Music & Nightlife

If you’re craving some after- work geek chat about lenses and shutter speed, head down to 8mm, the new hangout for photographers, amateur or professional. This Red lens-like door hides a decent bar collection and aims to become a hangout spot for photographers. Now you’re snap happy. Tue: 30% off for the ladies. Thur: Beer & shots 25% off. Fri & Sat: party underground till sunrise.

Friendly, relaxed place with a central bar, which has an array of special nights throughout the week: on Thursdays they play live music concerts on the projector screen; on Fridays, commercial dance; on Saturdays, DJ Dray livens the place up with some deep house; and on Sundays it’s oldies territory.

A British-style pub where you can chill, chat and enjoy a pint, while soft music plays in the background. Book a private party here and a have a bloody great English affair!

In the morning, grab a coffee or juice at this chic hotel bar and relax in the cosy lobby, taking in the beautiful view of the sparkling sea. At night, stop here after a pleasant walk along the Corniche, and whet your whistle with a cocktail, listening to live music.

Famed Lebanese architect Bernard Khoury designed this internationally renowned, tomb-like club, bringing in big name minimal and electro DJs. At dawn the roof opens, just in case you thought of nipping off early. Thur: ‘80s night.

Boasting a dance pub environment, the venue has a rather appetizing menu to snack from including three types of pizza, chicken tenders and spring rolls. Get your hands on the Nutella pizza for a twist on an old favourite and dance the night away.

One of Batroun's most happening venues, Bank draws Lebanon's hottest Djs and live performances by local artists. The cavernous interior features exposed stone walls and traditional architecture with plush modern lounge chairs and the like, while the huge bar seats 50. Music is commercial dance rounded off with Oriental pop.

Relax in this intimate and elegant setting offering a maximum of 36 seats and therefore assuring intimacy. A baby grand piano gives that extra touch to the bar, keeping you company while you sip a cocktail. Call for reservation.

Very modern bar with select martinis, great cocktails ranging from classic to the more creative, light food, live music. Offers magnificent 360 degree views of Beirut, its suburbs and the Mediterranean.

A busy student haunt with half price happy hours from 5pm-8pm and a decent cocktail list. If you are poor and peckish they offer 20 per cent off their menu after 8.30pm every Wednesday.

A simple, cosy affair; DJs will be enough to entertain big groups. Thur: karaoke, Fri-Sat: DJs.

A popular venue for post-Gemmayzeh nights out. Quite a ritzy velvety affair with a mish mash of 1990s to 2000s dance and rock. The bouncers are militant so consider making a reservation. Reservations are a must.

Respond to the call of Beiruf’s thumping music, which can be heard from afar, and dance away the night. Located in a building next to Beirut’s port, this trendy rooftop bar provides late-night partiers with a stunning view of the sea and the breathtaking cityscape that is Beirut by night. Reservations are a must.

This cosy low-lit Gemmayzeh pub has an urbane feel. Nights usually start off pretty quietly, but inevitably descend into playing ‘big tunes’ until the early hours. Berlin play lots of deep house and commercial electro, with a guest DJ every Fri. Thur: Latin.

Beirut’s first RnB bar clearly boasts a bad ass feel with pictures of music legends such as Tupac and Rolling Stones magazine covers. Weekends take a wild turn often accompanied with some rounds of sweet shots on the house.