Must see nightlife in Amman

This cosy cafe has a traditionally decorated indoor dining area as well as an outdoor terrace overlooking the street far below. There's frequently someone…

Also known as Al Sharq, this spit-and-sawdust (and testosterone) bar in downtown, off Al Amir Mohammed St, serves a range of beers, spirits and the local…

Try to ignore the filthy staircase on your way up to this utterly basic smoking den. If you can land one of the two balcony tables overlooking the street,…

This gritty Jordanian spot is popular with local men idling away the hours with a thick black coffee. You’ll have to make your way through the tobacco…

A glass of mint tea here comes with perhaps the best view of the Citadel on offer downtown. It’s an unpretentious place, despite the decorative well in…

This cafe has good views over the city, and you can sit on the roof in summer. It's close to the Roman theatre, although frustratingly you can't see it…