Joe's Guidebook
Food scene
The Backyard - Hazmieh
Cluster of restaurants, cafés and bars 2min away from our airbnb
Ginger&Co
My fav sushi place and arguably one of the best in Lebanon
3min away from our airbnb
Situated in Monot area (10min away)
Best steak & fries in Lebanon
Originally from France
Available in Paris , Beirut , London etc
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Le Relais De L' Entercote - Restaurant
Situated in Monot area (10min away)
Best steak & fries in Lebanon
Originally from France
Available in Paris , Beirut , London etc
Loris Restaurant
Top Lebanese restaurant in Gemmayzeh if you wanna try our Lebanese cuisine (10min)
Located in Broumana around 25min from
our airbnb , Its unique design offers Asian fusion food and tropical cocktails located in the middle of the bars and restaurants
NIU Broumana
Located in Broumana around 25min from
our airbnb , Its unique design offers Asian fusion food and tropical cocktails located in the middle of the bars and restaurants
Enjoy a feast of Lebanese food next to the wonderful waterfall in Chouf district
P.S: you have to book in advance and seating next to the waterfall requires a minimum charge (1hr away)
Shallalat Al Zarka - Baakline
Enjoy a feast of Lebanese food next to the wonderful waterfall in Chouf district
P.S: you have to book in advance and seating next to the waterfall requires a minimum charge (1hr away)
Tastiest sandwich in the world in 2015
Winner of the foodie hub award in London
One of the best shawarma places in Beirut (10min away)
Joseph - Restaurant
El SaydehTastiest sandwich in the world in 2015
Winner of the foodie hub award in London
One of the best shawarma places in Beirut (10min away)
L’abeille D'Or
The best knefeh in Lebanon(10min away baabda branch)
My fav lebanese restaurant available in UK/UAE/Kuwait/Qatar
Top quality food, booking is a must (12 min away)
Em Sherif Cafe
My fav lebanese restaurant available in UK/UAE/Kuwait/Qatar
Top quality food, booking is a must (12 min away)
The Witty Bun
Nice go to burger to try in the middle of the bars in Badaro (8min)
My all time fav burger place in Beirut located in mar mikhael in the middle of the bar scene (10min)
The Bros
MadridMy all time fav burger place in Beirut located in mar mikhael in the middle of the bar scene (10min)
Its all about the scenery and the decor. Add to it live French singer every Friday. Italian food at its best (10min)
Bavaglino
Its all about the scenery and the decor. Add to it live French singer every Friday. Italian food at its best (10min)
High end Italian cuisine. One of the best if not the best in Beirut (10min)
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tavolina
High end Italian cuisine. One of the best if not the best in Beirut (10min)
Leila Min Lebnen Achrafieh
Great Lebanese restaurant in ABC Achrafieh mall (10min)
One of the most famous Armenian restaurant in Beirut (10min)
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayrig Beirut
One of the most famous Armenian restaurant in Beirut (10min)
Onno
Tasty Armenian restaurant in Badaro (8min)
Beit Kanz
One of my fav restaurants 10min away. Amazing decor offering top quality Lebanese food
Sightseeing
One of the biggest and best preserved temples in the world including Temple of Bacchus and Jupiter (1h30min away)
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruinas romanas de Baalbek
One of the biggest and best preserved temples in the world including Temple of Bacchus and Jupiter (1h30min away)
Roman and Byzantine ruins
Faqra is a must do especially during winter season where you can enjoy snow. This touristic attraction is close to the ski resorts(50min away)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faqra Roman Ruins
Roman and Byzantine ruins
Faqra is a must do especially during winter season where you can enjoy snow. This touristic attraction is close to the ski resorts(50min away)
A very nice hiking trail with great view and time spent by the lake . Recommended during summer time (1hr 15min away)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chouwen Lake
A very nice hiking trail with great view and time spent by the lake . Recommended during summer time (1hr 15min away)
Jabal40
Situated in the North of Lebanon
A unique airplane situated on top of the mountains (2hr away)
Jabal El Arbaaine
Jabal40
Situated in the North of Lebanon
A unique airplane situated on top of the mountains (2hr away)
Superb bridge with amazing scenery next to a lovely preserved cave (2h away)
Zahlan Grotto مغارة الزحلان
Superb bridge with amazing scenery next to a lovely preserved cave (2h away)
Situated in the North of lebanon, this place will make you feel in Disneyland
I call it Disney Arabia (2hr)
Palace of dreams
Situated in the North of lebanon, this place will make you feel in Disneyland
I call it Disney Arabia (2hr)
Very nice hike located in Batorun district
Its an easy walk but very long if you wanna do it all
I recommend to walk just halfway enough to have this nice view as in the pictures (1hr away)
درب المسيلحة - mseilha walkaway
Very nice hike located in Batorun district
Its an easy walk but very long if you wanna do it all
I recommend to walk just halfway enough to have this nice view as in the pictures (1hr away)
Cute fancy neighborhood in the middle of Beirut next to the Downtown
You’ll find fancy cafés, bars and restaurants nearby (10min from our airbnb)
Saifi Village
Cute fancy neighborhood in the middle of Beirut next to the Downtown
You’ll find fancy cafés, bars and restaurants nearby (10min from our airbnb)
Known as the Pigeons’ Rock situated next to restaurants and cliff-side cafés.
Its a major touristic attraction where you can enjoy a nice walk along the coast (15min away)
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Rocas de Raouche
Known as the Pigeons’ Rock situated next to restaurants and cliff-side cafés.
Its a major touristic attraction where you can enjoy a nice walk along the coast (15min away)
Very cool story. Its a life dream castle built stone by stone by a single Lebanese visionary man named Moussa Maamari. He was in love with an upper-class family girl who rejected him at first saying she wanted him to own a Palace(40min away)
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Castillo de Moussa
Damour Beit El Dine RoadVery cool story. Its a life dream castle built stone by stone by a single Lebanese visionary man named Moussa Maamari. He was in love with an upper-class family girl who rejected him at first saying she wanted him to own a Palace(40min away)
One of the oldest villages in Lebanon with a rich history from the Crusader era (50min away)
Smar Jbeil Citadel
One of the oldest villages in Lebanon with a rich history from the Crusader era (50min away)
Beirut DT where you have a Mosque next to a Church showing the diversity of Lebanon and its coexistence(10min away)
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Downtown Beirut
Beirut DT where you have a Mosque next to a Church showing the diversity of Lebanon and its coexistence(10min away)
Prominent touristic attraction offering a promenade by the marina with a cluster of restaurants and cafés(10min away)
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zaitunay Bay
طريق ميناء الحصنProminent touristic attraction offering a promenade by the marina with a cluster of restaurants and cafés(10min away)
One of the coolest villages 25min away from Beirut.
Enjoy a fresh air and beautiful scenery with plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés. Recommended during summer as its very dynamic and lively.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broummana
One of the coolest villages 25min away from Beirut.
Enjoy a fresh air and beautiful scenery with plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés. Recommended during summer as its very dynamic and lively.
Built between 1788 and 1818 with history of Ottoman rule passing through the French mandate .
The palace is also the official summer residence of the President of the Republic. (40min away from our airbnb and 5min away from Moussa castle)
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beit Eddine
Built between 1788 and 1818 with history of Ottoman rule passing through the French mandate .
The palace is also the official summer residence of the President of the Republic. (40min away from our airbnb and 5min away from Moussa castle)
Located in Batroun , one of the liveliest city outside of Beirut in the North of Lebanon. European style embedded within a Lebanese culture offering great churches to visit in addition to great choice of beaches and bars. (1hr 15min)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phoenician Wall
Located in Batroun , one of the liveliest city outside of Beirut in the North of Lebanon. European style embedded within a Lebanese culture offering great churches to visit in addition to great choice of beaches and bars. (1hr 15min)
Pilgrimage site
Our Lady of Lebanon , Virgin Mary statue overlooking one of the most fascinating views of Lebanon (30min)
Harissa
Pilgrimage site
Our Lady of Lebanon , Virgin Mary statue overlooking one of the most fascinating views of Lebanon (30min)
Top touristic destination
Top 14 finalists in the New Wonders of Nature competition. (35min)
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jeita Grotto
شارع كسروانTop touristic destination
Top 14 finalists in the New Wonders of Nature competition. (35min)
Principal Museum of Archaeology in Lebanon (10min)
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National Museum of Beirut
Principal Museum of Archaeology in Lebanon (10min)
Best time is to visit during December as it has a cool Christmas market and amazing decoration on the streets (10min)
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beirut Souks
Best time is to visit during December as it has a cool Christmas market and amazing decoration on the streets (10min)
Umayyad City Ruins
UNESCO World Heritage Site (1h15min)
Magical place. A natural wonder to visit(1hr30min)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baatara Waterfall
Magical place. A natural wonder to visit(1hr30min)
Amazing Forest reserve with great views. Snow will cover it all during winter (1h45min)
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve
Amazing Forest reserve with great views. Snow will cover it all during winter (1h45min)
This citadel will take you back to the crusader area in Byblos (1hr)
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Byblos Citadel
This citadel will take you back to the crusader area in Byblos (1hr)
Afqa Waterfall
Amazing waterfall . There is no hiking to get there only a bit of walking (1h10min)
Strongest waterfall in Lebanon. A nice hiking trail is needed to get there (1h10min)
Kfarhelda waterfall
Strongest waterfall in Lebanon. A nice hiking trail is needed to get there (1h10min)
Sad chabrouh view is spectacular both in summer and winter but I prefer to go in winter as the snow covers the whole area(50min away)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chabrouh Dam/Lake
Sad chabrouh view is spectacular both in summer and winter but I prefer to go in winter as the snow covers the whole area(50min away)
Most popular ski resorts in Lebanon.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Resort de esquí Mzaar Kfardebiane
Most popular ski resorts in Lebanon.
One of the strongest waterfall in Jezzine a cool town in Lebanon surrounded by pine forests, mountain peaks and beautiful churches dating back hundred years ago
Jezzine Waterfall
unnamedOne of the strongest waterfall in Jezzine a cool town in Lebanon surrounded by pine forests, mountain peaks and beautiful churches dating back hundred years ago
My fav local wine. Book a spot to understand more about our wine culture and this brand in particular
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ixsir
My fav local wine. Book a spot to understand more about our wine culture and this brand in particular
Great winery tour and tasting. Famous local brand. A nice video showing how the French actually helped in the making years ago.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chateau Ksara
Great winery tour and tasting. Famous local brand. A nice video showing how the French actually helped in the making years ago.
Nightlife
One of the best sunsets you can enjoy up in the mountains. This bar is literally above the clouds. Highly recommended during the weekends summer time(1hr away)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frozen Cherry
One of the best sunsets you can enjoy up in the mountains. This bar is literally above the clouds. Highly recommended during the weekends summer time(1hr away)
Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar (10min away) offering High quality food and amazing vibes (50$ min charge per person on tables)
Wed : Band night (mix of arabic -french -english songs)
Thursday: Disco DJ night average age usually 40s
Fri & Sat : DJ commercial mix songs
Sapa Beirut
Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar (10min away) offering High quality food and amazing vibes (50$ min charge per person on tables)
Wed : Band night (mix of arabic -french -english songs)
Thursday: Disco DJ night average age usually 40s
Fri & Sat : DJ commercial mix songs
One of the best clubs in Beirut (12min away)
Thursdays- Love night
Fridays-House of Pop
Saturdays- House/Techno music
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AHM
One of the best clubs in Beirut (12min away)
Thursdays- Love night
Fridays-House of Pop
Saturdays- House/Techno music
Unique designed lounge bar. My all time favorite place (15min away)
German design award winner 2021
SPINE Beirut
Unique designed lounge bar. My all time favorite place (15min away)
German design award winner 2021
Great lounge bar available during sunset and late night (12min away). Indoor Iris during winter. Booking is a must
Iris
Great lounge bar available during sunset and late night (12min away). Indoor Iris during winter. Booking is a must
KED
Emile LahoudCool hidden gem club
A Tourist favorite (7min away)
High end lounge bar (15min away)
Monday happy hour all night 50% off on selected items
Thursday French night band
Bar Du Port
High end lounge bar (15min away)
Monday happy hour all night 50% off on selected items
Thursday French night band
DEAD END PARADISE
#68 world best bar in 2021
#80 world best bar in 2022 (10min away)
Cluster of restaurants and bars
Concept is that restaurants are on the ground floor while the Bars are on the upper floor. Bars are situated next to each others while having the same music.
Recommended on Friday and Saturday.
(15min away)
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The Village Dbayeh
1243 Jounieh - Beirut HighwayCluster of restaurants and bars
Concept is that restaurants are on the ground floor while the Bars are on the upper floor. Bars are situated next to each others while having the same music.
Recommended on Friday and Saturday.
(15min away)
Rooftop bar located in Mar Mikhael area a street full of bars and restaurants in the middle of Beirut (10min)
FABRK
Rooftop bar located in Mar Mikhael area a street full of bars and restaurants in the middle of Beirut (10min)
Catrinas Beirut
Mexican bar& restaurant located in mar mikhael area. (10min)
Arguably the most unique top cocktails you can try also located in Mar Mikhael(10min)
Central Station Boutique Bar
ArmeniaArguably the most unique top cocktails you can try also located in Mar Mikhael(10min)
Rooftop unique bar with a French dining restaurant downstairs. Located in saifi
Booking is a must (10min)
Centrale
Rooftop unique bar with a French dining restaurant downstairs. Located in saifi
Booking is a must (10min)
Community Badaro
Cool place with great drinks and food in badaro (8min)
Nice bar for drinks and socializing in Badaro (8min)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kissproof
136 BadaroNice bar for drinks and socializing in Badaro (8min)
Where it all started. The coolest parties are to be found here .
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grand Factory
Where it all started. The coolest parties are to be found here .
Hidden bar in Beiurt. Always good vibes and great atmosphere. Fridays are the best. Booking is a must.
Brazzaville
Pierre GemayelHidden bar in Beiurt. Always good vibes and great atmosphere. Fridays are the best. Booking is a must.
Amelia Beirut
Located in Mar Mikhael. Great food and amazing vibes. Booking is a must. (10min)
Pacifico
Located in monot a classy neighborhood and one of the classical go-to bar.
“Capitole by analogue” is the fanciest rooftop bar in DT overviewing the Church and the Mosque (12min)
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Eatwith Beirut
“Capitole by analogue” is the fanciest rooftop bar in DT overviewing the Church and the Mosque (12min)
Cinco Lounge
Main StreetGreat bar/restaurant located in the beautiful village of Broumana (25min away)
Beach
Amazing resort. High end pool entrance with nice chill music next to the sea
Kalani Resort Halat Lebanon, Sea Side Rd, Líbano
Amazing resort. High end pool entrance with nice chill music next to the sea
Previously named Loco beach, now called Kai beach in Batroun.
Nice music by the pool also can swim at the rocky beach with top restaurant merchak aal baher in between
Loco Beach Resort
طريق البحريPreviously named Loco beach, now called Kai beach in Batroun.
Nice music by the pool also can swim at the rocky beach with top restaurant merchak aal baher in between
Public rocky beach in Batroun but have to book for the restaurant usually to get access and sunloungers
Ô-Glacée
Public rocky beach in Batroun but have to book for the restaurant usually to get access and sunloungers
Known as the little Santorini due to the small coves with blue and white cabins and balconies overlooking the sea. Anfeh is the beach town name, You can book at Wassim aal baher or Chez Fouad( if you prefer a place with pool)
Anfeh beach
Sea Side RoadKnown as the little Santorini due to the small coves with blue and white cabins and balconies overlooking the sea. Anfeh is the beach town name, You can book at Wassim aal baher or Chez Fouad( if you prefer a place with pool)
Nowhere Beach
El HeriSandy beach located in Chekka in the North of Lebanon.
My fav one. Dog friendly
Orchid Beach Lounge Batroun
Fancy great pool vibes in Batorun
Located in Chekka north of Lebanon, amazing views summarizing Lebanon’s nature where the moutains meets the sea. My personal advice is to go during the week and enjoy peacefully to avoid tons of people in the weekend
Rocca Marina
Located in Chekka north of Lebanon, amazing views summarizing Lebanon’s nature where the moutains meets the sea. My personal advice is to go during the week and enjoy peacefully to avoid tons of people in the weekend