Beirut nightlife returns despite clubs being destroyed by the port explosion - in pictures

Revellers enjoy drinks in the Mar Mikhael neighborhood, an area that was damaged in last year's port blast, but several of Lebanon's best-known clubs still lie in ruins

People in Beirut enjoy their evening at Fabrk rooftop in Mar Mikhael neighborhood, an area that was damaged in last year's port blast. Reuters

People at a bar in Mar Mikhael neighborhood, an area that was damaged in last year's port explosion. Reuters

Samer Makarem, head of marketing for Beirut's Factory People, gives an interview to Reuters inside AHM club, which was damaged in last year's port blast. Reuters

Samer Makarem, head of marketing for Factory People, walks inside Beirut's AHM club. Reuters

The entrance of Beirut's AHM club, which was damaged in last year's port blast. Reuters

AHM club, which was damaged in last year's Beirut port explosion. Reuters

A view shows the closed O1NE nightclub in Beirut. Reuters

A view shows the inside of The Grand Factory nightclub, which was damaged in last year's Beirut port blast. Reuters

Disco balls hang in The Grand Factory nightclub, which was damaged in last year's port explosion. Reuters

A view shows the entrance of the closed Garten nightclub. Reuters

A view of the roof of the closed B018 nightclub, near the port of Beirut. Reuters

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