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20 Places That Will Make You Fall Back In Love With Beirut
It’s easy to fall in and out of love with a city you know too well. For pretty places that don’t compromise on quality, here are some spots around the city that will have you falling back in love with Beirut.
Sip Beirut
A pretty pink cafe in Gemmayze, Sip always puts us in a good mood. With scrumptious breakfast meals like chorizo and swiss covered eggs and halloumi bagels, as well as a few options for fresh salads – Sip has an elaborate coffee menu to help brighten your eyes and see what you love about this city a little more clearly.
Makan
Makan will forever remain one of our favorite spots in Beirut. Their menu changes every week to feature new international cuisines, and the restaurant is set in an old Lebanese house in Mar Mikhael that will have you feeling nostalgic about the city you live in. The good vibes at Makan are contagious, so you’re in for a treat whenever you visit. For a similar treat in Clemenceau, try Beyt – pictured above.
Oslo
Picturesque for your eyes and your taste buds alike, Oslo is Mar Mikhael’s prettiest ice cream parlor. With delectable sweets like cookies, brownies, and cakes, their ice cream is as equally pretty as it is tasty.
Horsh Beirut
Beirut’s largest green space, Horsh Beirut is always here to answer all of your nature cravings. Grab your friends or your family and go for a stroll in this evergreen gem to fall back in love with Beirut’s green scene.
The Deck Cafe at Sporting Beach
Summer may be over, but The Deck stays open year round at Sporting Club Beach. Here you can have some of the freshest seafood available in Beirut, all the while overlooking one of the city’s best views of the sea.
Al Falamanki Raouche
The Raouche Rocks never looked as good as they do while sipping on a Turkish coffee at Al Falamanki, Raouche. With a charming exterior that stands out from the crowd on the Corniche, Falamanki serves your favorite arguileh, Lebanese mezza, and more – with a stunning view to top it all off.
Beirut Luna Park
If you want to feel like a kid again and see the city you know too well with fresh new sparkling eyes, take a trip to the Beirut Luna Park. Its Ferris Wheel has become a staple of the city, and the view from up top is mesmerizing. The other rides at the Luna Park are fun and exhilarating, and will give you just the right amount of thrill you need to fall back in love with Beirut.
Dar Bistro & Books
Perfect for when you need a break from the city’s bustle without actually leaving the city, Dar Bistro is quaint and charming. Tucked behind a busy Clemenceau street, once you walk in to this Beirut gem you’ll have a hard time walking back out. Their food is delicious, ranging from exotic flavors like Thai beef lettuce cups to a classic chicken burger, and the setting is just as fulfilling.
L’Osteria
Contrary to the above serenity, if you’d like to dine in the midst of the city’s bustle to refresh your memory of the chaos that you love, L’Osteria is the place for you. Grab an Italian bite or a glass of wine while sitting on the edge of the sidewalk in Mar Mikhael, watch the passersby in their never-ending pursuits, and the cars in their never-ending strides surround you.
Home Sweet Home
The name is telling of the vibes you’ll get at Home Sweet Home. Scenic in a cozy way, this Mar Mikhael cafe is strikingly homey. With sweets, coffee, sandwiches, and homemade breakfasts, you’ll be happy to be in Beirut when you’re at Home Sweet Home.
Kalei Coffee Co.
Another one of our forever favorites, Kalei is too pretty to ignore. Their outdoor terrace is our favorite place to be in Beirut, because it’s bright, modern, and refreshing all at once. Ask for your favorite cup of coffee, Arak, tea, juice, wine, or beer, and sit back and bask in one of Beirut’s most beautiful escapes.
Eat Sunshine
Bright and sunny, Eat Sunshine is the perfect way to start any day of the week. Their breakfast options are vast and made with the freshest and most colorful ingredients available, and the staff are so friendly that you’ll never want to leave.
stereokitchen
For crazy-good cocktails and a crazy-good view of the city, stereokitchen is where it’s at. Known by some as serving the best cocktails in Beirut, stereokitchen will instantly make you realize that you’re deeply in love with this city after your first sight and sip.
L’appartement
Set in an old apartment in Achrafieh, L’appartement is perfect for when you feel like hiding away but still being out. It’s dim, cozy, and exudes romance, so it’ll be hard not to think about how much you love Beirut at the end of any night here.
Babel Bay
Perhaps the closest you’ll get to the sea while eating the best of Beirut’s seafood, Babel Bay has some of the best variety of Lebanese mezze that the city has to offer. Go for a stroll after eating a seafood feast here and you’ll be in awe that you call this city home.
Ajami
As authentic as it gets, if you need a quick reminder of life in old Beirut, pass by Ajami Restaurant for that taste of the city’s distant but sentimental past.
Hanna Mitri Ice Cream
You’ve heard about this Achrafieh spot time and time again, but it will never get old. There are few things as authentic as Hanna Mitri and his beloved ice cream, so if you need to treat yourself this just might be the perfect way to do it.
Boulevard Beirut
Ain Mreisse’s picture-perfect restaurant, Boulevard Beirut will have you sitting by the sea and eating your favorite Lebanese food – reminiscing on all of your favorite memories in the city.
Blue House Tea Garden
Take a break and have a cup of tea at Beirut’s best kept secret. Blue House is tucked away in Gemmayze, this is an ideal place to relax in the midst of the city’s chaos. They serve over 35 types of tea, including the Japanese Matcha Latte which is the latest craze around the world. You’ll find unmatched serenity at this gem, where you’ll realize there’s nowhere you’d rather be than Beirut.
Sarvam Yoga
There’s no better way to fall in love than to first get some peace of mind, and Sarvam Yoga is the perfect place to do it. Set in an old Lebanese house in Gemmayze, this place is as picturesque as it is peaceful. Namaste!
Sip Beirut
A pretty pink cafe in Gemmayze, Sip always puts us in a good mood. With scrumptious breakfast meals like chorizo and swiss covered eggs and halloumi bagels, as well as a few options for fresh salads – Sip has an elaborate coffee menu to help brighten your eyes and see what you love about this city a little more clearly.
Makan
Makan will forever remain one of our favorite spots in Beirut. Their menu changes every week to feature new international cuisines, and the restaurant is set in an old Lebanese house in Mar Mikhael that will have you feeling nostalgic about the city you live in. The good vibes at Makan are contagious, so you’re in for a treat whenever you visit. For a similar treat in Clemenceau, try Beyt – pictured above.
Oslo
Picturesque for your eyes and your taste buds alike, Oslo is Mar Mikhael’s prettiest ice cream parlor. With delectable sweets like cookies, brownies, and cakes, their ice cream is as equally pretty as it is tasty.
Horsh Beirut
Beirut’s largest green space, Horsh Beirut is always here to answer all of your nature cravings. Grab your friends or your family and go for a stroll in this evergreen gem to fall back in love with Beirut’s green scene.
The Deck Cafe at Sporting Beach
Summer may be over, but The Deck stays open year round at Sporting Club Beach. Here you can have some of the freshest seafood available in Beirut, all the while overlooking one of the city’s best views of the sea.
Al Falamanki Raouche
The Raouche Rocks never looked as good as they do while sipping on a Turkish coffee at Al Falamanki, Raouche. With a charming exterior that stands out from the crowd on the Corniche, Falamanki serves your favorite arguileh, Lebanese mezza, and more – with a stunning view to top it all off.
Beirut Luna Park
If you want to feel like a kid again and see the city you know too well with fresh new sparkling eyes, take a trip to the Beirut Luna Park. Its Ferris Wheel has become a staple of the city, and the view from up top is mesmerizing. The other rides at the Luna Park are fun and exhilarating, and will give you just the right amount of thrill you need to fall back in love with Beirut.
Dar Bistro & Books
Perfect for when you need a break from the city’s bustle without actually leaving the city, Dar Bistro is quaint and charming. Tucked behind a busy Clemenceau street, once you walk in to this Beirut gem you’ll have a hard time walking back out. Their food is delicious, ranging from exotic flavors like Thai beef lettuce cups to a classic chicken burger, and the setting is just as fulfilling.
L’Osteria
Contrary to the above serenity, if you’d like to dine in the midst of the city’s bustle to refresh your memory of the chaos that you love, L’Osteria is the place for you. Grab an Italian bite or a glass of wine while sitting on the edge of the sidewalk in Mar Mikhael, watch the passersby in their never-ending pursuits, and the cars in their never-ending strides surround you.
Home Sweet Home
The name is telling of the vibes you’ll get at Home Sweet Home. Scenic in a cozy way, this Mar Mikhael cafe is strikingly homey. With sweets, coffee, sandwiches, and homemade breakfasts, you’ll be happy to be in Beirut when you’re at Home Sweet Home.
Kalei Coffee Co.
Another one of our forever favorites, Kalei is too pretty to ignore. Their outdoor terrace is our favorite place to be in Beirut, because it’s bright, modern, and refreshing all at once. Ask for your favorite cup of coffee, Arak, tea, juice, wine, or beer, and sit back and bask in one of Beirut’s most beautiful escapes.
Eat Sunshine
Bright and sunny, Eat Sunshine is the perfect way to start any day of the week. Their breakfast options are vast and made with the freshest and most colorful ingredients available, and the staff are so friendly that you’ll never want to leave.
stereokitchen
For crazy-good cocktails and a crazy-good view of the city, stereokitchen is where it’s at. Known by some as serving the best cocktails in Beirut, stereokitchen will instantly make you realize that you’re deeply in love with this city after your first sight and sip.
L’appartement
Set in an old apartment in Achrafieh, L’appartement is perfect for when you feel like hiding away but still being out. It’s dim, cozy, and exudes romance, so it’ll be hard not to think about how much you love Beirut at the end of any night here.
Babel Bay
Perhaps the closest you’ll get to the sea while eating the best of Beirut’s seafood, Babel Bay has some of the best variety of Lebanese mezze that the city has to offer. Go for a stroll after eating a seafood feast here and you’ll be in awe that you call this city home.
Ajami
As authentic as it gets, if you need a quick reminder of life in old Beirut, pass by Ajami Restaurant for that taste of the city’s distant but sentimental past.
Hanna Mitri Ice Cream
You’ve heard about this Achrafieh spot time and time again, but it will never get old. There are few things as authentic as Hanna Mitri and his beloved ice cream, so if you need to treat yourself this just might be the perfect way to do it.
Boulevard Beirut
Ain Mreisse’s picture-perfect restaurant, Boulevard Beirut will have you sitting by the sea and eating your favorite Lebanese food – reminiscing on all of your favorite memories in the city.
Blue House Tea Garden
Take a break and have a cup of tea at Beirut’s best kept secret. Blue House is tucked away in Gemmayze, this is an ideal place to relax in the midst of the city’s chaos. They serve over 35 types of tea, including the Japanese Matcha Latte which is the latest craze around the world. You’ll find unmatched serenity at this gem, where you’ll realize there’s nowhere you’d rather be than Beirut.
Sarvam Yoga
There’s no better way to fall in love than to first get some peace of mind, and Sarvam Yoga is the perfect place to do it. Set in an old Lebanese house in Gemmayze, this place is as picturesque as it is peaceful. Namaste!
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