Dining & Nightlife
Restaurants
Please make sure to call and make a reservation, as most restaurants fill up quickly during the high season.
Lebanese
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Capturing the hearts of nostalgic diners with a tribute to Lebanon's cuisine and the glamour of Beirut's golden era, this restaurant offers an opulent and lively dining experience. Tables are often in high demand. Instead of a traditional menu, guests are treated to a procession of 30-plus meze dishes, featuring standout classics like fattoush and tabbouleh.
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Housed on the second floor of a 19th-century former palace, Liza is renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants. It features four distinct rooms adorned with Idarica Gazzoni wallpapers, Levantine tiles, and golden lanterns.
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Beit Kanz is a social enterprise restaurant set in a beautifully restored Lebanese heritage house. It combines traditional architecture with modern design and serves authentic Lebanese dishes with a contemporary twist. Beyond offering a warm dining experience, Beit Kanz supports community development through its initiatives.
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Al Falamanki is the perfect venue for one to sit and play a game of cards or backgammon, while listening to artists such as Fairuz playing in the background. Offering a wide selection of delicious Lebanese cuisine, Al Falamanki Café is serenity in the midst of chaos and havoc; a little village within the city.
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Designed to be one of the best Lebanese restaurants in town, Abdel Wahab has forged such a reputation for itself, that it has become quite a trademark in Lebanese cuisine.
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Tawlet is a farm-to-table restaurant celebrating Lebanese cuisine and regional traditions. Known for its communal dining experience, the menu changes daily, showcasing home-cooked dishes prepared by local chefs and farmers.
Serving lunch only
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Em Sherif Deli
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Outside Beirut
International
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In the culinary tradition of Relais & Châteaux, the Albergo offers guests a wide selection of restaurants and cocktail bars. Explore their different dining options on their website.
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Arthaus Beirut is a hidden gem in Gemmayze, blending a boutique hotel, art gallery, and restaurant in a beautifully restored Lebanese house. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients and fresh dishes. You can dine in the garden by the pool or inside, surrounded by curated art.
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Housed in a traditional Lebanese building with high ceilings and Mediterranean views, Casablanca offers a relaxed brunch by day and an eclectic evening menu. Dishes range from Japanese sashimi and Vietnamese rolls to Italian pasta and fish carpaccio, giving guests plenty of global flavors to choose from.
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Mayrig is the first Armenian restaurant in Lebanon and even in the world. It is a tribute to all Armenian mothers who guard over our rich culinary heritage.
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Serving an eclectic menu of Japanese cuisine along with one of the largest selections of signature dishes, Le Sushi Bar, opened in 1998, is still a pioneer in its field and a phenomenal success in the country.
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Odette’s is a little slice of Mexico tucked away in the heart of Beirut, offering authentic tacos from various regions of Mexico. Odette’s carefully curates its ingredients, handpicking the finest produce straight from Mexico to ensure each dish delivers a true explosion of flavor.
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Centrale serves delicious French cuisine, with seasonable dishes and a fittingly varying menu guaranteed to keep you on your toes.
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A culinary odyssey, masters of mixology
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Serving a daily menu of MediterrAsian dishes, adapted seasonally.
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Mediterrasian inspired
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A French cuisine with an international inspiration interpreted by Chef Abdo Faddoul and his team.
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Experience the revival of culinary mastery at Villa Clara, a distinguished French restaurant in Beirut's Saifi Village.
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Breakfast
Coffee Shops
After Hours
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Great place to eat after partying, offering a wide range of options from junk food to healthy choices—whatever you're craving, they've got it.
Open 24 hours Fridays and Saturdays.
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Al Falamanki is the perfect adaptation of traditional Lebanese culture and dishes. Offering a wide selection of delicious Lebanese cuisine, Al Falamanki Café is serenity in the midst of chaos and havoc; a little village within the city.
Open 24 hours.
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Bars
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Union Marks
Housed in a historic silk factory, this spot offers industrial charm, lush greenery, and famous juicy burgers.
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Mii-Yao
A stylish bar with a modern Asian twist, Mi Yao offers creative cocktails and bold flavors.
*mixed crowd
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Cyrano
Cyrano is a cozy neighborhood aperitif inspired by early 1900s Italian bars, offering a variety of high-quality cocktails.
*mixed crowd
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Jive
Jive Bar is a lively and energetic venue known for its vibrant atmosphere, eclectic music, and creative cocktails.
*younger crowd
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Social Dead End
Dead End Social is a Beirut bar offering aesthetic food and fine booze in a vibrant atmosphere.
*younger crowd
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Fizz
Fizz Beirut is a vibrant bar offering a variety of cocktails and tapas. Perfect for casual bites and drinks with a lively social vibe.
*younger crowd
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Standard
A boutique bar in the heart of Mar Mikhael, Central Station serves a selection of delectable cocktails prepared by Beirut's finest bartenders
*younger crowd
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Salon Beyrouth
Crafted Cocktails - Extensive Whisky Selection - Jazz & Live Music Venue - Art Deco Inspired
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House of Butler's
Inspired by London's late-century private clubs, House of Butlers is a liquor shop and cocktail bar.
*older crowd
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Good thing
*younger crowd
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Pacifico
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Beihouse
*older crowd
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Paloma
A great spot in Beirut, nice atmosphere. Very nice outdoor terrace.
+mixed crowd
High End Rooftop Bars
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Capitol
Capitol Bar Beirut is a stylish rooftop venue offering stunning city views, vibrant nightlife, and a chic atmosphere.
*mixed crowd
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Clap
Overlooks over Beirut city and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a premier destination for discerning diners seeking the epitome of fine dining Japanese cuisine.
*mixed crowd
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Albergo Swim Club
Offers a refined and relaxing setting with a chic, modern design. Guests can enjoy a selection of crafted cocktails, fine wines, and refreshing beverages.
*mixed crowd
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Centrale Rooftop
With its retractable roof, glittering views of Beirut skyline and long dark tunnel bar, the place feels like a glamorous escape.
*mixed crowd
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Iris
Bringing an elegant, natural, sensuous and free-spirited energy to Beirut.
*mixed crowd
Parties
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Music Hall
Described by international media as “the place where the heart of world fusion music beats”, the MusicHall is not just a theatre venue and much more than a club.
*older crowd
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Sky Bar
This club offers different types of music depending on the day, so make sure to check their Instagram to see what's coming up and get your tickets in advance.
*mixed crowd
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AHM
AHM Nightclub in Beirut is a premier entertainment venue featuring three distinct rooms, each offering a unique atmosphere and musical experience. Make sure to check their Instagram to see what's coming up and get your tickets in advance.
*younger crowd
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Ballrom Blitz
This club hosts various types of parties, so be sure to check their Instagram @ballroomblitzbeirut for the latest events. Also, check Club Soda's Instagram @clubsodabeirut for their parties at this club, and make sure to add your name to the list to ensure entry.
*younger crowd
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Soul Kitchen at AHM
Soul Kitchen is a separate room at AHM, where you gain access to all three rooms of the nightclub. To ensure you get in for free, add your name a few days in advance. Send a whatsapp to this number: +961 885 882. If you can’t make it, that’s okay there is no charge.
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Other parties to look out for
Follow Retrogroove (house/groovy), Love Moves (groovyand oldies), Bisous Beirut (commercial music) to stay updated on their upcoming events, as they host parties at various venues around Beirut each week.
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Futomama
A playful Japanese deli and speakeasy. If you're looking for your next go-to spot for unique eats and after-dark adventures, this is the place to be.
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Spine
SPINE is a lounge bar that offers a refined, yet vibrant experience embracing a contemporary cuisine and a social bar amidst floating light elements.
Parties Outside Beirut
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Almaza Bay
Alamza Bay is a beachfront hotspot known for its lively parties. Reservations are recommended, but you can try entering just before sunset if you don't have one.
*mixed crowd
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Odin
ODIN Mzaar Kfardebian is a mountain nightclub and bar offering breathtaking views, a vibrant crowd, exceptional music, and a unique party experience just 1.5 hours from Beirut.
*younger crowd
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Capo Batroun
Sunset parties at Capo Batroun offer a vibrant seaside experience with live music, cocktails, and stunning Mediterranean views.
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