Beirut Walking Tour

News

March 15, 2019

News

Beirut Walking Tour

Interested in exploring layered history by foot?  WalkBeirut offers the only extensive, in-depth walking tour of our capital. The tour narrates Beirut's rich and often troublesome…

March 15, 2019

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 07, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food is perfect. Everything else is dramatically wrong. Angelina, the famous Angelina of Paris, my favorite M

February 07, 2019 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Paul in Downtown Beirut: Good Food, Bad Service

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 14, 2018

French Food

Breakfast at Paul in Downtown Beirut: Good Food, Bad Service

Probably the worst service ever; slow waiters running all over the place, dirty tables and an unprofessional attitude not up to the standard of a French brand. Come for breakfast; Ask for the order…

January 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 28, 2017

Grill & BBQ

Skirt: A Meat Place in Beirut

From the same people who brought us, "Meat the Fish", comes "Skirt”… Two long tables, a bar and an open kitchen - welcome to Skirt, a meat address now open in Downtown Beirut. Skirt is…

February 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

People Restaurant at Aishti Downtown

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 14, 2016

International Cuisine

People Restaurant at Aishti Downtown

Quite a few people know and enjoy People - the restaurant within one of Lebanon's biggest department stores - Aishti. Today, this exclusive restaurant enjoys two locations, one in Aishti seaside and…

July 14, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Fete de La Musique: Music, Fun and Street Food

Events

June 19, 2016

Events

Fete de La Musique: Music, Fun and Street Food

We know what you're doing on Tuesday evening. A proper sunset kind of fun will only be enjoyed at Souk el Akel's Fete de La Musique Edition. Head down to Downtown starting 5pm and get ready to have…

June 19, 2016

Deli.co: A World of Delicatessen in Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 18, 2016

International Cuisine

Deli.co: A World of Delicatessen in Beirut

There's a new .co concept in town... Related to Brgr.co and Pzza.co; Deli.co serves delicious sandwiches never tasted in Lebanon before - a place that offers unconventional wraps, unusual…

May 18, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Check-In and Discover The Neighborhood: Le Gray's Concierge Visits Souk el Akel

Press | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 03, 2016

Press

Check-In and Discover The Neighborhood: Le Gray's Concierge Visits Souk el Akel

What's beyond one of Beirut's most famous hotels beautiful facade? Le Gray's Concierge visits the neighborhood spending memorable moments at a minute walk... It's Souk el Akel, Beirut's…

May 03, 2016 | Souk el Akel | Beirut

Concerts Happening in Beirut on International Jazz Day 2016

Events

April 25, 2016

Events

Concerts Happening in Beirut on International Jazz Day 2016

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its…

April 25, 2016 | Souk el Akel

Souk el Akel & The Beirut International Jazz Day 2016

Events

April 23, 2016

Events

Souk el Akel & The Beirut International Jazz Day 2016

A weekend to remember: Saturday 30th, Sunday 1st of May Downtown Beirut Souk el Akel area 5pm-Midnight www.SoukelAkel.com For the forth consecutive year, Beirut joins other cities…

April 23, 2016 | Souk el Akel

The Orgasmic Details of Street Food: Souk el Akel

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 24, 2016

Events

The Orgasmic Details of Street Food: Souk el Akel

Souk El Akel | Lebanon’s Street Food MarketDIVERSITY | CREATIVITY | TRADITIONThis Thursday and Every Thursday; 5-11pmDowntown Beirut | Youssef Rami Street – behind the Municipality of…

February 24, 2016 | Street Food | Beirut Central District

La Petite Maison Beirut Is Back Fresher and Bigger

News

February 22, 2016

News

La Petite Maison Beirut Is Back Fresher and Bigger

My favorite restaurant is back in town... La Petite Maison has seen the light once again in Lebanon and this time it’s in a bigger and much fresher space! I am so

February 22, 2016

Breakfast in Downtown Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 24, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast in Downtown Beirut

It's in Beirut, the heart of Lebanon which hasn't been beating much lately. A calm area with two coffee shops, of which Lina's is one. Some shops have closed and others are still struggling to…

November 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Souk El Akel: A Food Fiesta Uniting Us All

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 25, 2015

News

Souk El Akel: A Food Fiesta Uniting Us All

One always hopes for the best in all they do... but what Lebanon witnessed unitl now made my heart grow, gave me goose bumps, and more so made me fall in love all over again in my Lebanon...

June 25, 2015 | Popular | Beirut Central District

A Coming Together... The Revival of Downtown Beirut

Events | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 07, 2015

Events

A Coming Together... The Revival of Downtown Beirut

Following the great success of our first Souk El Akel, we're going to be hosting one every Thursday in Downtown. Come, enjoy some great food, discover new cuisines, but most of all, just have…

May 07, 2015 | News | Beirut Central District

Souk El Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market

News

April 21, 2015

News

Souk El Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market

Souk El Akel is a Food Celebration showcasing Lebanon’s vibrant culinary world of foods including Lebanese, Middle Eastern and International bites. Souk El Akel | Lebanon’s Street…

April 21, 2015 | Souk el Akel

Suz: A Calm Coffee Bar in Downtown Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 22, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Suz: A Calm Coffee Bar in Downtown Beirut

If you’re looking for an interesting place to have some good food -they say- and some coffee then I think Suz’s Coffee Bar might just be the place. Tucked in an alley facing Beirut…

March 22, 2015 | Spotted Stories | Beirut Central District

Balthus: A Reference Point, If I May Say

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 27, 2014

French Food

Balthus: A Reference Point, If I May Say

Welcome to the world of luxury, welcome to the world of Balthus, one of the few premium dining restaurants still standing in Lebanon. Serving its accustomed clientele for more than 15 years now,…

November 27, 2014 | Recommended | Beirut

Cinemacity Beirut Souks, Now Open

News

February 21, 2014

News

Cinemacity Beirut Souks, Now Open

Solidere is proud to have accomplished the cinema complex, Beirut Souks Cinemacity, which will play a major role in the renovation project of the Beirut Central District. The complex was inaugurated…

February 21, 2014 | Popular

Kampai: The Food Color Speaks Volumes

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

February 18, 2014

Contributors

Kampai: The Food Color Speaks Volumes

It's nice to see that a few places in Lebanon are always full.  Surely, they must be doing something right. Every time I walk into Kampai, located in the heart of Downtown, it is full. Of cou

February 18, 2014 | Contributors | Lebanon

Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 28, 2014

Japanese & Sushi

Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt

Planning a sushi night-out with my wife on a calm Sunday night, we headed down to Beirut. We were looking for a nice place to eat, maybe something new to try - but Beirut seemed empty... it was like…

January 28, 2014 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

2013: Restaurants and Cafes I Totally Enjoy Every Now and Then

Restaurants | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 31, 2013

Restaurants

2013: Restaurants and Cafes I Totally Enjoy Every Now and Then

Some places are just special. Going to them every once in a while put a smile on my face, be it an original local concept, a simple French bistro or a delicious Italian pizzerias...  these…

December 31, 2013 | Top 10 List | Lebanon

Spending a Day with My Little One: Is Lebanon Kids Friendly?

Restaurants | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 31, 2013

Restaurants

Spending a Day with My Little One: Is Lebanon Kids Friendly?

While my kids grow older searching for places to take them has been a primordial thing every weekend. Where do we take them? What activities are there? Are they good enough? Are they kids friendly?…

December 31, 2013 | Reviews | Mount Lebanon

Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 05, 2013

International Cuisine

Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh

Who doesn't know SO, Downtown or DT... three restaurants which have been around for years, maintaining the same quality - and I was going to say "and service" but I changed my mind... at least at SO.…

November 05, 2013 | Italian Food | Achrafieh

2012: Best Breakfast in Lebanon

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

February 17, 2013

Breakfast & Coffee

2012: Best Breakfast in Lebanon

February 17, 2013 | News | Lebanon

2012: The Year's Greatest Hotel Stays

Popular

January 07, 2013

Popular

2012: The Year's Greatest Hotel Stays

January 07, 2013 | Top 10 List

Lebanon’s Restaurants Hubs 111: Beirut Central District

News

July 30, 2012

News

Lebanon’s Restaurants Hubs 111: Beirut Central District

At the heart of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut Central District (BCD) is an area thousands of years old, traditionally a focus of business, finance, culture and leisure. Its reconstruction…

July 30, 2012

Cocteau Beirut: Shockingly Rude and Unprofessional Waiters

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 13, 2012

French Food

Cocteau Beirut: Shockingly Rude and Unprofessional Waiters

Sometimes, I truly believe "if it's not broken, why fix it?" This is the problem we have in most places in this country. When a place, that's small, nice, tasty and cozy becomes popular, the owners…

June 13, 2012 | Restaurants | Beirut

L'Avenue du Parc Restaurant, Beirut

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 25, 2012

French Food

L'Avenue du Parc Restaurant, Beirut

This French place is definitely worth trying out. L'Avenue du Parc, situated in the heart of downtown Beirut, is one of the finest restaurants in town. Chef Alain Allaire serves the finest Fre

February 25, 2012 | Restaurants | Beirut

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