In Erbil, the Christian quarter of Ankawa serves as the primary entertainment hub, hosting dozens of licensed bars, rooftop lounges, garden restaurants, and international hotel venues like the Erbil Rotana lounge. These venues operate openly, with dinner crowds arriving by 8:00 PM and bars remaining active until 2:00 AM or 3:00 AM on Thursday and Friday nights. For more: Alcohol Laws and Nightlife in Iraq: Hotel Bars, Dry Cities, and Social Etiquette