Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

THE BAR

Malt whiskeys and dry martinis in cool Sybille de Margerie surrounds

As part of the main palace building, many a famous face has made an appearance at this iconic bar. Honouring Sir Winston Churchill, the drinks menu lists the legendary cocktails ordered by the great and the good of high society in days gone by.

You can also drift out onto The Bar's terrace to enjoy an exclusive cigar served with customary Egyptian panache. Elevate the moment with an accompanying brandy as the sun sets over the Nile.

Accessible

Monday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Tuesday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Wednesday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Thursday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Friday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Saturday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Sunday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM

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1902 RESTAURANT
- Gourmet
At our signature 1902 restaurant, celebrate 12 decades of gastronomy with exquisite French cuisine paired with fine wines from the sommelier. Relax beneath the grand Arabian dome by a Qualaun crypt, and savor steamed lemongrass fish or filet mignon.

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SARAYA
- Mediterranean
In this gourmet all-day dining restaurant in Aswan, feast on fresh Mediterranean cuisine with local flavors, from handmade pasta to fish. Copper lamps flicker in our Aswan dining room with Moorish arches in cream and scarlet. Outside, a terrace tempts.

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TERRACE
- Mediterranean
Watch the sun set over Upper Egypt while sampling from a menu of beautifully presented dishes and delicacies at Aswan's "hottest table." Stunning panoramas from this terrace restaurant and bar soar over Khnum Temple and Elephantine Island.

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ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- Regional
Oriental chefs blend local flavors with rich Levant cuisine at Oriental Kebabgy, a top Aswan restaurant. Over a feast of spicy, grilled meat and herbed rice, recline on gold banquettes or linger on the terrace with sweeping views of the Nile River.

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PROMENADE

Set on the Palace's rose granite promontory, the Promenade offers prime views of Elephantine Island and the Khnum Temple. Sip champagne cocktails or sweet hibiscus tea at our majestic Aswan bar, as the sun disappears over the flowing Nile River.

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PALMS

Relax and unwind with a cocktail while you gaze at incredible sunsets over the Nile. Or indulge in traditional High Tea with scones, strawberries and cream, gourmet sandwiches and savory snacks.

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YASMINE

Tucked by the pool overlooking the Nile, this healthy Aswan bar displays striking décor: deep purple, rich wood, glowing crystal. Cool off from the Nubian sun with a hand-squeezed lemonade or energy-boosting smoothie. Unwind on a grand chaise longue.

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Breakfast

Enjoy a "magnifique" breakfast at our signature restaurant 1902; discover an extensive breakfast buffet with a large range of local and international options.

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