With 5.836 million inhabitants, the Republic of Congo is a country in Africa that is in demographic boom, with a dynamic population and a territory rich in mining and hydrocarbon resources, Congo is a great country to visit. Between forests and mountains, rivers, the Congo has a diverse decor, and a heady landscape. Its capital, Brazzaville, is the centre of Congolese life. An African city, it is attached to the megalopolis Kinshasa, and is its correspondent in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In its midst live the inhabitants and Congolese life, and its cacophony.

In this article we come back with 10 Congolese addresses that we have selected for you, good places to visit or to know in the city.

1 . Tennis club: Boulevard Alfred Raoul.

Reserved for members only, the tennis club on Boulevard Alfred Raoul is an important place to know if you visit Brazzaville. The prices are interesting and the place is quiet, ideal for families. There is an accommodating restaurant, and playgrounds.
The tennis club is located on Boulevard Alfred Raoul in Brazzaville and is easily accessible.

2 . Restaurant la pirogue.

The restaurant la pirogue is a place where you can eat Congolese and European food. You can find there the, Filet de sol crémé citron et sa Gambas panée, Poisson salé aux aubergines, as well as Liboké machoirons. The menu is diverse and consists of hot and cold dishes. Reservations can be made by telephone or directly on the website of the restaurant La Pirogue Congo.
Prices are on the website, the place has an ideal setting for a meal in town.

3 . Play Time Resto & Lounge Bar.

A place for Congolese youth, the Play Time resto & lounge bar is cool and relaxing. It has a pool table and a lounge area with fresh colours reminiscent of hip-hop culture. It’s a great place to experience the Congo and have a barbecue. You will find everything good there.

4 . Saveurs Gourmandes.

Another place where you can eat fast food, Saveurs Gourmandes is a place to keep in mind if you decide to visit Brazzaville on foot. The food is good, and if you eat there it will give a picturesque aspect to your western trip.
You can order between :
– chicken sausage omelette,
– braised legs,
– or simply a hamburger (meat or chicken).
The dishes can be eaten in or taken away.

5 . Royal Spice.

An ideal address if you are staying in Brazzaville for a while, the Royal Spice is a café shop where you can find canapés. Different from fast food, you can enjoy chocolate cakes and tea: the place is cozy and relaxed. To relax your legs after visiting Brazzaville, you can stop here. For a tourist who stays a few days in Congo the place is ideal for tea time. The choice of drinks is vast, and you can quench your thirst as you wish.

6 . Marien Ngouabi Park: Marien Ngouabi Museum.

President of the Republic of Congo between 1969 and 1977 Martin Ngouabi is an important personality in Congo. He was married twice, had two sons who were both murdered with his first wife and several children, one of whom was murdered with his second wife.
The Marein Ngouabi Park is a park in his honour and is accompanied by a museum where the history of his mandate and the achievements he left to his country are displayed. It is located on Boulevard Denis Sassou Nguesso.

7 . Hypermarket on the river: FNAC Congo Brazzaville & Casino.

Congo’s commercial centre, the Grand River Hypermarket is an American-style mall where you can go shopping. A FNAC shop is available there as well as a Casino, and an Air France shop is available not far from the mall.

8 . Cristal river.

Restaurant bar on the opposite side of town, the cristal river is a place for young people. The address is located on the first floor of a building and has a clear view of the surroundings. The establishment is set on a terrace and is perfect for meeting young people from the Congo or making new acquaintances.

9 . Chez bolingo.

Another bar-like restaurant, bolingo is a place where you can enjoy pizzas and burgers in complete serenity. The restaurant is in a room, quieter and sheltered from outside movements. The restaurant is located on the banks of the Congo River and has several tables.

10 . Bali.

A restaurant specialising in grilled meats, bali is a new establishment that offers hearty, gourmet dishes. You can buy cocktails and alcohol of all kinds, the prices are affordable. If you want to eat a lot of grilled food, this is a place to know. This is the last restaurant on our list of 10 places to know in Congo, we leave you with a bonus list of 5 places that are also worth knowing.

11 . Case de Gaulle.

A memorial to General de Gaulle, the Case de Gaulle stands on the banks of the Congo River. It celebrates General de Gaulle and the Brazzaville Conference which took place in 1941 in Brazzaville to decide the future of the French colonies in Africa. The monument is admired and appreciated in Congo.

12 . Bouddha Night lounge.

A Congolese nightclub, the Buddha is located on Avenue Kongo Moukouba. The nightclub is open from 6:30 pm to 6:00 am, to get there it is better to go in a group and to stay together when you are there. The place is a reference within the capital and ideal for going out with friends.

13 . CFAPS “Club Femmes Artistes Peintres et Sculpteurs”.

An address where creations made from aluminium are exhibited, the CFAPS is a place where you can admire women’s handicraft and celebrate feminism. There are tall sculptures and various paintings all made by women’s hands.

14 . Kennys.

Stylist and dresser from Brazzaville, Kennys is an address to know if you want to buy clothes in the capital. For the tourist who is a clothing fan or for those looking for emergency clothing, this is the perfect address. The shop is located in a shopping centre on Avenue Général de Gaulle.

15 . La Mandarine: Mémorial Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza.

For this last address that we propose, we put you two places instead of one.
La Mandarine is located at 3 avenue Foch where you can eat in peace. Second address and the last one on this list: the Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza memorial, a memorial in memory of one of the pioneers who explored the Congo and participated in the creation of the French establishment on the spot to allow the development of Brazzaville later on.