Bar Beirut

4.7

64 Reviews

$41 to $100

Middle Eastern

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Named one of the nation's top cocktail bars by The Australian (2023), Canberra's Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant (2021, 22, 23 & 24) and Best Cocktail Lounge and Small Bar (2022, 23 & 24), indulge in daring dishes, top-self cocktails, eclectic beats, and captivating belly dance and burlesque performances.

Nine-to-fivers, local poppers-in, out-of-towners, clocked-off hospo workers, and anyone who knows a good cocktail and bite to eat is knocking on the door from 5pm ‘til late. The vibe is charged with electricity, laughter, and love; everyone is here for the fun.

Whether you’re bringing the whole family to feast, a group to celebrate, a partner to spoil on a date night, or you just want to nibble, drink and ponder the world as you bop your head by yourself into the early hours, the welcome at Bar Beirut is as warm after midnight as it is just before sunset.

Yalla habibi!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(02) 5114 3545
Website
http://barbeirut.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
SMALL CELEBRATIONS: $69pp sit down, set menu for up to 30 guests.SIT DOWN, PRIVATE PARTY: set menu for up to 50 guests with optional beverage pairings or bar tab.*COCKTAIL PARTY: canapés and cocktails for up to 65 guests with bar tab.*Ask us about adding belly dance and burlesque performances for a truly memorable celebration.

Location
25 Garema Pl, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601
Neighborhood
Canberra City
Cross street
Find us at the Bunda Street end of Garema Place.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taste of Beirut Set Menu
A$69.00 per person
Jan 2, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
A shared banquet of Bar Beirut's signature hits. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners accommodated.
Shake, Shimmy & Shine Before Bedtime @ Bar Beirut
A$25.00 - A$75.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Shake off the old and shimmy into the new year with a mesmerizing belly dance performance, a modern Middle Eastern banquet, and bubble tea mocktails for the kids and cocktails for the adults at Bar Beirut. This event is for the early birds who want to beat the crowds and the queues on New Year's Eve. Suitable for all ages. Adult $75pp | Children $25pp The price includes the Taste of Beirut Banquet and welcome drink for the adults; and Chicken and Chips for the kids and a Bubble Tea Mocktail. No pre-payment is required. Credit card details are required to secure the reservation as per our booking policy.
Inferno New Year’s Eve @ Bar Beirut
A$85.00 - A$200.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Bar Beirut has curated the ultimate spicy NYE party mix featuring Jazida's fire-and-flame burlesque show, a banquet of Bar Beirut's signature hits (think lamb shoulder done low and slow and fresh kingfish tartar), welcome drink on arrival, and DJ Mista Nige bringing the late-night energy. Your booking gets you: • Welcome drink on arrival • Taste of Beirut Set Menu featuring 7 dishes served to share, • A front-row seat to the hottest party in town • An invitation to stay late with DJ Mista Nige • Upgrade your experience with a 4-hour beverage package Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners are accommodated. No pre-payment is required. We only take credit card details to secure the reservation as per our booking policy.

Mini Mezze PlateA$12.00
Marinated Warm Olives, Za'atar w Zeit, Labneh, Bread
Sydney Rock OystersA$6.00
Pomegranate Mignonette, Yoghurt Pearl
Three Cheese RakakatA$8.00
Chilli Mayo
Smoked Baba GannoushA$17.00
Lebanese Bread
Hummus, Spiced Pine Nuts, Zaatar A$15.00
Lebanese Bread
Vine LeavesA$14.00
labneh, zuni
Hazelnut FalafelA$14.00
Tarator

Small Plates

Honey Grilled HaloumiA$22.00
Mint Labneh, Freekeh Pistachio
Kingfish TartareA$29.00
mandarin chilli dressing
Lamb RibsA$22.00
Molasses Glaze, Spiced Olive Dukkah
Fried CauliflowerA$17.00
Sumac Creme, Bhar Aswad
Spiced CalamariA$16.00
Chilli Mayo

Mains

Charred ChickenA$25.00
Dill Oil, Slaw, Toum
Slow Braised Lamb ShoulderA$44.00
Tarator, Sweet Potato, Date
Grilled OctopusA$43.00
Black Toum, Potato
Baked EggplantA$32.00
Lentil, Mushroom, Zhoug

Sides

TabbouliA$16.00
PumpkinA$16.00
Goat's Curd, Dukkah, Fennel
ChipsA$11.00
Beirut Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Mayo

Dessert

Fig & Date CakeA$16.00
Almaza Glaze, Whiskey Caramel
Cardamon MahalabiaA$16.00
Rhubarb, Pistachio, Persian Floss

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Canberra
Best Overall
Canberra
Best Food
Canberra
Best Service
Canberra
Best Ambiance
Canberra
Best Value
Canberra
Good for groups
Canberra
Healthy
Canberra
Great for fine wines
Canberra
Good for special occasions
Canberra
Vegetarian-friendly
Canberra
Lively
Inner North
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Beirut offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional food" and "fantastic atmosphere." Guests rave about the delicious Lebanese cuisine, especially the "melt-in-your-mouth lamb ribs" and "kingfish." The service is "outstanding," with friendly staff and engaging entertainment like belly dancing. A perfect spot for a memorable night out.

64 Reviews

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Sohel
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such an amazing time being looked after by the attentive staff and felt absolutely treated by their spectacular burlesque and belly dance performers. Their set menu provided the perfect amount of delicious food that set of fireworks in our minds. Perfectly cooked meat that melted in our mouths with flavour that left you in awe. An absolute treat to anyone that has the chance to try their signature cocktails and atmosphere.
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Judyth
New Mexico
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a vibrant and good quality and well priced place to eat. I will certainly will return.
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Jo
Sunshine Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous modern Lebanese cuisine- we were recommended by a friend & it lived up to it. Would definitely return & recommend to friends. Great food & knowledgeable friendly service. A great night out
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Keegan
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Amazing service!! Would eat here again and again
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Annette
Sunshine Coast
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The venue seemed fine however they placed 6 adults and a table that had high chairs you usual sit at a bar on and the table only comfortably fitted 4 adults. We stayed for a drink, which were very nice, and left. We were told we should have said in the notes when booking that we didn’t want to sit there but as we hadn’t been there before, the only option for sitting on the booking was inside or out. The menu looked good and we are interested in coming back to try the food.
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Cody
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service at Beirut bar is second to none. The food is incredible. The cocktails are mouthwatering. Truely memorable evening, wonderful ambiance, beautiful food, drinks and people. At BeirutBar you’re part of the family and your certainly feel that way.
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Rebecca
Canberra
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went on a Friday. Light for birthday drinks, set seafood menu and amazing music and service. We will go back.
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Natalie
Buckinghamshire
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing night. Super staff and the belly dancer was a highlight. The food was excellent. Great night. Highly recommend
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Jacky
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a beautiful birthday evening at this great bar!! The Lebanese banquet was very tasty and filling!! Soumi is a wonderful host and always engaging, happy and welcoming!! A great little spot in Canberra!!
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Katherine
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Generous servings of delicious food. Tasty cocktails. Friendly staff. Great entertainment.
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Bar Beirut is rated 4.7 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

25 Garema Pl, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

Additional information

Cross street
Find us at the Bunda Street end of Garema Place.
Neighborhood
Canberra City
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://barbeirut.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 5114 3545
Private party facilities
SMALL CELEBRATIONS: $69pp sit down, set menu for up to 30 guests.SIT DOWN, PRIVATE PARTY: set menu for up to 50 guests with optional beverage pairings or bar tab.*COCKTAIL PARTY: canapés and cocktails for up to 65 guests with bar tab.*Ask us about adding belly dance and burlesque performances for a truly memorable celebration.

Bar Beirut

Make a reservation

Additional information

Taste of Beirut Set Menu

Shake, Shimmy & Shine Before Bedtime @ Bar Beirut

Inferno New Year’s Eve @ Bar Beirut

Mezze & Small Plates

Mini Mezze PlateA$12.00

Sydney Rock OystersA$6.00

Three Cheese RakakatA$8.00

Smoked Baba GannoushA$17.00

Hummus, Spiced Pine Nuts, Zaatar A$15.00

Vine LeavesA$14.00

Hazelnut FalafelA$14.00

Small Plates

Honey Grilled HaloumiA$22.00

Kingfish TartareA$29.00

Lamb RibsA$22.00

Fried CauliflowerA$17.00

Spiced CalamariA$16.00

Mains

Charred ChickenA$25.00

Slow Braised Lamb ShoulderA$44.00

Grilled OctopusA$43.00

Baked EggplantA$32.00

Sides

TabbouliA$16.00

PumpkinA$16.00

ChipsA$11.00

Dessert

Fig & Date CakeA$16.00

Cardamon MahalabiaA$16.00

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