Amman
A glass of mint tea here comes with perhaps the best view of the Citadel on offer downtown. It’s an unpretentious place, despite the decorative well in…
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Beirut
This unpretentious hole-in-the-wall, one of a string of Hamra bars on this street, is known for its herb-infused, fresh-fruit cocktails and generous free…
Haifa
This loosely Irish-themed pub-restaurant pulls Staropramen and Guinness for an expat-heavy crowd, and serves satisfying pub food – chicken wings, hot dogs…
Iran
Signed with a luminous strawberry, this small, bright-white cube of a coffeeshop is a good place to meet young Kordkuy locals over fresh juice, an…
Tel Aviv
A few metres back from the main street and a few hundred miles from the mainstream, the Minzar is that rare thing: a pub without a closing time. A now…
Ramallah
A Ramallah institution and not just because of its mischievous take on the logo – or indeed, the entire concept – of the US coffee giant. Stars & Bucks is…
Iran
The attractive mezzanine coffee shop inside Qom International Hotel offers respite from the cold in winter and a welcome blast of air-con in summer. It…
Muscat
This branch of a popular chain of local-style coffee shops has the advantage of a magnificent view of the sea and a small garden for shisha smokers,…
Tehran
In the lovely gardens of the Film Museum of Iran, this chic cafe, one of a chain you'll find across Tehran, serves a wide range of expensive but very…
Iran
The rooftop of this simple cafe, hanging out over the sheer hillside, is an excellent place for a cold drink (or a pizza), as there are extensive views…
Jerusalem
Good spot for its outdoor seating in the adjacent plaza, which is packed to overflowing when screening live sporting events on big screens. It's a solid…
Downtown Dubai
Finding this neon-lit Japanese bar, hidden speakeasy-style behind a bookcase off the lobby of the Dusit Thani Hotel, requires a clear head, which you may…
Dubai
Facing a shallow pond, Nar is a popular cool-kid hangout in the cooler months. Aside from a large shisha selection, it makes some mean mocktails that go…
Iran
This seasonal teahouse (which opens in good weather) is a series of simple wooden pavilions amid plane trees across the river from Roein (behind the fish…
Doha
This sports pub with exposed brickwork and wooden tables has 12 TV screens, plus regular live bands and happy-hour deals every day between 5pm and 8pm…
Tehran
Brick-walled and attractively decked out with old projectors, cameras and radios, this is a cosy little place to stop for coffee or hot chocolate,…
Dubai
Although Sho Cho is primarily a Japanese restaurant, it's the heady lure of the cool Gulf breezes and potent cocktails on the laid-back terrace that…
Jerusalem
Arches of Jerusalem stone and the glint of wine racks make this restaurant, housed in a 400-year-old former workshop, an atmospheric place for a drink,…
Oman
A small shack selling snacks offers a shady seating area close to the ferry across Wadi Shab. It makes an ideal place to enjoy a tea or coffee while…
Iran
Only handy if you're staying nearby, this gently stylish cafe, south of the centre, serves good, strong espressos.
Doha
This rooftop bar and nightclub has soaring city views and a long bar with a DJ booth behind it. Parties can be wild, but the queues can be long and…
Muscat
Named after the raised ship and its booty of silver treasure that made the fortunes of the Hyatt’s owner, this bar is a sophisticated setting for some…
Iran
While not the most stylish of coffeeshops, this friendly place makes good-value espressos (IR50,000 to IR70,000), has courtyard as well as indoor seating…
Iran
Pleasantly appointed split-level cafe cube serving shakes (IR50,000), hot chocolate and good Turkish coffee (IR60,000) – beautifully presented with a…
Bur Dubai
Sip a martini at this dimly lit, stylish cocktail bar and enjoy some smooth live jazz by the resident singer and pianist every night except Sunday, from 9…
Amman
This cafe has good views over the city, and you can sit on the roof in summer. It's close to the Roman theatre, although frustratingly you can't see it…
Iran
The most upmarket caffeine and nicotine den in town has huge windows as dark as its coffee. It's in front of Maku Tourist Inn.
Muscat
For Muscat’s perennial hot spot, visit Rock Bottom Café, which has live music every night with a DJ and a dance floor in case the mood takes you.
Iran
Extremely cutesy refreshments are on offer at this teahouse, located at the inscriptions site.
Iran
Old-school subterranean teahouse. Look for chai signs and a down staircase not far from the corner of Imam St.
Aqaba
This is a good cafe for sweetened tea and desperately black coffee. There's an upstairs seating area.
Tel Aviv
BuXa is a unique venue – part art gallery displaying designer toys, part high-end cocktail bar and part underground DJ den. It hosts regular live music…
Tel Aviv
At the northern end of Ibn Gabirol St near Pinkas St, Jusa is a welcome sight on scorching days. There’s a wall of refrigerators stacked with every kind…
Tel Aviv
Emerging from south Tel Aviv’s industrial area, Dancing Camel is a creative brewery and pub with an American accent. The brewery, set in a huge renovated…
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