Horreya (freedom in Arabic), a traditional cafe that serves beer in downtown Cairo, is back. After being closed for over two months the expat community turned out in force the day of its reopening which just so happened to correspond with my first night in town. On one side of the cafe locals gather to drink coffee and play chess, the other end is loud and smoky packed full of people drinking Stella, the only beer served in this establishment.
Location: Downtown- Midan el-Falaki
Price: 9 LE per beer
Atmosphere: Brightly lit for a quasi-bar but definitely the place to be and be seen. I was told there are other bars to patronize but if you want to be guaranteed to run into friends without having to set up something formal this is where you should show up. It is also a bit of a peep show for the locals. While the windows are covered to a point, we could still see an occasional face peering in to check out the scene. Known for its 1930s feel, dingy mirrors, and dirty floors some of the dive charm has been cleaned up but regardless a fun time is guaranteed to all.
Location: Downtown- Midan el-Falaki
Price: 9 LE per beer
Atmosphere: Brightly lit for a quasi-bar but definitely the place to be and be seen. I was told there are other bars to patronize but if you want to be guaranteed to run into friends without having to set up something formal this is where you should show up. It is also a bit of a peep show for the locals. While the windows are covered to a point, we could still see an occasional face peering in to check out the scene. Known for its 1930s feel, dingy mirrors, and dirty floors some of the dive charm has been cleaned up but regardless a fun time is guaranteed to all.
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