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Al Horreya
This well-known café is something of a Cairo landmark, though it has seen better days. The once-grand 1930’s building is deteriorating, but the ambience within is always lively and interesting, making this a popular café with the locals. There is usually a group playing chess and smoking a sheesha pipe in one corner, while the artistic intellectuals congregate in another. This is one of the few traditional cafés in Cairo that serves beer. Tea, coffee and sodas are the other main drinks on offer, as well as a variety of snacks.
Opening times:
Daily 9 am - 1 am
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Location:Bab el-Louk
Midan el-Falaki
Cairo
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Grand Café
This is a popular café located in an enticing garden full of blooms and foliage, next to a man-made lake. Tables are situated among trees and shrubs creating a unique atmopshere and giving customers a bit of privacy. A DJ plays Arabic pop songs every night, and this café is particularly popular with a young crowd.
Opening times:
Daily 2 pm - 2 am
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Location:Merryland Gardens
El-Hegaz Street
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 451 1360
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Café Riche
This is an opulent café that has recently been restored to its former grandeur with spacious rooms, wood panelling, red velvet upholstery and chandeliers. It used to be known as a literary hang-out, but now attracts a more general public. There is an impressive expresso bar on the upper level and a regular bar on the lower. Local Egyptian beers and wines are served, as well as imported ones for slightly higher prices. Snacks and a variety of light meals are offered, though most are not particularly noteworthy.
Opening times:
Daily 12 pm - 2 am
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17 Talaat Harb Street
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 392 9793
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Café Ole
This is an elegant Viennese-style coffee bar located within a shopping centre. It offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere to contrast with the chaotic surroundings, and provides an excellent view of the city. Many teas and coffee varieties are served as well as homemade pastries, ice cream and appetizers. The service is quick and friendly.
Opening times:
Daily 9 am - 10 pm
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Location:Nile Hilton Hotel, Shopping Annex
Tahrir Square
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 578 0444
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Le Grillon
This is a popular and always busy café hidden away on an alley. It is known as a hang-out for artists and writers, who usually make for an interesting crowd. Le Grillon serves coffee, tea, and a variety of other drinks and snacks.
Opening times:
Daily 12 pm - 2 am
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8 Qasr el-Nil Street
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 574 3114
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Johnny’s
Johnny’s is modelled after an English pub and located on a boat. Both the food and the drinks are excellent, and the bar has many regulars. The menu has much more on offer than the typical Egyptian bar, with hot meals in addition to appetizers, cold sandwiches and snacks.
Opening times:
Daily 7 pm - 2 am
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Location:Le Pacha 1901 (boat)
Saray el-Gezira Street
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 735 6730
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Cap d’Or
This bar is well-furnished but definitely on the seedy side. It is worth a visit if you want to experience a typical Egyptian bar and mix with the locals, for there are always a variety of colourful characters. Local beer and liquors are served at cheap prices, as well as some imported ones. The snack dish given free with the drinks is tasty and filling, but is basically all that’s on offer by way of food.
Opening times:
Daily 12 pm - 1 am
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31 Abdel Khaliq Sarawat Street
Cairo
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Absolute
This is a bar with a dance floor and has a young, vibrant atmopshere. It is often overcrowded, but always a fun place to spend the evening. The snacks are delicious, but most people come to drink and dance. The bar has everything, but is quite overpriced.
Opening times:
Daily 1 pm - 2 am
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8 Amman Square
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 749 7326
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Café Curnosky
This is a hip hang-out, part café and part bar, and has become popular for its live jazz music. It is located above the L’Aubergine restaurant.
Opening times:
Daily 11 am - 2 am
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5 Sayed el-Bakry Street
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 735 6550
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Windows on the World
This bar is located on the 36th floor of the Ramses Hilton building and offers a spectacular view. It is an elegant, modern bar with live music and fabulous cocktails. There is a variety of food on offer, with emphasis on steak and seafood dishes. Both the food and the drinks are a bit pricey. The music usually begins with a vibraphone player, followed by jazz and pop from 10 pm on.
Opening times:
Daily 6 pm - 2 am
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Location:Ramses Hilton Hotel
Corniche el-Nil Street
Cairo
Tel: +20 2 574 4400
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