Livingstone Beach Restaurant image

Livingstone Beach Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 Had our last lunch here before leaving Tazanzia. Staff were brilliant. The security guard kept touts away and the bar staff were friendly. View was incredible. People often mention good, nice, sunset, beach, music, view, great, service, Nice, live,


Address

House 48 Shangani St, Zanzibar 3661, Tanzania

Website

www.livingstoneszanzibar.com

Contact

+255 776 445 917

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (536 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 12:30 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (24) nice (23) sunset (20) beach (19) music (17) view (14) great (13) service (12) Nice (11) live (9)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Mike F. 7 months ago on Google
    Had our last lunch here before leaving Tazanzia. Staff were brilliant. The security guard kept touts away and the bar staff were friendly. View was incredible.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Derek J. 10 months ago on Google • 702 reviews
    This bar is in a stunning location on the beach front which is perfect for sunset views. Service wasnt always the best whilst sat outside as you were often forgotten about. Music is regularly on in the evenings. Prices not too bad, a little more expensive than other bars but worth it for the view

  • 4/5 Jonathan Santino Yohann Venegas (. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to see the sunset, you can see all the kids playing around, merchants offering their products and ships close to the port. We choose a $20 menu, includes a starter, main dish and dessert. The food was good (little bit gourmet) but very good taste. They took a long time to bring the food, probably 50 minutes they should improve that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Norbert T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A couple of beers (in very nice company) burst here. 😁🍺👍🏻 Cool place for evening meetings with friends. Nice service. 😍 (Original) Parę piwek (w bardzo miłym towarzystwie) tutaj pękło. 😁🍺👍🏻 Fajne miejsce na wieczorne spotkania z przyjaciółmi. Miła obsługa. 😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ramona M. 2 months ago on Google • 101 reviews New
    Loved everything about the place, view, service, quality, live music etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mazi L. 3 months ago on Google • 266 reviews New
    A lively spot for evening drink. Just by the shores overlooking people whiling away the evening

  • 5/5 Nicky J. 9 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    We didn't eat here but had drinks on a few nights while we watched the sun go down. A beautiful place right on the sand, to watch a sunset and all the locals swim and play football. Beautiful!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shamim M. 4 years ago on Google
    So fine,good weather, kind people nice food.It's a very nice place to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 The_PichaEmpire 4 years ago on Google
    The foods in this place are so delicious and amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oscar Ribera G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good views and good food and exceptional cold kilimanjaro beer (Original) Buenas vistas y buena comida y la cerveza kilimanjaro excepcional de fria
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Small Space O. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice view at day and during sunset. But stay away at night when the owner is usually there, he is a snake. I'd also skip the food, it's overpriced and below average. There are many better options nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 monstermunchguy 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar and restaurant with outside seating in the sand under trees! Perfect spot for a sunset beer! 🍻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doug S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great view of the beach. Most professional rapid service we have received on Zanzibar. Food was delivered HOT! Constant checking to remove used dishes and to see if we needed anything else. We had spring rolls and vegetable curry. Curry was spicy and hot. Both we very good. We would enjoy coming again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice building, great position on the waterfront with tables directly on the beach. A bit more expensive than other places
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josef V. 1 year ago on Google
    perfect location, good beer, live music on sundays. If you don’t want ice in your drink, ask in advance
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caitlin P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place with great outdoor seating! Think feet in the sand type vibe, very chilled with great views of the beach and sunset! Good selection of drinks and food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Abed El Rahman H. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing location, nice food and good cocktails. I recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grégoire L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar/restaurant. You can play music and Jam the week end with good musicians. I recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philipp 4 years ago on Google
    Superb location on the beach with nice view especially during sunset. We had a couple of beers and fried calamari. Good quality and nice service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Pat V. 6 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    The overall sunset scenery is very nice. We are in the middle of the action of all the ports and the boats going to prison island. We are in the middle of the action all the people coming in and out of the boat to prison island. The atmosphere is very nice for the sunset. The table is nice, unique and we’re always very pleasant. He’s very friendly and they have good and modern drinks at night it seems to have some light musics . Recommend spot for a sunset and chill in the evening on the beach The price for my cocktail is a bit expensive, but it’s fair for the beers and other bottles

  • 5/5 Peter D. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    A bar on the beach, what else to say? They usually have live music, it's a great view, the drinks are on the pricier side but they're decent!

  • 3/5 Arina P. 3 months ago on Google • 43 reviews New
    Well positioned. Food is slightly above average, so ok but not wow. Service is absolutely terrible. All staff are completey oblivious. You order anything to drink, it takes at least a good half an hour, they mix up all orders (wrong wine bottle, wrong side dish), soooooo sloooowwwww although there are always like 4-6 staff members just looking around. We also came 3 consecutive times because they serve alcohol, so thats the main reason we returned but guys, you need to work on those serving skills

  • 1/5 CoolIn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Waited for the food = salad for more then 45 minutes in half empty place. Didn’t get it at the end. Additionally prices are high, and during a day you can hear same song million times as the rehearsal is on going

  • 4/5 Hannelie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty cocktails with a beautiful view of the sunset. Staff was friendly and spoke good English.

  • 4/5 Ruud E. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool shady place adjacent the beach in Stone Town. The price is hiked but worth it. Jazz concerts and great food. Also a good place to meet fellow tourists.

  • 4/5 mohd awadh a. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Ilya N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite atmospheric and authentic bar-restaurant with live music (unfortunately I did not manage to catch it). Normal service. Cards are accepted. The price tag, however, is overpriced, but here you pay for color and for a table on the beach. (Original) Довольно атмосферный и аутентичный бар-ресторан с живой музыкой (мне, к сожалению, застать её не удалось). Нормальное обслуживание. Карты принимают. Ценник, правда, завышен, но тут платишь за колорит и за столик на пляже.

  • 4/5 Reto K. 2 years ago on Google
    Right at the beach with tables in the sand but also indoor space. The beach is quite busy as boats load and unload people there, that also comes with some engine/fuel smells. Food tasted really good. Took the Beef Stew. Could not complain about speed, order came reasonably fast. The only reason I don’t give more than 4 stars (and most likely will not go there again) is that they only take cash. For a tourist place I find this unacceptable, specially since I could pay with card at all other restaurants in the area.

  • 4/5 Devilian Rayne (Raynevious C. 1 year ago on Google
    Chill bar on the beach in Stone Town, you get the opportunity to have some local beer and just watch the daily life on the beach, the boats going away and back. Also some nice music too.

  • 2/5 Leonardos 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Our food took almost 70 minutes to arrive and the quality of it is disproportionate to the price. Additionally the waiters took long to react to customers and the portions were relatively small. However the ambience at the waterfront is nice.

  • 4/5 Edwin 1 year ago on Google
    Nice restaurant, good vibrations, good food and nice service. Here you can have dinner on the beach! Only downside: it’s pricey

  • 3/5 Ruud van Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cool under the trees, though lots of boats, Prawns on the menu actually means Prawn as you only get one..

  • 2/5 Calum G. 1 year ago on Google
    Although this place has a great location, it’s pricey for the quality of food and portion size. Maybe just have a drink and enjoy the view.

  • 5/5 Ewelina S. 1 year ago on Google
    A place with an amazing atmosphere and the best music. As the owner said "It's a jazzy place". Beautifully situated. They care for their guests in the best way. I highly recommend.

  • 5/5 kelly w. 3 years ago on Google
    Ask if Doris is working. If Doris? 5 stars. If anyone else? 2 stars.

  • 4/5 Jakub S. 3 years ago on Google
    great atmosphere and great mango smoothie!

  • 1/5 Ken M. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was very poor, even after adjusting for Zanzibar standards. It’s like the staff don’t really care about the guests. It however has a lovely view of the beach sunset

  • 4/5 Aya H. 2 years ago on Google
    loved the place, friendly vibe and good music

  • 1/5 Neville M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the burger and fries. The bread seemed to have been in a freezer for a very long time and then microwaved. The fries looked like they were refried....overall the food is overpriced and just rubbish. There are many other options in Stonetown where one can enjoy one's meal

  • 5/5 Stephanie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Was here for the first time in 2016 and had great memories of the place. Lovely location right on the beach. You can sit in the shade under the huge fig trees and watch the fishing boats come and go. Perfect to watch the sunset from here. Great cocktails and I was happy to see some nice alcohol free mocktail options too. Will be back!

  • 3/5 Pe T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great spot for a sunset drink, that's why you pay a bit more for it. That's fine, however, the food prices are ridiculous. A small chapati wrap with a little bit of sauce, without even some salad or chips, tzs22.000. Water tzs5.000. I was the only guest and waited almost one hour for my tiny plate. For sunset drinks I will return, for food so many better options in town....

  • 5/5 Виктория �. 3 years ago on Google
    Атмосферное местечко, не привычное

  • 5/5 Sandor S. 4 years ago on Google
    nice sea view and cold beer...what else u would need?

  • 5/5 Danilo M. 4 years ago on Google
    The most stylish place in Stone Town. 👍🏻

  • 1/5 Smith 4 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately for our last night we visited this bar. The service was very slow due to understaffing. A guy who presented himself as the owner was there very drunk. After listening to he's stories he insisted for us to take free drinks, but this guy was a pretty sad case. The short time we listened to him talking and talking and nagging and nagging when we declined was enough for us to rate this place 1 star. It really put a sad old mans face into this place. There is just something very sad when an old man probably in he's sixties is trying to act like he's thirty

  • 3/5 daniel h. 4 months ago on Google
    The atmospher was nice. The sunset and live music were wonderful. Could not say the same for the food. For the price we paid, we expected a decent food. The seafood linguine was salty but the fish samosa was amazing. Service can be greatly improved, friendly staff but I guess the waiting game seems to be a theme in Zanzibar.

  • 4/5 Akeem Akeems r. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 2/5 Gordon C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to watch the sunset. Fairly Great food. Not cozy.

  • 1/5 Sasha S. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    A nice spot but a wasted opportunity - friendly staff but slow food service (understaffed I guess) with not good food. Great for live music, atmosphere and drinks but would recommend to eat somewhere else. My stomach still isn't quite 100% right after the tom yum soup (my wife too, so we 100% know that's what it was)

  • 5/5 George F. 5 years ago on Google
    A bit expensive but good ambience and wide variety of menu...

  • 2/5 Britta S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were there in the evening with 3 people for dinner. Each drink came separately, even though it was only beer, cola and soda in bottles. We waited 45 minutes for the starters. On the main courses another 30 minutes. The food was mediocre and too expensive. Too bad. The place is very nice. (Original) Wir waren abends mit 3 Personen zum Essen dort. Jedes Getränk kam einzeln, obwohl es nur Bier, Cola und Soda in Flaschen waren. Auf die Vorspeisen haben wir 45 Minute gewartet. Auf die Hauptspeisen weitere 30 Minuten. Das Essen war mittelmässig und dafür zu teuer. Schade. Der Platz ist sehr schön.

  • 4/5 Ahmed T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great view and good atmosphere in the evening (Original) Super vue et bonne ambiance le soir

  • 5/5 Антония �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food and great views of the ocean (Original) Вкусна храна и чудна гледка към океана

  • 4/5 tobias k. 4 years ago on Google
    A very nice bar with seaview and tables in the sand. A bit disappointed that i didn't see any living stones

  • 4/5 ZANZIBAR T. 4 years ago on Google
    The restaurant located in stone town zanzibar near forodhani park where one can get coffee

  • 4/5 Tiina S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Reasonably priced. Tasty food. Nice patio. (Original) Kohtuuhintainen. Maukas ruoka. Kiva santaterassi.

  • 3/5 Miika S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There was beer and cold stuff. (Original) Löytyi olutta ja kylmää sellaista.

  • 1/5 Ramona M. 4 years ago on Google
    Location is good, but food is bad. Tuna was overcooked and they put 2 bottles of Ketchup on the table which is something you’d not expect in places calling themselves a restaurant. This is nice place for having a cold beer at the beach and nothing more.

  • 5/5 Carsten O. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 1/5 Myles N. 4 years ago on Google
    Sad, expensive.

  • 4/5 daniel t. 4 years ago on Google
    Magic spot for drinks and dinner literally on the beach for sunset.

  • 1/5 Stefan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Bad service

  • 4/5 Matt C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good drinks and good views.

  • 3/5 Fréteur D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must ... just need a little more lighting if you eat there and a little more cleanliness (Original) Un incontournable .... juste besoin d'un peu plus d'éclairage si vous y mangez et d'un peu plus de propreté

  • 5/5 Mboka U. 4 years ago on Google
    Sunset view, beach and live music.

  • 5/5 Tomislav J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cocktails 👌

  • 1/5 Azim D. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has a great location and excellent servers however it is not properly staffed to execute a proper service. We arrived at 6:15PM but didn’t actually get our order in till 7:10PM due to the lack of servers given the number of tables. This was especially frustrating (and kind of ironic) because our plan was to come for happy hour (from 5-7PM) and since our order wasn’t rung in till 7:10PM we didn’t receive the deal. In the big picture, the savings between happy hour vs regular prices was pretty minor but it was annoying nonetheless and the entire ordeal left a bad taste in our mouths. This establishment would benefit if they revisited their staffing numbers and looked to add people to ensure they can properly execute a service - my girlfriend is an expat living in Tanzania (who pretty much eats all her meals out) and after this experience she will be giving her business to the other number of options available by the waterfront to enjoy her Zanzibar sunsets.

  • 5/5 Yusuph M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Restaurant, with live music on weekends and perfect sunset view

  • 3/5 Tkk T. 4 years ago on Google
    Drink is not enough cold

  • 4/5 Benjamin V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bel posto

  • 3/5 Tanzania K. 4 years ago on Google
    You want ocean view with fastfood this place is waiting you.

  • 5/5 Suleiman A. 4 years ago on Google
    Super cool restaurant loved it

  • 4/5 Georges F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice ...

  • 4/5 Ron S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful sunsets

  • 5/5 Álvaro P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent pub-restaurant on the beachfront. We were not having dinner but the atmosphere is very good, with live music at night. (Original) Magnífico pub restaurante en primera línea de playa. No estuvimos cenando peor el ambiente es muy bueno, con música en directo por las noches.

  • 5/5 Suleiman A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good restaurant in Livingstone

  • 5/5 Nadezhda Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to have a drink and listen to music - both life music (Friday to Sunday) and DJ were very good. Apart of being really good, music was also not to loud and annoying as in many places in Zanzibar. Would love to visit this place again. Had a fantastic evening there with a very nice company.

  • 2/5 Leon J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for sunset, many people walking by and trying to sell stuff. Good staff but sadly not the food. Very expensive for what it is. Paid 75’000 shillings for king prawns that ok cooked nothing special and 60’000 shillings for fish that was tasteless and dry. As side dishes we each got half a potato.. so we asked for more and got 3/4 potato.. the building inside is quite nice and must be great for music. But for food just go to a cheaper place with better food.


Call +255 776 445 917 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

Trends



Last updated:

Similar places



Similar Restaurants nearby

Last updated:
()