ROY'S PUBLIC HOUSE: A HOME FOR ALL
Roy’s Public House stands on the quiet streets of Badaro, a place once considered an odd choice for a bar. Anthony remembers his father laughing at Roy for picking such an empty location. But Roy has a vision, and today, the place is alive with laughter, stories, and a warmth that can’t be found anywhere else. It isn’t just a bar; it is home.
Anthony was a soldier once. Three years in the army gave him discipline, but not happiness. The moment he could, he left, stepping into Roy’s the Monday after his last day in uniform. That is four years ago, and he has never looked back. At Roy’s, he can be himself. No rigid rules, no uniforms, just the comfort of the place and the people who fill it. The regulars, the newcomers, the oddballs who make the place feel like a novel waiting to be written.
Charbel has been at Roy’s for three years. To him, life is simple: do what you love, and don’t waste time on anything else. He loves bartending, loves the stories that pass over the counter like the drinks he pours. Roy’s allows him to be himself, to exist freely, to share in the joy and heartbreak of the people who walk through its doors.
Roy isn’t alone in creating this space. His wife, Grace, is just as much a part of Roy’s as he is. Mornings at the bar are filled with the aroma of fresh coffee, as Grace and Roy sit with their friends, sharing stories and laughter. They also prepare home-cooked meals, bringing a warmth to the space that makes Roy’s feel even more like home.
And then there is Chloe. She has found something at Roy’s she hadn’t realized she was searching for—a community, a family. After the war, she longs to return, to sink into the familiar embrace of the bar, the dimmed lights, the easy conversations, the unspoken understanding between strangers who become friends. She loves Anthony and Charbel, their easy smiles and the energy they infuse into the space. At Roy’s, you are never alone.
From morning coffee to late-night drinks, Roy’s welcomes all. Writers, dreamers, wanderers, and those simply looking for a place to belong. It isn’t just a bar. It is a heartbeat, a story, a sanctuary where people can show up as they are and leave feeling a little more whole.
Chloe Khoury
Chloe is a Lebanese filmmaker and photographer whose work centers on social issues, personal struggles, and underrepresented voices in Lebanon. With a background in communications and an MA in Marketing and Sustainable Development, she uses her camera as a tool for advocacy and storytelling. Her work has been recognized and exhibited at CAMERA Torino (in partnership with ICP), Olhares Do Mediterraneo Film Festival, Beirut Art District, and Gulf Photo Plus. Through her lens, Chloe connects deeply with people and places—turning the act of photographing into a powerful form of witnessing and belonging.
- Chloe Khoury
- Chloe Khoury
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