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20 Places To Celebrate Your Summer Birthday In Lebanon
Whether you’re more into relaxing sunsets or wild parties, Lebanon has a lot to offer in terms of venues that are perfect for all kinds of birthday celebrations. In the city, on sky-high rooftops, and on the sandy shores, here are 20 places around the country that just might be exactly what you’re looking for to celebrate your coming-of-age with friends and loved ones.
Pierre & Friends
What: Considered by many as Lebanon’s best party beach, Pierre & Friends is perfect for a summertime birthday celebration. Enjoy eating at their delicious seafood restaurant, drinking at their bar nestled on the rocky shore, and dancing to the loud music that will keep you feeling good all day long and into the night.
Where: Batroun
Haven the Cabin
What: Enjoy a secluded, chilled-out, natural getaway where you can bring your friends, sit back, and watch the sun set over Byblos while sipping on their delicious homemade wine.
Where: Byblos
Colonel Beer Brewery
What: Lebanon’s liveliest brewery, Colonel has a spacious grassy outdoor area where you can lay down and relax, and a pebbled outdoor space where you can reserve a few picnic tables and spend the day drinking their delicious brews of beer with friends.
Where: Batroun
Jammal Restaurant
What: A world-class seafood restaurant on Batroun’s bright blue shore, you can sip on Arak and feast on seafood at this Lebanese gem with your feet dangling in the sea.
Where: Batroun
Iris Beach Club
What: Iris rooftop’s ode to the beach, this trendy beach 20 minutes south of Beirut is perfect for that person who wants to celebrate their special day, all day and into the night.
Where: Dammour
The Joining
What: A low-key beachy escape in Batroun, The Joining is a restaurant that has a public beach area right beside it. Spend the day with friends lounging on natural rocks and head over to the restaurant for a Lebanese feast complimented with some wine, some beer, or some Arak.
Where: Batroun
Pacifico
What: One of the liveliest Mexican spots in town, Pacifico serves excellent margaritas on their stunning outdoor terrace in the heart of Beirut.
Where: Monot
Ales & Tales
What: A carefree bar and cantine with a garden roof and curbside seating, Ales & Tales is perfect for a casual celebration in the city.
Where: Hamra
The Garten
What: One of the region’s most famous nightclubs, The Garten has several themed nights a week for you and your friends to enjoy. On Wednesdays, enjoy a jungle-themed extravaganza at their Disco Banana nights. On Fridays, bust out your best moves at their Hip Hop gigs, and on Saturdays, enjoy their usual House and Techno music until the sun rises over Beirut.
Where: Beirut Waterfront
Boho Bar & Bites
What: A picturesque bar and restaurant perched over the sea, this is the perfect place to go if you’d prefer a low-key birthday celebration complimented by a stunning seaside sunset.
Where: Batroun
Tyre Public Beach
What: Lebanon’s cleanest and most prized public beach, Tyre Beach is a beach-lover’s dream. Grab a bag full of your beach side necessities and head to Sour’s shore for a day that will leave you with sandy toes and salty hair.
Where: Tyre
Iris
What: One of Beirut’s most well-known rooftops, Iris is perfect for those birthday revelers who want to be where the buzz is. Always full of people who are ready to party, Iris is a sky-high luxurious escape that will put you in the right mood to welcome your new year of life.
Where: Beirut Waterfront
June Beach House
What: June Beach Resort has one of the most breathtaking sea views in North Lebanon. Equipped with a Hawaiian-themed bar and access to the sea, this Northern gem often hosts live gigs where you can celebrate your birthday in the beach-iest of ways.
Where: Amchit
FREÏA
What: A pub in the woods situated in the beautiful mountains of Fraikeh, celebrate your birthday in nature at this spectacular natural escape.
Where: Fraikeh
Pool D’etat
What: For that laid-back, low-key friend of yours who doesn’t like to make a big fuss about anything, Pool D’etat just might be the perfect place to celebrate their big day. A pool on the top of one of Hamra’s many buildings, this place is fantastic for a feel-good poolside afternoon.
Where: Hamra
O-Glacee
What: This is the ultimate place to go if you want to have a party while dancing under the sun. This northern beachside escape has a massive bar and serves deliciously refreshing cocktails as they blast feel-good music from their speakers all day long.
Where: Batroun
Capitole
What: This upscale Beirut rooftop is always a good idea if you want to sip some wine while way up in the sky. Perfect for a summertime celebration, Capitole is a staple of Beirut summers.
Where: Downtown
AHM
What: One of Beirut’s most cherished nightclubs, AHM caters to every type of crowd with their different themed nights every week. From their Wednesday Block Parties to their Thursday Love Nights, their Friday House of Pop and their electronic Saturday madness, this place can be perfect for anyone who wants to really party on their birthday.
Where: Beirut Waterfront
Orchid Luxury Resort
What: For that birthday beach-goer that wants to be treated like royalty, look no further than this picture-perfect and luxurious beach escape.
Where: Jiyyeh, Batroun
Or, embark on a weekend getaway at one of these picture-perfect guesthouses around the country
Pierre & Friends
What: Considered by many as Lebanon’s best party beach, Pierre & Friends is perfect for a summertime birthday celebration. Enjoy eating at their delicious seafood restaurant, drinking at their bar nestled on the rocky shore, and dancing to the loud music that will keep you feeling good all day long and into the night.
Where: Batroun
Haven the Cabin
What: Enjoy a secluded, chilled-out, natural getaway where you can bring your friends, sit back, and watch the sun set over Byblos while sipping on their delicious homemade wine.
Where: Byblos
Colonel Beer Brewery
What: Lebanon’s liveliest brewery, Colonel has a spacious grassy outdoor area where you can lay down and relax, and a pebbled outdoor space where you can reserve a few picnic tables and spend the day drinking their delicious brews of beer with friends.
Where: Batroun
Jammal Restaurant
What: A world-class seafood restaurant on Batroun’s bright blue shore, you can sip on Arak and feast on seafood at this Lebanese gem with your feet dangling in the sea.
Where: Batroun
Iris Beach Club
What: Iris rooftop’s ode to the beach, this trendy beach 20 minutes south of Beirut is perfect for that person who wants to celebrate their special day, all day and into the night.
Where: Dammour
The Joining
What: A low-key beachy escape in Batroun, The Joining is a restaurant that has a public beach area right beside it. Spend the day with friends lounging on natural rocks and head over to the restaurant for a Lebanese feast complimented with some wine, some beer, or some Arak.
Where: Batroun
Pacifico
What: One of the liveliest Mexican spots in town, Pacifico serves excellent margaritas on their stunning outdoor terrace in the heart of Beirut.
Where: Monot
Ales & Tales
What: A carefree bar and cantine with a garden roof and curbside seating, Ales & Tales is perfect for a casual celebration in the city.
Where: Hamra
The Garten
What: One of the region’s most famous nightclubs, The Garten has several themed nights a week for you and your friends to enjoy. On Wednesdays, enjoy a jungle-themed extravaganza at their Disco Banana nights. On Fridays, bust out your best moves at their Hip Hop gigs, and on Saturdays, enjoy their usual House and Techno music until the sun rises over Beirut.
Where: Beirut Waterfront
Boho Bar & Bites
What: A picturesque bar and restaurant perched over the sea, this is the perfect place to go if you’d prefer a low-key birthday celebration complimented by a stunning seaside sunset.
Where: Batroun
Tyre Public Beach
What: Lebanon’s cleanest and most prized public beach, Tyre Beach is a beach-lover’s dream. Grab a bag full of your beach side necessities and head to Sour’s shore for a day that will leave you with sandy toes and salty hair.
Where: Tyre
Iris
What: One of Beirut’s most well-known rooftops, Iris is perfect for those birthday revelers who want to be where the buzz is. Always full of people who are ready to party, Iris is a sky-high luxurious escape that will put you in the right mood to welcome your new year of life.
Where: Beirut Waterfront
June Beach House
What: June Beach Resort has one of the most breathtaking sea views in North Lebanon. Equipped with a Hawaiian-themed bar and access to the sea, this Northern gem often hosts live gigs where you can celebrate your birthday in the beach-iest of ways.
Where: Amchit
FREÏA
What: A pub in the woods situated in the beautiful mountains of Fraikeh, celebrate your birthday in nature at this spectacular natural escape.
Where: Fraikeh
Pool D’etat
What: For that laid-back, low-key friend of yours who doesn’t like to make a big fuss about anything, Pool D’etat just might be the perfect place to celebrate their big day. A pool on the top of one of Hamra’s many buildings, this place is fantastic for a feel-good poolside afternoon.
Where: Hamra
O-Glacee
What: This is the ultimate place to go if you want to have a party while dancing under the sun. This northern beachside escape has a massive bar and serves deliciously refreshing cocktails as they blast feel-good music from their speakers all day long.
Where: Batroun
Capitole
What: This upscale Beirut rooftop is always a good idea if you want to sip some wine while way up in the sky. Perfect for a summertime celebration, Capitole is a staple of Beirut summers.
Where: Downtown
AHM
What: One of Beirut’s most cherished nightclubs, AHM caters to every type of crowd with their different themed nights every week. From their Wednesday Block Parties to their Thursday Love Nights, their Friday House of Pop and their electronic Saturday madness, this place can be perfect for anyone who wants to really party on their birthday.
Where: Beirut Waterfront
Orchid Luxury Resort
What: For that birthday beach-goer that wants to be treated like royalty, look no further than this picture-perfect and luxurious beach escape.
Where: Jiyyeh, Batroun
Or, embark on a weekend getaway at one of these picture-perfect guesthouses around the country
