Entertainment in Egypt
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Cocktail Sunset
On a pontoon, which rumour has it once belonged to King Farouk’s father, on the Nile, this place is hugely popular for its congenial atmosphere, cocktails and ice-cold beers.
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Black Out Disco
For something a little less refined, the aptly named Black Out Disco is where you should go to drink hard, dance harder and hopefully not black out before morning.
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El Genaina Theatre
The park’s 300-seat open-air theatre hosts touring Western artists, stars from the Middle East and locals; shows are often free (though you must pay the park entrance fee).
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Jazz Up
The ground-floor bar in the Nile Hilton is an odd mix of wood panelling and white vinyl, as well as salsa nights (Sunday and Friday) and the occasional live band (Thursday).
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Abu Aly Bar
For an upscale sheesha experience, head to the open-air terrace at this modern ahwa, featuring live music, delectable snacks and superbly brewed coffee.
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Zahret al-Bustan
Formerly the haunt of intellectuals, journalists and writers, this coffeehouse has more recently become a favourite with backpackers and students from the nearby AUC.
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Cinema Karim I & Il
Cheap tickets and action flicks make it popular with young males (not a place for unaccompanied women). The entrance to Karim II is around the corner from Karim I.
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White/Zen
An über-glam bar that serves fusion cuisine and sushi in Zamalek, White/Zen has a DJ and sells two Heinekens for the price of one at its Wednesday happy hour.
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Dreamers
Lively cafe open late, where you can smoke a sheesha on an old-fashioned sofa while watching TV with locals, or drink a juice listening to reggae music.
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Cap D’r
Quite run-down and lit with fluorescent bulbs – but you’re not going for the decor. The staff and regulars are used to seeing foreigners.
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Murphy's Irish Pub
With polished wood and a family atmosphere, this pub is a nice place to escape to for a quick, cooling Stella beer or a long evening with friends.
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Ramesseum Rest House
A friendly, laid-back place to relax after temple-viewing. In addition to the usual mineral water and soft drinks, Stella is sometimes available.
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Papas Beach Club
If you're looking to get drunk and silly, the Papas Beach Club is popular beach club that brings DJs from Europe and has regular parties.
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Cinema Metro
In central Alexandria, this beautiful old place has been very well looked after - pity the movies it screens are often so uninspired.
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Shipwreck Bar
A popular rooftop bar with great views over the sea, which attracts a sophisticated crowd with its daily happy-hour specials.
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Cairo
Walk through the restaurant to the 1st-floor bar. The beer is not always icy but the atmosphere is fun, if slightly sleazy.
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Hotel Mercure
Has the best disco and the extra charge covers you for watching the belly-dancing show at 11.30pm too.
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Tutotel Partner Hotel
The best discos are at Tutotel Partner Hotel, one of the more popular options.
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Amir Cinema
A refitted grand old place now with six screens, showing almost exclusively Hollywood tripe.
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Mahran
Under a tree in an alley off Sharia Mahmoud Bassiouni in Downtown. Women are welcome.
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Cafeteria Port Tawfiq
Dark and reasonably inviting, which is very typical of Cairo’s Downtown scene.
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Good News Grand Hyatt
This cinema has three screens and occasionally subtitles Arabic films in English.
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Cinema Tahrir
Comfortable, modern cinema where single females shouldn’t receive hassle.
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Papas II
Papas II has a dark wooden interior, cold beers and regular live music.
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Tutotel
The disco at Tutotel is one of the more popular options.
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