After dark · Beirut, Lebanon

10 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Beirut

SPINE Beirut leads the night. The rest of Beirut's best pours follow, by real review volume.

Order reflects real review volume, out of 70 tracked Beirut places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. SPINE Beirut

    BarFree entry

    SPINE Beirut is a sleek rooftop bar perched on the 12th floor of the G1 Building in the Naccache area, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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  2. HAÏ Beirut Rooftop

    Bar

    HAÏ Beirut Rooftop is a glamorous open-air bar perched atop a tower in the Antelias district, offering sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Beirut skyline.

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  3. Central Station Boutique Bar

    Bar

    Central Station Boutique Bar is a vibrant nightlife spot in Beirut, located on Armenia Street.

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  4. Ales & Tales

    Bar

    Ales & Tales is a vibrant craft beer bar located in the heart of Beirut's lively Mar Mikhaël neighborhood.

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  5. Tappo

    BarFree entry

    Tappo is a popular bar situated on Pasteur Street in the heart of Beirut's lively nightlife district.

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  6. Rabbit Hole Pub & Grub

    Bar

    Rabbit Hole Pub & Grub is a popular watering hole in the heart of Beirut's nightlife district, Gemmayzeh.

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  7. Dragonfly

    Bar

    Dragonfly is a standout bar located on Gouraud Street in the heart of Gemmayzeh, one of Beirut's most dynamic nightlife areas.

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  8. Propaganda Gin Room

    Bar

    Propaganda Gin Room is a speakeasy-style bar tucked away in Beirut's vibrant nightlife scene.

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  9. Vagabond

    BarFree entry

    Vagabond is a clandestine cocktail bar tucked away near the Military Hospital area in Beirut.

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  10. Sporting Club Beach

    Entertainment

    Sporting Club Beach is a popular seaside destination located along the Corniche in Beirut's Manara area.

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How we pick these

Bars, pubs and nightlife in Beirut ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 70 places we track. Updated monthly.

Good to know

When it gets going

Most bars in Beirut fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.

Dress codes

A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.

Getting home

Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.

Common questions

Where is the nightlife in Beirut?+

This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Beirut so you can find the right area for the night you want.

What time do bars close in Beirut?+

Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.

Is Beirut good for a night out?+

Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.

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