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SAX at The St. Regis Doha
SAX at The St. Regis Doha is a refined restaurant and lounge with live music and crafted cocktails, open late from Tuesday to Saturday.
At a glance
- Type
- Live music restaurant and lounge
- Area
- West Bay, Doha, Qatar
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- Live music
- Cocktails
- Dinner
Why we recommend it
SAX is a restaurant and lounge inside The St. Regis Doha in West Bay, and one of the more polished places in the city for an evening of music and cocktails. The hotel describes it as a refined venue with gourmet cuisine, crafted cocktails and live music in an intimate, stylish setting. As a licensed hotel venue, it serves alcohol, and it works equally well for dinner followed by drinks or simply for a late evening at the bar.
Live music is the heart of SAX, so it suits people who want atmosphere and conversation rather than a loud club. Arrive for dinner if you want a table close to the performers, or come later for cocktails once the music is under way. Of the hotel's many venues, SAX is the one to choose for music.
SAX opens from 5pm to 2am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and on Friday it opens for lunch from 12.30pm to 4pm and again from 5pm to 2am. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Book ahead by phone, especially for dinner at weekends. Smart dress fits the setting. Carry your passport or Qatari ID, as licensed venues may ask to see it.
The venue suits couples, groups of friends celebrating and hotel guests who want a night out without leaving the building. If you prefer a quieter drink, the hotel also has Vintage, a lounge modelled on private gentlemen's clubs that opens daily from 5pm to 2am, and the Astor Grill Bar, with classic cocktails, curated wines and the St. Regis sabrage ritual. For cars and cigars, The Engine Room opens from 6pm to 1am, Monday to Saturday.
Alcohol in Qatar is served only in licensed venues, almost all of them in hotels, which is why so much of Doha's nightlife is concentrated in West Bay's large hotels. Doha's weekend is Friday and Saturday, so plan for busier rooms on Thursday and Friday nights.
The St. Regis is in West Bay, near Katara Cultural Village and with views towards The Pearl, and Al Qassar station on the Doha Metro is nearby, although taxis or ride-hailing apps are the easier way home after a late night. Never drink and drive in Qatar.
SAX at The St. Regis Doha FAQs
Does SAX serve alcohol?
Yes, it is a licensed venue in The St. Regis Doha serving crafted cocktails.
When is SAX open?
Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 5pm to 2am; Friday 12.30pm to 4pm and 5pm to 2am; closed on Sunday and Monday.
Is there live music?
Yes, live music is central to SAX.
Does SAX serve food?
Yes, it is a restaurant as well as a lounge.
How do I book?
By phone on +974 3995 2606.
What other bars are in the hotel?
Vintage lounge, the Astor Grill Bar and The Engine Room.
Should I bring ID?
Yes, carry your passport or Qatari ID.
Where is it?
Inside The St. Regis Doha in West Bay.