12 Cafes In Lebanon You Must Visit If You Are A Book Lover
Reading books is known for having scientifically proven benefits, including improving brain connectivity, reducing stress, fighting depression symptoms, and even helping in preventing cognitive decline.
That's in addition to the wealth of knowledge and inspiration, and the soothing virtual escape from the stress and worries.
Lebanese people are known for their love of knowledge and reading, and many seek these getaway moments in coffee shops where bookworms enjoy reading for hours on end while enjoying coffee in a relaxing atmosphere.
Here are some of these good coffee shops if you are looking for such a pleasant escape.
Concierge - Badaro
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Located in the heart of Badaro, Concierge is a lovely cafe where you can read your fave book while sipping on good coffee surrounded by a friendly atmosphere.
Contact 81 309 123 for more info.
Curl Book & Coffee Shop - Badaro
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Also situated in Badaro, Curl Book & Coffee Shop is a book and coffee shop selling English books for Adults and serving as an in-store cafe. It offers a wide variety of coffee and other drinks as well as pastries.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 am until 8:30 pm, Sunday Closed.
You can contact 81 021 653 for more info.
B.Hive - Hamra
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If you are a book lover, you can head to B.Hive, a lovely coffee shop, library, and garden in Hamra.
For more info, contact 01 355 351.
GRID - Zaitunay Bay and Beirut Souks
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Take your friends and go to GRID, a trendy and self-service cafe in Beirut where you can enjoy hours of reading while sipping on tasty caffeinated drinks surrounded by friendly people.
The cafe opens from 8 am until 11 pm.
Contact 01 988 903 for more information.
Warche 13 - Tripoli
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If you live in Tripoli and looking for a lovely place to read while having a nice cup of coffee, visit Warche 13, a cultural bistro, cafe, bar, and space for art and music events located in Al Mina.
For inquiries, contact 03 467 795.
Barzakh Bookshop - Hamra
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Situated in Hamra, Barzakh is a bookshop of used books and a cafe, providing a quiet and cozy escape during the day and many cultural events in the evening, such as readings, screenings, and performances.
Barzakh Bookshop opens from 9 am until 10 pm, from Monday to Saturday.