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6 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 Al Kasbah Lebanese restaurant brings a taste of Beirut to Hard Rock Hotel Malta AL Kasbah Lebanese Restaurant has launched at the newly opened Hard Rock Hotel Malta, bring- ing sharing plates, charcoal grills and the hospitality of Beirut to St George's Bay. Located on the hotel's ground floor, the restaurant combines traditional Lebanese cooking with contemporary touches, cocktails and music. Open throughout the year, it is designed for evenings that begin around the dinner table and settle into a relaxed lounge at- mosphere as the night unfolds. Guests are welcomed with an Arabic coffee ritual, setting the tone for an experience centred on Lebanese hospitality. A Lebanese chef leads the kitchen, while Ar- abic-speaking team members add to the welcome. The name Al Kasbah comes from the Arabic word for a citadel or fortress. Inside, that inspiration takes a contemporary form, with warm lighting, rich colours and Middle Eastern influences creat- ing an inviting setting for dinner. A menu made for sharing Family-style sharing is at the heart of the menu, with a selection of mezze that encourages diners to explore different flavours to- gether. Familiar favourites include tabbouleh, hummus and smoky, fire-roasted moutabal, alongside muhammara, a combination of roasted red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate molasses. There are more contemporary signature interpretations: black hummus finished with white truf- fle and Arayes tacos filled with spiced lamb and herbs. Spicy bat- ata harra and Beirut-style prawns sautéed with garlic and tomatoes round out a spread that can be tai- lored to the table. The selection gives diners room to mix familiar dishes with some- thing new. A meal might begin with a few mezze before moving to the grill, or bring together sev- eral smaller plates to share. The menu caters for couples, families and solo diners, with options suit- ed to different appetites and occa- sions. Charcoal cooking takes centre stage The charcoal grill is a defin- ing feature of Al Kasbah's kitch- en, with a range of halal options showcasing the flavours of Leba- nese cooking. Shish Tawook pairs marinated chicken skewers with garlic sauce, while lamb chops are seasoned with herbs. Lahmeh Sheqaf fea- tures beef tenderloin grilled over charcoal for a smoky finish. Beyond the grill, slow-cooked lamb shank is served with jasmine rice and pine nuts. Fish lovers can try Samkeh Harra Beiruti, pre- pared with a spiced tomato and tahini sauce. Dessert introduces a local con- nection. The signature Malta Meets Beirut combines olive oil and citrus cake with orange blossom crème, bringing Medi- terranean flavours together in a dish that reflects the restaurant's Lebanese inspiration and Maltese home. From dinner to evening drinks The atmosphere evolves along- side the meal. Softer oud sounds give way to deeper, warmer beats as the evening progresses, shifting the mood towards a lounge set- ting. Lebanese wine is an important part of the drinks selection, along- side cocktails that complement the restaurant's approach to an evening out. Guests can linger over drinks after dinner, with the music and setting encouraging a leisurely pace. Its location makes Al Kasbah a convenient starting point for a night in St Julian's. Guests benefit from free parking, while neigh- bouring St George's Mall offers another reason to spend time in the area before or after a meal. An opening offer to mark the occasion Al Kasbah is open every evening from 6.30pm to 11pm. As part of its opening offer, every guest vis- iting by Sunday 4 October will receive a complimentary cock- tail. For those discovering Leb- anese food or returning to fa- miliar favourites, the restau- rant brings together sharing dishes, charcoal cooking and a warm welcome in the heart of St George's Bay. Al Kasbah Lebanese Restau- rant is on the ground floor of Hard Rock Hotel Malta. For more information and table reservations, visit AlKasbah- Malta.com. Follow Us on Instagram @ AlKasbahMalta Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase launches Moneybase Club CALAMATTA Cuschieri Mon- eybase has launched Moneybase Club, an exclusive members club that gives its most valued clients direct access to a personal rela- tionship manager, priority ser- vice, discounted online trading rates, access to its wealth man- agement expertise, cashback on card spending and invitations to exclusive events. Membership is earned accord- ing to the total value a client holds with the group. Money- base Club has launched with three tiers, Select, Premier and Elite. Clients transferring invest- ments to Moneybase from an- other broker receive a cash bo- nus of up to 0.50% of the value of investments they transfer, along with a refund of exit fees charged by their existing broker. 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