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7 Queer-Friendly Spots Around Beirut
While this list is not comprehensive AT ALL, here are a few places that are overtly queer friendly in Beirut! Check them out and show them some support. (Cue the first lame homophobe who announces they’ll be boycotting them — lol.)
1. The Smallville Hotel
The Smallville Hotel is a wonderful hotel with a fantastic restaurant to boot! Inspired by the city of Beirut, this great spot continues to survive hardships and dark times.
This hotel offers a 5-star experience, with over 150 rooms, multiple restaurants for every taste, a pool, gym, and more!
2. Cantina Sociale
This self-service café and wine bar serves deliciously healthy bites! It is also vegan-friendly, pet friendly, and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Now with the weather getting warmer, you can enjoy your lunch in their outdoor seating!
3. Riwaq
Head over to Riwaq for a quick bite, a drink, or even live entertainment. They frequently host comedy nights, live music, and drag shows!
4. Luna’s Kitchen
This spot is open 24/7 and boasts a completely vegan menu. An ideal destination for a casual outing with your friends, where you can spend the day at the gaming area and munch on delicious vegan bites.
Your furry friend is also invited to have a fun day at Luna’s!
5. Orenda
With delectable plant-based meals and an unbeatable terrace, this spot is bound to become your favorite!
Enjoy the breeze as you sip perfectly-crafted cocktails, munch on tortilla chips, and make some happy memories. And don’t miss out on visiting their new home in Batroun!
6. L’Osteria
Quaint, delightful, and all-around fantastic. From the delicious nibbles that this Italian bar offers, to the perfectly crafted drinks and the unbeatable trattoria vibes, L’Osteria is a local favorite for good reason.
You’ll find everything your heart wants and then some! With amazing meals, a mega friendly staff, and flowing wine.
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1. The Smallville Hotel
The Smallville Hotel is a wonderful hotel with a fantastic restaurant to boot! Inspired by the city of Beirut, this great spot continues to survive hardships and dark times.
This hotel offers a 5-star experience, with over 150 rooms, multiple restaurants for every taste, a pool, gym, and more!
2. Cantina Sociale
This self-service café and wine bar serves deliciously healthy bites! It is also vegan-friendly, pet friendly, and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Now with the weather getting warmer, you can enjoy your lunch in their outdoor seating!
3. Riwaq
Head over to Riwaq for a quick bite, a drink, or even live entertainment. They frequently host comedy nights, live music, and drag shows!
4. Luna’s Kitchen
This spot is open 24/7 and boasts a completely vegan menu. An ideal destination for a casual outing with your friends, where you can spend the day at the gaming area and munch on delicious vegan bites.
Your furry friend is also invited to have a fun day at Luna’s!
5. Orenda
With delectable plant-based meals and an unbeatable terrace, this spot is bound to become your favorite!
Enjoy the breeze as you sip perfectly-crafted cocktails, munch on tortilla chips, and make some happy memories. And don’t miss out on visiting their new home in Batroun!
6. L’Osteria
Quaint, delightful, and all-around fantastic. From the delicious nibbles that this Italian bar offers, to the perfectly crafted drinks and the unbeatable trattoria vibes, L’Osteria is a local favorite for good reason.
You’ll find everything your heart wants and then some! With amazing meals, a mega friendly staff, and flowing wine.
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