History & archaeology
Ajloun Castle
A 12th-century Ayyubid fortress on the highest hill in town
Details
Restaurant and café, Ajloun
Jar Al Jabal
Jordanian cooking with Ajloun Castle across the valley
A family restaurant and café at the Ajloun Castle visitor centre, serving a traditional breakfast, charcoal grills and sajiyeh on a terrace that looks straight at the castle.
Your neighbour on the mountain
The neighbour of the mountain
Jar Al Jabal means "neighbour of the mountain", and the name is literal. The restaurant sits inside the limestone visitor centre at the foot of the castle road, so the Ayyubid fortress fills the view from the terrace and the valley drops away on the other side.
The kitchen serves Jordanian food made for sharing. Mornings start with a baladi breakfast of hummus, labaneh, white cheese, olives, za’atar and eggs with fresh bread. Later in the day the table turns to charcoal-grilled meats, sajiyeh cooked on the saj, and plates of salads and mezze.
Most visitors come here before or after the castle and the cable car, which are both a few minutes away. The restaurant publishes this guide to answer the questions visitors ask most: what else to see, how to get there and where to buy tickets.
- A terrace table facing Ajloun Castle
- Traditional baladi breakfast from 9:30 every day
- Charcoal grills and sajiyeh for a shared lunch or dinner
- Room for families and large groups, with parking on site
On the table
From our kitchen and terrace
Dishes are described from the restaurant’s own posts. Ask the team for today’s menu and prices.
Photographs from Jar Al Jabal. See more on Instagram. @jar_al_jabal (opens in a new tab)
Good to know
- Reservations
By phone on 07 8678 0005. The number takes calls only, not WhatsApp. There is no online booking form.
- On the menu
Baladi breakfast, charcoal grills, sajiyeh, salads and mezze, plus hot and cold drinks from the café.
The current menu is in the restaurant’s Instagram highlights. Prices are not published here because we have not been given a confirmed price list.
From the businessJar Al Jabal Restaurant & Cafe- Seating & parking
Indoor dining room and an outdoor terrace facing the castle. Parking on site.
- Families & groups
A family restaurant. Large groups and private events are welcome by arrangement.
- Payment
Cash and cards are accepted.
Confirmed locallyJar Al Jabal- Accessibility
The Google Maps listing shows a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating and toilet.
Please call ahead if you have specific access needs so the team can prepare.
Reported, not confirmedGoogle Maps (listing updated by the business)- Public reviews
4.8 out of 5 from 1,903 reviews on Google Maps, as shown on 12 October 2026.
Read the reviews, including the critical ones, on Google Maps.
Reported, not confirmedGoogle Maps (listing updated by the business)
Reserve a table
Call us to book. The number takes calls only, not WhatsApp, and there is no online form, so you always reach a person.
Make a day of it
The castle and the cable car are minutes away. Here is how to fit them around your meal.
Cable car & viewsOfficial operator
Ajloun Cable Car
A 2.5 km glide over the forest from beside the castle
Details
Half a day · 3 stops
Castle, cable car and lunch
The classic Ajloun morning. Everything is within a few minutes of each other on the castle hill, so you spend your time looking, not driving.
Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car → Jar Al Jabal
See the itinerary
A full day · 5 stops
Ajloun in a day
History in the morning, a long lunch, then mosaics and forest in the afternoon. A full day that never feels rushed.
Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car → Jar Al Jabal → Tell Mar Elias → Ajloun Forest Reserve
See the itinerary
A full day · 4 stops
Ajloun with children
Short stops, room to run and a ride through the air. Planned around small legs and regular snacks.
Ajloun Castle → Ajloun Cable Car → Jar Al Jabal → Ajloun Forest Reserve
See the itinerary
Questions guests ask
Where exactly is Jar Al Jabal?
Inside the Ajloun Castle visitor centre, the limestone building with the arched entrance at the foot of the castle road. Plus code 8PHH+73 Ajloun.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome. For Fridays, holidays, a terrace table or a group, call 07 8678 0005 first.
When is breakfast served?
The restaurant opens at 9:30 every day and the baladi breakfast is a morning menu. Call to check serving times on the day you visit.
How far is it from the castle and the cable car?
The castle is about 350 metres away in a straight line, up the hill. The main cable car station is roughly 450 metres away. Both are a short drive, or an uphill walk to the castle.
Can you host a large group or an event?
Yes. Call ahead with the date, the number of guests and what you would like served, and the team will arrange the seating and menu.
Is there parking, and can I pay by card?
Yes to both. There is parking on site, and cards are accepted as well as cash.
Featured partner
This guide is published by Jar Al Jabal, a restaurant in Ajloun. It is not an official tourism website. Jar Al Jabal is featured in dining suggestions and itineraries and is always labelled as the featured partner. No other listing is paid for.
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Sources and verification
Last verified:
- Jar Al Jabal Restaurant, Google Maps listing · Google Maps (listing updated by the business) · Map
- @jar_al_jabal on Instagram · Jar Al Jabal Restaurant & Cafe · Business
- Confirmed by the Jar Al Jabal team · Jar Al Jabal · Local team
- Jar Al Jabal on Facebook · Jar Al Jabal Restaurant · Business
- OpenStreetMap · OpenStreetMap contributors · Map