Esco-Bar
Garden City
Head for the 19th floor of the famous and trendy Cairo Capital Club to enjoy the excellent views while sipping on margaritas and indulging in some high-end Tex-Mex.
3 Best Nightlife in Cairo, Egypt
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Cairo's nightlife scene is certainly cool, but most locations defy easy definition, moving seamlessly from early evening cocktail lounge to mid-evening eatery to late-night dance venue. The clientele is a cosmopolitan mix of wealthy Egyptians, foreign residents and workers, and a grab bag of international visitors. In summer, Cairo is a great playground for visitors from Gulf countries, many of whom come to enjoy the city's clubs and bars. Popular clubs usually close around 2 am, though some close earlier.
Belly dancing, which was once a favorite performing art, is falling out of favor with both Egyptians and visitors. Your best bet if you want to see tame versions of these once risqué performances is to visit one of the major hotels in the city. Belly dancers will normally gyrate for 15 or 30 minutes nightly at their signature Middle Eastern/Lebanese restaurants. At this writing, only a couple of hotels still offer dancers.
International coffee chains have arrived in Egypt, so there's no need to miss out on your favorite caffeine hit. However, Cairo has its own café culture, where you can be assured of a freshly brewed espresso or cappuccino, though you'll find that Egyptians will more often take tea.
The Bar
Garden City
In addition to beer, wine, and cocktails, a relaxed atmosphere and great views of the Corniche are on tap at this bar on the third floor of the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. If you want something to eat, the hotel's Zaytouni and Bella right nearby.
The Kempinski Nile Roof
Garden City
The Nile Kempinski’s 11th floor is restful: the nicely lit roof-top pool area offers a 360° view of the Nile and the Corniche, and the sounds of the city can barely be heard. Enjoy a drink (or several), a shisha (water pipe), and mezze or sandwiches. Don’t plan on using the pool, however—that’s a guests-only privilege.
