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17 Last Minute Plans For When You’re Feeling Spontaneous In Beirut
Do you ever find yourself wanting to be spontaneous but struggle with being indecisive when it comes to going out?
Here are some last-minute plans that we thought of so you don’t have to.
1. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at La Foule in Hamra
Photo: saab_cravings on Instagram
Obsessed with foul and hummus? Here are more spots for you to enjoy authentic foul and hummus in Beirut.
2. Join in on the fun at Al Makan in Mar Elias
Their weekly events range from community iftars to movie screenings. Keep this secret garden café in mind for your next outing.
3. Meet up with your friends at Uniun in Mar Mikhael
This Lebanese eatery is a cool spot to chat up your friends over a cup of coffee (and maybe a yummu manouche).
4. Make a stop at Dar Al Mussawir to see the most recent photo exhibition by talented photographers in the region
Dar El Mussawir is one of the most amazing photography spaces in Lebanon, where you can join training programs, attend lectures, and much more.
5. Cop some amazing finds at the Crafters Market in Hamra
6. Stop by for cool movie screenings at Barzakh Bookshop
Photo: coffeeinbey on Instagram
This stunning bookshop and café frequently hosts wonderful cultural events. Stay updated on their Instagram and join in on all the fun.
7. Make new friends at Orenda in Mar Mikhael
We recommend bonding over their shawarma tacos.
8. Stroll through the city and snap shots of your favorite streets and buildings
Beirut is filled with colorful buildings, beautiful streets, and amazing people.
Photo: fadibad on Instagram
9. Find your next read at Book Bazar
A Hamra gem that every bookworm will fall in love with.
Photo: rana.sarieddine on Instagram
10. Visit Tota and stick around for their amazing events
Fundraisers, Sunday markets, and lots of food await!
11. Go all out with an inventive burger from Matt’s
You won’t find burgers like these anywhere else in Lebanon!
12. Have a Martini (or three) at Madhattan in Badaro
Whether you had a long, tiring, uneventful, or rough day, you can never go wrong with a few drinks with your pals.
13. Put on your dancing shoes and have a fun night at Jive
Delicious cocktails, amazing vinyls, and loud colors at this amazing space in Saifi.
Photo: thomastico on Instagram
14. Try the delicious pollo pesto pizza and pappardelle bolognese at Cupola
If you’re a sucker for incredible Italian dishes, look no further than Cupola.
15. Devour a delicious shawarma from Basterma Mano
Perhaps the best basterma and sojouk in the city!
16. Visit one of these late-night and 24/7 eateries in Beirut when the 2am cravings hit
Craving shawarma? Mac and cheese? Turkish kebab? Hot dogs? There are so many spots around Beirut that have you covered.
17. Get groovy at Dead End Paradise in Gemmayze
Dance the night away, make some new friends, and sip on incredible drinks. Oh, and try their fried chicken katsu legs!
Here are some last-minute plans that we thought of so you don’t have to.
1. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at La Foule in Hamra
Photo: saab_cravings on Instagram
Obsessed with foul and hummus? Here are more spots for you to enjoy authentic foul and hummus in Beirut.
2. Join in on the fun at Al Makan in Mar Elias
Their weekly events range from community iftars to movie screenings. Keep this secret garden café in mind for your next outing.
3. Meet up with your friends at Uniun in Mar Mikhael
This Lebanese eatery is a cool spot to chat up your friends over a cup of coffee (and maybe a yummu manouche).
4. Make a stop at Dar Al Mussawir to see the most recent photo exhibition by talented photographers in the region
Dar El Mussawir is one of the most amazing photography spaces in Lebanon, where you can join training programs, attend lectures, and much more.
5. Cop some amazing finds at the Crafters Market in Hamra
6. Stop by for cool movie screenings at Barzakh Bookshop
Photo: coffeeinbey on Instagram
This stunning bookshop and café frequently hosts wonderful cultural events. Stay updated on their Instagram and join in on all the fun.
7. Make new friends at Orenda in Mar Mikhael
We recommend bonding over their shawarma tacos.
8. Stroll through the city and snap shots of your favorite streets and buildings
Beirut is filled with colorful buildings, beautiful streets, and amazing people.
Photo: fadibad on Instagram
9. Find your next read at Book Bazar
A Hamra gem that every bookworm will fall in love with.
Photo: rana.sarieddine on Instagram
10. Visit Tota and stick around for their amazing events
Fundraisers, Sunday markets, and lots of food await!
11. Go all out with an inventive burger from Matt’s
You won’t find burgers like these anywhere else in Lebanon!
12. Have a Martini (or three) at Madhattan in Badaro
Whether you had a long, tiring, uneventful, or rough day, you can never go wrong with a few drinks with your pals.
13. Put on your dancing shoes and have a fun night at Jive
Delicious cocktails, amazing vinyls, and loud colors at this amazing space in Saifi.
Photo: thomastico on Instagram
14. Try the delicious pollo pesto pizza and pappardelle bolognese at Cupola
If you’re a sucker for incredible Italian dishes, look no further than Cupola.
15. Devour a delicious shawarma from Basterma Mano
Perhaps the best basterma and sojouk in the city!
16. Visit one of these late-night and 24/7 eateries in Beirut when the 2am cravings hit
Craving shawarma? Mac and cheese? Turkish kebab? Hot dogs? There are so many spots around Beirut that have you covered.
17. Get groovy at Dead End Paradise in Gemmayze
Dance the night away, make some new friends, and sip on incredible drinks. Oh, and try their fried chicken katsu legs!
