Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drinking & Nightlife
Bars
In the absence of nightclubs or pubs, hotel bars double as nightlife in Doha. They are gen-
erally only open to hotel residents and 'members' (who pay a nominal annual 'member-
ship'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in
some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden).
Strata Lounge
COCKTAIL BAR
OFFLINE MAP
( 44 015 888; West Bay, InterContinental Doha - The City; 6pm-2am)
On the 56th floor of this
brand new hotel, this is already a head-spinning venue - and that's more to do with the
mixologist's concoctions than the vertiginous views. The only challenge is working out
which 'vertical bus' delivers you to the top floor.
Habanos
LOUNGE
(
6pm-late)
Cigar and fine wine lounge with happy hour
44 848 000; Ritz-Carlton Doha;
between 6pm and 8pm.
Paloma
BAR
OFFLINE MAP
( 44 844 444; West Bay, InterContinental Doha; 6pm-2am)
One of the most lively bars in town is
the Paloma. It's the best place for live music and doubles as a Tex-Mex restaurant. The
Lava Lounge, also here, is another hip spot.
Pearl Lounge
COCKTAIL BAR
OFFLINE MAP
( 44 298 888; Ras Abu Abboud St, Doha Marriott Hotel; 9pm-3am Mon-Sat, 5-8pm Sun)
Draped across
two floors of an opulent central hotel. Has a large menu of tasty temptations to accompany
the bangs, sours and fizzes.
Coffeehouses
The private
majlis
(meeting room) is popular around town, where men congregate over
tea or coffee for a chat, or to share news or watch TV together.
Coffee Asherg
COFFEEHOUSE
