{"id":784947,"date":"2026-11-03T10:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=784947"},"modified":"2026-11-03T11:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:07:22","slug":"13-beloved-spots-that-define-hamra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/784947\/13-beloved-spots-that-define-hamra\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Beloved Spots That Define Hamra"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Tell me about hidden gems I should visit\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Discover hidden gems\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\" data-sideconvo-force-init=\"true\">             Discover hidden gems        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamra will always hold a special place in our hearts. The neighborhood is deeply intertwined with the city&#8217;s history, once an intellectual and revolutionary hub that brought together writers, artists, students, and thinkers from across Lebanon and beyond.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its streets have witnessed decades of cultural shifts, political movements, and everyday moments that have shaped Beirut into the city we know today. And while Hamra has changed considerably over the years, it still holds onto a character that makes it unlike anywhere else in the country.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 14 spots we believe make Hamra what it is. Some have been around for decades, others have become neighborhood fixtures in their own right, but all have a place in the Hamra we know and love.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-1-mezyan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mezyan.official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mezyan<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWZhTDYDIYk\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mezyan has been part of Hamra&#8217;s social and cultural scene since 2011, when it first opened at Estral Center before moving to its current home in the Rasamny Building. Over the years, it has built a following among artists, musicians, students, and longtime Hamra regulars, becoming a place where people come as much to meet and talk as they do to eat. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">s Lebanese mezze, music, and lively evenings keep the neighborhood&#8217;s caf\u00e9 culture alive, giving it a contemporary identity of its own. Though one of Hamra&#8217;s younger establishments, Mezyan has made a lasting mark on the neighborhood&#8217;s social and cultural scene.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-2-abboudi-bou-jaoude\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/abboudibj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abboudi Bou Jaoude<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <script type=\"module\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@justinribeiro\/lite-tiktok@0.1.0\/lite-tiktok.js\"><\/script>   <lite-tiktok style=\"margin:auto;width:340px;\" videoid=\"7546571409321921810\" autoload><\/lite-tiktok>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abboudi Bou Jaoude has dedicated decades to collecting and preserving pieces of Lebanon&#8217;s cinematic history, now an archive of original movie posters, lobby cards, photographs, and other printed memorabilia.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His collection now includes more than 20,000 original vintage posters and documents from Lebanon and the wider Middle East. His work is particularly meaningful in Hamra, a neighborhood whose cinemas and cultural venues once played a major role in Beirut&#8217;s social life.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-3-furn-abdel-aziz\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Furn Abdel Aziz <\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784954\" style=\"width:615px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz-250x157.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz-600x377.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz-599x377.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/furnabdelaziz.webp 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A neighborhood bakery like Furn Abdelaziz is part of what makes Hamra feel lived-in rather than simply somewhere people visit. It serves the everyday crowd looking for a fresh manoushe, a quick breakfast, or something to grab on the way to work or university. Its importance lies in that familiar, uncomplicated role in the neighborhood&#8217;s daily routine.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re not really sure when it opened, but it&#8217;s been around for so long that we can&#8217;t imagine a day in Hamra without it.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-4-le-colisee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/761024\/hamras-golden-days-return-iconic-le-colisee-cinema-is-reopening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Colis\u00e9e<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIha6abslYP\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Colis\u00e9e is one of Hamra&#8217;s most important cultural landmarks. Built in 1945, the cinema once welcomed generations of moviegoers and hosted Lebanese, Arab, Indian, French, and international films.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It spent decades closed before the Tiro Association for Arts restored it and reopened the venue in September 2025 as the Lebanese National Theatre in Beirut. Its return is a reminder of how much the neighborhood&#8217;s cultural spaces matter, and why preserving them is worth the effort.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-5-cafe-younes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cafeyounes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Younes<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVHITAbjlid\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caf\u00e9 Younes is practically part of Hamra&#8217;s identity. The family business dates back to 1935, when Amin Younes Sr. opened a coffee roastery in Downtown Beirut, before bringing the business to Hamra around 1960. It has remained a familiar stop for generations of students, academics, journalists, and coffee lovers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its continued presence also makes it one of the few surviving reminders of the neighborhood&#8217;s old independent caf\u00e9 culture, and their stunning Hamra branch is undeniably one of people&#8217;s go-tos.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-6-deep-music\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. DEEP MUSIC<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRcAvi6DE1l\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An iconic cassette shop tucked across from Caf\u00e9 Younes, DEEP MUSIC is a little time capsule of Lebanon&#8217;s musical history. Its walls are lined with hundreds of old tapes featuring some of the region&#8217;s most beloved singers and composers, from Fairuz and Sabah to Ziad Rahbani and Marcel Khalife.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than a place to pick up an old favorite, the shop serves as a small archive of Lebanese music, preserving recordings and memories from an era when owning an album meant something a little different. It has also attracted a younger generation of music lovers curious to explore the sounds they grew up hearing at home.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-7-t-marbouta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tmarbouta\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T-Marbouta<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CtbGj6dMSmq\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T-Marbouta opened in 2006 with the idea of bringing coffee, books, and people together under one roof. Its opening coincided with the war in 2006, however, and the caf\u00e9 quickly became a relief center where volunteers organized aid and distributed food and supplies to displaced families. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It eventually grew into a popular restaurant and cultural meeting point, hosting discussions, screenings, and community gatherings. Few places capture Hamra&#8217;s intellectual and community-minded spirit quite like it, and T-Marbouta continues to uphold those values through its commitment to humanitarian causes, solidarity, and community support.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-8-universal-snack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/universal-snack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Snack<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-snack-1024x768-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-727418\" style=\"width:607px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-snack-1024x768-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-snack-1024x768-1-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-snack-1024x768-1-250x188.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/universal-snack-1024x768-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universal Snack has been feeding Hamra&#8217;s university crowd since 1970. Founded by Jamil Abou Salma, the family-run restaurant became a favorite among AUB students looking for affordable, filling meals, particularly its burgers and chicken escalope. Its old-school diner atmosphere and familiar menu have remained part of its appeal, with generations of students returning to a place their parents and even grandparents might remember.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope it remains a Beirut staple for many years to come.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-9-al-madina-theater\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/almadinatheater.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Madina Theater<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DeHYW0mucyE\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Lebanese actress and director Nidal Al Achkar in 1994, Al Madina Theatre has become one of Beirut&#8217;s most important independent performing arts venues.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It moved to Hamra in 2005 and has since welcomed local and international performers, hosted exhibitions and workshops, and provided a platform for conversations about Lebanese and Arab society. Its presence helps keep Hamra connected to the artistic and intellectual life that made the neighborhood famous in the first place.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-10-barbar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barbar.restaurant\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barbar<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DTUpwjWiY6v\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What started as a small manoushe bakery facing the Piccadilly Theatre in 1979 has grown into one of Lebanon&#8217;s most recognizable food businesses. Founded by Mohammad Ghaziri during the Civil War, Barbar gradually expanded its menu to include shawarma, falafel, sandwiches, juices, and much more.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its Hamra location has remained a familiar stop for students, night owls, theatergoers, and anyone craving a quick bite, at practically any hour of the day.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-11-captain-s-cabin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/captains-cabin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Captain&#8217;s Cabin<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/unnamed.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784957\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500097333073779;width:603px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/unnamed.webp 765w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/unnamed-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/unnamed-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/unnamed-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>via J.R. Fernandez on Google Images.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain&#8217;s Cabin has been pouring drinks in Hamra since 1964, when four Middle East Airlines pilots decided to turn an old fish shop into a place where they could unwind, play cards, and have a drink.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bar eventually became a licensed establishment in 1972 and developed a loyal following among locals, expatriates, and visitors. With its dim lighting, pool table, worn-in interiors, and old-school atmosphere, it has held onto a kind of Beirut nightlife that has become increasingly difficult to find.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-12-hamra-vintage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hamra.vintage\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamra Vintage<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DUS7HLfDXz8\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamra Vintage is a treasure trove of objects that seem to have stories of their own. Owner Ghassan Houry began collecting vintage accessories and antiques before eventually opening his shop on Makdessi Street in 1992.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its shelves and displays have featured everything from old handbags and watches to typewriters, lamps, and other collectibles. More than three decades later, it remains a little piece of Hamra&#8217;s old-world charm, preserving objects that might otherwise have disappeared into obscurity. Although its <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VYo7zNxGjExjszsC6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">location changed<\/a>, its spirit hasn&#8217;t.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-13-book-bazar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/763044\/book-bazar-starts-new-chapter-as-a-book-cafe-in-beirut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Bazar<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPgYfvajO4d\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Bazar has been a fixture in Hamra for decades, attracting readers looking for secondhand books, old novels, comics, and unexpected literary finds. 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Originally known as Pick of the Pops, it eventually became Chico Records and developed into a beloved destination for music lovers searching for vinyl, CDs, and rare Lebanese recordings.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khatchik also <a href=\"https:\/\/themarkaz.org\/ziad-rahbani-the-making-of-a-lebanese-jazz-legend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">co-founded the ZIDA record label<\/a> with Ziad Rahbani in the 1970s, further connecting the shop to Lebanon&#8217;s musical history. Today, the family-run business continues to preserve a part of Beirut&#8217;s record-collecting culture.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Did we miss any iconic Hamra spots? Make sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/hamra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#Hamra<\/a> section on our website for more content like this.<\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/758681\/from-theaters-to-cafes-the-beirut-spots-that-defined-ziad-rahbanis-life\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"From Theaters to Caf\u00e9s: The Beirut Spots That Defined Ziad Rahbani\u2019s Life\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #36C6F4;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #36C6F41a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ZIAD-RAHBANI-250x175.jpg\" alt=\"From Theaters to Caf\u00e9s: The Beirut Spots That Defined Ziad Rahbani\u2019s Life\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>From Theaters to Caf\u00e9s: The Beirut Spots That Defined Ziad Rahbani\u2019s Life<\/h2>                                                                             <p>These are some of the Beirut spots that shaped his days, reflected his worldview, and still carry traces of the artist he was.<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>   <div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>         <div style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"mobile products-container-two-product swiper products-embed-container\">   <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">        <a class=\"swiper-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/product\/disco-fever-tee\/\" aria-label=\"Disco Fever Tee\" style=\"min-width: 66% !important;height:auto !important;\">      <div style=\"min-width: 90% !important;\" class=\"single-product-two-product\">       <div class=\"product-image-two-product lazy-load\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/PHOTO-2024-05-17-15-22-13-3-600x400.jpg\">       <\/div>       <div class=\"product-content-two-product\">        <h2 style=\"height: 45px;\">Disco Fever Tee<\/h2>        <p>High quality t-shirt that is available in either round neck loose fit made of 100% cotton with short sleeves, or fitted cropped with a round neck and short sleeves (95% cotton,5% elastane). <\/p>        <div class=\"price-container-two-product\">         Starting At <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">&#36;<\/span>15<\/bdi><\/span>       <\/div>       <\/div>      <\/div>     <\/a>         <a class=\"swiper-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/product\/the-beirut-tee\/\" aria-label=\"The Beirut Tee\" style=\"min-width: 66% !important;height:auto !important;\">      <div style=\"min-width: 90% !important;\" class=\"single-product-two-product\">       <div class=\"product-image-two-product lazy-load\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/beirutee-524x600.png\">       <\/div>       <div class=\"product-content-two-product\">        <h2 style=\"height: 45px;\">The Beirut Tee<\/h2>        <p>Beirut.com printed logo on the left side. 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