With its cool indoor edge, Café Beirut is the definitive afterparty destination

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Café Beirut, also known as Kahwet Beirut, in the Al Murooj Complex Downtown, welcomes you to its large air-conditioned interior space that will help you forget about the outside heat.

With our cool interior space, there’s no better place to cap your night than at Café Beirut. Just think of us as the ultimate afterparty spot, where you can pass the time well into the early morning hours in complete comfort.

Whether you just want to enjoy a relaxing shisha after a frenzied evening of fun or you’re looking for a very early breakfast following a thrill-filled night of partying, the destination you’re looking for is Café Beirut, which is open weekdays till 2am and on weekends till 5am.

So come on down, take a load off, and enjoy our offerings in great company amidst the ultimate ambiance. Evoking Beirut's golden era in the 1950s, café Beirut is a reminder of a time when the city was bustling with life and culture. The spherical see-through domed ceiling, draped with black and white Beirut photographs from the era, elicits a sense of nostalgia and affords peaceful outside vistas while you enjoy the inner coolness.

For you night-owls, Café Beirut is also your ultimate party destination that celebrates the new dawn with you with a unique after-party evening experience that includes watching sports events, enjoying shisha, playing cards and backgammon with friends and family, among other activities, all while listening to lovely Lebanese tunes.

From all-day breakfasts to solid favorites like Ballila with pine nuts, eggs, soujouk, fattet hummus, and grilled halloumi cheese, there's something to please everyone’s taste. Mouttabal, Warak Enab, Shanklish, and Labneh with garlic are among the Cold Mezza options on the lunch menu. For the Hot Mezza selection, Sautéed Chicken Livers, Makanek, Falafel Tacos, Ras Asfour with pomegranate molasses, and Tabbouleh are among the specialties available. A selection of Chicken, Cutlets, Kafta Meat, Lamb Fillet, and Shawarma are all served from the grill. A children's menu is also offered, as well as daily specialties. And for those with a sweet tooth, the dessert selection includes Knefeh, Osmalieh Cheesecake, Um Ali, Gatayef with Nutella, and Daaoukyeh, among others.

Alternatively, hot and cold beverages include a twist on popular drinks such as Tiramisu Latte, Date Frappucino, Oreoccino and Caramel Peanut Butter Milkshake. Café Beirut’s cocktails are one-of-a kind, so be sure to try them all including Beit El Din, which is fresh kumquat, passion fruit syrup, brown sugar and ginger ale; Baalbek, with fresh grapefruit, aloe vera, lime juice and sparkling sugar; among others. There are also a delicious selection of healthy detox juices, seasonal fresh juices, traditional Beiruti Sharab, coffee with spirits, a superb selection of coffee as well as selections from the alcoholic menu.