We Found This Hidden Gem In Faqra And Now We Can’t Let Go

Over the weekend I visited this place for a friend’s birthday, and now all I want to do is go back every weekend!

image via The Notch’s Facebook page

Perched atop a hill in Faqra, The Notch is a restaurant and bar lounge that has quite the stunning view during both day and night. Imagine a colorful venue set against Lebanon’s beautiful blue sky with different types of seating varying from tables to dine on, to large bean bags to chill and stargaze on.

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We had dinner on the side of the bar. I ordered a chicken salad and the trio burgers, which were delicious! The menu is quite diverse serving everything from burgers, salads, sandwiches to plates like pierrade veal, rib eye, and teriyaki salmon.

image via The Notch’s Facebook page

image via Dina Bekdash

Afterwards, we proceeded to have a seat on the pool side of the place where the beanbags are. It was already dark, so we stargazed and enjoyed the serenity of Faqra and the mellow music playing in the background, while lounging on the padded low chairs that easily fit two people – perfect for comfortably cuddling with your significant other.

image via Dina Bekdash

image via The Notch’s Facebook page

I haven’t spent a pool day there yet, but check out that beautiful view!

image via The Notch’s Facebook page

image via @k_dagher Instagram account

The good vibes and chill ambiance of this place are very contagious, and I’m very surprised at the fact that although it opened a year ago, it is still largely unknown. It’s most beautiful at sunset, and being located in the mountains, the weather is breezy and perfect for those summer nights where you don’t feel like sweating and being shoved around Beirut bars.

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It gets better because it’s a year round destination, as it has an indoor seating area as well! Just imagine having a red bottle of wine, in your comfy winter jacket, cuddled up with your loved ones to this view.

image via The Notch’s Facebook page

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