The best places to have a drink in Amman. From cafes to work at away from home to bars and lounges.
Most people say that Amman completely shuts down during Ramadan, but that’s only if you don’t know where to go! Last year I posted an article about Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan and got a huge response, especially from people looking for places that serve alcohol. You can still check out that … More Pubs, Bars & Restaurants in Amman that Serve Alcohol During Ramadan 2025
Ramadan 2025 goes from Saturday, March 5 until Sunday, March 30, and that means that a LOT of eateries will be closed from sunrise to sunset and most every place will stop selling alcohol (it’s the law). However, the Jordan we know and love isn’t always as strict as laws would make it out to … More Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan 2025
List updated: November 2025 One of my biggest fears of moving back to Jordan was the amount of second-hand (and third-hand) smoke I would be exposing myself and my children to. When I first lived in Jordan in 2017, cigarettes were absolutely everywhere, but now that vapes and e-cigarettes are growing in popularity, it seems … More Smoke-Free Establishments in Amman
If you are vegan, chances are you’ve heard of Bayt Sara restaurant, because it’s the only restaurant in Jordan registered with the BeVeg Vegan certification. Bayt Sara, located in Jabal Amman, was started by, as the name suggests, Sara! She is a half-Jordanian, half-Romanian chef. Born in Romania, Chef Sara grew up in Italy and … More 100% Vegan Restaurant in Amman – Bayt Sara
Bunni Coffee Roasters recently opened in Jabal Al-Weibdeh and is a British-Jordanian specialty coffee venture. The business seeks to supply coffee shops and restaurants with the services and products needed to serve quality coffee. Don’t worry though if you’re not a business, you can still go to have a cuppa as there is a small … More Amman’s Coffee Lovers Need to Check Out Bunni Coffee Roasters
I’ve written about Deewan Institute before because it is where I attended classes to learn Arabic when I was living in Amman. Deewan still offers language classes (Fusha, Ammiyeh 1-1, 2-1, group courses; English Group Courses: Business English, Conversation, TOEFL, IELETS prep), but they recently opened up the Deewan Workspace. The Deewan Workspace is a … More Coworking in Amman – Deewan Workspace
The other day I came across a very helpful map that shows restaurants, shops, and supermarkets that are particularly vegan-friendly (صديقة للنباتيين). Unfortunately, there is still nowhere in Amman that is 100% vegan (للنباتيين), but it’s great to see establishments popping up that care to include vegan options on the menu and in their product … More Map of Vegan-Friendly Restaurants & Supermarkets in Amman نباتي الاردن
Love a good picnic (who doesn’t)? Then mark your calendar, because, on Friday, September 14, 2018, JR Wines will be throwing not just your average checkered blanket and wicker basket picnic, but rather an entire day of food, drinks, and music. This full-day event under the sun is dubbed JR Wines – Picnic Uncorked and is … More An Event Especially for Wine Lovers – JR Wines, Picnic Uncorked
Yes, you read the title right, you can get 30 free alcoholic beverages in Amman FOR FREE. That’s a free drink per day for one entire month. Now how in the world would you get something like this, especially in a city like Amman where alcohol doesn’t come cheap? It’s simple – there’s a new … More 30 Boozy Drinks in Amman for Free – Woozy App
At the end of 2017 a new bar and eatery popped up in the Jabal al-Weibdeh neighborhood and it’s getting a lot of GREAT reviews. Set on dubbing themselves as an authentic bar and NOT a pub, Rustic’s uniqueness sets it apart from the rest. Located in one of the oldest buildings in Amman, to … More The Anti-Pub of Jabal Weibdeh – Rustic Bar & Eatery
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