Beirut — Where We Ate & Drank
We ate and drank our way through 5 restaurants and 4 bars in Beirut, from Tawlet's unforgettable home-cook meals to Ferdinand's defiant cocktails and Al Beiruti's mezze spreads.
Beirut in November fed us with both hands: Tawlet's home-cook rotation — the meal we still tell people about — Al Beiruti's all-day mezze, and a bar scene (Ferdinand, House of Butlers) running on pure defiance. The corniche at sunset holds the whole city.
We visited 5 restaurants, 4 bars, and made it out to Jeita Grotto before the rain came. Spring and late autumn are the gentle seasons, when the city shows its softer side between the chaos.
- We were there in November 2025
- Best months to visit: March–April, November–December
- Also covers Antelias, Tebarja, بيروت
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