Guidebook for Beirut
Food Scene
A local staple offering Lebanese home-style food with a menu that changes daily and made from local seasonal ingredients including the famous Mloukhiyye dish every Thursday and the Siyyadiyye (fisherman's dish) on Friday.
16 locals recommend
Le Chef
GouraudA local staple offering Lebanese home-style food with a menu that changes daily and made from local seasonal ingredients including the famous Mloukhiyye dish every Thursday and the Siyyadiyye (fisherman's dish) on Friday.
Café Em Nazih
GouraudA green calm rainforest-like spot in the middle of Beirut bustling city with local fresh drinks including their home-made traditional Arak drinks
45 locals recommend
Kalei Coffee Co. (Rue 54)
A green calm rainforest-like spot in the middle of Beirut bustling city with local fresh drinks including their home-made traditional Arak drinks
Pricey but a cool place to meet digital nomads and freelancers in a nice air-conditioned environment.
24 locals recommend
Urbanista
Pricey but a cool place to meet digital nomads and freelancers in a nice air-conditioned environment.
Great service, interesting local concept, with a simple menu that features salmon, beef, or chicken fillet at an accessible price.
Swiss Butter
GouraudGreat service, interesting local concept, with a simple menu that features salmon, beef, or chicken fillet at an accessible price.
Meats & Bread
Great burgers!
Kahwet Maalem Artin
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Beirut
Pool D'état
Rooftop bar in the middle of the city and good prices
Central, accessible, lightweight, and a good place to meet people.
22 locals recommend
Coop d'état rooftop
MakdisiCentral, accessible, lightweight, and a good place to meet people.
Internazionale
Alexander FlemingArts & Culture
ARTLAB
A fine collection of Arab and Lebanese art from the last 150 years housed in an old aristocratic mansion gifted by its original owner to the city of Beirut with the goal of turning it into a museum.
79 locals recommend
Sursock Museum
A fine collection of Arab and Lebanese art from the last 150 years housed in an old aristocratic mansion gifted by its original owner to the city of Beirut with the goal of turning it into a museum.
Sightseeing
Martyrs Statue
Shopping
Lovely traditional Lebanese gift ideas made out of locally-produced natural honey from across Lebanon
L'Atelier du Miel
Lovely traditional Lebanese gift ideas made out of locally-produced natural honey from across Lebanon
Bokja Design
MkhallissiyeCurated handmade design items