13 Restaurants, Pubs, & Nightclubs In Lebanon That Are Globally Recognized
Lebanon has long been known for its level of excellence in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector, and also for its world-class nightclubs and their entertainment.
Many and not a few of its restaurants, pubs, and nightclubs have even earned global recognition, and for a good reason. Here are some relevant ones:
Baron
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Located in Mar Mikael, chef Athanasios Kargatzidis' Baron serves sophisticated dishes with a taste grown for 25 years and has been featured by many foreign media.
In February 2022, Baron ranked No. 12 in the first edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants , with 4 other Lebanese restaurants!
The Grand Factory
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Beirut's The Grand Factory was recognized twice, in 2019 and 2020.
In 2019, it made it on the leading DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs List for 2019 and was voted the 99th best club on Earth by the publication's readers.
In 2020, the famous club also made it on the Magazine's Top 100 Clubs and was voted 86th worldwide!
Liza Beirut
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Liza Beirut is ranked No. 21 among the MENA's 50 Best Restaurants.
The place, which is located in an Ottoman-era palace in Achrafieh, offers stunning decor, delicious Lebanese cuisine, and weekend brunches.
Kalei Coffee Co.
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Kalei Coffee Co. made it on the Financial Times’ List Of The Best Independent Coffee Shops In The World in 2022, along with 28 other coffee shops worldwide. It serves a variety of coffee from different places around the world, including Ethiopia; Coope Tarrazu, Costa Rica; El Gallito, Peru; and others.
Financial Times described the place as serving "more than a caffeinated drink," as "the mere smell of roasted beans conjures memories of blissful mornings spent on their grandmothers’ balconies.”
Le Sushi Bar
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Originally established in 1998 by the renowned restauranteur Mario Jr. Haddad, Le Sushi Bar in Downtown Beirut has been announced the winner of the “Restaurant & Bar Design Awards” for the Middle East and Africa Restaurant Category in 2020.
The prestigious award seeks to recognize the best of food and beverage spaces in the region, including Lebanon's Le Sushi Bar!
Clap
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Ranking No. 47 on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants, Clap in Beirut is a luxurious rooftop restaurant offering exquisite Japanese dining with a stunning view of Bierut's skyline.
Central Station Boutique Bar
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Situated in Mar Mikhael, Central Station Boutique Bar serves finely-made cocktails and appetizers in an elegant setting with a jazz ambiance.
It was acclaimed twice, in “The World’s 50 Best Bars 2016” list, where it ranked No. 26, and in 2018's “Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa” and ranked No. 27 worldwide.