Burger and barbecue spot with craft beer on the Mar Mikhael strip.
Smoking Bun is a burger and barbecue restaurant in Mar Mikhael, rated around 4.4 on Tripadvisor, and a 2026 craft-beer guide lists it with a rotating tap list of Lebanese craft beers alongside imports. The kitchen runs late, and the guide suggests sitting on a street-side stool after 21:00. It is a useful change from Lebanese cuisine and sits in the heart of the Armenia Street nightlife zone, a few doors from Fabrk, Stairway and Central Station. Expect smoked meats, burgers and sides, with a young crowd and lively weekend evenings. Prices are mid-range. A second branch exists in Hamra. Opening hours should be confirmed; Tripadvisor showed it closed at the time of capture. Reservations are not usually needed, but weekend dinner can have a wait.
| Price | Roughly USD 15-25 per person (~1.3-2.2 million LBP), estimate |
|---|---|
| Hours | Kitchen reported to run late; confirm hours on Google Maps |
| Reservations | Walk-in; expect waits on weekends |
| Address | Armenia Street area, Mar Mikhael, Beirut |
Signature dishes
- Smoked burger
- Barbecue plate
- Craft beer
Good to know
- Known for
- Burgers and barbecue
Location
Armenia Street area, Mar Mikhael, Beirut
33.8976, 35.5273 View on map
Highlights
- Burgers and smoked meats
- Rotating Lebanese craft beers
- Kitchen runs late
- In the middle of the Armenia Street strip
Tips for visiting
- Go after 21:00 for the street-side stools.
- Check the tap list for Lebanese craft beers.
- Confirm hours on Google Maps.
- Use it as a base before bar-hopping on Armenia Street.
When to visit
After 21:00
Accessibility
Street-level with stool seating; limited step-free information.
Frequently asked questions
Does it serve beer?
Yes; a 2026 guide says the tap list rotates Lebanese craft beer with imports.
Cost?
Roughly USD 15-25 per person (~1.3-2.2 million LBP), estimate.
Is there a Hamra branch?
A second Smoking Bun is mapped in Hamra.