Sushi, fusion food, and a gigantic Buddha is probably the simplest way to describe the world famous Parisian bar & restaurant that opened in Beirut in summer 2004.

As you walk through the main entrance located on the Riad Solh Square it feels as though you are entering a theater.

The Buddha Bar Beirut took the foundations of an old theater to give 2 massive floors with an extended ceiling and plenty of space. If you’re the chilled out type, dinner downstairs is probably for you.

However upstairs is where the action takes place with people all walking around the red and black space with glasses full to the rim in their hands. A great mix of music keeps the heads bobbing all night, all the time.