Nights out in Bahrain
Cafes, bars and pubs
Bahrain has long been known as a place to unwind and relax, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s all about peace and quiet!
For anyone looking for a more energetic night out, the island Kingdom has plenty of places to dance, drink and unwind.
The top hotels boast a choice of bars and pubs with the majority featuring live music every evening - this crosses all styles and sounds from Arabian to Indian, pop to rock, and samba to jazz. There are also a number of sports bars screening big games from around the globe.
For a more traditional Arabian evening, there are shisha bars, juice bars and a vibrant café scene that continues well into the night.
Night clubs
Sherlock Holmes
+973 1774 2450
Gulf Hotel
Location Adliya
Timings Sat - Fri 12.00 - 2.00 (In-house Band/DJ plays from 20.30 onwards)
Entry Fee Free Entry
Happy Hours N/A
An English pub adorned with memorabilia depicting the Victorian period and the famous detective. Sherlock Holmes Bar and Restaurant offers entertainment, sports coverage and the best fish and chips on the Island.
Trader Vics
+973 1758 0000
Ritz Carlton
Location Seef District
Timings 12.00 - 01.30 / Daily
Entry Fee Free Entry
Happy Hours N/A
For a tropical atmosphere and unique island cooking, Trader Vic's at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Bahrain, is a welcome venue for visitors and residents alike.
Harvesters
+973 1753 1122 ext: 564
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Location Diplomatic Area
Timings 11.00 - 02:00 / Daily
Entry Fee Free Entry
Happy Hours 17.00 - 20.30
Live Entertainment and In-House DJ, Open 7 Days a week serving snacks & beverages 11am - 2am
Wrangler
+973 1782 7600
Elite Hotel
Location Juffair
Timings 12.00 - 02.00 / Daily
Entry Fee Free Entry
Happy Hours 12.00 - 19.00
At Wranglers you can enjoy great food, a game of pool, chill with friends or just unwind after a hard day at work
Rock Bottom
+973 1772 7230
Ramee Intl Hotel
Location Juffair
Timings 16.00 - 02.00 / Daily
Entry Fee BD 3/- per person. Entrance Free for RBC Members & Ladies
Happy Hours N/A
An American themed Dine and Dance venue
Al Bustan Hotel
973 17 74 2323
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Club Seven
Mishal Hotel
Manama,
973 17 31 1188 or 973 3974 6564
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CLUB 1
Metropolitan Hotel
Off of Exhibition Avenue
973 17 29 6464
Hardrock Café
Exhibition Road,
Exhibition Avenue
973 1729 1569
Food, DJ, gift shop.
Henry´s
Mansouri Mansions Hotel
Adliya
973 17 71 6999
JJ's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Al Bustan Hotel
Adliya
973 17 74 2323
Late night dining and music in an Irish setting.
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Level
Mishal Hotel, Manama
973 17 31 1188 or 973 3974 6564
Sherlocks
Gulf Hotel, Adliya
973 17 74 2450
English sports pub.
Tracks
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Diplomatic Area
973 17 53 1415
Light meals and snacks with large-screen TV playing sports events.
Tramps
Mansouri Mansions Hotel
973 17 71 6999.
Cinemas
Saar Cineplex (5 showings daily)
+973 17 793 444
Seef Cineplex (4 showings daily)
+973 17 793 444
Delmon I (Wed.,Thur.,Fri., noon)
+973 17 793 444
Delmon II (Wed, Thur, Fri , noon)
+973 17 793 444
Awal (Wed.,Thurs.,Fri., 12:45 pm)
+973 17 793 444
Al Jazeera (4 showings daily)
+973 17 793 444
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Restaurants
‘Restaurant row’ in Adliya contains more than 25 eateries within just a couple of blocks and is a buzzing home for Bahrain’s nightlife.
Bahrain’s hotels compete for your taste-buds with a wide range of choices (12 different restaurants to choose from at the Gulf Hotel alone!).
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For Authentic Arabian
Tahkt Jamsheed – incredible Iranian cooking in the Gulf Hotel
+973 17 746431/2
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Zahle – Lebanese feasts and live entertainment at the Gulf Hotel
+973 17 746417
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Zytoun – mouth-watering Moroccan cuisine at the Novotel Al Dana Resort
+973 17 298008
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For Thai and South East Asian flavours
Monsoon – inspired by a Balinese palace with a host of regional favours
+973 17749222
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Hash House – great value Thai food with a really warm welcome
+973 17 71 5094
Royal Thai – upmarket Thai restaurant overlooking the pool and gardens of the Gulf Hotel
+973 17 746421
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Thailand Restaurant – good value, casual atmosphere
Adliya
+973 17 717040
For Indian Spice
Lanterns – great Indian dishes in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere
+973 17 590591
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Nirvana – heavenly Indian cuisine with all the luxury you’d expect from the Ritz
+973 1758 0000
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Copper Chimney – almost an island institution, with authentic Indian cooking
+973 17 728699
For Italian passion
Oliveto – modern and stylish from the décor to the cuisine
+973 17 716747
Nino – busy, buzzy venue with a modern industrial feel
+973 17566555
Cico’s – a local favourite and great family restaurant
+973 1771 3710
La Pergola – Traditional Italian cuisine at the Gulf Hotel
+973 17 746419
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Primavera – a sophisticated take on Italian eating at the Ritz
+973 1758 0000
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For Sushi and Japanese
Mirai – hip, happening and perfect for people-watching
+973 17713113
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Sato – The longest established Japanese restaurant in Bahrain, at the Gulf Hotel
+973 17 746429
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Sushi Ko – For a relaxed and reasonably priced Japanese experience
+973 1771 6619
For modern European dining
Zoe – combines the best in lounge house music with a fantastic dining experience
+973 17 716400
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La Cave – hard to find but well worth the hunt for the food and atmosphere
+973 1771 7705
Upstairs-Downstairs – often home to live jazz, blues and more in the evenings
+973 17713093
For romance
MezzaLuna – a beautiful converted traditional Bahraini house that’s perfect for a table for two
+973 17742999
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La Fontaine – simply an amazing setting, a real hidden gem
+973 17230123
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For committed carnivores
Plums – incredible steaks, great seafood served with incomparable style at the Ritz
+973 1758 0000
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The Meat Co. – does exactly what it says on the tin, steaks and grills galore
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For seafood
The Fish Market at Al Bandar – catch of the day combined with tempting Thai flavours
+973 17 713000
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Waves at the Crowne Plaza – choose your own seafood and style of cooking
+973 17 531122
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For Chinese
China Garden – Szechuan, Cantonese and Pekinese specialties at the Gulf Hotel
+973 17 746423
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Soie – a selection of oriental flavours at the Sheraton Hotel
+973 17 533533
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Hong Kong restaurant – great buffets, great service and real value for money
+973 17 728700
For brunch
Coco’s – always a popular choice that’s packed with loyal customers
+973 17716512
Ric’s Country Kitchen – traditional American flavors and portions, with a warm welcome
+973 17 725550
For coffee and cakes
Café Lilou – an intimate café with truly scrumptious cakes and juices
+973 1714440
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Paul’s – Parisian patisserie perfection while you shop, in the Seef Mall extension
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For great organic grub
La Ventana – big portions, tons of choice and a cute retro twist
+973 1716771
Vida – salads, smoothies and sandwiches that simply make you feel good. Vida also delivers and is specialized in catering for corporate events and functions.
+973 17 534999