L Bar

From fashion shows to birthday parties to romantic evenings of alcohol-enhanced intimacy, L Bar in the happening Sodeco district is one for the senses. Uniformed valets tend to the Armani-dressed men and Prada-clad women arriving in gleaming Mercs and BMWs, while inside the chic, modern interior, skilled staff work their stuff behind the longest bar counter in Beirut. The latest imported vodkas and whiskeys seem popular, although these bartenders will mix up any top shelf tipple that takes your fancy. The kitchen offers modern international fare with some Mediterranean twists – much like the funky house and Oriental beats spun by big-name local DJ Ralf Khoury. As for the interior, expect a plush New York-style lounge – which could be what the L stands for.