New lease of life for popular coffee shop Coffee shop received backing from BACA following an extended social media campaign

A highly popular traditional coffee shop, which had recently closed down, received a new lease of life after intervention from the authorities. The coffee shop received backing from the authorities following an extended social media campaign started by its loyal customers.

They urged the authorities to step in and come to the aid of 44 years old Abdul Qader Coffee shop. The shop, which lies at the heart of Manama Suq was a prime location for Bahrainis, expats and even tourists to experience traditional Bahraini food and hospitality.

It was closed down on Wednesday as the building hosting the shop needed an immediate renovation. The owners of the shop were also informed that the rent would be increased after the renovations, something which they could not afford. Now the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has stepped in and pledged generous support to help the owners of the cafe set up the coffee shop under the same name in another location in Manama Suq.

The shop owners are three elderly Bahraini siblings who have been involved in the running of the shops for decades. Manama Traditional Market Committee Deputy Chairman Mahmood Al Namliti told Tribune that scores of fans have come to the shop to film videos of themselves at the closed down cafe to show their support.