at TSH 20,000 for dessert. Happy hour runs Monday to Thursday, 3:00 to 7:00pm, with signature cocktails at TSH 10,000. The full list is on the menu.
Elsewhere
- Thai Kani, The Slipway — known for its signature cocktails, with ocean views.
- The Slipway — several bars side by side on Msasani Bay.
- Karambezi Café, Sea Cliff — a drink with the open ocean in front of you.
- Beach bars such as Makuti on Coco Beach — simpler drinks, reggae and the sea.
Local spirits and beer
- Konyagi — Tanzania's own spirit, usually mixed.
- Kilimanjaro, Safari, Serengeti — the local lagers.
Practical
- Go for sunset. See happy hour in Dar.
- Eat something. See Caribbean food in Dar.
- Bolt home, always.
Finish The Day On The Roof
Sunset seating in Masaki, Jamaican and Swahili cooking, and the last of the light over the city. Message or call to book.
Common questions
- Where can I get good cocktails in Dar es Salaam?
- On the Msasani peninsula. Midtown's rooftop in Masaki runs a rum-led list with signature cocktails at TSH 15,000 to 20,000, and TSH 10,000 during happy hour, Monday to Thursday from 3 to 7pm. Thai Kani at The Slipway is known for its signature cocktails, and the bars around The Slipway and Masaki all have full lists.
- How much is a cocktail in Dar es Salaam?
- At a peninsula bar, expect roughly TSH 15,000 to 20,000. At Midtown, most cocktails are TSH 15,000, the bigger ones TSH 20,000, and signature cocktails are TSH 10,000 during happy hour.
