15 Bars and Night Spots in Alexandria, Egypt

A common local complaint is that Alexandria falls significantly short in comparison to Cairo when it comes to bars, pubs, clubs and other watering holes. And while this is true to a certain extent, Alex *does* in fact have more than a dozen spots where you can kick back with a drink.

Are they all worth going to? Well… we’ll let you decide for yourself.

Note: we didn’t include restaurants that served alcohol (Greek Club, Chez Gaby, Santa Lucia, Zephyrion, etc) because they’re more restaurant than a night spot.

So here are the main players in Alexandria’s nightlife, in no particular order:

1. Spitfire

Dating all the way back to 1883, Spitfire is Alexandria’s oldest bar with decades of paraphernalia on the walls (but have moved from their original spot to the Corniche).

2. Cap D’Or (Sheikh Ali)

Another vintage Alexandrian bar, the Cap D’Or (also known as Sheikh Ali) opened circa 1900 and is still owned by the same family.

3. Jeeda's

Touted as Alexandria's first ever tapas bar, Jeeda's is where you should head if you want to have a drink in a beautiful indoor/outdoor space with handcrafted cocktails.

4. Eros

Eros is a restobar on the second floor of the Alexandria Syrian Club (the club itself was founded back in 1967!).

5. Rooftop

Hidden atop a nondescript commercial/residential building on Alexandria's Corniche is a bar/cafe called, aptly, Rooftop or Alex Rooftop, with gorgeous sea views. They serve both beer as well as coffee and other non-bar drinks.

6. The Pint

Located in the Eatabe Alexandria Corniche Hotel, this steakhouse & bar is adjacent to a lounge that serves shisha.

7. Cigar Bar

A bar true to its name in the Hilton Alexandria Corniche, the Cigar Bar has beautiful sea views as well as an extensive array of cigars. The Hilton Alexandria Corniche also has NEO Lounge if you're looking for some music after the Cigar Bar. They host weekly themed nights like House Night, Latin Night, Oriental Night, etc.

8. Sky Roof

On the rooftop of the Windsor Palace Hotel, this very purple bar and lounge serves up blasting music (albeit with great sea views).

9. Calithea

Styled after a Greek tavern, Calithea has been open since 1937. While they serve food, most people opt to drink a beer or wine there instead.

10. Monty Bar

The vintage bar at the famous Cecil hotel (now Steigenberger). It was named after Field Marshal Montgomery who visited the bar during World War II.

11. Hooligans

Indoor and outdoor seating at this sports bar (and DJ venue at night) at the Sunrise Alex Avenue Hotel, near Stanley Beach.

12. The Kraken

A Viking-themed bar and restaurant in the Africana Hotel in King Mariout, on the outskirts of Alexandria, complete with a pool table and bar games.

13. Le Bar

A beautiful lounge and bar at the Four Seasons San Stefano which will make you nostalgic for Alexandria’s belle epoque -- with Four Seasons prices, of course.

14. Nyx Bar & Lounge

On the second floor of Elite, a Greek restaurant in Mehatet el Raml, you'll find Nyx Bar and Lounge, where they have DJs, karaoke nights and happy hours.

15. Il Punto

A restaurant and pub in the Downtown area of Alexandria. It’s small, so reservations are needed.

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