The Joint / The Cotton Club

About The Joint / The Cotton Club

The Joint Jazz Cafe / The Cotton Club is an absolute master of beachfront ambiance, perfectly anchoring the high-energy social pulse of the Durban New Beach promenade. This popular rustic venue effortlessly blends an unpretentious South African eatery with a lively musical lounge space. The kitchen has garnered local award acclaim ranking 3rd at the Shisanyama Awards for its flavorful, flame-grilled meat baskets, award-winning sausage wors rolls, classic Durban bunny chows, and massive "Big Daddy" sharing platters. Seamlessly shifting from an early morning seaside breakfast deck for beach walkers into a buzzing night venue complete with a hookah bar, signature cocktails, and live jazz or hip-hop open mic events, it stands out as an exceptional, highly recommended hangout spot for tourist groups, music lovers, and friends looking to relax against an Indian Ocean breeze.