UNION MARKS 📍 BOURJ HAMMOUD
Located in an old sewing factory, this place has turned into a great and lively bar. Tucked away in the greenery of Bourj Hammoud, this out-of-the-ordinary eatery has a nice big garden.
Make yourself comfortable under the shady trees with a cocktail in hand, or sit inside in nice weather and keep yourself warm with a sparkling drink. As a destination in the middle of the city, Union Marks stands out for its combination of bar and garden, which will satisfy both your taste and sight. Once you enter this magical place covered in greenery you forget that you are in Lebanon.
Originally an old sewing machine factory and now a bar, this place will charm you at first sight. They open at 5 pm every day and we went there, we arrived at the opening time, we wanted to read first. But it turned out that they didn't have coffee, only cocktails, wine, and beer. So, I had a passion fruit non-alcoholic cocktail, but honestly, I didn't like it because it was too sweet.
They have amazing cocktails and some bites, so we ordered a couple of items off the menu like Mediterranean freekeh salad, which I personally loved. We also had chicken skewers which were okay… the baked potatoes were really good though!
But unfortunately, their portions are extremely tiny. Later, we also tried the Negroni cocktail and it was a great one! Probably the best there. The service was just alright and they took the right social distancing measures.
At night the place becomes even more magical, the vintage decor inside and the plants outside light up perfectly, making the place extremely intimate. The restrooms are also super cool! There is so much greenery and amazing bird sounds like you are in the jungle.
The only negative thing is the chairs. Outside, they are not very comfortable.
Overall, Union Marks is definitely one of the most unique hidden gems, with its charming settings, and beautiful crowd, this place has the true spirit of Beirut. I recommend going there for a fun night with friends or a casual date, and make sure to make reservations in advance!
🐶Pet friendly
💕Overall rate: 8/10
