Nightlife in Bahrain
The hub of Bahrain nightlife, Juffair is packed with bars and clubs where visitors can sip cocktails and dance the night away. At Cocoon Lounge, sushi goes down well with champagne, while at the stylish Equal Lounge, DJs spin a mix of House, R'n'B and Arabic hits. For live-music lovers there's Arabic entertainment at Lebanese restaurants Al Arisha and Zahle, and visitors can relax with a shisha pipe at traditional cafés and restaurants throughout the country.
Bars
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1. La Bellevue - Bars
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Perched on the first floor of Manama's Novotel Al Dana Resort, La Bellevue bar is a relaxing spot with panoramic sea views, making it just perfect for sundowners. La Perle restaurant downstairs serves very good fresh seafood.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Novotel Al Dana Resort Bahrain, 121, Sheikh Hamad Causeway, Manama, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1729 8008
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2. Trader Vic's - Bars
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A seaside setting gives the Seef branch of Polynesian-themed chain Trader Vic's a flavour all of its own. Live Latino music combines with potent cocktails creatively presented (in barrels, for example) to draw a lively crowd nightly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa, Seef, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1758 0000
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3. Typhoon Bar and Lounge - Bars
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A wooden deck overlooking a koi carp pond with whispering bamboo makes Typhoon in Juffair a chilled spot for a cocktail or two with Asian-flavoured snacks on the side. Things hot up when the Colombian band starts up at 9pm.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Gulf Hotel, Juffair, Manama, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1771 3000
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4. Equal Lounge - Bars
Show moreMingle with Bahrain's beautiful people and sample delicious (but pricey) cocktails at the Equal Lounge. During the week you should be able to bag a spot on one of the white leather sofas, but it gets crowded at the weekend.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Adliya 338
Telephone
+973 17 746 729
Transport
Taxi
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5. The Burlington Club - Bars
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Leather armchairs, mahogany everything, a lengthy list of fine wines and a cigar menu lend The Burlington Club in Seef a decided 'gentlemen's-club' vibe. From 9pm, a piano player and singer entertain with laid-back jazz and blues.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa, Seef, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1758 0000
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6. Cocoon Lounge - Bars
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Hot-and-happening Cocoon Lounge in Juffair has funky décor and super-cool music spun by DJs. Stylish snacks and sushi go down well with innovative cocktails and champagne (there's a Champagne Lounge for those who order it by the bottle).Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Best Western Hotel, Off Exhibition Avenue, Juffair, Manama, Bahrain
Telephone
Table bookings: +973 3650 0114
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7. Boatyard Bar - Bars
Show moreThe Boatyard Bar in Bahrain's Al Bander Hotel attracts a sophisticated clientele with an ever-changing cocktail menu, accompanied by innovative snacks. In the evening, leave your boat in the hotel's marina and enjoy live music from the in-house band.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Al Bander Hotel and Resort, Sitra, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1770 1201
Clubs
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8. Z-Club - Clubs
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Hot Reggaeton (Latin Reggae) rules at hip Z-Club in Juffair, where you can lounge in leather sofas between bouts on the dance floor. Daily specials include free sparkling wine for ladies between 9pm and 12am on Mondays.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Pars International Hotel, Juffair, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 3959 8843
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9. Upstairs Downstairs - Entertainment
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Adliya's popular music venue Upstairs Downstairs has an international restaurant on the first floor (where you can try the Bahraini speciality machboos) and a lounge downstairs. Local jazz musicians perform nightly, and international guest stars regularly take the stage.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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10. Sherlock Holmes - Entertainment
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The Sherlock Holmes in Juffair is a popular live-music venue masquerading as an English pub (a theme followed from the red phone-box outside to the fish and chips inside). Visit the website to find out who will be taking the stage this month.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Gulf Hotel, Juffair, Manama, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1774 6275
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11. Zahle - Entertainment
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An Arabian night's extravaganza is on the menu at popular Juffair nightspot Zahle. Live Arabic bands, belly dancers and the odd renowned Lebanese singer perform nightly as taste buds are entertained by Lebanese mezze and kebabs cooked over sizzling coals.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain, Juffair, Manama, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1771 3000
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12. Al Arisha - Entertainment
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On weekends, locals flock to Al Arisha, tucked away in Umm Al-Hassan, for tasty Lebanese, shisha pipes and live Arabic entertainment - a qanun or oud player, perhaps. Settle in with a platter of mezze and a bottle of Lebanese wine.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Block 339, Road 3906, Umm Al-Hassan, Bahrain
Telephone
+973 1772 5414
Transport
Taxi
