2 Best Nightlife in Luxor and the Nile Valley, Egypt

The logo—the face of the "heretic" pharaoh, Akhenaten, dressed in the regalia of a historic British king—gives an indication of the cultural meld at this quirky pub, across from the Lotus Hotel and up two flights of stairs. The easygoing atmosphere is conducive to a social game of pool, enjoying a couple drinks with new friends, or just admiring the eclectic decor, which includes coasters from around the world, mosque lamps, and plenty of English flags. A small blackboard announces the cocktail of the week (Sex in a Felucca, for instance). 

If sipping a classy cocktail in the elegant bar of a grand old hotel is your thing, you'll love this spot. The half-wall of bookshelves is a nod to the space's previous use as a library, and its decor of rich red walls, damask fabrics, and mahogany woodwork lends it a sophisticated air. A musician plays classical piano music every evening.