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Daraj

Cute Mar Mikhael Coffee Spot!

Daraj in Mar Mikhael, offers great coffee, tea, and a tempting food menu. With sunny outdoor seating, it’s perfect for a relaxing afternoon!

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Tala

Ladki

Mar 10, 2025

Fat Cat Society

Sunny Hangout Spot

Are you looking for somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city? Fat Cat Society is the my go-to pub, nestled in a cozy neighborhood.

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Bars
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Tala

Ladki

Sep 26, 2024

Terrible Prince

The Prince makes a return!

The Terrible Prince isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to celebrate life, good company, and the indomitable spirit of Beirut.

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Bars
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Stephanie

Geryes

Jul 17, 2024

Falafel Tabbara

Older than Great Lebanon

This current shop in Ras Beirut, Snoubra has been there since 1979, when Abou Ziad, the current owner, decided to move from main street Hamra...

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Samira

Ezzo

Nov 9, 2025

Pop In Eatery

Want to Escape?

When you take a few steps inside the store there is a door that says "Want to Escape?", and it leads you to the most magical thing ever...

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Samira

Ezzo

Dec 3, 2025

Ezzo for Antiques

For 30 years & counting

It's like walking inside a snuggled Aladdin cave full of gems, and you want to get your hands on all of them.

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Art & culture
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Samira

Ezzo

Dec 11, 2025

Gemmayze Roman Bath

In a modern building!

What you will be able to see is the bath's infrastructure, which includes fired clay or terracotta with some other mosaics that are still preserved.

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Art & culture

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Samira

Ezzo

Nov 20, 2025

Al-Man’ouché Street Art

Even in space!

This piece of delightful dough, a part of our almost daily life, whether for breakfast or at any time of the day, now has a mural art piece celebrating it!

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Samira

Ezzo

Nov 19, 2025

Wissam Sargi Salon

Beauty Lounge & Clinics

At Wissam Sargi, you can pamper yourself every single day of the week. They do hair fashion for men, women, and children as well as makeup and facial care.

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Sundberg

Nov 8, 2025

Skin Society

Beauty & Cosmetics

One of my favorite sections is the one with hand-made soaps. These soaps are simply heavenly: they smell great, last long, and look super cute!

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Marie-Chantale

Sundberg

Nov 8, 2025

Crypt Museum

Underneath a cathedral

An exciting part of this museum is that at some point, if you look up, you'll be looking through a glass ceiling that shows the church right above you.

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Art & culture

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Samira

Ezzo

Nov 1, 2025

Al-Bustani School

Neglected first national school

The school was a non-religious institution that opened its doors to any student regardless of religion, social status, or where they were from.

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Samira

Ezzo

Oct 24, 2025

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