Beirut
Puff away on your double-apple shisha and watch Hamra pass you by from the comfy sofas at this homely spot. Ka3kaya is a throwback to Hamra cafes of yore,…
Must-see nightlife in Beirut
Beirut
Kayan attracts an older, not quite as edgy crowd than Demo just down the street, but the happy hour is just as merry. The bar specialises in cocktails,…
Beirut
Stop in for a hit of strong coffee or a languid nargileh at Al Rawda, a dilapidated but atmospheric waterfront favourite with local families. It’s a…
Beirut
It can be argued that Radio Beirut launched Mar Mikhaël as a Beirut nightlife destination. Dozens of bars have sprung up around it, but to this day, cool…
Beirut
This wine bar adjacent to Sassine Sq has ingeniously gamified drinking: purchase a card, load it with money and then buy a taste or a full glass of wine…
Beirut
The long line of barstools and forest of small tables makes this a good spot at the beginning of the strip to start the night off with a quiet one or…
Beirut
Grab a cold beer and watch the sun go down at this cafe spectacularly situated overlooking Pigeon Rocks – or wiggle with the belly dancers who usually…
Beirut
Spicy chicken wings with ice-cold beer is the combo of choice for the AUB students and staff who congregate here. The music won't be to all tastes ('70s…
Beirut
A younger, alternative bunch predominate at this typically diminutive Mar Mikhaël boozer. Graffiti-daubed walls and tall pint glasses set the tone for a…
Beirut
This unpretentious hole-in-the-wall, one of a string of Hamra bars on this street, is known for its herb-infused, fresh-fruit cocktails and generous free…
