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Welcome to Istirahat Al Rifaq

Pints on tap, hearty pub food and live nights all week. Pull up a stool, you’re among friends.

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Meet Our Host

Elias Haddad, owner and host

Elias opened Istirahat Al Rifaq to bring a proper neighbourhood pub to town: good beer, honest food and a warm welcome at the door.

You’ll find him behind the bar most evenings, pouring pints and swapping stories with regulars and first-timers alike.

A smiling bearded pub owner in a flat cap pulling a pint of stout from a brass tap

About Us

Best Neighbourhood Pub & Bar in Beirut

Live music, sport on the big screen and a menu of pub classics, all under one roof. Book a table for the game, a birthday or just a quiet pint after work.

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Menu

Food & Drinks

Craft beers on tap, a well-chosen wine list and signature cocktails, alongside brunch, snacks and hearty mains from our kitchen.

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Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from over 7,000 guest ratings.

The best stout pour in town and the fish & chips are the real deal.
Nadim Saad Regular, Beirut
We booked a table for the match. Great atmosphere and the staff were brilliant.
Rabih Khalil Football fan
Live music on a Friday, a cold pint and pretzel bites. Perfect night out.
Maya Aoun Nurse, Jounieh
Cosy, friendly and the cocktails are surprisingly good for a pub.
Rasha Kanaan Visitor from Amman

Upcoming Events

Quiz nights, live sessions and tournaments: there is always something on.

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Take a Selfie & Get 20% OFF

Snap a photo at the bar, tag us and show it to your server for 20% off your bill.

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