Beirut Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Stroll down Badaro Main Street to the Tayyouneh Round-About and you’ve arrived to Beirut’s largest green space, remnants of the pine forest that once surrounded the city before it expanded to become the country's capital during the 20th century.
Jog, read, suntan or have a small picnic, a bit of fresh air is good for your hair :)
Tayyouneh
07:00AM - 07:00PM
23 locals recommend
Horsh Beirut - حرج بيروت
Stroll down Badaro Main Street to the Tayyouneh Round-About and you’ve arrived to Beirut’s largest green space, remnants of the pine forest that once surrounded the city before it expanded to become the country's capital during the 20th century.
Jog, read, suntan or have a small picnic, a bit of fresh air is good for your hair :)
Tayyouneh
07:00AM - 07:00PM
Go for a dip in this beach club that's straight out of the 1960's
13 locals recommend
Sporting Club Beach
Go for a dip in this beach club that's straight out of the 1960's
Saint Georges Hotel & Resort
go for a dip
Food Scene
Armenian Cuisine.
A personal favourite, make sure to try the Mante and the Lentil kibbeh
16 locals recommend
Onno
Armenian Cuisine.
A personal favourite, make sure to try the Mante and the Lentil kibbeh
Another trendy place with a nice garden seating area serving Mediterranean cuisine and drinks.
Villa Badaro
Another trendy place with a nice garden seating area serving Mediterranean cuisine and drinks.
Liza
Lebanese cuisine served in a charming ottoman style setting - Check!
The iconic french entrecôte with its legendary french sauce’s address in Beirut. Sided with french fries and a french salad. Water it down with french wine and clean your plate with french bread.
Finish it off with french profitéroles.
6 locals recommend
Le Relais De L' Entercote - Restaurant
The iconic french entrecôte with its legendary french sauce’s address in Beirut. Sided with french fries and a french salad. Water it down with french wine and clean your plate with french bread.
Finish it off with french profitéroles.
bakery that doubles as a pizzeria and wine bar.
Cosy bo-bo place with delicious food and good wine. The neighbourhood evening hangout.
10 locals recommend
Bread Republic
bakery that doubles as a pizzeria and wine bar.
Cosy bo-bo place with delicious food and good wine. The neighbourhood evening hangout.
Falafel M. Sahyoun
Best falafels in Beirut. Grab one on your way to downtown
Hannah Mitri Ice Cream
World Famous Ice Cream.
Post-Beach cravings.
Ichkhanian Bakery
Go for the lahm majun
Margherita Pizzeria
Lobster Society
Great lobster, great prices!
Ask for Candice :)
Cafe Younes
Jaï
Fusion Thai food.
Mezyan
Marrouche مروش
ParisWhen at the corniche . Have a FRANJEH sandwich (chicken and garlic sauce baguette)
Café Em Nazih
GouraudLaid back homey lebanese food - self-service - game nights
Mayrig Beirut
Armenian
lebanese + french
Hummus + Frog legs. Surprising yet delicious. Don’t miss out on the famous Baguette à l’ail.
L'os - Restaurant
lebanese + french
Hummus + Frog legs. Surprising yet delicious. Don’t miss out on the famous Baguette à l’ail.
Tavolina
great italian restaurant
Kalei Coffee Co. (Rue 54)
beautiful garden terrace
Tawlet
ArmeniaRight down the street ... for an early morning Manakish or crepes breakfast
Bakerhouse (Bakery, Crepery)
Right down the street ... for an early morning Manakish or crepes breakfast
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy place with a young crowd, good music, serving food and delicious cocktails
8 locals recommend
Kissproof
136 BadaroTrendy place with a young crowd, good music, serving food and delicious cocktails
One of the first pubs in Badaro. Very laid back atmosphere and great terrace seating.
6 locals recommend
Roy's Public House
One of the first pubs in Badaro. Very laid back atmosphere and great terrace seating.
Laid back atmosphere with good music, drinks serving great and affordable levantine cuisine. LGBT friendly.
Troika
Laid back atmosphere with good music, drinks serving great and affordable levantine cuisine. LGBT friendly.
Molo
main streetCosy pub with a nice terrace seating. Serves great pizzas.
Demo Bar
Laid back bar
B 018
Iconic after hours club
Great food, drinks and good music. also holds a film club on Tuesdays.
Gay and friends hangout
8 locals recommend
Bardo
Great food, drinks and good music. also holds a film club on Tuesdays.
Gay and friends hangout
Decks on the Beach
Summer Friday nights ... hipsters be dancing
Salon Beyrouth
Great Live Jazz on Wednesdays
Metro Al Madina
Minus 1A music hall. Do not miss out on Hishik Bishik show
Coop d'état rooftop
MakdisiGreat Rooftop with amazing view on Beirut Port
The Gärten by Uberhaus
House music done right in a garden.
Go on Saturdays
MusicHall Waterfront
iconic place in Beirut - Live shows
Internazionale
Alexander FlemingArts & Culture
6000 years of History are displayed in the Museum. A true time travel that shows you the many layers of cultures that have accumulated in these lands.
The museum also houses a boutique that invites local designers to have their take on the lebanese history through design objects.
73 locals recommend
National Museum of Beirut
6000 years of History are displayed in the Museum. A true time travel that shows you the many layers of cultures that have accumulated in these lands.
The museum also houses a boutique that invites local designers to have their take on the lebanese history through design objects.
You’ll be in awe facing the geometry and colors of these natural gems of the earth displayed at the Campus de l’innovation et du Sport of the USJ university - itself being a beautiful contemporary building.
19 locals recommend
Mim Museum - Mineral Museum
You’ll be in awe facing the geometry and colors of these natural gems of the earth displayed at the Campus de l’innovation et du Sport of the USJ university - itself being a beautiful contemporary building.
Cultural events, Exhibitions, and a library all centered around the francophone culture deeply rooted in our own culture. It also houses a charming Café des Lettres in the garden. The cultural calendar of the Institut updates every month
Institut Français Du Liban
Cultural events, Exhibitions, and a library all centered around the francophone culture deeply rooted in our own culture. It also houses a charming Café des Lettres in the garden. The cultural calendar of the Institut updates every month
This italian influenced villa built in 1912 for a prominent family was turned into a museum of modern and contemporary art and holds a permanent collection as well as seasonal exhibitions promoting local artists the most important of which being the Salon d’Automne.
79 locals recommend
Sursock Museum
This italian influenced villa built in 1912 for a prominent family was turned into a museum of modern and contemporary art and holds a permanent collection as well as seasonal exhibitions promoting local artists the most important of which being the Salon d’Automne.
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Features local artists
Great exhibition center, always features interesting contemporary art
24 locals recommend
Beirut Art Center
Emile LahoudGreat exhibition center, always features interesting contemporary art
Mansion
Artist Residency - features great exhibitions
Great Green Campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
17 locals recommend
American University of Beirut
Great Green Campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
Dawawin
cafe / mediatheque
great place to work
Getting Around
Hala Rent a Car
Sami El SolhEssentials
Le Cid Laundry
Hibou Sodeco
Le Gabriel - Pharmacy
Hotel Dieu
Entertainment & Activities
Showing interesting independent movies and host the European Film Festival
15 locals recommend
Metropolis Empire Sofil
Showing interesting independent movies and host the European Film Festival