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The King’s Head Pub
A long-running English-style pub on Khaled Ibn Al Walid Street, with a pool table, darts, sport on the big screen, cold beer and British pub food.
At a glance
- Type
- English-style pub
- Area
- Khaled Ibn El Walid, East Bank, Luxor, Egypt
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Pool table
- Dartboard
- Sports on screen
- Beer
- wine and cocktails
- Pub food
Why we recommend it
The King's Head is Luxor's best-known pub, an English-style bar on Khaled Ibn Al Walid Street in the area of the big riverside hotels south of the town centre. It offers something different from the hotel bars: a relaxed, unpretentious pub where you can sit with a beer, watch the football or play a game of pool.
The decor is classic pub, with dark wooden furniture, a pool table and a dartboard, and sport is shown on a big screen. The bar serves beer, wine and cocktails, and the staff are happy to make cocktails on request. Beer here is generally cheaper than in the hotels nearby, which helps explain its popularity with long-stay visitors.
There is also food. The menu is British pub fare, with fried dishes and comfort food alongside vegetarian options, so you can make an evening of it rather than just stopping for a drink.
The King's Head suits solo travellers, groups of friends and couples looking for a casual night out, as well as sports fans who want to catch a match. Travel guides describe it as a comfortable place for women to drink, which is worth knowing in a city with relatively few independent bars. It is not a club, and evenings are sociable rather than wild.
The pub is within walking distance of the Steigenberger Nile Palace, Steigenberger Resort Achti and other hotels on Khaled Ibn Al Walid Street, and a short taxi ride from Luxor Temple. Opening hours are not published by the pub itself, so check locally; it is generally an afternoon and evening venue. Carry cash in small notes, and combine a drink here with dinner at one of the restaurants nearby, such as Casa di Napoli or the Lantern Room.
Luxor's nightlife is modest, and drinking takes place mainly in hotels and a few tourist bars rather than in the town at large. Dress modestly when walking between venues, as you would elsewhere in Upper Egypt, and remember that many visitors make early starts for the West Bank or balloon flights, so the pub tends to be busiest in the early to middle part of the evening rather than late at night.
The King’s Head Pub FAQs
Where is the King's Head Pub?
On Khaled Ibn Al Walid Street on the East Bank, near the large riverside hotels.
What does it serve?
Beer, wine and cocktails, plus British pub food with vegetarian options.
Can I watch sport there?
Yes, sport is shown on a big screen.
Are there games?
Yes, there is a pool table and a dartboard.
Is it cheaper than hotel bars?
Beer is generally cheaper than in the nearby hotels.
Is it comfortable for women?
Travel guides describe it as a comfortable place for women to drink.
What is nearby?
The Steigenberger hotels and several restaurants on Khaled Ibn Al Walid Street.