 
Discos in The Gambia are not what you would find in Europe. In
some hotels you can find discotheques, often open to guests from
other hotels as well. It can be often
in the form of rather poor evening entertainment in the evenings
or late night discos. There are a few 'public' discotheques
in the vicinity of hotels too, but you are advise against visiting
these without some guidance.
The entrance fees are reasonable at all the discos and nightclubs
in The Gambia. They will normally charge you Gambian money.
Most tourist hotels make no charge for residents and their guests
however, they will sometimes refuse entrance to young men called
bumsters.
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REVIEWS:
• Maria's Bottle Shop
Opens till 4am
The oddly named discotheque is located on a dirt road Kotu
and plays ear-splitting modern music from Senegambia (Kololi)
as well as Reggae sounds. It is frequented by locals so do go
along with someone who know the area pretty well.
•
Jakarlo
• WaaW
The disco is located half-way along the Senegambia
strip so you won't need transport after hours if you are staying
at any of the nearby hotels. There is good security at the door
and the main dance floor is located on the first floor with a
veranda facing the street.
• Calabash
 This
is a purpose build entertainment palace with several dance floors
playing African and Western music which includes a jazz floor.
There are numerous bars and plenty of food served from the main
restaurant at Jazziz or out in the garden area where you can get
a taste of the local barbecue called Afra.
• Jokor
This is one of the top local discos in Gambia. It is located in
Serrekunda, Westfield
Junction, just off a small side street and is essentially
an open air disco with an elevated performance state. There are
several bars and toilets which are cleaned regularly throughout
the evening. They have a ladies night when women are are allowed
in for free. Do check which day as it used to be on a Wednesday.
There is plenty of transport after hours and the general area
is well lit with street lamps.
For more reviews see 
Night Clubs |
A-Z of Travel Night
Clubs 
