Every year I like to post an updated list of the hottest places in Lebanon to check out. Since I know a lot of people are heading to Beirut at the moment I figured it was time to post this list. The venues are posted in the order I went to:
The Bus Station
When I first heard about this place I thought they meant The Train Station which I had posted about [Here]. Turns out The Bus Station is located right next to The Train Station except it’s an indoor venue. It’s literally an old bus station which they’ve turned into a giant club and there are a bunch of busses scattered all around as a reminder. The night I went to it Red Bull were hosting the evening and live bands were performing. The Bus Station is located in Mar Mikhael and is a project by überhaus.
Twenty Seven
After The Bus Station I headed to another new place that opened up called Twenty Seven. It’s located in the Beirut Souks and is run by the Skybar Group. DJETTE (pictured above), one of my favorite Lebanese DJ’s is a resident there so it’s definitely a place I would want to hit up on my trips. They also bring in a lot of international acts so there is always something going on. Follow them on instagram to stay updated on their upcoming events. [Link]
The Grand Factory
Located on the rooftop of a factory in the industrial Karantina area of Beirut, The Grand Factory is one of the hottest venues at the moment. The space is obviously very industrial looking and the journey begins with a fun ride in a giant industrial elevator to the top. It’s the new home of C U NXT SAT. [Link]
OFF / ON
OFF & ON is a barbershop by day and a crazy club at night. Walking by the shop you can’t even tell there is a club right on top of it but if you’re in the know, a guy sitting in the barber chair will hit a hidden switch revealing a hidden door that leads to the club upstairs. Would have taken a better picture but by this point in the evening I was already too trashed. OFF & ON is located in the back of the An-Nahar building, same building that has Iris on the roof. [Link]
B018
For frequent travelers to Beirut, this place doesn’t need an introduction and they just celebrated their 21 year anniversary a few nights ago. B018 is a place I highly recommend heading there after clubbing, preferably around 5AM. The best feeling is when you’re completely wasted and they open up the roof so you can see the sun come up, and then they close it again so you could continue to party. It’s really what makes B018 special, it’s the club everyone goes to after a night of hard clubbing and just before going to breakfast. [Link]
9 replies on “Club Life – Lebanon”
And just like that Lebanon has moved up to the top of my travel list this year. Thanks Mark !
I heard they are opening a new club up in Jahra. Banging beats, Jahrawi honeys, what else do you need?
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ink is a pretty amazing place too! Great bar downtown devoted to the art of the tattoo but serving the finest champagne cocktails and delicious light bar food too.
And another one in Khaitan, right next to the illegal international calling joint 😂
My theory is that if more Arab countries opened up to nightlife there would be less overall violence and societal problems.
Sadly that is based on a whole lotta factors. Compare england and spain for example – when ppl get trashed in the uk they break stuff, start fights and are generally assholes (most of europe can testify that british tourists are some of the worst) – on the other hand, the spanish drink out in the streets and no one is bothering anyone, nobody is fighting, nobody is sexually assaulting anyone.
Of course there are major generalisations – but generally hold culturally true. I think nightlife would actually make things worse – it’s the mentality that has to change first. The mentality when it comes to women, alcohol, money, people of different nationalities etc etc.
What a stupid assumption? So anyone who drinks automatically gets trashed – and breaks shit?
Ok, go back to living in whatever cave you come from.
Kuwait needs to allow alcohol in controlled environments like hotels similar to that in conservative Qatar.
I don’t see all the Qatari out punching each other and fighting – or is it just because you assume Kuwaitis are savages and have no self control?
Russel Peters cracked a joke once about BO18
Hey Mark, I guess you posted my top night life spots.
C U NXT SAT and Off/On are my best places in terms of music, people and environment. good choice man. keep it love.
Lots of love from Beirut.