Besides the great festivals they annually host, I have lots of other reasons why I just love Bikfaya!! This amazing place that is only 30-40min away from Beirut, is located in Metn Area, at an altitude of 900m above sea level...
There's no touristic sites to see or places to explore, however, for those who like "On a high hill above BIKFAYA is Deir Mar Elias Chwayya, a complex of two monasteries, one Maronite and one Greek Orthodox. The beautiful little church, built in 1590, has an 18th century Romanian altar screen. Ask to see the recently discovered 8th century stone chapel beneath the monastery" (information from by Bikfaya FB page)
Other distinguished factors about Bikfaya...they have a Perfect weather, views with lots of trees, old traditional Lebanese houses, clean streets and above all family restaurants!!! Here's a list of the ones we visited so far :)
There's no touristic sites to see or places to explore, however, for those who like "On a high hill above BIKFAYA is Deir Mar Elias Chwayya, a complex of two monasteries, one Maronite and one Greek Orthodox. The beautiful little church, built in 1590, has an 18th century Romanian altar screen. Ask to see the recently discovered 8th century stone chapel beneath the monastery" (information from by Bikfaya FB page)
Other distinguished factors about Bikfaya...they have a Perfect weather, views with lots of trees, old traditional Lebanese houses, clean streets and above all family restaurants!!! Here's a list of the ones we visited so far :)
La Chicane
I just loved this place!!
- Location: going up Bikfaya Rd
- Parking: Available
- Seating: Indoors & outdoors
- Spacious with amazing authentic Lebanese decor...
- clean WC with lovely decoration (no changing table)
- Very Friendly staff & nice manager
- High chairs available
- Lebanese & Int'l food Menu..Kids Corner
- food was super delicious tasty clean & appetizing
- outdoor playarea- distributed on 3 levels upper ones are on small/ rock so careful from your kids falling & hurting themselves (needs lots of maintenance..)
- Average bill:$70/ (Fattouch-Hommous- batata 7arra-Wark 3inab-Sawda-Fries-Mixed grill plate-Rkakat...+ 2 fresh Jus & 2 soft drinks)
Can't wait to try them in winter and enjoy the chimney cozy feeling!!
Woodland Bekfaya
Looking for outdoor green rest to enjoy Sunday Family Times can be sometimes a big hassle...so when we bumped into this sweet place it felt like we found a hidden GEM!!
**PROs:
**Cons:
1- NO Highchair (eating was a hassle with my 2yrs jumping all over!!)
2- NO Changing Table
**PROs:
- Perfect location
- Parking+ Valet Parking: available
- Very Friendly staff
- Fast Service
- Tasty yummy food
- Affordable prices
- Clean WC
- Spacious -green
- ALL shaded seatings & hidden ones
- Activities for all ages (Playground-Animation on Sunday-ATV - horse & Pony back riding)
- You can take ur kids outdoor toys with U...
**Cons:
1- NO Highchair (eating was a hassle with my 2yrs jumping all over!!)
2- NO Changing Table
Perfect for an Outdoor open green space place!
Pi w Nina
- Location: Bikfaya...Near SOS
- A huge outdoor / Indoor space with a marvellous view!!
- Food was fresh & great portion for value of money
- clean WC
- High chairs available
- Friendly staff
- weather was perfect
- super calm, well shaded, lots of trees
- Playground wasn't in excellent condition!!
- Entrance near parking!!! be extra careful with young kids...however they enjoyed 15min playing in it
We enjoyed our time..thus it is recommended
Spacious with amazing view!
Clay Lounge | Restaurant | Playground
- Valet Parking Services
- Lounge waiting area
- Friendly staff
- slow service for a Friday night
- food was excellent:
- Ciabatta chicken&avocado plate: $10
- Kids Meal: 13000 inc.ur choice of (nuggets -hamburgers-pasta-pizza...+fries & juice box)
- High chair available
- We could see toddlers area from our seats
- (ofcourse kids were with their dad)
Of course there's still lots of other restaurant options of which we will share our reviews about them once we visit..On the list: Tallet Nasr - Locanda - Lola - Al Delb....
And as parents with super active kids we haven't forgot about playgrounds!!
And as parents with super active kids we haven't forgot about playgrounds!!
The Park
It's almost impossible not to fall in love with this smart, recreational, outdoor family place!! I've already shared a detailed article about this wonderful place, thus feel free to read it here!!
Babies area:(including sand pit & lots of educational games) Kids area: (Physical & water activities) Arts & Crafts Zone: (including Reading Zone)...Gardening & Pet Zone!
Clay Lounge | Restaurant | Playground
#Clay: A 2 floor Indoor Playground!!!
Location: Cornet Chehwan...
Entrance Fees:9,000/Kid (unlimited time - they close @ 7:30pm)
1st flr: Babies & young toddlers soft area
(Ball pit - 1 mini slide- toys..)
2nd flr: Older kids area - 3levels of maze - trampoline-ball pit-jumping jungle...
seating area: parents can watch their kids..or play playdoh with them!
Birthday center
(careful gate on stairs is not totally secured)
**Socks is a must
**extra Bonus: they had kids Songs playing..Barney & such!!
recommended by FEM...Kids had a great time
Location: Cornet Chehwan...
Entrance Fees:9,000/Kid (unlimited time - they close @ 7:30pm)
1st flr: Babies & young toddlers soft area
(Ball pit - 1 mini slide- toys..)
2nd flr: Older kids area - 3levels of maze - trampoline-ball pit-jumping jungle...
seating area: parents can watch their kids..or play playdoh with them!
Birthday center
(careful gate on stairs is not totally secured)
**Socks is a must
**extra Bonus: they had kids Songs playing..Barney & such!!
recommended by FEM...Kids had a great time
Lots of fun activities
This is why I love Bikfaya!
There you go!!! An Intensive guide / directory on how you can enjoy yet another #familyday in the beautiful green & clean #Bikfaya Region!
some of the beautiful green sites!