Chez Ntemba International Nightclub
The locals place to be on Fridays and Saturdays. Not the best looked after place in town but guaranteed good music and excellent atmosphere. If the dance floor gets too much there is always the open air area outside where you are always bound to end up talking to a few locals and expats - there's a Braii there too. Entry fee MK500 at weekends. Only place open late on weekdays too - in the smaller side on bar.
Alexsander's Bar
Around 10 minutes from the downtown by taxi. this bar used to be the hangout place of the lilongwe white collar's and expatriates. the bar lies in the ground floor of a building that owned by a malawi born westerner. this place can be a choice if you want to avoid the crowd and relax.
Lonely Planet/Oasis
Recently reopened under Lonely Planet. Not the most popular place now, still holds the famous 'Lollipop' club night every couple of months - not to be missed! Serves food at night too. *Chameleon Bar Four Seasons, Presidential Way. Chameleon's is a Mzungu White owned bar in Lilongwe, run by a Scotsman. You will find more white expatriates in this place. The atmosphere is not very African but you can always guarantee an excellent atmosphere during the week to wind down with a cold green. Drinks and food are available. Friday nights and Sunday afternoons are the busiest time. Don't miss the live Jazz Jam sessions every Sunday afternoon. edit