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Bahrain nightlife: Top nights out in Bahrain
Bahrain nightlife: Top nights out in Bahrain

17 brilliant nights out in Bahrain

Our guide to the best clubs, bars, and lounges in the city

Want to check out the Bahrain nightlife?

After a long day visiting Bahrain’s landmarks, exploring its many art galleries and museums, and just generally absorbing as much culture as you can, you need to unwind.

And there’s no better way to do that than with one of these brilliant nights out in Bahrain.

There are plenty of amazing clubs, bars, and lounges in the Kingdom and luckily for you, you won’t have to search far to find them – we’ve rounded up our favourites here.

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Read on for our picks for the best of the Bahrain nightlife, and prepare to head out on a top night out in the city.

Find the best after party in Bahrain while you’re at it.

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Babylonia

On the hunt for a new vibe? The Bahrain nightlife is always buzzing with new spots to check out and new on the block is the mysterious Babylonia lounge. Head here for fabulous nights out in Bahrain filled with live entertainment and mixed drinks

Mon-Sat 7pm-2.30am, Sun closed. Block 338, Adliya. @babylonia.bahrain (3348 1222).

Blue Moon Lounge

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Blue Moon Lounge by Wolfgang Puck (Credit: Supplied)

When a bar has floor-to-ceiling windows, views from the 50th floor, and is inside one of Bahrain’s best hotels, there isn’t really much more we need to tell you to convince you to go there.

But aside from the incredible panorama of the Bahrain skyline, Blue Moon Lounge also has fantastic bar food thanks to its tie-up with renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, and an extensive mixed drinks menu.

Sat-Sun 6pm-midnight; Mon, closed; Tue, 6pm-midnight; Wed-Fri 6pm-2am; Four Seasons Bahrain Bay (1711 5046).

Bushido by Buddha-Bar

Bahrain's happy hours: Bushido by Buddha-Bar (credit: supplied)
Bahrain’s happy hours: Bushido by Buddha-Bar (Credit: @bushidobybuddhabar)

If you love all things Japanese, there’s a good chance you’re going to love Bushido. This gorgeous bar is filled with Samurai coats of armour on the walls, and the architecture itself makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into ancient Japan.

Thankfully, the fun doesn’t stop there, as this spot also offers up incredible Asian food, including sushi, bao buns and noodles.

When looking for the best of the Bahrain nightlife, remember that their drinks menu is extensive too, and if you head here at the weekend the live music and DJs will entertain you all night long.

Go for dinner, but stay for the late night entertainment. It also makes a terrific spot for an after party in Bahrain.

Thu, noon-2.30am; Fri, 12.30pm-2.30am; Sat-Wed, noon-2am. Seef District (1758 3555).

Calexico

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Although this Mexican restaurant looks unassuming from the outside, this spot is unbelievably popular – and with good reason. Dine downstairs for a fab fiesta, and head upstairs for a brilliant after party in Bahrain.

If you’re looking for top nights out in Bahrain, they know how to deliver exactly that. There’s a daily happy hour and DJs that will get you on your feet in no time. We promise it will be worth heading out on a school night.

When it comes to the Bahrain nightlife, Calexico is the place for food, vibes, and music.

Thu-Fri, noon-2.30am; Sat-Wed, noon-1am. Adliya (1766 6644).

Camelot

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When you could choose between going for a drink in a medieval-style castle and not, you should always choose the castle.

Interesting exterior aside, Camelot serves up fantastic French food and has themed nights throughout the week, including a grape night on Tuesdays with complimentary cheese, bruschetta and pizza slices.

It’s a great place to start your nights out in Bahrain as it’s in the heart of Adliya, meaning you can easily head into another bar if you fancy.

Go on, make the most of the Bahrain nightlife.

Daily 5pm-2am; Thu-Fri noon-2am. Adliya (3997 7540).

Circa Restaurant and Lounge

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When looking for brilliant nights out in Bahrain, you can never go wrong with an evening brunch. What better way to kick-start the weekend than with unlimited food, mixed drinks, grape, and bubbles? There is no shortage of fabulous brunches on the island, but very few do it in the evening, so if you’re more of a night owl – this is perfect.

They host a fabulous Taco Tuesday and on Fridays after brunch, you don’t need to search far for a great after party in Bahrain, they throw a banging one from 5pm-6pm, right before the evening parties begin.

Tue-Sun, 7pm-2am. Palmyard Hotel, Adliya (3992 7872).

Club Wrangler

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Club Wrangler, which has been around since 1999, is undoubtedly an institution on the Bahrain nightlife scene. Whether you’re a tourist who has just one night in the Kingdom or a resident, you’re bound to have a great night if you head here.

Handily, it’s located in Juffair, near plenty of other nightlife spots making Wranglers a good shout if you’re looking for an after party in Bahrain.

Daily 4pm-2.30am. Juffair Grand Hotel, Juffair (3638 2872).

Cocoluna

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A visit to Cocoluna at Hilton will add that spark that you need for your fab Bahrain nightlife experience. This brilliant lounge is the spot for delicious bites, creative mixed drinks, and delightful flavoured pipes.

Ladies, you can head down there on Wednesdays from 7pm-12am and get three complimentary selected mixed drinks. You also get half off your bill on flavoured pipes from Sunday to Wednesday.

Open daily 6pm-2am. Hilton Bahrain, Juffair. hilton.com (3369 2013).

Best nights out in Bahrain nightlife - Mai Tai Lounge
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Here at Time Out, we can never resist a rooftop bar – and Mai Tai Lounge at Gallery 21 is pretty spectacular. You could spend your entire day here, checking out the art, then grabbing a bite to eat in the cafe, before heading to one of the bars inside offering the best of the Bahrain nightlife.

If you’re looking for an after party in Bahrain, head to their nightclub Void for brilliant mixed drinks and all the good vibes.

It’s a really unique spot, and makes for one of the coolest nights out in Bahrain.

Thu-Fri noon-2am; Sat-Wed noon-2.30am. Adliya (1771 1600).

Hazel Rooftop Lounge

Known for its focus on music, Hazel Rooftop has established itself as one of the top places for fantastic nights out in Bahrain.

Adding brilliant music, drinks, and vibes to the Bahrain nightlife, the bar regularly hosts live musicians. They occasionally host fa singers here – and even when there isn’t an artist playing, the music is fantastic.

There’s a Caribbean restaurant downstairs, Viola, so why not try out both in one evening.

Mon-Sat 5pm-late. Adliya (1723 1231).

Iris

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With Iris lounges dotted all over the Middle East, including in Beirut, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, there’s a good chance you already recognise the brand, which prides itself on being the place to be for after-work drinks.

You can expect exactly the same brought to the Bahrain nightlife – it attracts the cool crowd, who come for the mixed drinks and bar bites, and stay for the vibe. A top pick for an after party in Bahrain.

Mon-Sat 6pm-2am. Adliya, @iris.bahrain (1721 2223).

JJ’s Irish Restaurant

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Popular for its live music and theme nights, JJ’s remains one of our top nights out in Bahrain. Renowned for its karaoke nights, you’ll have to head there on a Monday to experience them. Kicking off at 9pm, you’ll need to sign up early for a spot as there’s always a crowd.

Don’t miss the rooftop bar Teres upstairs, for something a little more glam and a roster of theme nights all of its own.

A two-in-one spot offering the best of the Bahrain nightlife.

Daily noon-2.30am. Adliya, @jjsbahrain (3384 3005).

Klub360

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Looking for proper clubbing nights out in Bahrain? Look no further than Klub360. You’re bound to have a good time at this ever-popular Bahrain nightlife spot, which is always filled with people.

The resident DJs know how to get the crowd going, and this is one of the clubs in Bahrain that takes its ‘dress to impress’ and ‘zero attitude’ policy very seriously. So you know you’re in for a top party and after party in Bahrain.

Daily 8pm-2am. Elite Crystal Hotel, Juffair (3336 0300).

Spin

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Spin is one of the most popular places for the younger generation to enjoy the Bahrain nightlife these days. Tucked away in a secret spot, Spin is a vibey speakeasy promising music and good vibes. Plus, a nice bites menu featuring popular snacks like chips and guac, tacos, gyozas, and desserts.

Head here on Wednesdays and make the most of their ‘Everyone’s Night’ which is their take on Ladies’ night (but for everyone). Here you can enjoy a buy one get one deal plus fab music – making for a brilliant after party in Bahrain.

Drop them a WhatsApp message or DM on Instagram, get the code to enter, and the location, and let the evening begin.

Mon-Sat 6pm-2.30am. Mystery location. @findspin (3700 0788).

‘Teres

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Looking for top nights out in Bahrain? Head to ‘Teres, bringing fab vibes to the Bahrain nightlife. With Grape Escape on Mondays, Fuego Latino on Wednesdays and Silk Thursdays, with guest DJs on rotation, and heaps more at the weekends, there is something for everyone.

Whether you like disco, electric or techno, there’s an evening for you to make your Bahrain nightlife as exceptional as it should be.

And it’s all taking place on top of familiar haunt, JJ’s Irish Restaurant in Adliya.

Daily noon-2.30am. Gudaibiya, @teresbahrain (3384 3005).

Torino

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Torino is much more than just a steakhouse, and while the meat is good, plenty head here for the fabulous Bahrain nightlife experience.

The Latin nights on Tuesdays are particularly popular, with the dance floor filled to the brim with revellers, while guest and resident DJs are regular featured artists on weekends.

The vibes here are perfect whether you’re looking for a fun night out or after party in Bahrain.

Daily 6pm-2am. Adliya, @torino.bh (6666 8803).

Trader Vic’s

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The Trader Vic’s name is synonymous with a good time, and it’s no different in Bahrain. Set over the lake at The Ritz-Carlton, this bar is gorgeous from top to bottom, and has been a firm favourite among expats for more than 20 years.

Make sure you try the mixed drinks. It is after all the home of the original Mai Tai. If you’re looking to have the best nights out in Bahrain, give this place a visit.

Daily noon-2am. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Seef @tradervicsbh (1758 6555).

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