Lebanon has always been known for the outstanding nightlife standards. A trilingual country nicknamed “Paris of the Middle East” is home to thousands of different nationalities, backgrounds and religious beliefs. The advanced nightlife is one of the main attractions in tourism and entertainment. People of different age groups starting from 18 and above, can never get bored due to lack of partying. The abundant number of pubs and clubs indicates the dispersion of nightlife in Lebanon in every part of it as far as Faraya(Frozen Cherry) and Batroun (Hype) rather than just limiting it to the capital city of Beirut.
Pubs stay open every single day, some from morning till night in order to serve their customers at any given time. Most have so called “happy hours” to provide a better and a cheaper experience for their customers. Many happy hour offers include not only alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages but also appetizers, main course meals and desserts in places like Mar Mkhail the Armenian Street. There are also streets filled with pubs in Byblos, Jbeil and The Village in Dbayyeh for people who are more into chill outings by the bar.
For those who are more into dancing, partying and a more hyped lifestyle would most definitely prefer nightclubs. Speaking of nightclubs, most clubs in Lebanon are open every other day breaking the stereotype of “clubbing is only for weekends”. Therefore, it is very easy to pick a day that fits your schedule instead of limiting yourself to a certain time frame. According to Zomato (2018),major nightclubs in Lebanon are; The Garten, The One, Skybar, AHM, Caprice, HNGR, Antika Bar, Iris, The GrandFactory, Raw, Fabrk and many more. Some are located in Beirut, others in Dbayyeh and other places around Lebanon. Certain clubs like the Garten get closed in the wintertime due to them being outdoor. They either relocate under a different name (For instance, The Garten reopens in BO18 during winter) or just stay closed until the season changes. Same clubs play different types of music genres depending on the day. For example, on Wednesdays in Caprice it’s Urban night where only English music is played, mostly rap/hiphop and R&B. However, on Fridays and Saturdays are bazaar nights where a mix of English, Arabic and French songs are played. There are places strictly dedicated to Arabic music like Antika Bar for people who prefer music in their native language or are just fans of Arabic music in general. Other clubs like The Garten and BO18 are strictly electro/techno and deep house oriented.
Some clubs have entry fees and some don’t. Usually the pricing range is from 20 to 30 dollars depending on the club with either open bar availability or minimum purchase of 1 or 2 drinks. You can also reserve tables or VIP lounges starting at a price as low as 30/35 dollars per person and going up to over a 1000 dollars per table once again depending on the club. For example, in HNGR it’s 35 dollars per person for a table, while in Antika bar the minimum spend is 1000 dollars on a table.
Another downfall would be lack of safety. It is always preferred to go clubbing in groups, if it is just girls. Because in places like these, drugs and alcohol are always present whether legal or not. Lots of people are intoxicated and have no control over their actions despite the presence of security guards that are not always “on guard”. Hence, you may never be aware of what can possible happen under the influence of alcohol consumption and narcotics. It is always better to take precautions than regretting later on. Have fun and stay safe and sound!
Retrieved from: http://www.zomato.com/beirut/club
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