Batroun: Lebanon’s little piece of paradise. Its crystal clear waters, top notch beach resorts, and outdoor gardens, breweries, and wineries make it a truly precious Lebanese commodity. If you’re looking to leave Beirut’s bar scene for an evening of drinks by the sea, here are the places you can venture to in Batroun, that will have you feeling like you’re on an exotic holiday.
Pierre & Friends Internationally known as one of the best beach bars in the world, Pierre and Friends is vivaciously dynamic. Calm beach bar by day, and bustling party bar by night, you can have a day of everything when at this Batroun hotspot. You’ll find lounge chairs sprawled along rocks and sand, where you can enjoy a bite of Lebanese food with your feet dangling in the water while sipping on your favorite beach drink.
Dany’s Beach Bar With weekly live band nights, scrumptious food, delicious drinks, and a stunning sea view, Dany’s is a great spot to pass by for a casual drink while in Batroun.
Colonel Beer Brewery Whether you’re a beer drinker or not is besides the point when it comes to this picturesque outdoor getaway. Colonel Beer is one of Lebanon’s best brews, and the setting of its brewery is as scenic as its beer is tasty. The grassy outdoor area of the brewery is the perfect place to bask in the sun’s rays, and they even have a beach nearby that you can walk to. Head to this Batroun gem if you’re looking to spend a beer-filled day in the sun. Best part is, you can bring your dog along for the fun.
Loco Beach Resto True to its name, things can get a little crazy at Loco Beach. Get there early in the morning and grab a lounge chair by the sea. By the time you start to feel a little too sun-kissed, the music will start playing and you’ll find yourself at a beach party. Jump in the pool and order a drink or two and enjoy the good vibes at this northern escape. If you’re hungry, you’re in luck, because they serve delicious Lebanese cuisine and seafood at their restaurant upstairs, where you can also sit by the bar and have your favorite cocktail(s).
Tonic Cocktail Bar Bright and inviting, this Batroun bar is the place to go if you’re craving excellent cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. If you get there early enough you can lounge on their beach chairs and enjoy the front row sea view. By night, relish in their fantastic cocktails as you cool off your sun kissed skin.
Black Pearl An indoor escape but by the beach nonetheless, Black Pearl is a dimly lit bar that features weekly live performances in a pirate-themed bar. So if you’re a little too sunburnt after a day spent under the sun, you can nestle away in this cool spot for a break from the outdoors.