Beirut

Beirut, the former "Pearl of the Middle East", is located on the Mediterranean coastline. It is Lebanon's centre point for economy with its main street Hamra, Rue Monot in Ashrafieh, Rue Gouraud and Verdun where a lot of banks and corporate firms are based. Lebanon is the most cosmopolitan and vibrant city in the Middle East, with great Lebanese restaurants like Abdelwahab el Inglizi or numerous  excellent French restaurants and excellent nightlife. In recent times Beirut is also known for a growing fashion industry with its fashion designers Abed Mahfouz and Elie Saab who created the oscar dress for Halle Berry in 2002.


Cool Restaurants

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961BEER

Brewery
Address: Gemmayze near Edl, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.961beer.com
Phone: +961 1 567 899

Beirut's first micro-brewery; minimalist-industrial space; lebanese fusion food and yes: a great selection of beer! Sunday brunch with jazz music; check out also the "facebook-group" for special events and info


ABDELWAHAB EL INGLIZI

Lebanese
Address: Rue Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi, Achrafiye, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.professionaltravelguide.com/beirut/dining/local-regional/abdel-wahab-473367
Phone: +961 1 200 550

Stylish restaurant near Monot's nightlife area; located in an old "Ottoman house"; spectacular buffets; young locals love this place;


AL MAYASS

Armenian
Address: Rue Trabaud, Achrefieh, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.248am.com/mark/kuwait/review-al-mayass-restaurant/
Phone: +961 1 215 046

Restaurant in the heart of "Archrafieh"; warm ambiance and live music; Armenian dishes are the specialty


BALTHUS

French bistro
Address: Ave. des Francais, Downtown, Ghandour building, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.fabsearch.com/entry_detail.cfm?destination=Beirut-Balthus&entry_id=346&action=saveClipping
Phone: +961 1 371 077

Very exclusive high-end French brasserie; frequented by businessmen, politicians and bankers; good foie gras; good for lunch


CASABLANCA

Seafood and Brunch
Address: Rue dar El-Mreisseh, ain El-Mreisseh, Quaddoura building, Second floor, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.fabsearch.com/entry_detail.cfm?destination=Beirut-Casablanca&entry_id=347
Phone: +961 1 369 334

Urban and cosy eatery; old Lebanese villa with view on the Mediterranean sea; great for brunch


CENTRALE

French
Address: Mar Maroun Street, Saifi, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.centralerestaurant.com/
Phone: +961 3 915 925

Great eatery designed by Beirut's architect Bernard Khoury; 1920s villa wrapped with wire mesh and topped with a half-barrel-shaped metal roof; garden terrace amongst the most popular places in Beirut


CORLEONE TRATTORIA

Italian
Address: Gourand Street, Gemayzeh, Beirut, Lebanon
Web: http://www.foodandwine.com/golist/2008/property.cfm?label=corleone-trattoria
Phone: +961 1 576 057

Small pizzeria with portraits of Marlon Brando (scenes from "The Godfather"); delicious wood-fired pizzas and pasta




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* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.


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