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14 Perfect Places For A First Date In Beirut
Winter is coming. Do you know what that means? It means that everyone around town is looking for a girlfriend or boyfriend to snuggle up with in the coming cold weather. Here are our recommendations for the perfect date spots around Beirut, that just might up the chances of your first date turning into a second one.
1. L’Appartement
A cozy setting for falling in love, L’Appartement is just right for a first date. Set in an old apartment in Achrafieh, your date is sure to be impressed that you picked this spot.
2. Kalei Coffee Co.
If you’re looking for a sweet spot for a day-date, look no further than Kalei. With a picturesque outdoor space and delicious coffee, wine, beer, and food, Kalei is the ideal spot for getting to know someone.
3. De Prague
With its dim lighting, jazzy tunes, and delicious food and drinks, this Hamra hotspot is a great place to take someone for a first date.
4. Coop D’Etat
For a more casual outing on a first date, try Coop D’Etat in Gemmayze. This rooftop bar has a perfect view of the city, and it’s quiet enough for you to have conversation without having to scream over the music.
5. L’osteria
With its dim lights, stone walls, and arched ceilings, L’osteria serves delicious small bites, Italian cocktails, and an extensive list of wines – ideal for getting to know someone in an intimate setting.
6. Anise
This trendy bar in Mar Mikhael is one of our favorites. With expert bartenders and feel-good tunes, this place is sure to help start your relationship off on the right foot.
7. The Attic Bar
A secret spot in Badaro, The Attic Bar is rustic and sweet in equal measure. With dark lighting, antique furniture, and whispers of an old man roaming around somewhere, you’ll feel like you’ve just entered a history book when you walk into The Attic Bar.
8. Cafe de Penelope
A French-inspired restaurant in Badaro, Cafe De Penelope serves exquisite local wine and food. Trendy, intimate, and delicious, this place is just right for a first date.
9. Joe Penas
For a fun start to your potential relationship, try Joe Penas. A Mexican-themed bar in Mar Mikhael, Joe Penas serves Mexican tapas and mouth-watering margaritas on their perfect patio.
10. Pacifico
Nestled away in Monot, Pacifico has always been known as a great spot for a date in Beirut. Grab your date and whisk them away to their outdoor patio, where you can have tapas and world-class margaritas.
11. Bread Republic Wine Room
With its delicious food and extensive wine list, sit outside with your date at Bread Republic’s Wine Room in Achrafieh and let the setting inspire you to fall in love.
12. Brass
This place is very cozy, serves excellent food (try their Poutine) and otherworldly cocktails. With its dim lighting and autumn inspired colors, Brass is warm and inviting, the optimal location for a romantic encounter.
13. Cantina Sociale
A wine tasting experience in the heart Achrafieh, take your date to Cantina Sociale for an interactive date that will have you leaving with rosy cheeks.
14. Bar Du Port
Relatively new in Beirut’s culinary scene, Bar Du Port serves excellent seafood and wine. Bring your date here for an exemplary first date experience.
1. L’Appartement
A cozy setting for falling in love, L’Appartement is just right for a first date. Set in an old apartment in Achrafieh, your date is sure to be impressed that you picked this spot.
2. Kalei Coffee Co.
If you’re looking for a sweet spot for a day-date, look no further than Kalei. With a picturesque outdoor space and delicious coffee, wine, beer, and food, Kalei is the ideal spot for getting to know someone.
3. De Prague
With its dim lighting, jazzy tunes, and delicious food and drinks, this Hamra hotspot is a great place to take someone for a first date.
4. Coop D’Etat
For a more casual outing on a first date, try Coop D’Etat in Gemmayze. This rooftop bar has a perfect view of the city, and it’s quiet enough for you to have conversation without having to scream over the music.
5. L’osteria
With its dim lights, stone walls, and arched ceilings, L’osteria serves delicious small bites, Italian cocktails, and an extensive list of wines – ideal for getting to know someone in an intimate setting.
6. Anise
This trendy bar in Mar Mikhael is one of our favorites. With expert bartenders and feel-good tunes, this place is sure to help start your relationship off on the right foot.
7. The Attic Bar
A secret spot in Badaro, The Attic Bar is rustic and sweet in equal measure. With dark lighting, antique furniture, and whispers of an old man roaming around somewhere, you’ll feel like you’ve just entered a history book when you walk into The Attic Bar.
8. Cafe de Penelope
A French-inspired restaurant in Badaro, Cafe De Penelope serves exquisite local wine and food. Trendy, intimate, and delicious, this place is just right for a first date.
9. Joe Penas
For a fun start to your potential relationship, try Joe Penas. A Mexican-themed bar in Mar Mikhael, Joe Penas serves Mexican tapas and mouth-watering margaritas on their perfect patio.
10. Pacifico
Nestled away in Monot, Pacifico has always been known as a great spot for a date in Beirut. Grab your date and whisk them away to their outdoor patio, where you can have tapas and world-class margaritas.
11. Bread Republic Wine Room
With its delicious food and extensive wine list, sit outside with your date at Bread Republic’s Wine Room in Achrafieh and let the setting inspire you to fall in love.
12. Brass
This place is very cozy, serves excellent food (try their Poutine) and otherworldly cocktails. With its dim lighting and autumn inspired colors, Brass is warm and inviting, the optimal location for a romantic encounter.
13. Cantina Sociale
A wine tasting experience in the heart Achrafieh, take your date to Cantina Sociale for an interactive date that will have you leaving with rosy cheeks.
14. Bar Du Port
Relatively new in Beirut’s culinary scene, Bar Du Port serves excellent seafood and wine. Bring your date here for an exemplary first date experience.
