Ramadan in Bahrain moves in two distinct phases. There’s the moment the sun drops and the first sip of water hits. Urgent, communal, rooted in the discipline of the day that’s just ended. Then, a couple of hours later, there’s the second wind.
The one that pulls people back out after Taraweeh, when the city’s energy shifts from relief to something more social, more languid. The Orangery and The Secret Lounge in Adliya have built a Ramadan programme around both these phases.
The dining room serves Iftar from sunset until 8:00 pm. It’s a set menu, priced at BHD 19 per person, with complimentary Gahwa. Reservations are required. The window between maghrib and the kitchen’s shift to à la carte is short, and tables fill quickly during that stretch in Adliya.
After 8:00 pm, the menu opens up. No set courses, just the regular offerings for those who prefer to eat later or lighter.
Ghabga has another venue: The Secret Lounge. Opening at 8:00 pm and running until 2:00 am, the last orders are at 1:00 am. There’s an à la carte menu, seasonal mocktails designed for Ramadan, and shisha priced at BHD 8 for regular flavours, BHD 10 for specials. A live harpist performs nightly from 9:00 pm to midnight.
The harp marks a shift from the oud or traditional Khaleeji instrumentation that typically soundtracks Ramadan gatherings in Bahrain. It leans quieter, softer. Better suited to smaller groups or those looking to stretch the evening without the noise level climbing with it. The lounge catches the late crowd that doesn’t want to commit to a full Ghabga buffet but isn’t quite ready to head home either.
The Orangery has also prepared seasonal hampers for pre-order, available through to Eid. Think gifting options or additions to home Iftar spreads. Small touches that fill the logistical gaps that come with hosting during Ramadan in Adliya.
The Secret Garden, tucked behind the main venue, operates separately. It’s available for corporate bookings only. Private Iftar or Ghabga events with customizable menus and the option of live music or background playlists. Shisha is available at the same rates as The Secret Lounge. It’s built for groups that want containment without hotel formality, a middle ground between public dining and fully private venues.
The Orangery also offers off-site catering for those hosting at home or in offices. The service extends the kitchen’s reach beyond Adliya, though details on menu options and pricing require direct contact.
Iftar reservations go through +973 17369696 or WhatsApp +973 39719696. Corporate bookings and catering enquiries run through a separate line: +973 38855117. Iftar and Ghabga services are exclusive to the Adliya location.
The Orangery
Iftar: Sunset – 8:00 pm (including Gahwa)
Price: BHD 19 (Set Menu)
Dining Beyond Iftar: 8:00 pm onwards
The Secret Lounge
Ghabga: 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
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