Best Coffee Shops with Outdoor Seating in Bahrain
By CoffeeSpots.guide Editorial Team · Updated · 2 min read
Quick answer
For coffee outdoors in Bahrain, try There° Coffee Roasters at Harbour Row, Café Lilou in Amwaj, Crust & Crema and Lilou in Adliya, or Lilicha Cafe in Riffa. Outdoor seating is most comfortable from October to April; in summer, go after sunset.
When outdoor coffee works in Bahrain
From roughly October to April, Bahrain is one of the nicest places in the Gulf to sit outside with a coffee. Mornings are mild and evenings are cool enough for a terrace well past dark. From May to September, heat and humidity make outdoor tables hard work in the day, so locals head out after sunset or move inside.
These are the best-rated local cafes in our listings marked with outdoor seating. We left out the big chains so you get places with character.
By the water
There° Coffee Roasters at Harbour Row pairs serious specialty coffee with waterfront views of the Manama skyline. On the Amwaj Islands, Café Lilou serves French patisserie by the water and Café Ségo is a handy late stop.
There° Coffee Roasters
Sleek, modern waterfront coffee shop at Harbour Row. People travel across Manama for their expertly crafted coffee. Cashless business with stunning harbour views.
Café Lilou - Amwaj
French-inspired patisserie with stunning marina views at The Lagoon. Perfect for weekend brunch by the water with exquisite pastries.
Café Ségo - Amwaj
Contemporary cafe with 24-hour service and fast WiFi. Perfect for late-night work or early morning coffee by the water.
Adliya terraces
Adliya is Bahrain's most walkable cafe district and the best place to hop between terraces. Crust & Crema roasts its own coffee, Lilou Artisan Patisserie is a brunch favourite, and New York Coffee Roastery and Chef & The Whale round out the area.
Crust & Crema - Adliya
Artisanal coffee roastery known for roasting their own green coffee beans in-house. Offers beans from around the world with multiple brewing methods. Great food menu with burgers and thin crust pizza.
Lilou Artisan Patisserie - Adliya
The original French-inspired patisserie in Adliya's cafe district. An institution known for exquisite pastries and carefully crafted coffee.
New York Coffee Roastery
Established by two Americans in 1999, this wildly popular roastery roasts beans in Sitra for maximum freshness. Choose from beans sourced from Brazil, Colombia, and beyond.
Chef & The Whale
Restaurant and cafe known for creative dishes and quality coffee. A foodie destination with excellent coffee program.
Seef and Manama
In Seef, Black 22 Coffee Bar & Roastery and NOMAD Urban Eatery are two of the top-rated cafes in the country, both with outdoor seating. In Manama's Diplomatic Area, Papercup is a reliable specialty stop, and Alta Cafe is another highly rated option.
Black 22 Coffee Bar & Roastery - Seef
Premium specialty coffee bar and micro-roastery. Home of 22 Coffee Roasters bringing gourmet quality beans to Bahrain. A slick, Instagram-worthy spot for coffee connoisseurs.
NOMAD Urban Eatery
Award-winning restaurant and cafe offering drip coffee in 4 methods plus nitro coffee. A trendy spot for excellent food and exceptional coffee experiences.
Papercup - Diplomatic Area
Trendy community-focused cafe with coworking space on the top floor. Features a guest sketchbook for doodles and notes. Popular with remote workers.
Alta Cafe
Famous for generously topping donuts with ice cream. Best of both worlds - coffee, donuts, and ice cream.
Riffa, Saar and Janabiya
Away from the city centre, the villa neighbourhoods have relaxed cafes with room to spread out. Lilicha Cafe in Riffa is one of our highest-rated listings, Roast and Ritual are favourites in Saar, and Janabiya has ARENA Specialty Coffee and Café Racer.
Lilicha Cafe
24-hour cafe with delicious coffee. Extremely popular with over 4,500 reviews. A Riffa institution.
Roast - Saar
Popular specialty coffee chain with nature-inspired, vibey interiors. Known for perfect brews from iced V60 to flat whites.
Ritual
Specialty coffee spot known for cosy outdoor seating area that's always buzzing with a crowd. Great ice creams, matcha, and desserts alongside excellent coffee.
ARENA Specialty Coffee - Janabiya
Perfect place for delicious specialty coffee. Known for exceptional quality and friendly service.
Café Racer
Unique cafe bringing motorcycle and coffee culture together. Brilliant selection of specialty brews, teas, matcha, and juices. Great food including the popular two-cheese sandwich. Known for unique Spanish lattes.
Muharraq
For an outdoor coffee with history, Muharraq's old town is the place. 668 Café is highly rated, and House of Coffee is a good stop while walking the Pearling Path area.
668 Café - Muharraq
Iconic 24-hour coffee shop known for signature blends made with 100% Arabica beans. Famous for their 668 Signature iced coffee with special syrup, ice cream blended with ice. Freshly baked croissants and Belgian hot chocolate.
House of Coffee
Located inside the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture & Research. Offers all kinds of coffees and teas with an Arabian twist on classic dishes from around the world.
Frequently asked
Which cafes in Bahrain have outdoor seating?
Top-rated local options include There° Coffee Roasters, Black 22 in Seef, Crust & Crema in Adliya, Lilicha Cafe in Riffa and Café Lilou in Amwaj.
When is it comfortable to sit outside in Bahrain?
October to April. In summer, outdoor seating is best after sunset.
Where is the best area for outdoor cafes?
Adliya, for walking between terraces, and Harbour Row or Amwaj for waterfront views.