Lynn’s Pretty Good Guidebook to Beirut

Lynn
Lynn’s Pretty Good Guidebook to Beirut

Neighborhoods

Because of the blossoming café and bar scene since early 2014 it has become a hip destination for Beirut’s young and restless but old Beirutis remember that Badaro was already Beirut’s version of the Village in the swinging sixties. Groceries and eateries can be found on almost every street of the area. You'll find dozens of restaurants, pubs and sidewalk cafés of virtually every style. At many spots you'll find affordable eats with the chance to enjoy your meal on the sidewalk. There are also some well-known upscale restaurants in the neighborhood.
Badaro
Badaro
Because of the blossoming café and bar scene since early 2014 it has become a hip destination for Beirut’s young and restless but old Beirutis remember that Badaro was already Beirut’s version of the Village in the swinging sixties. Groceries and eateries can be found on almost every street of the area. You'll find dozens of restaurants, pubs and sidewalk cafés of virtually every style. At many spots you'll find affordable eats with the chance to enjoy your meal on the sidewalk. There are also some well-known upscale restaurants in the neighborhood.
Since 2010, Mar Mikhaël has emerged as one of the most fashionable in Beirut, with many trendy boutiques, art galleries, antique furniture stores having opened in the area. In addition, many bars, restaurants and cafés have quickly replaced hardware shops, car parts and furniture stores, becoming a "hotspot for Beirut party-goers". Additionally, Mar Mikhaël has become the new hub for art and creativity. Mar Mikhael star faded slightly in 2014-2015 with the re-emergence of Badaro; however, Mar Mikhael is still one of the top destinations in Beirut for dining and nightlife.
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Mar Mikhael
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Since 2010, Mar Mikhaël has emerged as one of the most fashionable in Beirut, with many trendy boutiques, art galleries, antique furniture stores having opened in the area. In addition, many bars, restaurants and cafés have quickly replaced hardware shops, car parts and furniture stores, becoming a "hotspot for Beirut party-goers". Additionally, Mar Mikhaël has become the new hub for art and creativity. Mar Mikhael star faded slightly in 2014-2015 with the re-emergence of Badaro; however, Mar Mikhael is still one of the top destinations in Beirut for dining and nightlife.
Gemmayze, and Rue Gouraud specifically, compete with the trendy village-type neighborhood of Badaro, as one of Beirut's bohemian quarters. The district is full of narrow streets and historic buildings from the French era. The neighborhood is well known today for its trendy bars and pubs, cafes, restaurants and lounges, most of which are directly located on Rue Gouraud. Rue Gouraud is known especially for its culinary scene that is popular with Beirut's fashionistas. The street runs east of Beirut Central District and the Saifi Village, extending from Avenue Georges Haddad and reaching the Corniche du Fleuve.
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Gemmayzeh
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Gemmayze, and Rue Gouraud specifically, compete with the trendy village-type neighborhood of Badaro, as one of Beirut's bohemian quarters. The district is full of narrow streets and historic buildings from the French era. The neighborhood is well known today for its trendy bars and pubs, cafes, restaurants and lounges, most of which are directly located on Rue Gouraud. Rue Gouraud is known especially for its culinary scene that is popular with Beirut's fashionistas. The street runs east of Beirut Central District and the Saifi Village, extending from Avenue Georges Haddad and reaching the Corniche du Fleuve.
Hamra Street or Rue Hamra is one of the main streets of the city of Beirut. Today it is a commercial district with numerous prestigious universities, libraries, restaurants and coffee shops, with "78 Street" (commonly known as "the Alleyway") being Hamra's main pubbing and clubbing hub.
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Hamra Street
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Hamra Street or Rue Hamra is one of the main streets of the city of Beirut. Today it is a commercial district with numerous prestigious universities, libraries, restaurants and coffee shops, with "78 Street" (commonly known as "the Alleyway") being Hamra's main pubbing and clubbing hub.
Beirut's seaside.
Ain El Mraiseh
Ain El Mraiseh
Beirut's seaside.

Nightlife

Cabaret shows, definitely recommended. Make sure to book.
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Metro Al Madina
Minus 1
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Cabaret shows, definitely recommended. Make sure to book.
Nearby wine bar with tapas, brunch, and events.
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Cantina Sociale
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Nearby wine bar with tapas, brunch, and events.
For whiskey aficionados.
The Malt Gallery
For whiskey aficionados.
Gay-friendly bar with regular drag shows.
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Bardo
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Gay-friendly bar with regular drag shows.
lgbbtq-friendly bar, mostly for women.
Madame Om
lgbbtq-friendly bar, mostly for women.
"B018 is a music club, a place of nocturnal survival. It united the Lebanese underground, when they were clashing on the surface. It is, above all, a space to revel in the modern ritual that is electronic music. A space that remains unaffected, unlabeled, and unpinned. With a promise to stay true to the music, and a refusal to succumb to the establishment, the institution of B018 has shed its old skin and adopted to the growing maturity of the Lebanese and international dance scenes. Today, by staying true to its claim, 'A Sound Ritual', B 018 offers an array of nights. From live bands to 80s night during the week and international and local house DJs on the weekends, our space will feed everything your heart/ ears desire. That’s not all though, we have the holistic experience in mind. With our state of the art interior and delicious cocktails and food menu, there really is no place like B 018."
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B 018
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"B018 is a music club, a place of nocturnal survival. It united the Lebanese underground, when they were clashing on the surface. It is, above all, a space to revel in the modern ritual that is electronic music. A space that remains unaffected, unlabeled, and unpinned. With a promise to stay true to the music, and a refusal to succumb to the establishment, the institution of B018 has shed its old skin and adopted to the growing maturity of the Lebanese and international dance scenes. Today, by staying true to its claim, 'A Sound Ritual', B 018 offers an array of nights. From live bands to 80s night during the week and international and local house DJs on the weekends, our space will feed everything your heart/ ears desire. That’s not all though, we have the holistic experience in mind. With our state of the art interior and delicious cocktails and food menu, there really is no place like B 018."

Gardens & Parks

Jesuits garden
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Sioufi Park
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Sanayeh trädgård
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American University of Beirut
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Arts & Culture

Surprisingly fantastic!
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Mim Museum - Mineral Museum
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Surprisingly fantastic!
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Sursockmuseet
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Nationalmuseet i Beirut
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Beirut Art Center
Emile Lahoud
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Foreign and local movies.
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Metropolis Empire Sofil
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Foreign and local movies.
Librairie Antoine Hamra

Shopping

Local contemporary artwork (including posters, postcards, etc.)
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Plan BEY
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Local contemporary artwork (including posters, postcards, etc.)
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ABC Mall
Alfred Naccache
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This is a convenience store on our street.
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Grab'n Go Rizk
George Naccash
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This is a convenience store on our street.

Sightseeing

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Byblos
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Batroun
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Telefrique Harrisa
Make sure to go to Cloud 59 - Lebanon's best sandy beach.
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Tyre Beach
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Make sure to go to Cloud 59 - Lebanon's best sandy beach.
Cliffside cafes overlooking the bay and restaurants in the area attract tourists and locals alike, while small boat rides bring you around the rocks during summer.
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Raouche Rocks
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Cliffside cafes overlooking the bay and restaurants in the area attract tourists and locals alike, while small boat rides bring you around the rocks during summer.
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Jeita Grotta
شارع كسروان
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Shouf Biosphere Reserve Maasser Cedar Forest
Barouk - Joub Jannine Road
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Baalbeks romerska ruiner
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Tripoli
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Probably my favorite place in Lebanon. Brazilian Oskar Nieymer designed the 10,000-hectare site, intended as an international fairground, back in 1962 but constructions were halted in 1975 and never resumed. In 2006, the site was “added to the World Monuments Fund Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites after conservationists campaigned to preserve it when Tripoli’s chamber of commerce proposed turning into a tourist village theme park to be based on Disneyland.
Rachid Karami International Fair
Probably my favorite place in Lebanon. Brazilian Oskar Nieymer designed the 10,000-hectare site, intended as an international fairground, back in 1962 but constructions were halted in 1975 and never resumed. In 2006, the site was “added to the World Monuments Fund Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites after conservationists campaigned to preserve it when Tripoli’s chamber of commerce proposed turning into a tourist village theme park to be based on Disneyland.