12 Best Bars, Pubs and Restobars in Sheikh Zayed & 6 October City, Cairo
Updated: Jul 23, 2021
Cairo is a sprawling city, with its fair share of traffic (to put it politely). So it makes all the sense in the world to try to stick to the neighborhood you live in/work in when it comes to kicking back with a drink after a long day - after all, you’re trying to de-stress, not add to it by being stuck in traffic for an hour and a half.
The western suburb of Sheikh Zayed and (6th of October City as a whole) is about half an hour from central Cairo (Downtown & Zamalek), and has recently started to have its fair share of both casual pubs and upscale restobars. Below we list some of our personal favorites, in no particular order.
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Cairo Jazz Club 610
The sister venue of Cairo’s longest-lasting and most beloved bar/club, Cairo Jazz Club in Agouza. ‘610’ is how we locals usually refer to the 6 October venue, and what’s great about it is that not only do they have an indoor section for live music, DJs and a happening bar, but a large outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a boozy brunch or dinner as well.
Location: El Guezira Plaza, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 01008111330
Pier 88 Pyramid Hills
In the mood for Italian food and wine? Pier 88 rarely lets us down, whether it’s the original El Gouna branch, the Nile-side Zamalek branch or Pier 88 Pyramids Hills in 6 October. Cheap this lounge and restobar is not, but we’re still fans. They offer brunch on weekends from 1 pm (and have a great outdoor section if you want some sun) and dinner and drinks on weekdays and weekends from 7 pm onwards.
Location: Pyramid Hills compound
Call to reserve: 01208111130
Izakaya
Cairo’s first Nikkei restaurant. What’s Nikkei, you ask? It’s Japanese-Peruvian fusion, born from the migrant Japanese community living in Peru and over decades adding their touch to traditional Peruvian dishes. It’s become so beloved and recognized that not only does this fusion have its own name -Nikkei- but it’s actually spread half a world away, all the way to Egypt, thanks to Izakaya. It’s also a beautiful place to chill and have a cocktail.
Location: Palm Hills compound, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 01271116223
Gigi Burger Bar
This place is far more casual than its two predecessors on this list, in terms of both food and setting. Gigi’s is a place to kick back with a burger, beer and friends, whether in their inside section or outdoor patio.
Location: Arkan Plaza, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 02 37966344
Carlo’s
What started as a favorite restaurant on Zamalek’s famous Le Pacha 1901 boat, home to several of Cairo’s very best restaurants, became its own breakaway star (the Justin Timberlake of Le Pacha restaurants if you will). Carlo’s opened new branches in Arkan Plaza in 6 October (across from Gigi Burger Bar), New Cairo, Heliopolis and Telal in the North Coast. The Arkan branch offers up the same great food and shisha it was known for in Zamalek.
Location: Arkan Plaza, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 01122208881
The Tap West
The 6 October City chapter of Maadi’s favorite pub. The Tap is known and loved for its live music nights, wings, pub food and laid-back setting. Check out their social media for a heads up on their all-you-can-eat-wings days and happy hours.
Location: Galleria 40, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 01060000867
U-Palm
A chic lounge/restobar in Palm Hills, brought to you by the creators of U Bistro in Zamalek. This upscale venue has an ‘urban jungle’ theme and offers European fusion dishes, sushi, cocktails and a wine list. They have a live cooking station, high tables, and low comfortable couches for a more cocktail lounge feel.
Location: Palm Hills compound, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 0 112 0000089
Andrea
The classic Andrea Mariouteya in its new home, New Giza. Andrea Mariouteya is one of Cairo’s oldest lasting restaurants, known for their grills and traditional Egyptian fare. Enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner with a beer and sprawling city views from New Giza's plateau.
Location: New Giza compound, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 01003532000
The Smokery Palm Hills
Overlooking the golf course in Palm Hills, The Smokery offers an international menu as well as sushi. This indoor/outdoor space offers both high tables for a more cocktail bar feel for night, and lower tables for those in the mood to eat and drink overlooking the view.
Location: Palm Hills compound, Sheikh Zayed
Call to reserve: 01211270078