The Cave Bar

For the grand finale, consider Petra by Night, which runs on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. You’ll walk guests walk the main path through the Siq to ogle the Treasury lit by hundreds of candles, with the sound of live Arabic music reverberating off the sandstone cliffs. The event wraps up at 10.30pm, which is just enough time to return to Wadi Musa and grab a drink in a 2,000-year-old cave at the aptly named Cave Bar – just outside the park gates at Petra Guest House, also known as the Crowne Plaza.

Petra covers over 100 square miles (that’s around 64,000 acres), and it would take several days to explore every walking path, lookout point, and hidden gem in the area. The most popular hike is the Main Trail, which is the easiest option and runs under 2.5 miles from the visitor center to Qasr el-Bint (Petra’s main temple). The Main Trail will take you past all of Petra’s most notable landmarks including the Siq, Treasury, and Theater.

The Petra Palace Hotel runs this sociable bar, decorated with assorted local memorabilia. It is one of the few dedicated bars in town, and it makes for a…

Of course, there are plenty of gift shops, and a few Turkish bathhouses, but one of the best places to unwind after hiking around the park is the Cave Bar. It is a short walk away from the entrance of Petra, and the prices on the drinks are a little higher than other places you will find in Jordan, but the atmosphere makes up for these small problems. It was built in an ancient tomb that used to be a part of Petra, and it claims to be the oldest bar in the world.

Boasting large, comfortable rooms and unique attractions like the famous Cave Bar, this four-star hotel is a popular choice. If you prefer a more adventurous experience, you might consider spending the night at the nearby Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp. Located about ten kilometers away in a settlement known as Little Petra, the camp allows you to take advantage of amenities like beds, electricity and hot showers while enjoying a culturally immersive experience.

Two of the most interesting hangout spots which are sightseeing in Ma’an within themselves are the Cave Bar and the Red Cave Restaurant. There are many tourist attraction in Ma’an, especially historical ones and most of them are located close to Petra. There are also museums close to these places to visit in Ma’an, which you should check out to learn more about the history and story about these places & the people associated with them.

The town offers limited entertainment but there is an Irish Pub and the Cave Bar which has been called the “oldest bar in the world” as it is inside a 2,000 year old cave. Walking through the town you can spot a few interesting landmarks like the war memorial in the center of a roundabout. There are also markets and vendors along the streets selling tourist-oriented items.

I’m usually one to go to bed early, but if you’re looking for a fun night on the town, the Cave Bar is the place to be. Set in a 2000-year-old tomb (talk about location!), the Cave Bar is a good place to enjoy a few drinks and smoke a little bit of shisha. It’s not particularly crowded, so if you’re looking for more ambiance it’s best to go with a group of friends.

Your trip to Petra is incomplete if you miss a visit to this iconic place, the Cave Bar, part of the Petra Guest House Hotel. Located inside a 2000-year old Nabataean rock tomb, the bar stays open till 4 am during summers. The range of cocktails served here is definitely worth and there are salads, burgers, and different kinds of pasta available too.

We ate a couple of times at the Cave Bar located right next to the entrance to Petra and right next door to the Crowne Plaza (owned by them, too). Although it was a little on the expensive side (compared to other restaurants in Wadi Musa) when was the last time you had dinner in a 2,000 year old Nabatean Tomb?

Although it is made for tourists, it is probably the only place in the city where you will get some alcohol. As Muslims, people in Jordan don’t drink, therefore don’t expect to have a drink with your meal in a restaurant. So if you feel like a cold beer after a day in the desert heat, that’s your place.

A mustn’t miss experience is to have a drink in a 3000-year-old Nabatean cave, The Cave Bar!. Granted it hasn’t always been a bar but is part of the Petra Guest House Hotel right at the entrance to Petra (It doesn’t open until 3pm if you are planning a well-deserved beverage on your exit from Petra!)

They have the popular Cave Bar and a garden area with live music on most nights. Since I wasn’t visiting in the summer and I was heading to the Dead Sea soon after, I decided to swap the pool for the amazing mountain views and to make Petra more of an exploration and adventure vacation.

One of the most original bars in the world, Cave Bar is set in cave tomb carved by the Nabataeans in the 1st century BC. The tomb is one of a few located just outside the Petra site, in what is now Wadi Musa, the town that developed at the entrance of Petra.

The Nabataean Ladies Cooperative works with local Bedouin women to craft bracelets, rings, chains and other jewellery out of silver. You can observe their handiwork in action in the workshop on the second floor and purchase the finished items directly.

The Cave Bar, near the visitor’s center, is the other place in town that sells beer and other alcohol. A pleasant setting with a lovely terrace on a warm evening and a 2000 year old softly lit cave wall. The service, however, was rather inattentive.

Part of the Petra Guest House Hotel and located inside the Petra visitor’s center, right next to the museum. This is the closest you can stay to Petra, legally. Honestly, the prices don’t seem that bad for what you get.

The really good thing about this hotel is the Cave Bar, set in a restored 1st century Nabatean house, a gorgeous al fresco setting to relax with a cocktail after days of exploration. Day four: Begin in Little Petra

To mix things, we ventured across the street (close to the main entrance of the visitor center) to the Cave Bar. This swanky, yet causal night spot has some amazing Jordanian eats like mansaf.

HAVE A DRINK: While most restaurants in Petra do not serve alcohol, you can enjoy a drink at the Cave Bar at the Petra Site. You can also get a drink in 5 star hotels in town.

Big plus: part of the hotel is the Cave Bar, a pub in a 2000-year-old tomb where you can drink (local beer is available), despite the excessive prices, and eat something.

We stopped by The Cave Bar for drinks after a long (and spectacular) day in Petra. Our server Zeyad was attentive and warm. Our drinks were delicious and refreshing.

The Cave Bar ($$, Bar) — Ideal for grabbing a drink before heading to Petra by Night. Open from 3 pm until late, it’s a great spot to relax and unwind.

Explore the charm of Petra through its souvenir store, offering unique handcrafted treasures that celebrate the local culture and history.

The Cave Bar offers an upscale ambiance and a great way to finish off Petra by Night!. It has Five Star prices for drinks and food.

Its walls are lit up colourfully at night, and the Cave Bar offers a delicious variety of local and European delights.