Bar Beirut

Name: Bar Beirut
Address: 25 Garema Pl, Canberra, AU-ACT, Australia, 2601
Telephone: (02) 5114 3545
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

64 Reviews

$41 to $100

Middle Eastern

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 7 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

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.
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.
Shake, Shimmy & Shine Before Bedtime @ Bar Beirut
$25.00 - $75.00 per person
31 Dec 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.

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

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 Ambience
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 1 day 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 11 December 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 27 November 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
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 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 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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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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Rebecca
Canberra
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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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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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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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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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FAQs

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.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 7 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.
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.

Bar Beirut

Make a booking

Additional information

Taste of Beirut Set Menu

Belly Dance Dinner + Show

Shake, Shimmy & Shine Before Bedtime @ Bar Beirut

Mezze & Small Plates

Mini Mezze Plate$12.00

Sydney Rock Oysters$6.00

Three Cheese Rakakat$8.00

Smoked Baba Gannoush$17.00

Hummus, Spiced Pine Nuts, Zaatar $15.00

Vine Leaves$14.00

Hazelnut Falafel$14.00

Small Plates

Honey Grilled Haloumi$22.00

Kingfish Tartare$29.00

Lamb Ribs$22.00

Fried Cauliflower$17.00

Spiced Calamari$16.00

Mains

Charred Chicken$25.00

Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder$44.00

Grilled Octopus$43.00

Baked Eggplant$32.00

Sides

Tabbouli$16.00

Pumpkin$16.00

Chips$11.00

Dessert

Fig & Date Cake$16.00

Cardamon Mahalabia$16.00

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