Living up the night life in Ballito
From premium clubs to bars and lounges, here's our take on the top places to party the night away
It’s a Friday night. You have had a long week at work and you want to treat yourself to a fun night out.
Where do you go?
Don’t worry we got your back. Here are the places we think all you club bunnies and bar flies should go to have a fantastic night.
Shakers Cocktail Bar
Where: 18 Compensation Beach Road
When: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm till late.
Saturday 12:00 pm till late.
Starting off strong we have Shakers Cocktail Bar. Shakers is considered by some to be the most popular place to go for a night out.
Overlooking the sea, Shakers feels like the middle ground between a bar and a club with a open air balcony and pool tables as well as a dance floor with all the bells – DJ’s, strobing lights and young people unafraid to let loose and have a little fun shaking it.
Shakers hosts professional DJ’s playing radio-friendly hits from Thursday to Saturday, and every night in holiday season while big-screen TVs around the venue ensure not a second of sporting action is missed.
Shakers has plenty of specials and the like to wet the throat and keep you partying, including happy hour specials from 5-7pm, Monday to Saturday as well as the occasional pool or beer pong tournament to keep things interesting.
Crush Nightclub
Where: 25 Sandra Road
When: Friday-Saturday 8:00 pm- 4:30 am
One of the largest clubs in Ballito, Crush Nightclub is a haven for the young and beautiful who want to go out clubbing.
It has three dance floors and the best music to keep you on them all night long.
While Crush is popular with younger people (especially during matric Rage) there is also the Sky Lounge for the over 23’s, so everyone is welcome to come party, whether you’re a dance-demon or more of a lounge-lizard when it comes to a night out.
Crush frequently has awesome drink specials and lines up the best entertainment and DJ’s to keep you going till the early hours of the morning.
The Hops
Where: 14 Edward Place
When: Monday-Sunday 9:30am-12:00am
If hitting the dance floor is not your thing there is The Hops bar and restaurant. Situated right above the beach with a direct view of the ocean, Hops is the place to be if you are a fan of watching dolphins and whales frolic while enjoying a drink and some food. One of the more popular options (for those of us beer lovers) is their bottomless draught.
The Hops crowd is a little more subdued than others, with frequent live bands and tables where patrons sit. In the off season Hops is a lovely place for an afternoon beer and a meal, but when the holidays hit it fills up quickly and offers an excellent setting for a few (or a lot) of drinks as you listen to the Indian Ocean pounding the beach in the darkness.
Overall, Hops is great place to pass the time while chilling with some mates and having long, beer-fueled discussions without having to compete with loud doof-doof music.
Hot Shots Nightclub
Where: 11 Arbee Drive, Tongaat
When: Friday-Saturday 8:00 pm- 4:00 am
If all roads lead to Rome then all parties that last long enough lead to Hot Shots in Tongaat.
While not technically in Ballito, Hot Shots is only 10 minutes away and well worth a visit.
The club is known for its sexy cocktails, so much so that they have two bars – one for your standard drinks and one dedicated entirely to serving titillating cocktails.
They frequently feature some of the most talented artists and DJ’s on the North Coast and draw large crowds to dance the night away. If the dance floor is not your scene, Hot Shots also has a snazzy VIP area.
It is not just a place to shake it loose though, as they also have a pool academy and tournaments to see who is actually the best shot once all the bragging is done and the balls are rolling.
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