Beirut craft beer scene is anchored by 961 Beer, Lebanon's first serious craft brewery. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Beirut
01 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Brewery · Iconic
Lebanon's first serious craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Lebanese Pale Ale
02 · Beirut
Batroun
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Country brewery
Country brewery near Beirut.
Order: Their flagship pilsner
03 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Cocktails · Arak-led
Mar Mikhael cocktail bar with strong craft beer rotation.
Order: A craft IPA + an arak signature
04 · Beirut
Karantina
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Industrial · Late-night DJ
Late-night Karantina industrial space with strong craft beer.
Order: A craft IPA at 1 AM
05 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Casual · Burger
Casual Mar Mikhael bar with burgers and craft beer.
Order: A craft IPA + a smoked-meat burger
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06 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Late-night · Loud
The bar that anchors Mar Mikhael nightlife.
Order: A craft IPA during the late hours
07 · Beirut
Hamra
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Pub · Hamra
Hamra pub with strong Lebanese craft beer rotation.
Order: A Lebanese craft beer
08 · Beirut
Antelias
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Mediterranean rooftop
Outside Beirut proper.
Order: A craft IPA on the terrace
09 · Beirut
Achrafieh
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Lebanese cuisine + bar
Restaurant with strong craft beer focus.
Order: A craft IPA + Lebanese mezze
10 · Beirut
Manara
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Hotel rooftop · Mediterranean
On top of the Riviera Hotel.
Order: A craft IPA on the terrace
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How Beirut drinks craft beer
961 Beer and Colonel Beer are essential. Most peak between 8 and 11 PM.
