Amman
Put your caffeine addiction to good use at this colourful cafe at the National Gallery of Fine Arts, where you can sample locally sourced coffees, teas…
Must-see nightlife in Middle East
Amman
Jordan doesn't sound like the place where you can drink at a local microbrewery, but you can at Fuheis just outside Amman, where Carakale have opened a…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
This gastropub is as popular with the after-work crowd as it is with families on sunny Saturday afternoons. There are a dozen beers on tap, along with…
Jerusalem
Israeli and international wines flow freely at this bohemian-feel bar, whose antique furnishings and location underneath the Jerusalem Theatre pull a…
Jerusalem
Glug your way through more than 100 craft beers (including dozens of Israeli brews) at this enormously popular bar in Mahane Yehuda Market. The Jerusalem…
Beirut
Beirut’s fame as a party city is in part due to Grand Factory, located on the panoramic roof of a former industrial site. The venue hosts live concerts…
Beirut
With a lightly worn medieval theme and mellow soundtrack, this inviting hideaway has cute outdoor tables and an interior dominated by sociable bar-counter…
Amman
You may need to keep your sunglasses on when you enter this establishment – the retro floral walls in psychedelic colours are a fun throwback to the '70s…
Amman
This popular, cosy English pub in Sweifieh has wood panelling and a lively atmosphere. The comfort food includes authentic fish and chips, and roast beef…
Jerusalem
Pass the time beautifully at this intimate bar-restaurant in a courtyard behind Jaffa Rd while sampling from the solid selection of local wine, cocktails…
Beirut
In Saifi near Downtown, this club is party central for a mixed crowd: it's a mainstay of the Beirut LGBT scene. A state-of-the-art lighting-and-sound…
Doha
A homegrown artisanal coffee house kickstarting Doha's third-wave coffee scene, Flat White is the brainchild of two Qataris who, after travelling the…
Amman
One of the few proper drinking holes on Rainbow St, La Calle has a couple of decent-sized bar areas, and a small but breezy terrace on the 3rd floor that…
Amman
For an elevated lounge experience, head up to the 13th floor of the Landmark Hotel. Home to Amman’s longest bar, Ghoroub is the perfect perch from which…
Amman
Named for the terrapins in the cafe window, this tea shop is a good place to refuel halfway down Rainbow St. As well as hot drinks and juices, the…
Kuwait City
Opposite Al Shaheed Park's entrance gate is this air-conditioned vintage oasis decorated with an old VW Beetle, bicycle wheels, aeroplane seats, school…
Amman
This corner cafe is a refreshing mix of traditional and modern: the old wood and high ceilings give it the air of a place where old Ammani men congregate…
Amman
Part lounge, part sushi bar and part study (think high-backed chairs, a fireplace and the daily newspaper), the Living Room is pretty understated. It…
Jerusalem
The local LGBT community flocks to this teensy space above Cassette Bar for drinking, dancing and the occasional drag show (Thursday and Saturday are…
Kuwait City
At this chilled, two-tier industrial-styled coffee shop with chipboard tables, concrete walls, exposed pipes on the ceiling and bookshelves, the baristas…
Bahrain
Walk through the tiny avocado-green wood doors, past the swing chair and into your very own light-filled oasis of calm, coffee and cake. Luqmatina's…
Jerusalem
Accessed from the street (look for the metal door covered with old cassette tapes) or through the rear of the Record Bar next door, this pint-sized cave…
Aqaba
This 'English' pub attracts a young crowd, plus those curious to see how the iconic pub of soap opera Coronation Street has ended up by the Red Sea (check…
Beirut
The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans has been enticing patrons into this friendly cafe near the American University of Beirut since 1935, rewarding…
Downtown Dubai
Enquire with the concierge where Poppy is within the hotel and he (or she) will likely respond in a whisper. It's a venue of US Michelin-starred chef…
Iran
The Ferdosi Soffrekhaneh, just west of the bazaar, is one of the most atmospheric, original teahouses in Iran. Housed in a charming old basement, and…
Beirut
Attracting a 30s-something arty crowd, this long-standing bar has a Parisian-style decor and cocktail waiters smartly decked out in ties and lab coats…
Wadi Musa
The Mövenpick Hotel bar has a superb Moroccan-style interior with carved wooden grills and a grand chandelier. It’s worth having a cocktail or an ice…
Salalah
One of the few places to serve alcohol in Salalah, this open-air bar is shaded by palms. Enjoy sundowners here before the nightly buffet and watch the…
Beirut
Beirut has some great rooftops and this is one of the best, a cracking place to be at sunset sipping a (pricey) cocktail and admiring the excellent view…
Amman
In the heart of a cultural centre, this is a peaceful place to escape from downtown, especially as it’s surrounded by a garden and the ruins of a…
Amman
A lively Latin-styled bar that's popular with the expat set, Copas Central has a laid-back vibe and a great terrace that's perfect for whiling away a…
Amman
Chilled-out coffee shop just off Rainbow St, always popular with the cool laptop crowd. The inside is deliciously air-conditioned, and there's a terrace…
Haifa
A double-decker night spot with an oxblood-walled dive bar downstairs and a performance space upstairs. Expect soft rock, grunge and other guitar-driven…
Jerusalem
Perch on a wobbly stool (or an even wobblier metal barrel) at this immensely popular coffee spot in the thick of Mahane Yehuda. Sip a foamy cappuccino or…
Shiraz
This trendy spot near the commercial centre of town attracts young Shirazis looking for an international coffee-shop vibe. The technically accurate …
Dhofar
A highly popular venue for a drink, the indoor bar at the Hilton Salalah Hotel hosts DJs on Thursdays and Fridays between 11.30pm and 2am. There's an…
Shiraz
Attracting a loyal local crowd of liberally minded young Shirazis, overseen by a genial boss, this cafe does a range of brilliant flavoured teas – the…
Aqaba
Above the Romero Restaurant in the marina, this is an elegant rendezvous with a delightful harbourside view of the sunset.
Downtown Dubai
At the top of the Taj, this luxe lair treats guests to cracking views of the Burj Khalifa, top-shelf drinks and an outdoor living room setting with potted…
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