On the main street there is a small shop selling the usual selection of wine, beer, arak and other alcoholic drinks. You can find it halfway between the main square and the Commercial Bank of Syria, on the left hand side if you are walking towards the bank.
Bar al-Kandeel is an unpleasant affair with some interesting patrons about 200m along the main street north west of the square, on the right. Lone travellers and especially women should avoid.
