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Love Traditional Arabic Music? Here Are 11 Places With Exactly That
There’s nothing as fun as a night out, but a truly fun party can never be complete without some excellent Arabic music. So if you love to hishik bishik, you just have to check out these places with grade A bops from our heritage.
1. Li Beirut
If you love great cocktails and oriental music, this is the place for you. You’ll never leave Li Beirut disappointed.
2. Mezyan
A mix of amazing Mediterranean food, from Morocco to Spain, delicious Arak, and oriental music? Yes please!
3. Karket El Hajj
Set in an ancient stone house, nights at Karket El Hajj are comprised of three things; mouth-watering Mezza, impressive live music, and good times.
4. Cafe Em Nazih
Cafe Em Nazih goes hard AF every Friday night, so if you’re looking for an authentic Lebanese experience, look no further.
5. Awtar
In Zouk, this restaurant will give you a night you won’t forget!
6. Metro Al Madina
Metro is the place to be on the weekend, with awesome DJs spinning the best mix of oriental and international music. But if you’re looking for a fix of Tarab during the week, check out their live shows, from Hishik Bishik to any current Arabic music show.
7. Bou Melhem
Bou Melhem has an eclectic mix of International and Lebanese dishes, with live music and oud every Tuesday.
8. Barometre
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Barometre combines great food and superb food, but more importantly, Barometre goes hard every night.
9. Anbar
Lose yourself in the total atmosphere of authentic oriental nights created by Anbar every single night.
10. Blue Note Café
This well-renowned café is famous for its impressive list of visiting musicians, from Ziad El Rahbani to Charles Davis, and hosts a diverse collection of music shows, from Jazz to Latin, and, most importantly, Arabic oldies.
11. Habibi Club at The Grand Factory
Although this isn’t a weekly event, keep track of Grand Factory’s Facebook page to know when it’s happening because trust me, you do not want to miss a Habibi Club night.
1. Li Beirut
If you love great cocktails and oriental music, this is the place for you. You’ll never leave Li Beirut disappointed.
2. Mezyan
A mix of amazing Mediterranean food, from Morocco to Spain, delicious Arak, and oriental music? Yes please!
3. Karket El Hajj
Set in an ancient stone house, nights at Karket El Hajj are comprised of three things; mouth-watering Mezza, impressive live music, and good times.
4. Cafe Em Nazih
Cafe Em Nazih goes hard AF every Friday night, so if you’re looking for an authentic Lebanese experience, look no further.
5. Awtar
In Zouk, this restaurant will give you a night you won’t forget!
6. Metro Al Madina
Metro is the place to be on the weekend, with awesome DJs spinning the best mix of oriental and international music. But if you’re looking for a fix of Tarab during the week, check out their live shows, from Hishik Bishik to any current Arabic music show.
7. Bou Melhem
Bou Melhem has an eclectic mix of International and Lebanese dishes, with live music and oud every Tuesday.
8. Barometre
Photo courtesy of Zomato.
Barometre combines great food and superb food, but more importantly, Barometre goes hard every night.
9. Anbar
Lose yourself in the total atmosphere of authentic oriental nights created by Anbar every single night.
10. Blue Note Café
This well-renowned café is famous for its impressive list of visiting musicians, from Ziad El Rahbani to Charles Davis, and hosts a diverse collection of music shows, from Jazz to Latin, and, most importantly, Arabic oldies.
11. Habibi Club at The Grand Factory
Although this isn’t a weekly event, keep track of Grand Factory’s Facebook page to know when it’s happening because trust me, you do not want to miss a Habibi Club night.
