Must see nightlife in Amman

This cafe goes from strength to deserved strength. There's plenty of excellent coffee on offer, but tea is the thing here: choose from a menu that…

Lively bar in Lweibdeh where you can also grab a bite to eat, attached to La Locanda boutique hotel. The big draw here is the live music, with bands…

Catch the sunset over the old city while sipping a happy hour cocktail (50% off from 5pm to 8pm) on District’s rooftop terrace. The casual chic vibe,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Shop a selection of local and international wines or schedule a wine tasting or pairing at one of the largest wine cellars in Jordan. The Winemaker…

This Rainbow St bar’s extensive cocktail list, colourful decor – crafted from discarded items once destined for the scrapyard – and weekly music events…

The 1st-floor balcony here is the place to pass an afternoon with a nargileh (water pipe) and survey the chaos of the downtown area below, though…

The Royal Film Commission's cafe is a good place to grab a coffee and a toasted sandwich if you've just walked the length of Rainbow St and are looking…

This bright and buzzing cafe is one of a chain that stretches across the Middle East. Far from a traditional coffeehouse, it’s a hit with the young and…