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Modern Middle Eastern Cuisine - Bar Beirut, Canberra, AU-ACT

Bar Beirut

4.7
4.7
61 Reviews
$41 to $100
Middle Eastern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Free Flowing Sips + Beirut Set Menu $89pp

    $89.00 per person

    12 Nov 2024 - 19 Dec 2024
    Available Tuesday to Thursday, our Off-Peak Party Series will see you and your crew enjoy seven signature dishes PLUS 90 minutes of free-flowing sips of our best-selling cocktail the Yuzumi, sparkling wine, and Almaza Pilsner - for $89 per person. Minimum two people. Split payment accepted. Available only via online bookings. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free alternatives are offered. Responsible Service of Alcohol applies. Guests are limited to one drink at a time. Consume responsibility.
    Free Flowing Sips + Beirut Set Menu $89pp photo

  • Taste of Beirut Set Menu

    $69.00 per person

    2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    A shared banquet of Bar Beirut's signature hits. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners accommodated.
    Taste of Beirut Set Menu photo

  • Belly Dance Dinner + Show

    Multiple dates available
    Shake off the ordinary and shimmy into the extraordinary! Join us for a mesmerising belly dance performance every weekend at Bar Beirut. Groups of six or more are required to dine on our gorgeous set menu.
    Belly Dance Dinner + Show photo

Menu

Mezze & Small Plates

  • Mini Mezze Plate$12.00

    Marinated Warm Olives, Za'atar w Zeit, Labneh, Bread

    • Sydney Rock Oysters$6.00

      Pomegranate Mignonette, Yoghurt Pearl

      • Three Cheese Rakakat$8.00

        Chilli Mayo

        • Smoked Baba Gannoush$17.00

          Lebanese Bread

          • Hummus, Spiced Pine Nuts, Zaatar $15.00

            Lebanese Bread

            • Vine Leaves$14.00

              labneh, zuni

              • Hazelnut Falafel$14.00

                Tarator

                Small Plates

                • Honey Grilled Haloumi$22.00

                  Mint Labneh, Freekeh Pistachio

                  • Kingfish Tartare$29.00

                    mandarin chilli dressing

                    • Lamb Ribs$22.00

                      Molasses Glaze, Spiced Olive Dukkah

                      • Fried Cauliflower$17.00

                        Sumac Creme, Bhar Aswad

                        • Spiced Calamari$16.00

                          Chilli Mayo

                          Mains

                          • Charred Chicken$25.00

                            Dill Oil, Slaw, Toum

                            • Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder$44.00

                              Tarator, Sweet Potato, Date

                              • Grilled Octopus$43.00

                                Black Toum, Potato

                                • Baked Eggplant$32.00

                                  Lentil, Mushroom, Zhoug

                                  Sides

                                  • Tabbouli$16.00

                                    • Pumpkin$16.00

                                      Goat's Curd, Dukkah, Fennel

                                      • Chips$11.00

                                        Beirut Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Mayo

                                        Dessert

                                        • Fig & Date Cake$16.00

                                          Almaza Glaze, Whiskey Caramel

                                          • Cardamon Mahalabia$16.00

                                            Rhubarb, Pistachio, Persian Floss

                                            Last updated: 12 November 2024

                                            What 61 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 Ambience

                                            • Canberra

                                              Best Value

                                            • Canberra

                                              Good for groups

                                            • Canberra

                                              Healthy

                                            • Canberra

                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                            • 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 Middle Eastern dining experience with "high quality food, excellent service," and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional staff" and entertaining belly dancing performances. While some note the music can be loud, the overall ambiance, delicious dishes like lamb shank and kingfish, and attentive service make it a Canberra gem. Highly recommended for a lively night out.

                                            61 Reviews

                                            1. Keegan

                                              Canberra

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined today

                                              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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                                            2. Annette

                                              Sunshine Coast

                                              3 reviews

                                              3.0

                                              3 reviews

                                              Dined on 9 November 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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                                            3. Cody

                                              Canberra

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 9 November 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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                                            4. Rebecca

                                              Canberra

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 1 November 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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                                            5. Natalie

                                              Buckinghamshire

                                              16 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              16 reviews

                                              Dined on 11 October 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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                                            6. Jacky

                                              Canberra

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 5 October 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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                                            7. Katherine

                                              Sydney

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 5 October 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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                                            8. Janinne

                                              Canberra

                                              2 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              2 reviews

                                              Dined on 21 September 2024

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              The food never disappoints. My other guests were first time diners and they were very complementary. I imagine they will be going again.

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                                            9. Graeme

                                              Canberra

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 20 September 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Went as party of 5 from interstate. Discovered Bar Beirut on line. What an absolute gem! We went on a Friday night and all tables were occupied but we didn't feel crowded. Each of us ordered something different and all agreed that the food, ambience and friendly staff made this the best dining experience we could remember. Oh, and the belly dancer provided great entertainment! A big thank you to owner, Soumi, who took the time to come and speak to us (and other patrons) and regale us with his interesting life story. Will definitely go back if in Canberra again.

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                                            10. OpenTable Diner

                                              Canberra

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined on 14 September 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              The service is exceptional and the food amazing. My favourite place to dine

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                                            FAQs

                                            Bar Beirut is rated 4.7 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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

                                            Make a booking

                                            2 people
                                            7:00 pm
                                            Booked 6 times today
                                            Experiences are available.
                                            Google Map for Bar Beirut

                                            25 Garema Pl, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

                                            Additional information

                                            • Cross Street
                                              Find us at the Bunda Street end of Garema Place.
                                            • Area
                                              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, 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.
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