Bars to visit (most regular bars will be in Mar Mikhail, Gemmayze or Downtown):
- Spine
- Bar du Port
- La Mezcaleria
- Iris Beach
- Grecco
- Union Marks
- Bolero (Batroun)
- Colonel (Batroun)
Best places for coffee:
- Kalei
- Beyt
- Cafe Younis
Activities:
- Go for hikes near the Chouwane Lake
- Visit the old Souk in Jbeil
- Visit the waterfall in Jezzine
- Sunset drinks and dinner by the many sea-side restaurants in Batroun and Jbeil
- Go for a swim at Pierre & Friends in Batroun
- Go for a swim at Sporting Beach Club in Beirut
- Visit the Cedars
- Bike around Beirut and visit the Sursock Museum.
- Visit Souk el Tayeb in Mar Mikhail on Saturday mornings
Must-try restaurants:
- Em Sherif Cafe
- Bavaglino
- Mario e Mario
- Mounir
- Falamanki
- Barbar (if you're feeling street food)
- Al Sultan Ibrahim in Jounieh
- Al Hallab
- Mayrig (Armenian)
- Lola
Must Try Dessert Shops:
- Bouzet Bashir (Lebanese Ice cream)
- Hanna Mitri (Also Lebanese Ice cream)
ps. You should try Saj or Manakeesh from literally any street side shop that sells them. They're all incredible. Our favorite Saj/Manakeesh places are:
- Faysal's (Bliss Street, next to AUB)
- Comsi Comsaj (Bliss Street, infront of AUB)
- Za'atar w Zeit (Several Locations)
- Ghattas (Gemmayze)
- Hamadeh (Hamra)
Finally, if you're looking for more hidden gem food spots, check out https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/ where you'll find plenty of the best recommendations.