Beirut hidden bars are concentrated in Mar Mikhael. The 10 below show Lebanon's resilient drinking culture.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Beirut
01 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Cocktails · Arak-led
Mar Mikhael cocktail bar built around arak.
Order: An arak-based modernist signature
02 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Speakeasy · Late-night
Mar Mikhael speakeasy with classical cocktail technique.
Order: A perfect Manhattan with their reserve rye
03 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Cocktails · Hidden
Hidden Mar Mikhael cocktail bar.
Order: A house signature spec
04 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Late-night · Loud
The bar that anchors Beirut's nightlife district.
Order: Arak-spiked spec
05 · Beirut
Antelias
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Mediterranean rooftop
Outside Beirut proper, but locals fly back to.
Order: Arak-spiked rooftop spec
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06 · Beirut
Achrafieh
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Lebanese cuisine + bar
Restaurant with one of Beirut's most polished cocktail bars attached.
Order: A drink built around mahleb or za'atar
07 · Beirut
Karantina
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Industrial · Late-night DJ
Late-night Karantina industrial space.
Order: A vodka cocktail at 2 AM
08 · Beirut
Mar Mikhael
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Casual · Burger
Casual Mar Mikhael bar with burgers.
Order: A whiskey + a smoked-meat burger
09 · Beirut
Manara
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Hotel rooftop · Mediterranean
On top of the Riviera Hotel.
Order: A rosé spritz on the terrace
10 · Beirut
Hamra
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Pub · Hamra
Hamra pub with a casual atmosphere.
Order: A Lebanese craft beer
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How Beirut hides its best
Anise and Goodbye Baby are essential. Most peak between midnight and 3 AM.
