10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Beirut That You Shouldn't Miss

October 21, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Often called "Paris of the Middle East", Beirut is a thriving hotspot for shopping, socializing and sightseeing, despite many wars and unrest. The city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French buildings. Bustling streets such as Hamra and Ashrafieh provide hopping nightlife while the National Museum and the Gibran Museum give visitors a taste of the city's history. The Corniche is the place for activities like jogging and biking.
Restaurants in Beirut

1. Pub Crawl Beirut

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Pub Crawl Beirut

Pub Crawl Beirut is the BEST night out in Beirut to enjoy the best bars the city has to offer. Pub Crawl Beirut is a guided tour of the coolest bars in the city with free shot in each pub, free pizza, half price drinks, craziest games and free entrance to the TOP CLUBS in town for only $22.

2. Mim Museum - Mineral Museum

Damascus Street Saint Joseph University Campus of Innovation and Sport, Beirut Lebanon +961 1 421 672 http://www.facebook.com/mim.museum
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Mim Museum - Mineral Museum

mim is a private mineral museum in Beirut, Lebanon. It exhibits more than 1800 minerals, representing some 400 different species from over 70 countries. Created by nature itself, those works of art with their breathtaking aesthetics were formed in earth’s crust millions of years ago. Mr. Salim Edde has built up this collection starting 1997. You can discover pieces originating from a number of renowned collections --both old and more recent-- as well as from the major mining discoveries of our era. The mim collection is now considered to be one of the world's paramount private collections for the variety and quality of its minerals. A didactic circuit, accompanied by screens displaying films and scientific applications of mineralogy, will reveal a world of unsuspected marvels--priceless both from an aesthetic and scientific point of view. Mimodactylus libanensis “mimo”, the fossil of a pterodactyl is featured in a special wing. This one-of-a-kind complete specimen in the Middle-East was found in Lebanon. It is promoted by means of state-of-the-art modern techniques: a hologram, an auto-stereoscopic movie, a full-scale reconstitution and a game “fly with mimo” – an entertainment that delights children and adults. Moreover, mim hosts a thematic exhibition of 200 marine fossils. “Fish’n’Stone” was organized with the collaboration of Mémoire du Temps. Known throughout the world, those fossils were quarried in the Lebanese mountains. The history of the fossil formation is shown through an animation that submerses you in the marine life – a time capsule that takes you in a journey to some 100 million of years ago.

Reviewed By Ana_L_23 - Navan, Ireland

As a Mining engineer, I have visited several museums of this kind in the World, and I have to say, this is the best, so far. Very good collection, excellent way how minerals are displayed, and amazing interactive screens where we can learn everything about the minerals. You can easily spend hours there. Good place to take the kids. And maybe one of the top sites in Beirut.

3. Escape The Room

Rue Gouraud Gemmayzeh, 1st right 40 meters after St.Nicolas stairs. Next to ARTLAB, Beirut 1104 Lebanon +961 78 999 052 [email protected] http://www.escapetheroom.me
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Escape The Room

Escape The Room is the first Live Escape Game in Lebanon! It is a simple and fun game designed for teams of 3 to 6 players. You are locked in a Room with 60 minutes on the clock to solve a series of puzzles and enigmas in order to get out. It's a new concept game that requires logic, teamwork and communication. The experience will take you away from your daily routine and challenge some brains!

4. Banque Du Liban Museum

Masraf Lubnan Street Hamra Street - Bloc A - 1st level, Beirut Lebanon +961 1 750 000 [email protected] http://www.bdl.gov.lb/pages/index/2/314/Banque-Du-Liban-Museum.html
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Banque Du Liban Museum

Reviewed By AdrijanaZecevic - Belgrade, Serbia

As someone who is broke and has always pushed for more social equality, I have to say, I LOVE what BDL has done. Young, old, married, single, muslim, christian... We’re all gonna be broke! We’ll all have the same income: 0. Isn’t that great?! There’s no wealth inequality if everyone’s poor, right? Ladies, there’s no wage gap if no one has any money either, am I right? Finally, we can all be equal. Riad Salamé is a true social justice hero.

5. Resense Spa

Al Akhtal Al Saghir Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut Lebanon +961 1 828 455 [email protected] http://www.kempinski.com/en/beirut/kempinski-summerland-hotel-resort/luxury-spa/
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Resense Spa

Welcome to Resense. Inspired by Europe, we have carefully designed every element of our spa to provide you with classical service, luxurious experience and an element of surprise. Our services do not simply include treatments, but rather, experiences that achieve your desired result and a little more. Our services include spa treatments, day spa access, gym memberships & special offers.

6. Maze of Tales

Pasteur Street Pharaon Building #413, Beirut 1100 Lebanon +961 70 876 943 [email protected] http://www.mazeoftales.com
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Maze of Tales

1892, English countryside. You and your team enter an old House where you'll discover the dark Love story of a couple, Rose and Edward. Be part of a 60min time travel experience and solve the mystery behind their secret, using hints, clues and riddle solving.

Reviewed By HadiO18

I’ve been to a bunch of escape games, this one was by far the best one I’ve done, Took us about an hour and 15 minutes to solve, sound effects were amazing props were beautiful. I would recommend to everyone.

7. Show Me Lebanon

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Show Me Lebanon

Best Lebanese Experiences with knowledgeable and hospitable locals. We customize your experience based on your interests, budget and time. We can take care of everything needed from Airport pickup, Accommodation, Transportation, local connectivity, day trips, nightlife experience and much more to make sure you have an unforgettable experience in Lebanon.

8. Lebanon Tours Online By Fadi Eid

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Lebanon Tours Online By Fadi Eid

Discover best of Lebanon’s most fascinating ancient cities and tourist places guided by an experienced private tour guide speaking your language. Lebanon Tours Online is a top rated private guided tours for visitors, history lovers and travelers with best service to make your sightseeing trip fascinating, efficient, remarkable and unforgettable.

9. Al-Omari Mosque

Beirut Lebanon
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Al-Omari Mosque

Reviewed By ElyasA34 - Beirut, Lebanon

Welcoming to non muslims, this mosque was once a crusader church. A really interesting and unique place to visit, full of history and beautiful ornaments!

10. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George

Beirut Lebanon http://www.discoverlebanon.com/en/panoramic_views/beirut/view_orthodox_cathedral.php
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Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George

Reviewed By sartzetakise2015 - Thessaloniki, Greece

A beautiful Greek orthodox church with some very nice iconographies on the walls (part of the old ones have survived the destruction of the civil war). The most important part though is the history hidden underneath the church in a well designed museum. Signs of a number of civilizations laid one on top of the other literally. Do mot miss to visit There is a small charge, definitely worth it.

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