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1. Cairo Jazz Club
Cairo's best-known live music club, open since 2001 in Agouza, with local bands and DJs on stage, cocktails and a food menu most nights.
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2. NOX Rooftop at the Nile Ritz-Carlton
A rooftop lounge on top of the Nile Ritz-Carlton with panoramic views over the Nile and Tahrir, crafted cocktails, sushi and DJ sets in the evenings.
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3. Crimson Bar & Grill
A chic rooftop restaurant and bar on a quiet Nile-facing street in Zamalek, with creative cocktails, steaks and grilled fish and open river views.
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4. Pub 28
A small, cosy Zamalek pub on Shagaret El Dor Street, popular for its sangria, Egyptian mezze and unpretentious, friendly atmosphere.
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5. Makan Egyptian Center for Culture and Art
An intimate cultural centre in Mounira presenting traditional Egyptian music, including performances by Mazaher, the country's leading zar ensemble.
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6. Room Art Space Garden City
A basement art space and café in Garden City, opened in 2014, hosting live music, open mic nights, comedy and film screenings almost every day.
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