Must-see nightlife in Petra

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…