{"id":60224,"date":"2020-06-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/60224\/84-years-later-al-sakhra-restaurant-says-goodbye"},"modified":"2024-02-12T05:50:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T05:50:53","slug":"84-years-later-al-sakhra-restaurant-says-goodbye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/60224\/84-years-later-al-sakhra-restaurant-says-goodbye\/","title":{"rendered":"84 Years Later, Al Sakhra Restaurant Says Goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s no secret that the current financial and economic crisis has taken a toll on many local businesses, forcing them to shut down and let go of their employees.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><i>Editorial Purpose:<\/b> We are sharing this piece of content to shed light on struggling Lebanese businesses.<\/i><br \/>  <br \/>  One of the most recent victims of this hard-hitting reality is <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/41924\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Sakhra Cliff House<\/a><\/b>, a gorgeous Lebanese restaurant in the heart of Chemlane that made a name for itself with its exemplary location and scrumptious menu.<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBXWCg5JndE\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Established in 1936, Al Sakhra has withstood the test of time and carved its spot in Lebanese history. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bl3AGkYBosW\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  The iconic restaurant boasts a charming vintage interior, serving the most delectable Lebanese specialties from an old guesthouse with a red brick roof. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaQ1l29BkvT\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Aside from its homey feel, Al Sakhra also overlooks the stupendous valley and magical coastline, making for the perfect weekend escapade. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BYTDN06BSpW\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  It truly is a shame to see such a beautiful locale holding so much history closing down. We can&#8217;t help but think of all the employees and businesses that are paying the price for a crisis they&#8217;re not responsible for.<br \/>  <br \/>  Do you think these restaurants will get a chance to reopen one day?<br \/>  <br \/>  More like this:<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/59852\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Beirut&#8217;s Iconic Le Bristol Hotel To Close Down<\/a><\/b><br \/>  <br \/>  <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/60035\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Iconic Hamra Spot Dar Bitro &#038; Books Closing Down<\/a><\/b><br \/>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that the current financial and economic crisis has taken a toll on many local businesses, forcing them to shut down and let go of their 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