Guidebook for Beirut
Food Scene
Contemporary revisit of a traditional shisha/backgammon cafe
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Al Falamanki Sodeco
Contemporary revisit of a traditional shisha/backgammon cafe
Centrale
Amazing food, still one of the coolest bars in town. On the pricey side.
Paul Restaurant
Good bakery, take away gourmet sandwiches.
Urbanista
Hipster coffee hangout.
Al Dente
Right next door, good food.
Falafel M. Sahyoun
Best falafel in town!!!
Cafe Em Nazih on the first floor is a must for the laid back feel and delicious home-made food.
Upstairs, Coop D'Etat is a low-key roof top bar.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Saifi Urban Gardens
PasteurCafe Em Nazih on the first floor is a must for the laid back feel and delicious home-made food.
Upstairs, Coop D'Etat is a low-key roof top bar.
Everything Else
Close location for high-street shopping. Decent food outlets. Renovated cinemas.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
ABC Shopping Mall
Alfred NaccacheClose location for high-street shopping. Decent food outlets. Renovated cinemas.
Empire Premiere VIP Cinema is here. Cafe Younes (located inside) brews good coffee and has affordable lunch/dinner sets.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sodeco Square
Empire Premiere VIP Cinema is here. Cafe Younes (located inside) brews good coffee and has affordable lunch/dinner sets.
Arts & Culture
Metropolis Empire Sofil
Cinema that screens art house films.
Infamous after-hours nightclub. Thursday nights are 80s nights (avoid), Fridays and Saturdays doors open round 2am.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
B 018
Infamous after-hours nightclub. Thursday nights are 80s nights (avoid), Fridays and Saturdays doors open round 2am.
Shopping
Downtown Beirut
Outdoor shopping mall. Funky cinema complex.
Sightseeing
Geitawi
Typical eastern Beirut neighbourhood on a hill. Great for walks.
Sporting Club Beach
Popular Beiruti beach. Entrance fees apply.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gilt
Swanky NY feel.