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Set in enchanting natural surroundings amidst pine and oak trees, a private vineyard, gardens, and waterfalls, Restaurant Mounir will hold you spellbound. A wide variety of the finest Lebanese food is served here including a large assortment of fresh seafood. Make sure to take a table at the window so you can enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the city of Beirut spread below. Cuisine: Lebanese Broummana Tel: 00961 4 873900
Set in enchanting natural surroundings amidst pine and oak trees, a private vineyard, gardens, and waterfalls, Restaurant Mounir will hold you spellbound. A wide variety of the finest Lebanese food is served here including a large assortment of fresh seafood. Make sure to take a table at the window so you can enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the city of Beirut spread below. Cuisine: Lebanese Broummana Tel: 00961 4 873900
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beirutCasino Mhana is a two floor restaurant that serves incredibly delicious Lebanese meals. The raw meat dishes accompanied by arak, the traditional Lebanese liquor, are a specialty of this restaurant. The crowds on Sundays are a proof of its popularity and excellence. Cuisine: Lebanese Wadi Zahle, Autostrade Antelias, Beirut Tel: 00961 4 403 636
beirutDining in luxurious surroundings is an experience in itself and if coupled with excellent food the entire experience becomes an unforgettable one. This high-end restaurant serves the best Italian food in the country and is the perfect place to go to for a special occasion. It is frequented by big businessmen and politicians. The risottos that melt in your mouth are Italian cuisine at its very best. The fresh pasta made on the premises is great on taste. Also try out the capellini with asparagus and white truffle oil. Cuisine: Italian 137, Abdel Wahab El Inglizi Street, Achrafieh, Beirut Tel: 961 1 202440
beirutLe Sushi bar is the place to go to for enticing dishes that will tickle your palate. In a new location with décor with understated elegance, the standard of excellence continues to draw diners who value quality and freshness. Try out their marinated salmon. Cuisine: Japanese Abdul Wahab El Englizi Street, Ashrafieh Tel: +961 1 338555, 337888
beirutThe oriental setting with a warm ambience and a variety of delicious Lebanese fare coupled with impeccable service, make this restaurant a much sought after one in Beirut. The house specialty, “kibbe nayye” (raw meat with bughral) is not to be missed. The beef kebabs or chicken liver cooked with pomegranate molasses is a must have. The restaurant is surrounded by gardens with a special one for children to play in. The large terrace makes a very pleasant seating option in summers. The restaurant location on a mountain gives you fascinating views of the city below. A smaller branch of this restaurant is off the highway. Cuisine: Lebanese • Burj Al Hammam Bldg. Mar Chaia Exit, Broumana Tel: +961 4 960058 • Dbayeh Highway, Labibeh Abou Jawdeh Bldg. Antelias Tel: +961 4 405325
beirutCasablanca has a beautiful setting in one of the few intact Ottoman houses on the Corniche. It has a great view of the Mediterranean. The Sunday brunch served there is quite popular. A lot of organic food is used and the wide variety of cuisines served there will make you want to come back for more. Make sure you book a window table so that you can enjoy the view to the maximum. Rue Dar El Mreisseh, Ain El Mreisseh Tel: 009611369334.
beirutWhen legendary Lebanese cuisine is complemented with superb live oriental entertainment including belly dancing, the result is sheer magic. This restaurant, located in Hotel Le Royal, serves a sumptuous variety of mezze, grilled meats and traditional Arabic desserts.
beirutDrive a little out of Beirut and head to Dar Al Azrak for excellent sea-food in a beautiful restaurant on the edge of the cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. The Lebanese mezze is equally delicious. Here you can enjoy the spectacular view at sunset as you listen to the waves thrashing the cliff below. A truly enjoyable experience. Reservations are recommended. Cuisine: Lebanese Cliff Byblos Byblos 00961 973 7379
beirutA n authentic American experience with loud crowds, juke-box fifties style, and generous portions makes Bob’s Diner a great place to be. A rocking time, great fun and tasty food is guaranteed here.
beirutDelicious food, friendly staff and excellent service make this one of the most famous American diners in Beirut.
beirutLe Rouge is a cosy French style bistro with an international cuisine. Some dishes worth trying out are their steaks and pizza panzarotte. Do try the tenderloin on rocca and feta aubergine too. Cuisine: International • Rue Gouraud, Gemmayzeh Tel: +961 1 442 366 • Rue Makdessi, Hamra Tel: +961 1 353 585. Website: www.lerougebeirut.com
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beirutThis centrally located square in Downtown Beirut has been recently renovated. ‘Nejmeh’ means star, and it is so named because the six roads converging on the square resemble a star. The highlight is the famous clock tower dating from the French Mandate. It is one of the few historic structures that remain intact in Downtown. Other than that, the square is pretty mundane. You’ll naturally run across it while you’re downtown, no need to go out of your way to see it.
beirutLocated in Nejmeh Square (nejmeh means star, and is so named because the six roads converging on the square resemble a star) in Downtown Beirut, the Solidere Clock Tower is an iconic symbol of Beirut. It dates from the French Mandate and is one of the few historic structures that remain intact in Downtown. The tower managed to survive the civil war relatively unscathed.
beirutThe group of five columns located to the left of the St. George Maronite Cathedral, were once part of a grand colonnade of Roman Berytus. They were found in 1963.
beirutThe Roman city of Beirut met a traumatic end in the sixth century after a series of devastating earthquakes. As a result, there is little evidence of the city’s glorious Roman period. What little remains are concentrated Downtown.
beirutThe Roman city of Beirut met a traumatic end in the sixth century after a series of devastating earthquakes. As a result, there is little evidence of the city’s glorious Roman period. What little remains are concentrated Downtown.
beirutThese mosaics came from a Byzantine church of the 5th century AD. They were moved from Khalde, south of Beirut to a site neat the National Museum in the 1950’s.
beirutThis highly carved colonnade was discovered in the 1940’s between Nejmeh Square and the Great Mosque. They were once a part of the Roman Basilica. This group of five columns was moved and erected across from the National Museum in the 1950’s.
beirutThe Roman Baths were lost to the city for several years and were discovered in 1968-69. It wasn’t until the 1995-97 period of reconstruction that they were fully discovered. Situated behind Bank Street, the site is surrounded by a garden which attempts to recreate the atmosphere of ancient Roman gardens. In addition, there is a small amphitheater for open-air concerts. Rue Riad El Solh, Beirut Central District (Downtown)
beirutThe Ottoman Clock Tower was built on the grounds of the Grand Serail in 1897. It marked the 10th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s coronation. The need was felt for a public clock that would indicate the Muslim prayer timings. The clock that stands 25 meters tall was the tallest structure in Beirut at the time of its completion. The Clock Tower houses a huge bell weighing 300 kgs on its third floor. A set of 125 cast iron steps inside the tower’s shaft lead up to this bell. Four miniature neo-orientalist style balconies adorn this floor. Above these balconies are four large clock faces especially imported by the Ottoman embassy from France.
beirutThis military hospital right beside the Serail was built in 1865 by Sultan Abdul Aziz. From the period of the French mandate till the 1960’s it served as a courthouse. It was later converted into the of the Lebanese University but most parts of it were destroyed in the war. Completely renovated, it now houses the Council for Development and Reconstruction.
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beirutThe Crowne Plaza Beirut Located on one of Beirut’s busiest streets, Hotel Crowne Plaza is just a 10 min distance from the downtown city center and government area and ten kms from the airport. The hotel boasts 198 rooms and excellent business and leisure facilities, including a well-equipped gym and an indoor rooftop heated pool with a panoramic view. In addition, the hotel offers a wide range of dining experiences.
beirutThe Beirut Galleria (ex-Marriott) Hotel is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. With easy access to the airport and city center, it is a popular hotel. The hotel offers 162 rooms and 12 suites spread over 11 floors. Lavish comfort and spaciousness are yours to enjoy along with stunning views of the sea or the city. The hotel has a number of restaurants including the Atrium Cafe, Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant which is an American-style sports bar, the Palms Brasserie which serves expensive French cuisine, and Waves Pool Bar & Grill, known for its weekend barbecues and buffets. Some other facilities offered are a fully equipped gym, outdoor pool and five conference rooms.
beirutThe Metropolitan Palace Hotel located in Sin El Fil, Beirut’s business district, has 163 rooms, 11 executive suites, 5 diplomatic suites, a presidential suite, a royal suite, an imperial suite and a penthouse suite, all of which are spacious and comfortable and offer a range of modern conveniences.
beirutOverlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is situated along the famous boardwalk “Corniche” a few minutes from the city’s business and banking district, and the ever lively and entertaining city center. Beirut International Airport is only a few kilometers away. The hotel is almost equidistant from Beiteddine, Baalbeck and the Cedars of Lebanon. The InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut offers a diversity of services to meet the needs of the modern businessman as well as families seeking a time of leisure and relaxation. The hotel’s 496 rooms are spread over 33 floors. This stylish and classy hotel is often fully booked with tourists from neighboring Gulf States. Minet El Hosn Tel: (1) 369 100. Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental
beirutOverlooking the Mediterranean in all its splendor, Le Royal Hotel is just 15 Km from Beirut International Airport and Beirut city center, 5 Km from famed Jeita Grotto tourist area and Kaslik- Jounieh commercial and night life districts, and 25 minutes drive from Faraya/Faqra skiing resorts. The hotel offers guests the ultimate in personal comfort and luxury in its 380 spacious guest rooms including 128 suites, all of which have private balconies and sensational, panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Innovative business and leisure facilities are provided in an atmosphere of true luxury. From Italian, Mexican and seafood specialties at Le Jardin, to continental cuisine at the Titanic Piano Bar, there is a variety of flavors to tease the palate. Guests can experience legendary Lebanese cuisine at Diwan Shahrayar, the oriental restaurant, complete with oriental dance show. The Pearl Ballroom, divisible into soundproof sections, is the ideal place for meetings and conferences. Adjoining the hotel is Watergate, the aqua-adventure park, one of the most sophisticated in the Middle East, is where you can come and spend a day of thrilling fun with friends and family, or cool off with water games, while slides, wave pools and lazy rides ensure you get the most out of a day spent there. The park is open from 1st of June till 1st of October. Dbayeh, Leisure Hills Complex, Beirut Tel: 961-4-555-555 Fax: 961-4-555-100 www.lhw.com/royalbeirut
beirutHotel Albergo is only 5 Kms from Beirut International Airport, in the district of Ashrafieh. It is a member of the prestigious Relais and Chateau group. Its ornate building is a blend of the Orient and the West. One cannot fail to be enchanted by its gracious, exquisite surroundings. One of Beirut’s most charming hotels, this prestigious establishment has only 33 rooms, each of which is uniquely decorated. Local attractions and entertainment centers are just a few blocks away from Hotel Albergo, where you can enjoy an unforgettable nightlife of Monot. A few meters away from the hotel lies downtown Beirut with marvelous shops and world famous boutiques. A few steps further is "Sassine Place".
beirutLong established and much praised by European travel writers, the Mayflower has been known as a smaller hotel of higher standards, its location in the center of Beirut city is convenient for the business and holiday traveler alike.
beirutStaying at a Bed and Breakfast accommodation (B&B) is the best way to get to experience the real life of the city. Beirutis are famed for their hospitality and you would get an insight into living conditions, culture, and way of life of the locals.
beirutThe Lancaster Beirut is an English style boutique hotel. It is situated in the heart of the city within 10 minutes walk from the business district, and only 9 km from Rafic Hariri International Airport. The shopping boulevards, Verdun and Hamra Street, are right next door. The hotel is also close to the famous Raouche Rock and the seashore.
beirutThe hotel has large comfortable rooms with double glazed windows to keep the sound of traffic at bay. The rooms are well maintained and have balconies. All modern amenities are included. The breakfast buffet deserves a special mention. The hotel restaurant attracts local workers as well as foreign guests.