12 Best Bars, Pubs and Restobars in Sheikh Zayed & 6 October City, Cairo
- Local's Guide To Egypt
- Mar 31
- 4 min read
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 a good amount of both casual pubs and upscale restobars. Below we list some of our personal favorites, in no particular order.
Cairo Jazz Club 610
Location: El Guezira Plaza
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.
For more info and reservations: Cairo Jazz Club 610
Sachi Park St.
Location: Park St. West
Sachi has been a staple of Cairo fine dining and nightlife for over a decade now, and has been featured numerous times on MENA's Top 50 Restaurants list. Sachi Park St. is not only known for its famous Mediterranean fusion, sushi menu and cocktail list, but their beautiful rooftop terrace as well.
For more info and reservations: Sachi
Esca Cueva
Location: New Giza compound
Perched atop the New Giza plateau, this design award-winning restaurant and bar serves upscale international food and drinks from 4 pm until 2 am.
If you're just going to enjoy the twinkling city view and food, then try to book a dining slot before 10 pm, when a resident DJ takes over and the restaurant turns into more of a nightspot.
Reservations needed.
For more info and reservations: Esca Cueva
The Smokery Cairo West
Location: Hyatt Centric Cairo West
Overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, 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.
For more info and reservations: The Smokery Cairo West
Gigi
Locations: Arkan Plaza & Golf Central
This place is for when you want a more casual feel, in terms of both food and setting. Gigi is a place to kick back with a burger, beer and friends, whether in their inside section or outdoor patio. They have two different locations in Sheikh Zayed: Arkan Plaza and Golf Central. Reservations are preferred for weekends and at night.
For more info and reservations: Gigi
Read more: 10 Best Restaurants & Cafes in Arkan Plaza
Clstr 11
Location: Guezira Plaza
Touted as Cairo's first "bar-hopping experience", Clstr 11 is a big courtyard in Guezira Plaza that has multiple adjacent bars and restobars all sharing the same communal courtyard space. Two of Cairo's most renowned nightlife spots, L'Aubergine and Pub 28, opened branches there, as well as other venues like Zouni, Ouzeri, Sotto, Casa de Farida and Chestnut.
The pros are that there are a lot of different choices of where to get a drink and a nice communal feeling, but the con is that the places all start to feel sort of the same. Nice and calm during the day, pretty crowded on weekend nights.
For more info and reservations:
Pier 88 Pyramid Hills
Location: Pyramid Hills compound
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.
For more info and reservations: Pier 88
Izakaya
Location: Palm Hills compound
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.
For more info and reservations: Izakaya
Carlo’s
Location: Arkan Plaza
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). The Carlo's in Arkan is a great place for a drink, some good mezze, a shisha, and to watch a football match.
For more info and reservations: Carlo's
The Tap West
Location: Galleria 40
Cairo's favorite modern 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.
For more info and reservations: Tap West
Crimson
Location: Arkan Plaza
This famous Zamalek restobar opened a second branch in Arkan Plaza, on a rooftop of sorts, with both indoor and outdoor dining, as well as a seated bar. They have the same menu upscale international dishes and an array of cocktails.
For more info and reservations: Crimson
MexiCali
MexiCali is touted for its tacos and tequila, with an indoor and outdoor bar and booth seating. They also have live DJs on weekend nights, sometimes with their adjacent restobar Mimi Milano, opening up into one big party area where you can sip drinks and dance until late.
For more info and reservations: MexiCali
Wow the new Smokery location with the Pyramids view looks great !
You have to mention the best restaurant in sheikh Zayed Saffron in Al Guezira compound