Must-see nightlife in Petra

  • Cave Bar

    Wadi Musa

    It's almost a crime to visit Petra and miss the oldest bar in the world. Occupying a 2000-year-old Nabataean rock tomb, this atmospheric Petra hot spot…

  • Bdoul Mofleh Tea Shop

    The Ancient City

    Long-term Petra resident Bdoul Mofleh rustles up ad hoc tea for those passing his 'unofficial' cave house on Al Habis. This is the best tea shop in Petra…

  • Al Maqa’ad Bar

    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…

  • English Bar

    Wadi Musa

    The Petra Palace Hotel runs this sociable bar, decorated with assorted local memorabilia. It is one of the few dedicated bars in town, and it makes for a…

  • Have a Break Tea & Coffee

    The Ancient City

    With a view of the Royal Tombs, this Bedouin-run establishment can muster sandwiches, snacks and milkshakes. It has a permanent awning and nascent garden,…

  • Al Qaysar Restaurant

    Wadi Musa

    If you’re climbing the hill between Petra Visitor Centre and Shaheed roundabout, you might like to stop at the Al Qaysar Restaurant, a halfway house with…