is unrelentingly awful. I live just behind it and it is the only bar within walking distance.

1st floor Scherezad Bar: Sleazy dump full of fat boozed up morons and old Chinese hookers

Library Bar. Nice views over Doha but no atmosphere at all and the Czech duo currently in residence are truly dreadful.

Qube: Big barn with truly awful house band.

Only two places for music in Doha. The best is Admirals Club. Their current DJ is as good as you will find anywhere. Music also good at Rydges but the place has the atmosphere of a college bar.

I really really hope that with the new hotels opening up in the next few months there will be some more choice.

Oh, I almost forgot, Movenpick Piano Bar is a nice place to have a drink and a chat.