Guidebook for Beirut
Essentials
Marqet
Very close by, has a good selection of items.
Twenty four hour convenience store, right on the corner of the block (turn left when you exit the building)
Twenty Four Seven
Twenty four hour convenience store, right on the corner of the block (turn left when you exit the building)
Shopping
Shopping mall with many food options, Leila is one of their best Lebanese restaurants!
28 locals recommend
ABC Verdun
LG FLShopping mall with many food options, Leila is one of their best Lebanese restaurants!
Beirut Souks
Great for shipping and has a lot of food options as well.
Sightseeing
Amazing grotto, a must see if you have the time. I would recommend going early morning (they are closed on Mondays) and then heading to Byblos area, the oldest City in the world! There are a lot of restaurants and pubs there, and it is a beautiful stroll through the old town amid all the ruins.
58 locals recommend
Jeita Grotto
شارع كسروانAmazing grotto, a must see if you have the time. I would recommend going early morning (they are closed on Mondays) and then heading to Byblos area, the oldest City in the world! There are a lot of restaurants and pubs there, and it is a beautiful stroll through the old town amid all the ruins.
The oldest City in the world, and one of my personal favorites. Take a stroll amid the old town, do some local shopping and fill your tummies with delicious food and drinks. I would recommend Laconda restaurant for a Lebanese fusion.
83 locals recommend
Byblos
The oldest City in the world, and one of my personal favorites. Take a stroll amid the old town, do some local shopping and fill your tummies with delicious food and drinks. I would recommend Laconda restaurant for a Lebanese fusion.
Some of the old ruins are found in the area, along with newer architecture.
15 locals recommend
Beirut Central District
Some of the old ruins are found in the area, along with newer architecture.
Food Scene
The all-time Lebanese people's favorite American diner. Would recommend trying it for a break from Lebanese food (which, to be honest, you never need a break from :D )
22 locals recommend
Roadster Diner
The all-time Lebanese people's favorite American diner. Would recommend trying it for a break from Lebanese food (which, to be honest, you never need a break from :D )
Babel Bay
Delicious Lebanese food and seafood
Delicious Lebanese fusion cuisine. Perfect for groups (would recommend sharing to get the best culinary experience)
Locanda Byblos
Delicious Lebanese fusion cuisine. Perfect for groups (would recommend sharing to get the best culinary experience)
You have to try Barbar before leaving Beirut, you may even get addicted to it! It is Lebanese fast food.
I would recommend you try:
Chicken Shawarma
Falafel
Pies: great for breakfast, my favorites are cheese pies and Thyme (Zaatar) and Labneh. They are called "Manoushe" in Arabic.
They are open 24/7
13 locals recommend
Barbar Restaurants
You have to try Barbar before leaving Beirut, you may even get addicted to it! It is Lebanese fast food.
I would recommend you try:
Chicken Shawarma
Falafel
Pies: great for breakfast, my favorites are cheese pies and Thyme (Zaatar) and Labneh. They are called "Manoushe" in Arabic.
They are open 24/7
Twenty four hour restaurant, great for after the party! They are famoud for their "Famous Chicken" Sandwich (Manoushe). They also have many Lebanese pies.
15 locals recommend
Zaatar w Zeit
Twenty four hour restaurant, great for after the party! They are famoud for their "Famous Chicken" Sandwich (Manoushe). They also have many Lebanese pies.
BeBabel
Minet El Hosn Modern Lebanese Restaurant
Tavolina
Italian Restauirant
Slate
Modern French bistro
Great Lebanese Cafe, located in Zeituna Bay, which has amazing views on the water. You will see Yachts parked there and can take a nice stroll by them.
Kahweit zaytouna
Great Lebanese Cafe, located in Zeituna Bay, which has amazing views on the water. You will see Yachts parked there and can take a nice stroll by them.
Parks & Nature
A nice beachfront area with many restaurants and coffee shops. Would not recommend thin healed shoes, as the flooring is wooden with gaps in between the tiles.
33 locals recommend
Zaitunay Bay
طريق ميناء الحصنA nice beachfront area with many restaurants and coffee shops. Would not recommend thin healed shoes, as the flooring is wooden with gaps in between the tiles.