AmmanEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Amman

  1. A

    Grappa

    Stylish wooden benches and B&W photos on the wall give this rustic bar a hip feel but it’s the huge windows with views and the summer terrace seating that really draw the crowds. There are decent pizzas, salads and manaqeesh (Arabic bread with herbs) but the drinking takes priority.

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  2. B

    Living Room

    Part lounge, part sushi bar and part study (think high-backed chairs, a fireplace and the daily newspaper), the Living Room is so understated that it’s easily missed. It offers quality bar meals, from North American steaks to salmon with cream cheese, and the fine music seals it as a great place to hang out over a delicious iced tea with lemon grass and mint. Non-teetotallers can enjoy the full complement of expertly crafted cocktails on offer, which are served up strong with a healthy dose of style and refinement.

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  3. C

    Orient Bar & Restaurant

    Also known as Al-Sharq, this spit-and-sawdust bar serves a range of beers, spirits and the local arak (if you dare) – if you’ve had a bit to drink, mind your head on the stairs on the way down. Cheap meals are also available with the slowest service in central Amman thrown in at no extra cost.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Salamon Bar

    A local dive, fairly tiny and full of smoke, but exuding a certain amount of charm.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Jordan Bar

    A local dive, fairly tiny and full of smoke, but exuding a certain amount of charm.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Champions

    An upmarket but popular American-style sports bar at the Amman Marriott.

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