7 Beirut pubs that also serve great bar food

We all know the drill. Friends want to meet up for happy hour but you're starving. So, why not combine the best of both worlds and pick a pub that offers quality cocktails and delicious cuisine as well?

Here are some of our suggestions.

In addition to its amazing vintage vibe, The Attic Bar is also a great place to grab a snack while throwing back a few happy hour drinks. For a light snack, grab the bruschetta with a friend. If you're feeling hungrier, try the potato and artichokes salad or the grilled vegetables sandwich.

Did you think that Lebanese mezze isn't bar food? Think again. Li Beirut offers both a great place to drink and a full mezze menu, allowing you to chow down on hummus, tabbouleh and spicy potatoes while enjoying your favorite cocktails.

Although Kayan's options are limited, any visit to this popular pub deserves ordering one of the joint's delicious sandwiches. It will definitely hit the spot and fill your tummy so when that "one drink" turns into three, you'll still be able to find your way home.

One of the newer joints in town, BistroBar offers a full selection of meals, starters and sides to go perfectly with whatever you're drinking. With a "Happy Hour Bites" menu, this is definitely a top choice for those who are hungry – and thirsty – after work.

With locations throughout Beirut, Bodø always offers an affordable option for drinks and food to go with. Choose from a selection of tasty appetizers, salads and sandwiches to delight your tastebuds and satisfy your cravings.

With amazing weekly drink specials, Dragonfly is heaven for adventurous drinkers - and its chips/guacamole/salsa/labneh will stave off any pre-dinner hunger pains. The cozy pub also has slightly more substantial sandwiches and salads if you want to skip a restaurant all together.

You won't find burgers and nachos at Anise in Mar Mikhael, but you will find amazing kibbeh, the perfect compliment to the pub's arak.