Situated in West Beirut and with an existence from the late 19th century, Hamra is a very lively area and one of the most popular hubs for evening entertainment. Initially inhabited by Sunnis and Orthodox Christians, it nowadays attracts a mixture of people from different religious and ethnical backgrounds, also illustrated by the presence of both churches and mosques. This financial and commercial area used to be the center of Beirut’s intellectual activity, an occupation that continued to be present during the Civil War. Since 2005, the area attracts bars and restaurants; initially just located on Hamra Street, they are now scattered around the whole area. Besides it many hospitality venues, Hamra Street provides good shopping opportunities.

Hamra

If you're looking for a spacious place where you can grab your martini and splash in the pool, there's no place like Pool D'etat, where you can enjoy a nice rooftop bar, a selection of international items...

Hamra

In 1866, the American University of Beirut (AUB) was initiated as a protestant American missionary center by Dr. Daniel Bliss. With its first building constructed on the present campus in 1873, the AUB...

Hamra

Yazan halwani expresses his Arab culture in the middle of Hamra street on the main facade of Assaf building with a mural of one of the famous Lebanese singers; Sabah. This colorful wall brings back the...

Emile Eddé (Lyon) Street

Recently renovated and re-opened in June 2014, the attractive Sanayeh Gardens (Emile Eddé (Lyon) Street) were designed by the Ottomans in 1907 and are the oldest and biggest public gardens in Beirut....

 

Check the map below for an overview of all Cultural locations across Lebanon.