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INSIDE April 2015

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Hotels

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Fine dining

Friday brunches

Nightlife

Ladies nights

Who was where

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Listings

Bahrain’s Best Hotels 5 STAR HOTELS Includes fine dining outlets

Crowne Plaza Large business and conference venues and an array of

With fine dining outlets for details see restaurant listing Four Seasons A soaring architectural statement on its own exclusive island. Manama, Tel: +973 1711 5000 www.fourseasons.com/bahrain CUT by Wolfgang Puck (Steakhouse) re Asian Cuisine - Wolfgang Puck (Asian) Vento (Italian) Gulf Hotel Close to many restaurants and nightlife venues, with 9 top class restaurants of it’s own. Adliya, Tel: +973 1771 3000. gulfhotelbahrain.com

Al Areen Palace & Spa Al Areen Palace & Spa Luxury private villas seclusion far from Manama. Large, well equipped Spa. No alcohol served. Located Al Areen close to F1 circuit, Tel: +973 1784 5000. alareenpalace.com Saffron Al Areen (Middle Eastern) Keizo (Asian) Art Rotana Located in Amwaj islands, a short distance from Bahrain International Airport. . Tel: +973 1600 0111, www.rotana.com/artrotana Flames (Steak & Seafood) Rosso (Italian) WU Asian Restaurant (Asian)

restaurants, bars, and cafes, plus health club. Diplomatic area, Tel: +973 1753 1122. cp-bahrain.com Spices (Indian) Waves (Seafood) Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa Mediterranean bistro, Irish pub, large lagoon pool, and a Thai-inspired spa. Diplomatic area, Tel: +973 1753 1666. radissonblu.com Kontiki (Asian) Mondo (Italian)

China Garden (Chinese) Fusions (International Fusion) La Pergola (Italian) Margarita Mexicana (Mexican) Royal Thai (Thai) Sato (Japanese) Takht Jamsheed (Iranian) Zahle (Lebanese) Rasoi by Vineet (Indian) InterContinental Regency Bahrain Recently renovated business hotel in central Manama. Diplomatic area, Tel: +973 1722 7777. icbahrain.com Legendz (Steakhouse) Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Next to the airport, boutique style hotel overlooks a lagoon. Tel: +973 1746 0000. moevenpick.com Silk’s (Thematic) Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Close to major shopping centers. Outlets include Japanese restaurant on 27th floor. Seef, Tel: +973 1711 1999 rameegrandbahrain.com Ruka (Japanese) Rialto (Italian) Rasoi (Indian) Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Next to Bahrain World Trade Centre. Diplomatic area, Tel: +973 1753 3533 sheraton.com

InterContinental Regency Bahrain

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Golestan (Iranian) Soie (Chinese) AlSafir (International)

Listings Marriott Exec. Aprts. Close for both central Manama and the restaurants and nightlife of Juffair and Adliya. Tel: +973 1736 3999, marriott.com

PREMIUM 4 STAR HOTELS Includes fine dining outlets Al Bander Hotel & Resort – Private chalets on the sea front Ideal for watersports. There’s a big outdoor pool and a bowling alley. Sitra, Tel: 17 701 201 Al Safir Hotel Leasure and business hotel. Juffair, Tel: 17 827 999

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Private beach. Located out of town, close to F1 circuit. Zallaq, Tel: +973 1763 6363. sofitel.com La Mer (Thematic) WOK (Asian) Pashawat (Regional) Saraya (International) The Domain Bahrain Hotel Boutique hotel with several trendy restaurants, lounges, and bars. Diplomatic area, Tel: +973 1600 0000 thedomainhotels.com Le Sauvage (Steakhouse) Imari (Japanese) Txoko (Lounge) The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Direct access to a private beach and lagoon, and adjacent to the popular Trader Vic’s restaurant.

Seef, Tel: +973 1758 0000 ritzcarlton.com La Med (Mediterranean) Plums (Steakhouse) Primavera (Italian) Nirvana (Indian) The Westin Bahrain City Centre Directly connected to the mall and featuring dining venues, meeting rooms and spa. Seef, Tel: +973 1717 1000. westinbahraincitycentre.com Saveur Restaurant (International) Nasmat Lounge (Mediterranean)

5 STAR APARTMENT HOTELS Fraser Suites Seef Bahrain Within walking distance of Bahrain’s main shopping. Seef, Tel: +973 1756 9333. frasershospitality.com

Elite Crystal Hotel Leasure and business hotel with the popular K360 nightclub downstairs. Juffair, Tel: 17 224 000 Awtar (Lebanese) Elite Resort & Spa On the sea looking across at Manama’s business district, and home to one of the island’s biggest spas. Muharraq, Tel: 17 313 333 Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre Directly connected to City Centre Mall, the hotel has meeting and dining venues. Seef, Tel: +973 1717 1111 lemeridienbahraincitycentre.com Baharat Restaurant (Middle Eastern) Novotel Al Dana Resort A beachside property combining Leisure facilities & Business district convenience. Amwaj, Tel: +973 1729 8008, www.novotel.com La Perle (Thematic) Zytoun (Mediterranean) The Palace Boutique Hotel Chic boutique hotel. Adliya, Tel: 17 725 000 Masso (Mediterranean)

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The Ritz-Carlton

Seef Le Meridien The Westin

City Centre Shopping Mall

Ramee Grand

Al Areen Palace & Spa Sofitel

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Bahain International Circuit

Map of Manama area * Not to scale

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Central Business District

Mรถvenpick Art Rotana Bahrain International Airport Four Seasons Elite Resort Novotel

Muharraq

Crowne Plaza Modal Mall

Sheraton

InterContinental Regency

Diplomat Radisson Blu

Diplomatic Area

Manama Adliya

Juffair

The Palace Gulf Hotel

Al Safir Elite Crystal

Al Bander Hotel & Resort

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Dining

Fine Dining... and a few others A few of the establishments listed, though not strictly ‘Fine Dining’, are included due to their large popularity. It wouldn’t have seemed correct to have excluded them! AMERICAN Bennigan’s American themed diner with live music in the

Soie An upscale Chinese market that is a capsule of calm in the Central Business District. Sheraton Hotel, Tel: 17 533 533. Very High $$$$

seafood. Gulf Hotel, Adliya. Tel: 1771 3000. Closed Mondays. High $$$

ASIAN - JAPANESE Akiko Eatery offering high standards in contemporary Japanese cuisine. Adliya, Tel: 17 717 080. Moderate $$ Imari Japanese Restaurant at the Domain Hotel, Manama, Tel: 16 000 333. Moderate $$ Kei Popular for its maki. Golden Tulip, Tel: 1753 5000. High $$$ Maki A well-reputed chain in the Middle East featuring innovative takes on sushi and maki.Moda Mall, Tel: 1752 2733. High $$$

Bennigan’s

evenings. Al Safir Hotel, Juffair. Tel: 1781 3750. Moderate $ Burger Lounge Serves gourmet burgers, salads and side dishes in a venue as trendy as any nightspot. No alcohol. Amwaj Lagoon. Tel: 7705 5772. Low $ Ric’s Kountry Kitchen American restaurant with separate bar that’s very popular with Americans as a place to begin or end the night. Near Al Jazira supermarket, Juffair. Tel: 1772 5550. Moderate $$

ASIAN - CHINESE China Garden Premium restaurant with enchanting décor and interesting dishes. Gulf Hotel, Adliya. Tel: 17 746 423. High $$$ Hong Kong One of Bahrain’s most established Chinese restaurants. Usually busy. Um Al Hassan, Tel: 17 728 700. Moderate $$

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ASIAN - VARIOUS Bushido Enormous Samuraithemed Japanese restaurant by day, and offshoot of Buddha Bar by night. Seef, near RitzCarlton. Tel: 1758 3555. High $$$ Meisei Stylish pan-Asian restaurant spread out over three floors with a trendy rooftop bar. Serves Japanese, Chinese, Korean and fusion. Adliya’s block 338, Tel: 17 007 770. High $$$

Mirai Trendy lounge serving contemporary Japanese food, not just sushi. Adliya, Tel: 1771 3113. High $$$ Ruka Fusion Japanese dishes with panoramic views of Manama from the 24th floor. Ramee Grand Hotel, Seef, Tel: 17 111 999. High $$$ Sato Excellent sushi and teppanyaki, with private rooms. Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000. High $$$ Adliya, Tel: 17 717 080

ITALIAN

Monsoon Fine East-Asian cuisines served in a beautiful pavilion Adliya, Tel: 1774 9222. High $$$ re Asian Cuisine | Wolfgang Puck New dining experience on the 50th floor of the Four Seasons. Bahrain Bay, Tel: 17 115 000. High $$$

ASIAN - THAI Royal Thai Beautiful high class Thai restaurant with an emphasis on

Bice Modelled on a restaurant with a proud Italian heritage going back to the 1920s. Moda Mall, Tel: 1753 3666. High $$$ Café Italia Stylish restaurant, modern Italian cuisine Adliya, Tel: 1774 4774. High $$$ Cico’s In Bahrain for 35 years, traditional Italian meals Adliya, Tel: 1771 3710. Moderate $$ Closed Fridays. Moderate $$

Dining Cucina Italiana Home-made pasta, and wood-fired pizza. Al Safir Hotel, Juffair. Tel: 1700 1317. Moderate $$ La Pergola Italian favourites in opulent Roman-style settings. Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1774 6419. High $$$ Oliveto’s restuarant and lounge, beautiful outdoor seating. Adliya, 1771 6747. High $$$

Trader Vic’s

Mondo Mediterranean favourites in cool surroundings. Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Tel: 1753 1666. High $$$

locations - Adliya and Budaiya (each has a different personality) Tel: 17 246 777. Moderate $

Prego Family friendly. Royal Golf Club, Tel: 1775 0777. Moderate $$

Nirvana High class intimate setting. Ritz-Carlton, Seef Tel: 17 580 000. Very High $$$$

Primavera Overlooking the hotel gardens and out to sea. Ritz Carlton. Tel: 1758 0000. High $$$ Rialto Authentic old country dishes served up by chef Mateo. Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa, Tel: 1711 1974. High $$$ Roma Italian fare with live music every night. Um al Hassam, Tel: 1772 3818. High $$$ Vento Open-air poolside Italian-style restaurant Four Seasons Bahrain Bay, Tel: 17 115 000. High $$$

POLYNESIAN Kontiki Asian food in stylish surrounding. Diplomat Radisson Blu, Tel: 1753 1666. High $$$ Trader Vic’s Signature cocktails in a sociable atmosphere. Sit outside to enjoy one of the most beautiful settings in Bahrain. Ritz Carlton, Tel: 1758 6555. High $$

INDIAN Lanterns Enjoyed for its slightly kooky décor as much as for its high excellent dishes. 2

Rasoi Fine dining Indian restaurant. Ramee Grand Hotel, Seef, Tel: 17 111 973. High $$$ Rasoi by Vineet First finedining Indian restaurant in Bahrain operated by a Michelin starred chef. The Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 17 713 000. High $$$ Spices Indian fine dining at the Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, Tel: 17 531 122. High $$

MIDDLE EASTERN Bahart Dishes from across the Arab world, accompanied by sounds of live Oud player. Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre, Tel: 17 171 111. Moderate $ $ Bey Route Lebanese restaurant and deli. Budaiya tel. 17 280 111. Moderate $ Golestan Sheraton Hotel, Diplomatic Area, Tel. 17 533 533. High $$$ Kenza Lebanese and Iranian fare. K Hotel, Juffair, tel. 17360 000. Moderate $

Saffron AlAreen Menu inspired by modern Bahraini dishes blended with European & Khaleeji fusion. Al Areen Palace & Spa, Tel: 17 845 000. High $$ Zahle Lebanese cuisine, belly dancing. Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 17 746 417. High $$ Golestan Iranian fine dining restaurant at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama, Tel: 17533 533. High $$$ Takht Jamsheed Flavoured Iranian specialties and fresh ovenbaked breads at The Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 17 713 000. High $$$

STEAKHOUSES CUT by Wolfgang Puck Bahrain’s newest steakhouse located at the Four Seasons. Bahrain Bay, Tel: 17 115 000. Very High $$$$ Bahrain101.com | April 2015

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Masso Strong focus on quality organic ingredients. The Palace Boutique Hotel, Tel: 1772 1061. Moderate $$

Dining MEDITERANIAN Block 338 A restaurant, lounge, and nightspot. Serves Mediterranean-style cuisine and has a garden. Adliya, Tel: 1771 0338 Live music every evening except Friday and Sunday. High $$ Cellar 59 A wine bar and cellar at the newly opened ART Rotana, Amwaj Tel: 16 000 111. Moderate $$

Adliya, Tel: 39 977 540. Moderate $$

La Med Popular for its buffet, offer a blend of Arabic breakfast, Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine. The Ritz Carlton, Seef, Tel: 17 586 499. High $$$

Fusions East meets west at this venue where chefs blend Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Gulf Hotel, Tel: 1771 3000. Very High $$$$

La Vinoteca Barcelona Serving a selection of authentic Spanish tapas, mains and desserts. Adliya, Tel: 17 007 808. High $$$

Upstairs Downstairs

Legendz Award-winning steakhouse at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama, Tel: 17 227 777. High $$$ Plums Fine dining steakhouse. Ritz-Carlton, Seef, Tel: 17 580 000. Very High $$$$ The Meat Co. First class South African restaurant with roof bar. Adliya, Tel: 17 742 080. Very High $$$$ Also see Le Sauvage (French)

INTERNATIONAL Camelot Friendly bar and restaurant located in a faux castle. Live singer.

Mei N You One of the only restaurants in Amwaj lagoon that serves alcohol, the cuisine draws from international influences. Amwaj Lagoon, Tel: 1601 0160. Live band every Friday. Moderate $$ Upstairs Downstairs Live music nightly, a jazz band plays on weekends. Adliya, Tel: 1771 3093. High $$$ Zoe Restaurant with rooftop and basement lounges. Adliya, Tel: 1771 6400. Very High $$$$

Nicoleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge is the first authentic Mediterranean restaurant in Bahrain. Block 338, Tel: 17 280 700. Moderate $$ Tapas Serves a wide range of tapas and cocktails on the seafront. Sofitel. Tel: 1763 6363. High $$$ Txoko A Basque-inspired sky lounge serving tapas. The Domain, Tel: 1600 0000. High $$$

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La Fontaine A spectacular and romantic restaurant hidden away amongst small streets close to the

Dining La Mer Select your meal from the display and watched it cooked before your eyes. Sofitel Bahrain Thallassa Sea & Spa, Zallaq, Tel: 17 636 363. High $$$ Waves Seafood restaurant at the Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area. Tel: 17 531 122. High $$$

COOL CAFES Non Alcoholic Also see Royal Thai Bizare

Aroma Luxurious and modern Middle Eastern shisa café offering great food. Popular with all nationalities. Seef Mall, Tel: 17 582 711. Moderate $

centre of Manama. Manama, Tel: 1723 0123. Live piano performance daily from 8 pm. High $$$

Café Lilou French themed café serving light meals. Adliya, Tel: 17 741 440. High $$

Le Sauvage Masculine, leatherbound restaurant on the 36th floor with great views. Le Domain, Tel: 1600 0000. Very High $$$$

Coco’s Very popular, especially when the weather is good as it has a large enclosed garden. Adliya, Tel: 17 716 512. Moderate $$

MEXICAN

Margarita Mexican First finedining Mexican restaurant in Bahrain. The Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 17 713 000. High $$$ Senor Pacos Bahrain’s popular lively Mexican themed restaurant. Adliya, Tel: 17 725 873

SEAFOOD Fish Market Fresh seafood prepared to your own taste and liking. Al Bander Hotel & Resort, Sitra, Tel: 17 701 201. High $$$

Le Chocolat Famed for specialty dishes including their chocolates (of course)… and people rave about their burgers and pizzas. Seef, Tel: 17 582 259. Moderate $$ The Ritz Gourmet Lounge Decorated in the style something akin to the Palace of Versailles, offering teas and delicacies. RitzCarlton, Tel: 17 580 000. High $$$ Veranda Interior garden themes and interesting knick knacks to buy. There are now 3 in the chain located in Adhari, Amwaj, and Adliya, Tel: 17 715 868. Moderate $

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Dome Café Part of the London chain of trendy yet cozy bistros. Juffair and Seef, Tel: 17 810 180. Moderate $$

Casa Mexicana Adliya, Tel: 17 715 521. Moderate $$

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Clubs and Bars

Nightlife by day, and offshoot of Buddha Bar by night. Seef, near RitzCarlton. Tel: 1758 3555. High $$$ Camelot Friendly bar and restaurant located in a faux castle. Live singer. Adliya, Tel: 39 977 540 Davy Crockett’s restaurant and bar with live band. Very busy at weekends. Hotel Diva, Juffair, Tel: 39 922 583

Mai Thai

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some of Bahrain’s niche music genres. Adliya, Tel: 3616 1650.

338 hosts a spacious garden area to enjoy when the weather’s not too hot or cold. Adliya, Tel: 1771 0338.

Bushido Enormous Samuraithemed Japanese restaurant

Blaq Velvet Underground DJ Damian D’Costa is a regular installment with a dedicated following. Juffair, Grand Safir Hotel , Tel: 3398 0122.

Downtown Jam Night on Sundays where you receive a complimentary drink if you participate with the resident band. Central Business District InterContinental, Tel: 1722 7777. Elements Offers a poolside lounge in an open white room. Central Business District, InterContinental, Tel: 8008443819. Fiddlers Green Irish themed pub. Diplomat Radisson Blu, Diplomatic Area, Tel: 17 534 666 Harvesters Large pub with outside seating. Live band. Crowne Plaza, Diplomatic Area, Tel. 17 531 122

Bora Bora A Caribbean themed rooftop venue with a sunken bar and poolside lounge. Juffair, Elite Crystal Hotel, Tel: 1755 8200.

Ibrida The biggest club in Bahrain with resident band and other stage events. Seef, Ramee Grand Hotel, Tel: 1711 1999.

Brazil! This intimate club has a friendly vibe and hosts

JJs Irish bar and restaurant, extremely popular for its famous Monday Microphone Madness night, host to Bahrain’s Karaoke Idol, and Sunday’s Quiz and Disco Bingo night. Adliya Tel: 3932 9083. Klub 360 Large club that hosts many international DJ nights. Juffair, Elite Crystal Hotel, Tel: 1736 0300. Muju Indoor and outdoor setting that overlooks the pool and the lagoon. Amwaj, Dragon Hotel, Tel: 1603 9800. Bushido!

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Pulse Lively Arabic nightclub, Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, Tel: 17 827 999

Clubs and Bars Txoko A bar that’s almost the entire length of the club, and a raised VIP area. Diplomatic Area, The Domain, Tel: 1600 0000. Upstairs Downstairs Bahrain’s favourite jazz venue, renowned for its live music Dinner Shows. Adliya, Tel: 1771 3093. Wrangler A very wild Wild West Saloon, playing RnB. Juffair, Tel: 1729 0600.

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Ric’s Kountry Kitchen A popular American venue with a lively karaoke night. Juffair, Tel: 1772 5550.

Flamingo Bar Classy cocktail and cigar lounge by the pool. Moevenpick Hotel, near Airport, Tel: 17 460 000

Sherlock Holmes large English themed pub with live band. Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 17 713 000

Lagoon Open from 9am till sunset. Has a central pool bar that you can swim up to. Zallaq, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa, Tel: 1763 6363.

Sit outside to enjoy one of the most beautiful settings in Bahrain. Ritz Carlton, Tel: 1758 6555. High $$$ The Warbler Sports bar with an international size pool table and darts section. Manama, Tel: 1729 0600.

Trader Vic’s Sociable atmosphere.

Level 34 Great views over Bahrain. Diplomatic Area, The Domain, Tel:1600 0000. Mai Thai Trader Vic’s little sister, the Polynesian theme remains, but the venue, set in the lake, takes the tempo a step down. Seef, Ritz-Carlton. Tel: 1758 6555 Shift 7 Formula 1 inspired bar and lounge. Indoor and outdoor seating and excellent view of Bahrain. Muharraq, Elite Resort & Spa, Tel: 1731 3333. The K Lounge Art Deco feel, with contemporary art on display. Juffair, The K Hotel, Tel: 1736 0000. Typhoon Cocktail lounge with option to sit outside set next to the gardens of The Gulf Hotel, Adliya, Tel: 17 746 434

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Sky Bar Outdoor rooftop experience. Music to suit the mood of the night makes this venue come alive. Closes when the summer gets too hot. Juffair, Hotel Diva, Tel: 3971 8101. Tapas Bar A vibrant blue interior reminiscent of the sea outside, offering cocktails, live music, DJ’s, and hosts a Friday brunch. Zallaq, Sofitel. Tel: 1763 6363.

Burlington Club Cigar lounge in the style of an English gentlemen’s club. Ritz Carlton, Seef, Tel: 17 580 000

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