Kwilu Bar occupied 3, Avenue De La Justice in the commune of Gombe, at the heart of Kinshasa. It was the city's first upscale open-air venue — a terrace beneath the trees, a well-tuned sound system, and a cocktail menu that stood apart from the standard offerings of Kinshasa's bars.
What it was
The bar built its reputation on two things: its cocktails made with Kwilu, the national Congolese rum (Woman in Love, Nyiragongo, Boss des boss, Cœur d'Afrique), and its musical atmosphere — tropical jazz, afro-reggae, latin zouk. An unusual spot for Kinshasa, it drew expatriates and upscale Kinois alike.
Currently closed
Kwilu Bar has shut its doors. This page is listed here for visitors who may still be looking for it. If you want a similar atmosphere in Kinshasa, Sunset at Kinsuka-Pêcheur has a terrace on the Congo River with a restaurant and swimming pool.
