Caffe Pasucci Shop
Pascucci Hamra has something for everyone: a lounge area, study area and business center; therefore making it the perfect place for anyone and everyone from students wanting to study, to a group of friends simply wanting a coffee and a chat. The business center is fully equipped with laptops, wifi and printers, and is available for rental. Both the business center and the study area are non-smoking areas. In the evening the lounge area is transported into a chilled out venue where friends can enjoy a cocktail and relaxing music. As well as excellent coffee, Pascucci offers a range of dishes and appetizers from coconut chicken curry to rocket salad. A wide selection of delicious cakes and pastries are also available.
De Prague
lounge, simple trendy decoration with non-matching colourful sofas, antique furniture, candles and mirrors as well as a fireplace warming things up in winter. art films are shown on sundays. in the afternoon a variety of coffee and cakes are served from the kitchen, and at night great drinks and music by the dj take centre stage, playing lounge, acid jazz and funk. normally packed with a trendy artistic crowd. 03 575282. makdissi street, hamra. m-su 8am-2am.
Samra
bar, inspired by old egyptian celebrities who have made an everlasting impression through their work in cinema and music. fatin hamama, abed el wahab and many more celebrity pictures hang on the wall. retro and modern colours are found while the furniture is mainly chairs and tables with few black and red couches spread around. a japanese orientated garden provides a nice spot to chill and enjoy the oriental and jazz music. 03 066342. spears street, sanayeh, hamra, m-su 5pm-2am. $10 for dinner and drink. fri: oriental night; sat: jazz and blues night.