Centaurus Cineplex

Bars & Nightlife

Alcoholic beverages are officially forbidden for Muslims, who make up roughly 97% of the population in Pakistan. Consequently, there are no places that could really be called 'bars'. Nevertheless, visiting foreigners are allowed to order and consume alcohol at restaurants and hotels, so travellers hoping to have a drink in the evening in Islamabad will do best by visiting the restaurant in one of the luxury hotels in town. For other forms of entertainment, the city offers cinemas and various cultural activities.

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Nadia Coffee Shop

Located in the Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Nadia offers a good selection of international dishes as well as a buffet. It is a popular place for business meetings and casual evening meals for its relaxed vibe and the live music that can be heard almost every night of the …

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Best Western Premier Islamabad

The wonderfully located Best Western in Islamabad, right on the edge of the Shakarparian Park, offers two options in terms of nighttime entertainment. The hotel restaurant is open 24 hours a day and offers great ala-carte …

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Centaurus Cineplex

The Centaurus Mall is not only a great place for shopping and eating, with its wide selection of shops and restaurants, but it can also be a nice place to spend an evening at the cinema. The Centaurus Cineplex shows all the latest Hollywood blockbusters and local productions on four …

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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

More national obsession than national sport, cricket is huge in Pakistan. And there's no better way to have an authentic Pakistani experience than to join the crowd at the cricket stadium and cheer for the local team. You can catch international matches at the Rawalpindi Stadium for an entertaining day …

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