LebanonEntertainment

Bar entertainment in Lebanon

  1. A

    Crystal

    Crystal is, without a doubt, Beirut's glitziest, glammest club. It's a great space with a good, fun atmosphere where the well-heeled clientele generally book a large table with friends (for dinner) and settle in for a night of dollar-flashing. If you want to join in, consider ordering the US$3000 salmazar of champagne and have it carried, spotlit, to your table - which it pays to book in advance.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Al-Kahwa

    Usually lost in a thick haze of nargileh smoke this is a popular hang-out with students from the AUB. Its friendly atmosphere and reasonably priced menu make it a reliable choice for breakfast, lunch or for dinner. An Arabic or cooked English breakfast is available, and there are also tasty jacket potatoes and quesadilla appetisers to munch on.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Bar Louie

    More laid back than the majority of Beirut's bars, Bar Louie sports a friendly crowd and live music almost nightly. A couple of doors away, its equally diminutive 'shots bar' deals out some potent creations to get you in the partying mood, with welcoming barmen filled with tips on the current nightlife scene.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Torino Express

    One of the coolest, smallest bars in Beirut, it's a café by day, with great paninis and espressos, and transforms into a bar by night, with a DJ, glorious cocktails and a very cheerful crowd.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Pacífico

    This Latin-themed bar is the long-standing number one with the local 30-something crowd. Happy hour is between 19:00 and 20:00 and it serves good Mexican food throughout the evening.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Lina's

    A large, laid-back corner spot for people-watching, Lina's is a comfy and reliable option for coffee and a light lunch, attracting young and old Beirutis alike.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Copper

    Also on Rue Gouraud, Copper is a good choice, small, atmospheric and currently unbearably hip.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Rehab

    Also on Rue Gouraud, Rehab is a good choice, small, atmospheric and currently unbearably hip.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Lime

    A popular drinking spot with an outdoor terrace, it's another Rue Monot stalwart.

    reviewed