Do you love anime, games, comics, and films? Looking for places to enjoy food and vibrant geek culture? Qatar's geek scene is thriving and there are a few restaurants and cafes in Doha that serve delicious food and celebrate pop culture.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together a list of spots to check out!
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Did you know that Store974 not only offers consoles, electronics, and gaming accessories but it's Energy Bar also serves refreshments and brews? Customers and visitors of The Gate Mall and Place Vendôme Mall branches can enjoy drinks while they shop! Store974's The Gate Mall branch even has a shelf dedicated to comic books for browsing!
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📍 Al Slyaha Street, behind the National Museum of Qatar
⏰ Daily from 12 pm - 12 am
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Escape the muggle life and live your wizarding dreams at Hogwarts Restaurant! This newly opened Harry Potter-themed eatery has had the people of Doha buzzing with its beautifully decorated venue full of trinkets and recreated scenes from the films. They serve a menu of comfort food such as sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta, and yes, you can order butterbeer here, too!
Ever wanted to be part of the Straw Hats? Enjoy yummy food and play video games, as every table at One Piece Lounge Cafe has tiny arcade games. You can also try your luck at its crane game, where you can win One Piece plushies! Check out their display of figurines while you're there, too!
Collectors Cafe is where the creative and eccentric gather! With its vibrant and colorful interior, collection of books, manga, and comics, and a handful of tabletop games, geeks will surely enjoy it. Their menu of innovative drinks and dishes is worth checking out. They also host numerous events from cosplay gatherings, stand-up comedy nights, musical performances, and more!
This one is for the film buffs! Planet Hollywood is a Hollywood-themed restaurant with a venue straight out of a movie theater. Dine amongst movie memorabilia, such as iconic costumes and props. Don't forget to check out their gift shop for some cool souvenirs!
Another eccentric restaurant to check out is Nineteen Ninety Restaurant where they serve select menu items in creative ways such a lava cake in a treasure chest or a mushroom cake by Super Mario himself! They have themed costume nights on Fridays for kids to enjoy fun and entertainment too.
Yamanote Atelier Qatar serves tasty buns themed after iconic characters such as Pikachu, Totoro, Hello Kitty, and more! They have different sweet fillings available such as chocolate, custard, and nutella. Yum!
Geeks and Games is the spot for Qatar's tabletop gaming community! Serving brews, drinks, and snacks to fuel your game nights, they also offer a huge collection of board and card games for sale. Make sure to check out their weekly schedule of events posted regularly on their Instagram!
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