Located directly east from Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael - together with Badaro - is the new place to be. Centered around Armenia Street, what was previously a working class neighborhood full of light industry and car mechanics has become home to many attractive bars, beautiful restaurants and small shops and boutiques.

The little side streets north from the main street are also worthwhile to explore, hosting numerous design shops, small bars and hidden quality restaurants.

 

If you have a day off, or some work is holding you from your holiday, Arka might be the best place to go for a relaxing working day, focus and get your work done. 

It is a unique social space to study,...

Walking around in Mar Mikhayel could be one of the best things you decide to do in Beirut, after your morning breakfast and coffee head to these art filled streets, observe the beautiful old Beirut buildings...

Beautiful and modern small cafe-bookshop, welcoming staff.

This exquisite small bookshop is my favorite place to spot interesting books about Art, Architecture, Fashion, etc. as well as a curated selection...

Plan bey is not a simple shop, is an art gallery with beautiful artifacts and paintings from artists of the region. You can find photography, paintings, illustrations, carpets, among many other beautifully...

 

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