Your Essential Guide To A Night Out In Beirut Lebanon

Beirut is the perfect place to spend a great night out. Whether you’re into all-night parties or cultural events, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for in this bustling city. The friendliness of the people and the welcoming atmosphere will ensure you have a night you’ll never forget. Here’s how to enjoy your evening out in Beirut.

Simply wander around

Beirut is full of beautiful districts just waiting for you to explore. Walk around Hamra or Achrafieh and marvel at the clash of modern and historical. The city is also full of buildings that have stood the test of time and carry the scars of war. Historical planning makes for curious detours, so grab some street food and explore the side streets, as you won’t find a city quite like Beirut anywhere else.

Check out the Movies

Walk through Beirut Souks

The Beirut Souks in Downtown is the place to head at night. This outdoor shopping mall holds brands from Mango to Armani. It solidifies Beirut’s status as one of the fashion capitals in the Middle East and speaks of the city’s timeless style. Don’t forget to check for the constant events and offers the Souks holds. Make the most of a luxurious night out, the district is full of restaurants for a delicious meal and a glass of wine.

Listen to Local Music

Beirut is booming with up and coming musical talent. The recent revival of the band scene has made a night out at a Beirut bar all the more enjoyable. The music here comes in many languages and ranges from rock to classical. With bands like Mashrou3 Layla and Meen, you are sure to find something to suit your taste.

Look out for a Festival

From beer to art, the city constantly holds festivals that come alive at night. There is always a street event going on for you to just stumble upon while exploring the city. Look out for festivals as you definitely wouldn’t want to miss a Lebanese party. Surrounded by such friendly people and the exciting bustle, you’ll happily forget about going to sleep.

Go to a club

Beirut is known as the party capital of the Middle East. People, including some famous faces, come from around the globe, especially the Arab world, just to experience a Lebanese party. Make sure to book a cab because a night out in Beirut means you’re bound to want a drink.

For the more relaxed vibe

If you want a drink but aren’t keen on the loud volume in clubs, Beirut has just what you need. With endless pubs in Hamra and seaside cafés there is no shortage of quiet, picturesque venues for you to choose from. Options range from historical buildings to upscale marvels, just walk around Hamra, pick a place and walk in.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.