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11 Things to Do in Beirut If You’re Single on Singles’ Day
Not to rub salt in the wound, but…we think you should be out and about on Singles’ Day, so here are 11 things you can do in Beirut to celebrate.
1. Sample all the new fall treats at Bakelab Counter
So many delicious treats to choose from, so why not try all the new fall additions to their menu?
2. Treat yourself to happy hour drinks at Pacifico
You can enjoy happy hour from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at this Achrafieh gem. Make sure to order some nibbles to go with your drink(s).
3. Mix and mingle at Naïve House
A very eclectic spot where you can easily make friends, whether it’s by mixing and mingling on a night out or partaking in one of their artsy workshops.
4. Catch Sense & Sensibility (2026) at Metropolis Cinema
A kind of exposure therapy. This might easily backfire, but let’s not worry about that for now.
5. Spend the day uncovering the spots that define Hamra
We actually compiled so many wonderful spots for you in this guide. It includes all the iconic spots that define Hamra, one of Beirut’s most under-appreciated neighborhoods.
6. Shop all the Singles’ Day offers at HBYTALA, Feel22, and Skin Society
The best thing about Singles’ Day is all the deals our favorite stores are making. You can benefit from Buy 1 Get 1 Free offers, or discounts off your favorite products.
7. Keep yourself distracted with wheel throwing workshops at WAY
You can book a wheel throwing workshop at this studio to keep yourself busy and not reaching for your phone.
8. Laugh the pain away at the Hidden Cellar‘s Wednesday 4 Comedy
Laughter is the best medicine after all. Grab your tight-knit group of friends and enjoy their Wednesday 4 Comedy.
9. Discover 11 spots in Beirut that you’ve never been to before
We have an entire section on our website for discovering all the new spots around Beirut and Lebanon. Check it out: #What’s New
10. Pick up a new romance read (…or self-help) from one of these bookshops in Beirut
We have so many bookshops listed in our #Bookworms section, but if you specifically want something like a cute book café, click here for a guide!
11. Emotionally eat at one of these old but gold gems in Beirut
Beirut’s old gems never disappoint. We’d love to devour a cheesy chicken escalope and fries from Universal Snack, or a traditional Lebanese burger from Hani’s Snack. The possibilities are endless. Here’s a guide to Beirut’s old gems.
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