Feeding your …
Belly
For a sampling feast: Souk el Tayeb farmer’s market Saturday mornings only
For (the best) Lebanese food: Em Sherif Cafe or Sur Mer
For a burger with a vibe: Malibou or Buco
For fresh seafood with your feet in the water: Jammal (1 hour drive)
For a meal with a view: Albergo Rooftop or Mounir (1 hour drive)
For a meal when your food intolerances rival Maya’s: Enn or Glow Paradise
For a clean, allergen-free snack or pastry: Oh!
For recovery carbs: Tavolina
Heart
For a night out under the stars: Skybar
For a night out under the radar: Clubroom
For a rave warm-up: Grand Factory
For beats with Japanese eats: Drop Sociale (or the speakeasy behind it)
For oriental ware: Orient 499 or L'artisan du Liban
For a beach day: Butlers Beach (1 hour drive)
For wine tasting: Ixsir Winery (1 hour drive)
Mind
For a history of Beirut: Beirut National Musem
For contemporary art: Sursock Museum
For a walking tour: Martyrs' Square and Nejmeh Square
For a World Heritage Site: Jeita Grotto 30mins from Beirut