{"id":43252,"date":"2016-01-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/43252\/the-most-underrated-spots-to-grab-a-drink-in-beirut"},"modified":"2023-08-11T04:49:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T04:49:51","slug":"the-most-underrated-spots-to-grab-a-drink-in-beirut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/43252\/the-most-underrated-spots-to-grab-a-drink-in-beirut\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Underrated Spots to Grab a Drink in Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":"NB: This post was originally published in September 2015.

Lebanon\u2019s pubbing scene is always in flux, with different areas dying down and building up over the past few years. We\u2019ve witnessed Hamra die out and start building back up again recently, pubbers shift from Gemmayze to Mar Mkhayel, and Badaro materialise as a spot for a slightly more mature crowd.

Here are a few underrated spots that don\u2019t scream out for attention but remain timeless and classic.<\/big>

Torino Express<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


Any time I\u2019ve been here, I\u2019ve met a pretty diverse mix of people, from jugglers and musicians to engineers and\u00a0philosophers. It might be tiny, but it packs a punch. It\u2019s small space is understated and unpretentious. Best of all, all of the photos you take in this place will all come out with an odd but cool reddish hue.

Try: Mojito or Bloody Mary.<\/b><\/big>

Gourand Street
Gemmayzeh<\/i>

Kayan<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


If you\u2019re feeling like something a little bit more sophisticated but still laid-back, head to Kayan. Every time I step into this spot I feel a little bit more refined, like I should be sporting a tweed coat and holding my beat-up copy of Catcher In The Rye<\/i>. It\u2019s got a great atmosphere, great food, and great drinks.

Try: Salami sandwich and Tiramisu shot. But not together. Unless that\u2019s your thing.<\/b><\/big>

Lebnan st.
Gemmayzeh
Mob.: +9613899213<\/i>

Anise<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


Anise is a small but sophisticated pub located between Mashawish and Chaplin\u2019s in Mar Mkhayel. It\u2019s got some of the best cocktails in town, infused with the freshest of herbs. They also serve peeled sunflower seeds instead of nuts, which is always great (in my humble opinion). The waiter\u2019s bow-tied outfits also add to the ambience.

Try: Gin Basil Smash.<\/b><\/big>

Alexander Flemming Street
Mar Mikhael
Mob.: +96170977926<\/i>

Demo<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


This place is a great and underrated spot to grab a drink or five. They\u2019ve got a great blend of music from jazz to reggae, from electronic to soul, and everything in between. They also host semi-regular cuisine nights on Wednesdays.

Try: Moscow Mule and\/or some homemade pizza.<\/b><\/big>

Lebnan st.
Gemmayzeh
Mob.: +9613958504<\/i>

Captain\u2019s Cabin<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


This place has been around for ages – about 40 years to be exact. While it used to be a place for pilots to rest between flights, it\u2019s now a place for beer and whiskey drinkers. This is also the only place in Lebanon where I\u2019ve heard my favorite local band from New England, Deer Tick, playing over the speakers, so that alone makes it a worthy spot to grab a beer.

Try: Irish Car Bomb or Arak.<\/b><\/big>

Adounees Street
Hamra
Tel.: +9611740516<\/i>

Abu Elie<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


The elusive Abu Elie, A.K.A the communist bar. It\u2019s a famous name in Hamra, but probably the most out-of-the-way venue. And that\u2019s what makes it great. Photos of Che Guevara and Cuban flags cover the red walls inside the pub, a place which is hard to find unless you know someone who knows someone. Or you\u2019ve looked up directions online.

Try: Whiskey or beer. And a roast beef sandwich. Don\u2019t complicate things.<\/b><\/big>

Kweit Street
Karakas
Mob.: +96170918821<\/i>

Roy\u2019s<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


Badaro is a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of Mar Mkhayel or Hamra. The venue is pretty subtle, and kind of easy to miss if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re looking for. As is true with most underrated places to grab a drink, Roy\u2019s isn\u2019t one of those caught new pubs in Uruguay or a psuedo-bohemian but expensive bar in Mar Mkhayel. It\u2019s a place to grab a table and a chair outside and have good conversation. And, alcohol.

Try: Bloody Mary and the pizza baguette.<\/b><\/big>

Kfoury Street
Badaro
Tel.: +96101390308<\/i>

Dawawine<\/a><\/b><\/big><\/big>


Who says you\u2019ve got to drink in a pub? For something a little different, head to Dawawine and have a glass of wine while perusing their library.\u00a0The place is a library, theatre, and cafe all in one, and also has a nice terrace with potted plants. You can get some work done here with a glass of wine or discuss existentialism over a beer with your buddies.

Try: Glass of wine on their terrace and the steak and mushroom sandwich.<\/b><\/big>

Akkar Building, 2nd Floor, Arz Street
Gemmayzeh
Tel.: +9611567705<\/i>


[Images via Time Out<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Dawawine Blog<\/a>.]
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