Cafes, bars and restaurants in the Monnot and Sodeco adjacent areas, as surveyed by consulting firm Hodema. Illustration by Guilhem Dorandeu.
The area of Monnot-Sodeco is split in terms of its offerings. One half, Sodeco, is home primarily to Lebanese restaurants near the historical Green Line, while the other section, Abdelwahab Street and Monnot Street, are a residential area with high purchasing power and high demand by investors.Overall, Monnot-Sodeco is starting to feel more vibrant. The outlets themselves continue to be the primary destination but as a whole, the neighborhood is stable and Sodeco’s landmarks in particular continue to do well. Older clientele tend to frequent the larger and higher-end outlets in the area, while students of the Saint Joseph University as well as those working in Beirut Digital District frequent the more budget-friendly establishments. Read also: Badaro: Safe and steady Monnot-Sodeco seems to have had a facelift since last year, with...
The area of Monnot-Sodeco is split in terms of its offerings. One half, Sodeco, is home primarily to Lebanese restaurants near the historical Green Line, while the other section, Abdelwahab Street and Monnot Street, are a residential area with high purchasing power and high demand by investors.Overall, Monnot-Sodeco is starting to feel more vibrant. The outlets themselves continue to be the primary destination but as a whole, the neighborhood is stable and Sodeco’s landmarks in particular continue to do well. Older clientele tend to frequent the larger and higher-end outlets in the area, while students of the Saint Joseph University as well as those working in Beirut Digital District frequent the more budget-friendly establishments. Read also: Badaro: Safe and steady Monnot-Sodeco seems to have had a facelift since last year,...
