Is alcohol quality good at bars and restaurants in Hurghada, Egypt?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Alcohol quality in Hurghada is questionable — travelers have witnessed cocktails mixed in buckets and poured into reused bottles at beach bars. Beer is generally considered the safer option.
What the community said
At a beach bar, a piña colada was visibly mixed in a bucket and then poured into bottles for serving — a concerning sign about drink preparation standards at some Hurghada beach venues.
17 days ago Beach bar, Hurghada
Alcohol is generally available and served without refusal — staff were seen topping up drinks directly into guests' glasses. Availability isn't the issue, but quality and hygiene standards may be.
17 days ago
Overall hygiene at some Hurghada establishments is poor — finding a clean plate took multiple attempts, and alcohol quality is unreliable. Beer is noted as the more acceptable choice among available drinks.
17 days ago