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El Horreya Cafe

Cafe Bar

👍👍 An old Walk-in Bar in downtown Cairo .. they serve all soft drinkies and Local Beers . (Don't expect world class service) Great atmosphere though and full of the Real Egypt's character People often mention beer, good, Cairo, service, drinks, downtown, Good, time, cafe, Stella,


Address

2 Off Bab El Louq St., El Falaky Sq DOWNTOWN, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Website

mantiqti.cairolive.com

Contact

+20 2 23920397

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (2.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 3 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (32) good (14) Cairo (11) service (11) drinks (8) downtown (7) Good (7) time (7) cafe (7) Stella (6)
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  • 4/5 Martin B. 1 year ago on Google • 871 reviews
    Nice, traditional coffeehouse. Beer lovers get Egyptian Stella beer here. Affordable prices. Nice staff.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arbustum W. 1 year ago on Google • 137 reviews
    An old Walk-in Bar in downtown Cairo .. they serve all soft drinkies and Local Beers . (Don't expect world class service) Great atmosphere though and full of the Real Egypt's character
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google • 1268 reviews
    My friend who grew up in Cairo took me here as it’s one of the oldest pubs in the city and presents a cross-section of everyday life in the city. Beer, coffee, cigarettes and tea - it’s a great exposure to another side of Cairo and I loved the people watching
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gilan R. A. 1 year ago on Google
    i still don't know how i should feel about this place but one thing I'm sure of: Milad is hated by everyone here
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hendrik L. 7 years ago on Google
    Good beer, low prices and friendly people. Can get very crowded. You can bring your own food. You pay for any bottle on your table - so never chose a table with bottles on it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bishoy M. 6 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    It's an old place. It's beautiful. I used to go there daily. Nowdays, I rarely go. It sells alcohol which is good. The coffee tastes really bad. Milad, the waiter gives you the worst service ever. He forced you to tip him, to drink more. Stay away from him & sit at the left side.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sandra V. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok place to get some cheap drinks. One of my friend had a big backpack and another bag. The old cashier man refused our whole group saying there could be a bom inside. I mean for real?? We had to go all the way back and come back as a group again.The next time the same old cashier man wanted my ID. Its just very strange I pick this place for travellers to meet but 3 times he targets just me. From far he sees me and calls me out to create a questionable reason. Bad service!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominique H. 10 months ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Popping Stellas faster than a ninja warrior. Best place to drink cheap beers and hangout with friends in Downtown Cairo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia T. 1 year ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Horreya is a place I hope never changes and never closes. It's the soul of downtown Cairo, in one cold refreshing Stella bottle. The waiter has worked there for 20 years! Legendary. Don't miss it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Johanna C. 3 years ago on Google • 24 reviews
    People watching here is a good glimpse of the local culture, grab a glass of tea/beer, I personally didn’t like the indoor second hand smoke but it’s part of its vibe (cover of the book uncommon)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 ahmed h. 2 years ago on Google
    The location of the cafe is the best thing about it , however the staff will keep pressing you to buy more drinks or leave ( not in a direct way of course ).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viktor K. 11 months ago on Google
    You enter this once elegant now rundown cafe, take a seat and a man immediately appears with a bottle of beer in his hand that he opens as he gives it to you. Beer is almost the only product consumed but it's a relatively quiet place with civilised clientele. Loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hamza A. 11 months ago on Google
    Good historical place and the vibes are amazing except the beer waiter is kinda forcing you to take more beer or leave also kinda forcing to tip him
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 S. E. 2 years ago on Google
    Smoke filled room, no ventilation, with unfriendly and dishonest staff. Old allure? Not really, it is backwards. The only positive thing is that you can have a beer in Cairo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana L. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful old beer place for local alcoholics) There's no food, only endless bottles of Stella. The barman keeps bringing you more and more, he just opens a bottle for you, so you have to accept it)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo F. 5 months ago on Google • 441 reviews
    Amazing beer-odrome, none stop beer flow, super relax scene, packed but spacious, very cheap and over all a sence of bodegon bar. Recommended 100% if you looking for getting hammered. Only beer or coffee are sold here, so you can bring your own food or snacks,

  • 5/5 Rontgen M. 4 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I loved it you can feel the old town atmosphere inside and beers allowed also.

  • 5/5 محمد سعيد - Mohamed s. 2 years ago on Google
    Niiiiiice place really and good view and service .. hard and soft drinks you can set as zone to drink alcohol or set at zone not drank .. and nice memories in this place .. i recommend to visit it and try this advance .....💗💗💗💗💪💗💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💐💪💪💪💐💐💪💐💪💪💪💪

  • 5/5 Dominique H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, cheap beer and good mood!!! I like

  • 3/5 Luka B. 2 years ago on Google
    Bad tea Cool bear Old and unique space Very Loud

  • 5/5 Mina M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful places ever visit. I wonder how to be an Egyptian and not to enjoy having 🍺🍺 there

  • 2/5 Alaa E. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a very simple cafe. The drinks are reasonably priced in comparison to other places in Cairo. It's not much in terms of ambiance and the chairs and tables are pretty small.

  • 5/5 Mark M. 2 years ago on Google
    A perfect place to have delicious beer 🍻 with a good price and see some Egyptian Friendly Faces too 🤗 and maybe i will meet you there 😅😉

  • 5/5 Steve L. 2 years ago on Google
    The place to drink a beer with an plus friend on cairo. You feel like an real egyptian

  • 4/5 Wessam A. 4 years ago on Google
    Cheap local cafe

  • 4/5 Almoazer A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the oldest place in downtown ,they have beer,and other type of non alcoholic drinks,

  • 4/5 Moaz G. 4 years ago on Google
    good beer and a golden age reminder now and always

  • 4/5 Abdalrahman V. 2 years ago on Google
    The are not Nagi about the time you spend with them. Feel free to set all day long.

  • 4/5 biko e. 4 years ago on Google
    It's so original, but it has unreliable opening and closing hours

  • 5/5 mrnick M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cafe, reminds me a little bit of the Czech beer pubs. 10/10

  • 5/5 Sara D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very unique and traditional Egyptian coffee shop. Nice coffee and tea. Good place for spending the afternoon for foreigners and have some cold Egyptian beer. Really good.

  • 5/5 Mina T. 1 year ago on Google
    Legendary spot! Don't expect much but what it does it does great. Cheap beer, good convo, and chill vibe.

  • 4/5 Sami EL S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice view to Tahrer square also nice music but it's to loud

  • 4/5 Behzad S. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic bar with interesting atmosphere. Lots of tourists and different people. Females welcome.

  • 1/5 Sara N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very rude staff Couldn’t sit there for five minutes I don’t recommend it at all

  • 4/5 Sarah B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to grab a beer in an ahwa-like setting. The service is fast but the smoke tends to get too much even with windows open.

  • 5/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is where Indiana Jones met Simon LeBon. Don't listen to the others–there is exactly the right amount of cigarette smoke here!

  • 5/5 Max R. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite authentic and affordable place despite some other tourists being there as well. The service is very fast and the beers are nice and cold :)

  • 5/5 Abdelhay A. 1 year ago on Google
    Where you get the tabou Stella beer in Cairo downtown, very classic and we'll known place.

  • 5/5 Paweł K. 11 months ago on Google
    Legendary bar in the heart of downtown. Be warned - it's crowded and noisy but a must for any bar goer living in Cairo! And it's the cheapest beer in town ;)

  • 5/5 Krisztian N. 11 months ago on Google
    Very interesting place with interesting clientele. They only serve. Few drinks but you come for the atmosphere and interesting people-watching!

  • 5/5 Ahmed K. 9 months ago on Google
    Very old bar located at downtown cairo, it still had the old authentic bar vibes. You would feel like you went back in time when you go there. The staff were a bit weird tho, yet the place is great to enjoy 🙏🏼

  • 5/5 Rosalie P. 10 months ago on Google
    A mythical and historical bar in downtown Cairo, a must see for every nightlife and culture lover! Lovely guests guaranteed…

  • 5/5 Hugo 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Charming old café with original vibe. Stella beer and lots of smoke. Don't serve food, only soft and hard drinks. Always full. Genuine.

  • 5/5 Ahmed F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) rigid (Original) جامد

  • 4/5 mahmoud h. 4 years ago on Google
    Crowded

  • 3/5 Taha A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not suitable for children or families (Original) غير مناسب للاطفال او العائلات

  • 5/5 mohamed h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The smells of the beautiful time (Original) روائح الزمن الجميل

  • 5/5 Mahmoud Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very sweet (Original) قعدة حلوه جداً

  • 5/5 Tarek El N. 3 years ago on Google
    nice

  • 3/5 Waleed S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very good (Original) جيد جدا

  • 1/5 Abdel-Awwal R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited him once and was surprised that the main drink had beer Of course ,,, Bad place, which is present as two times (Original) زرته مرة واحده واتفاجأت أن المشروب الأساسي فيه بيره طبعا ،،، مكان سئ واللي موجودين فيه كحيانين

  • 3/5 Hisham M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first sentence that you say is a place is rubbish and difficult. Anyone who sits in it, and the second sentence must be a convincing explanation. Why a garbage place to take stars basically? I myself do not have a clear answer to this question, but it is one of the places you can say that it has a "spirit" The seat ... the service ... the customers who are sitting ... the continuous shower and the location of the place itself in the center of the country .. all countries have left the place a spirit I will not say sweet, but sometimes required. Conclusion .. Freedom is a place we cannot add If you value it based on logic and reason, it will not take the net until it is not 3 stars, but it has a soul, and if you ask for a shower and stories with you, this is the place for it. Prices are excellent, and many types of beer are available, which means you'll find your order. (Original) اول جملة تتقال ان المكان زبالة وصعب اي حد يقعد فيه وتاني جملة لازم تكون تفسير مقنع ليه باديه ٣ نجوم. ليه مكان زبالة ياخد نجوم من الاساس؟ وانا نفسي معنديش اجابة واضحة للسؤال ده بس هو مكان من الاماكن اللي تقدر تقول ان ليها "روح" القعدة .. الخدمة .. الزباين اللي بتقعد .. الدوشة المستمرة وموقع المكان نفسه في وسط البلد .. كل دول خلوا للمكان روح مش هاقول حلوة، بس مطلوبة احيانا . الخلاصة .. الحرية مكان مش نضيف لو هاتقيمه بناءا علي المنطق والعقل مش هاياخد شباك حتي مش ٣ نجوم ولكن ليه روح ولو طلبت معاك دوشة وحكاوي فده المكان المناسب ليه. الاسعار ممتازة وانواع كتيرة من البيرة موجودة يعني هتلاقي طلبك .

  • 3/5 Anthony H. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible service & terrible everything but still a love hate love destination :D

  • 5/5 amr g. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good place to take a faster drink

  • 1/5 Abdo Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very sweet ? (Original) حلو اوي ?

  • 1/5 Mohamed E. 3 years ago on Google
    No air conditioner and its too hot in summer and services is bad

  • 5/5 Mustapha A. 4 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere is perfect I love to stay there with my old friends ?

  • 3/5 Beshoi M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a good place to start off your night. Beer is marginally more expensive than retail value - which is excellent for a cafe - and there's plenty of it to go around. Just don't spend too much time on those chairs, it's absolute torture on your back.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 4 years ago on Google
    The rating does not reflect the quality of service ?

  • 5/5 Watchful E. 4 years ago on Google
    Looking so original and old which is amazing as a new thing for those who go to regular bars also it's not expensive

  • 5/5 Ragy A. 4 years ago on Google
    A cozy simple place u will to be there more than once .. U will find "milad" ? his so funny

  • 5/5 Luis Barreto D. 4 years ago on Google
    Central and Good local bar, beer prices are fair ! ?

  • 4/5 Philip Ian B. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the Cairo landmarks. Always a lively atmosphere and a great place to hang out for a beer. The grubbiness and unpleasant staff are all part of its charm ?

  • 5/5 Reem E. 4 years ago on Google
    Love that place looks very authentic and old good service

  • 3/5 Yosra M. 4 years ago on Google
    I have mixed feelings about horreya. It is good for a quick, casual chat. Not generally warm. People go there for Stella I guess?

  • 5/5 Mena S. 4 years ago on Google
    a nice place to have a beer

  • 4/5 mohamed a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Serves alcoholic drinks (Original) يقدم مشروبات كحولية

  • 5/5 Mahmoud N. 4 years ago on Google
    It's okay not the best place

  • 5/5 Amr Medhat H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet and beautiful place, spacious and cheap. (Original) مكان هادى وجميل واسعارة رخيصة.

  • 1/5 No D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An environment in wines and people for Local Away (Original) بيئة وفي خمور وناس لوكال اوي

  • 3/5 mohand abd el b. 4 years ago on Google
    Cafe, beer, cheap but crowded

  • 4/5 Omar K. 4 years ago on Google
    I love it, one of Cairo's unique spaces serving beer at a local cafe style .. you will definitely live grabbing a beer there, but watch out the waiter keeps opening new ones once you are done ;)

  • 3/5 Mustafa B. 4 years ago on Google
    The cheapest beer in town; however, poor service and a very crowded place.

  • 5/5 Andre X. 4 years ago on Google
    Most authentic place around for a beer..

  • 5/5 ninjaVB 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) the beautiful time (Original) الزمن الجميل

  • 5/5 Ebraheem H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thousand (Original) الف الميه

  • 5/5 ءالآء �. 3 years ago on Google
    Good servis, safe place i like it

  • 5/5 توني �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet (Original) الهدوء

  • 5/5 Ahmed D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is it (Original) هدووووووء

  • 5/5 María C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Picturesque (Original) Pintoresco

  • 5/5 Mohammed S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place & adventure time

  • 5/5 Hamada J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was good for you now Bad need He was with me, but real foreign guests. (Original) كان كويس دلوقتى حاجة سيئة كان معايا ضيوف اجانب لاكن حقيقي .....

  • 4/5 Ahmed N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay, but if you go with your companions and you are less than 21 years old, create your account, will you sit this table alone? (Original) كويس بس لو رايح مع صحابك وانت اقل من ٢١ سنة اعمل حسابك هتقعد هلي ترابيزة لوحدك

  • 5/5 احمد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) fantastic place (Original) مكان رائع

  • 5/5 Mohamed R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Joseph A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A different place with a different intellectual class (Original) مكان مختلف فيه طبقه مثقفين مختلفه

  • 5/5 ابراهيم �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good services (Original) خدمات جيده


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Paid multi-storey car park
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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