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For the hopeless romantic who loves a good love story, there are so many spontaneous and cinematic encounters you can have with strangers across the city. Here are 11 spots around Beirut where your next meet-cute could happen.
1. Bumping into each other at Souk El Tayeb
Bumping into each other while reaching for the same fresh produce at Souk El Tayeb feels exactly like the start of a slow-burn indie romance.
2. Sitting next to each other during a film screening at Metropolis Cinema
There’s something very romantic about sitting beside a stranger during a film screening, especially if you start sharing your commentary with each other.
3. Making small talk while your dogs play together at House Of Kalee
The best way to meet fellow dog lovers, and that way, you guarantee that your dog approves before taking the next step.
4. Ranting about your next reading at Curl
A passionate rant about books and your latest reading at Curl could easily turn into a two-hour conversation. Maybe you could join the book club together.
5. Locking eyes at the new Cinematheque in the National Library
Locking eyes across a film archive shelf feels almost too cinematic to be real.
6. Ordering the same mouthwatering pastries at Bakelab COUNTER
Falling in love over the same pastry order at Bakelab COUNTER honestly makes perfect sense. Lovers that eat pastries together stay together.
7. Chatting while you wait for your order Bunman
Arguably one of the easiest spots to start a conversation in Beirut, and you have enough time to make a flirtatious comment or two while you wait for your order.
8. Bonding over not finding a table at Good Thing
The worst experience of not finding a table on a night out can easily turn into the start of a romance.
9. Squeezing past each other while browsing vintage finds at Hamra Vintage
Squeezing past each other while shopping for cool finds? It’s like the perfect excuse to start a conversation.
10. Exchanging paint bottles at Ceramic Canvas
If you’ve ever been to Ceramic Canvas, you could easily walk up and ask someone for their paint bottle or brush. You might not need them, but it’s also a great excuse to chat.
11. Recommending the famous honey cake at Vanilla Bean
Imagine you change someone’s life by introducing them to one of the most delicious honey cakes in Lebanon. They’ll be forever indebted to you.
Did we miss any spots where you could have your own meet-cutes in Beirut? Let us know!
