You’ll find some brilliant live music bars in Bahrain, spread right across the country and with something for all music tastes.
Bahrain’s music scene is undoubtedly thriving, with resident DJs and live bands at most of the top bars and restaurants and more themed weekly nights that you can possibly fit into seven days.
If you’re in need of a singalong, a dance or even a jam yourself, it can be difficult to work out where to go.
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To help you out, we’ve come up with a guide to the best bars with live music. Read on for our top picks, from DJs and bands to some classic karaoke nights.
The top live music bars in Bahrain in 2025 are:
Calexico
Block 338 is a cultural hub in Manama, and Calexico is smack bang in the centre of it. This is one of the best places for live music and fun techno nights that see the dance floor packed. When it comes to live music bars in Bahrain, this is a brilliant spot for great Mexican food, mixed drinks, and vibey tunes.
Sat-Wed noon-1am, Thu-Fri noon-2.30am. Block 338, Adilya. @calexico_bahrain (1766 6644).
Cipriani Jazz Café
For more upscale yet laid back live music bars in Bahrain, head to the stunning Marassi Beach and make a beeline towards Italian restaurant Cipriani’s Jazz Café.
There are only a few things finer than enjoying a lovely dinner, with a glass of grape in hand at a lounge that is oozing with old world glamour and live jazz music.
Tue-Sat 7pm-2am. Cipriani, Vida Beach Resort.@ciprianibahrain(1700 3300).
Diggers
If rock music’s more up your street, Diggers in central Manama is the live music bar in Bahrain for you. Their resident band are well known throughout the Kingdom for their high energy sets, while the bar does a great buy one, get one free happy hour from noon to 9pm every day.
Open daily noon-2am. Delmon International Hotel, Manama. @diggersbh (3694 3946).
Downtown Bar
There’s a new resident band in the house at Downtown Bar this year. Check out the mesmerising mix of Latin and international music from Los Hidalgos between 9pm and 1am on Tuesdays through to Sundays, with everyone encouraged to get up and dance.
Open daily 6pm-3am. InterContinental Regency, Manama. @downtown.icbahrain (3696 7749).
Lantern’s Lounge and Restaurant
When it comes to live music bars in Bahrain, you can’t go wrong with Lanterns. Another crowd favourite with several branches spread across the Kingdom, this lounge and restaurant has become one of the best places for live music, authentic Indian cuisine, and terrific mixed drinks.
Next time you’re craving spiced aromatic curries or flavourful biryanis paired with live music, you have the main Adliya branch and Amwaj branch to choose from – each with special features of its own.
Open daily, noon-2am. Block 338, Adliya.lanternsrestaurant.com(1724 6777).
McGettigan’s
Whether you want brunch accompanied by a live band or to see visiting Irish bands like The Troubadours live in Bahrain, McGettigan’s has the gig for you. Not to mention happy hours. ladies’ nights and Sunday roasts to go with it.
Open daily, noon-2am. Block 338, Adliya. @mcgettigansadliya (1700 0415).
JJ’s Irish Restaurant & Bar
Looking to be entertained at one of the top live music bars in Bahrain? You won’t go wrong with a visit to JJ’s Irish Restaurant & Bar. Head here for Jammin’ Sundays, Microphone Madness Mondays, JJ’s Angels on Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, or Lucky Fridaze.
Catch Emerald Flow on stage from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
Open daily noon-2.30am. Block 338, Adliya. @jjsbahrain (3384 3005).
Teres
Above JJ’s is new night spot Teres, which is already bringing a chilled twist to the live music scene in Bahrain thanks to the live DJs throughout the week. They host various known DJs, too. So do check them on socials for the latest lineup.
Open daily noon-2.30am. Block 338, Adliya. @teresbahrain (3384 3005).
The Quarry
The Quarry is one of the best places for live music in Bahrain. As well as the special guests they host every now and then, including Arabian legends, up and coming musicians, and brilliant comedians, they host a pretty fabulous dinner Wednesdays through Fridays for The Q Night Show.
It’s more than what you’d expect from the typical live music bars in Bahrain, though. Here, you get a brilliant dinner experience featuring an international menu, delicious mixed drinks, and a fantastic show.
Wed-Fri 8pm-2.30am. The Quarry, Zallaq. @thequarrybahrain (1745 4445).
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