Little Beirut

Little Beirut is a Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, built around contemporary Lebanese influences. Its website positions the venue as a place for both dining and drinking, with classic Lebanese dishes, signature cocktails, and an interest in sharing aspects of Middle Eastern culture through food. The offering is designed to suit students, couples and groups, making it adaptable for a casual meal or a larger gathering.

The menu covers a broad selection of cold and hot mezza. Hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, tabouleh, fattoush and vine leaves provide plenty of options for sharing, while kibbeh, sambousek, falafel, chicken wings and grilled haloumi add more substantial choices. There are also less familiar dishes such as kebbi nayeh, listed as served raw, and samak taratour, a barramundi mezza dish with tahini, coriander, lemon and chilli. Vegetarian and vegan choices are well represented, including pumpkin kibbeh, a Beirut vegan plate and set options for two.

For a fuller meal, the main plates include chicken, lamb and mixed shawarma, shish tawook, kafta, lamb cutlets, grilled chicken and mixed grill. These are generally served with accompaniments such as rice, fattoush, hummus, garlic sauce or tahini. The menu also includes banquet options for groups of at least four, as well as vegetarian and vegan feasts for two, so the venue can work for shared celebrations and group dining rather than only individual plates. Functions and catering are also offered, and the site promotes exclusive upcoming events that can be booked in advance.

Little Beirut describes its approach in terms of vibrant flavours, rich traditions and warm hospitality, while the available information does not provide a detailed account of the interior or dining-room style. It is open for dinner from Wednesday and Thursday, then from midday through the evening Friday to Sunday; the kitchen closes at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with the venue staying open until 11pm. Dessert options include baklawa, namoura, Turkish delight and a mixed Lebanese sweets plate. The restaurant notes that it offers gluten-free choices but cannot guarantee that dishes are completely free from traces of gluten or nuts.