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Cairo · Downtown

Le Grillon

A hidden courtyard terrace behind a busy street, a refuge for writers and journalists.

€€ Mid-range

At the end of a passage, a terrace covered in plants where mezze and beer are served until late. One of the last addresses Downtown where the city's noise stops at the door.

The extra bit

Come on a weekday: at weekends the courtyard is full and tables take a long wait.

Know before you go

The entrance has no sign visible from the street: look for the passage between two buildings.

Directions

Qasr el-Nil street, Downtown, Cairo

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