El Horreya Cafe

We loved the down to earth reality of this local pub. Here everyone is treated equally, and kindly. You can drink beer only in the smoking area but doors are open so it is generally well aired. When you finish, the waiter comes around with beers at hand and shows you the bottle and opens it only if you hold your hand towards it or nod. You can get food from the next door restaurant (we got aubergine, fries and falafel and they were all tasty) or chips from the buffet, or bring along a snack and it will be fine. Enjoy your time in downtown Cairo with cheap beer in this local gem.

Lovely place, atmosphere and people! The place serve just beers and the waiters bring you the next one before you finish the previous one!!!!

60 EGP / £1/$1.20 PER 500ml BEER. They DO NOT serve food. Just beer. If you're a tourist and want a nice, safe and local way to spend a part of your evening I can't recommend this place higher. Just beware the area where you can drink beer is smoking ONLY. (You can't drink beer in the non-smoking section). As these are the rules you can choose to visit or not to visit but if you do decide to go just bear this in mind. You will be shown to seats when you arrive which may feel jarring as you don't get a choice but as seats and tables open up you can move. Inside are locals and tourists enjoying beer for as long or as little time as you like. The waiter is very friendly and regularly walks around carry beers and tapping on then for more rounds, just raise your finger and you'll get another beer. When you're done, just signal to pay and he'll show you the total on a calculator. Just make sure you keep track of your beers but there are no tourist prices here. Overall a great time and place I would gladly recommend.

Perfect bar to drink beer. Not more, not less. Only beer. Nothing else.

what a great place! a charming & very local vibe. a international mix of visitors mixed with the locals. had some really good conversations here. the drinks are good, too.

🌟 Chill spot in Downtown Cairo – Café El Horreya This place has old-school vibes and lots of character. No food on the menu anymore, just drinks: Stella Di beer 🍺 Tea, coffee, and sodas ☕ It's super popular with expats and tourists because it’s the cheapest place around for a Stella. You’ll meet all kinds of people here — locals, travelers, artists, students — a real mix. Gets busy on Thursdays and Fridays, but you can usually find a seat. One thing I personally love: you often end up sharing a table with strangers (because of the crowd), which leads to random convos and meeting new people. Feels very social, in a chill way. They open after 4 PM, and close on major Islamic holidays like Mawlid and Eid Eve. If you're looking for something laid-back, affordable, and full of Cairo energy — this is it. لو حابب تعدل أي جملة بطريقتك، أو تضيف حاجة معينة بتعجبك في المكان، قولي وأنا أضبطها لك فورًا.

My friend who grew up in Cairo took me here as it’s one of the oldest pubs in the city and presents a cross-section of everyday life in the city. Beer, coffee, cigarettes and tea - it’s a great exposure to another side of Cairo and I loved the people watching

Horreya is a place I hope never changes and never closes. It's the soul of downtown Cairo, in one cold refreshing Stella bottle. The waiter has worked there for 20 years! Legendary. Don't miss it!!!