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Damascus / Nightlife / Bar


 

[open] for some 80 years, this no-nonsense hole-in-the-wall affair is easily missed but well worth a visit. Crates of beer stacked under Formica tables, a cantankerous clientele and fresh rounds of nuts and carrots regularly distributed by the owner give the place its unique speakeasy atmosphere.

 

A British-style drinking den with the befuddled air of the end of empire and a fine range of shorts on offer.

 

This lobby bar with a distinctly café feel is a good place for people watching, as the hotel’s revolving doors often turn out visiting dignitaries, politicians and local pundits. Useful if you need to meet newcomers to the city for the first time.