We all need a place to sit in front of a computer and get things done, whether it’s planning the next big startup idea, freelancing or writing a term paper. If you are not a fan of cafes, you can check out the co-working spaces in Beirut, Lebanon. The below cafes for freelancers, creatives, students and entrepreneurs all provide free WiFi and pretty good coffee or wine and tasty bites. Personally, working in busy, noisy places like coffee shops enhances my concentration.
Here is a list of 5 cafes for freelancers and entrepreneurs in Beirut, Lebanon where you’ll meet like-minded professionals and you can sit down, focus, and finally get some work done.
1- Aaliya’s Books
Location: The Alleyway, Gouraud Street, Gemmayze, Beirut District (map)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AaliyasBooks/
Wifi: Pretty good
2- Urbanista
Location: my favorite spot is gemmayze (map)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/urbanista.me/
Wifi: Good
3- Em Nazih
Location: Gemmayze (map)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/atyab.man2ouche/
Wifi: When its crowded, the internet is very slow
4- Cantina Sociale
Location: Achrafieh (map)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cantinasocialebeirut/
Wifi: Afternoon, not so good. Otherwise good.
5- Bartartine
Location: Hazmieh (map)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bartartine/
Wifi: Pretty good
All the above cafes have an outside area, It’s hard to stay motivated and productive when it’s so sunny and summery outside. Have you found a coffee shop where you can get some work done? Let me know your favorite cafe to work at!