Must-see nightlife in Qatar

  • Backyard

    Doha

    Set in a lush garden under trees, and lit with fairy lights, this place has a different feel from the other bars in Doha. It hosts acoustic sets, which…

  • Belgian Cafe

    Doha

    One of the few casual pubs in Doha, Belgian Cafe gets packed to the rafters on Thursday and Friday nights. The crowds are here for the imported Belgian…

  • Flat White

    Doha

    A homegrown artisanal coffee house kickstarting Doha's third-wave coffee scene, Flat White is the brainchild of two Qataris who, after travelling the…

  • Rise

    Doha

    The spectacular bar on the 27th floor of the Mondrian Doha has stunning views out onto the artificial waterways and buzzing highways in the distance. Like…

  • Eden

    Doha

    Proving that Qatar is now part of the third-wave coffee scene, this little coffee shop serves single-origin coffee from Panama, Ethiopia, Colombia,…

  • Sky View

    Doha

    The well-to-do young and professional crowd at the rooftop bar of La Cigale Hotel doesn't flinch at the tab for what are some of Doha's pricier drinks –…

  • Jazz Club

    Doha

    Tables circle around a big stage at this decent jazz bar, with a live band every night at 9pm. But it's the cocktails that are the real stars of the show…

  • Flat White

    Doha

    Top home-grown Qatari cafe serving a selection of punchy manual-brew coffees. Students at Education City relax here on vintage chairs, amid earthy wood…

  • Wahm Lounge Doha

    Doha

    A trendy set hangs out at this poolside lounge bar, sipping cocktails while listening to Latin roots music and chill-out beats. The cocktails, such as…

  • Al Shurfa Arabic Lounge

    Doha

    Souq Waqif's only rooftop lounge serves shisha, mocktails (our fave is the Al Shurfa with fresh ginger, lemongrass, lemon juice, mint leaves and raspberry…

  • Library & Cigar Lounge

    Doha

    This is the place to splash out on a single malt or martini and smoke a Cuban cigar, while sitting on a plush leather armchair amid the old-world hard…

  • Al Mandarin

    Doha

    Covered in brightly coloured mosaics, this place serves some of the best juices in the souq, with a range of fruity non-alcoholic cocktails on its long…

  • Halul Coffeehouse

    Doha

    This local-style coffeehouse has somehow escaped the modernisation of the waterfront and is a place to pause for a shai (tea) on a hike round the Corniche…

  • Coffee Asherg

    Doha

    This traditional coffeehouse on the eastern (sea-facing) edge of Souq Waqif has patterned tapestry seats and is decorated with portraits of sheikhs. Basic…

  • Crystal Lounge Doha

    Doha

    A dressy nightclub where guests dance to DJs playing everything from house to R&B and hip-hop in a dark venue illuminated by coloured lights and lasers…

  • Irish Harp

    Doha

    This sports pub with exposed brickwork and wooden tables has 12 TV screens, plus regular live bands and happy-hour deals every day between 5pm and 8pm…

  • Society Lounge

    Doha

    This rooftop bar and nightclub has soaring city views and a long bar with a DJ booth behind it. Parties can be wild, but the queues can be long and…

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