A railroad used to link Bhamdoun to Beirut with the train station being a prominent feature of the town for many years.

During the 1860 civil conflict in Mount Lebanon, the Druze spared the village of Bhamdun from attack, due to appeals of the resident American missionary to prevent violence.

Today, the town has regained some of its past tourism industry as most of its hotels, restaurants and entertainment centers have been renovated or rebuilt.

[3][4] In 2000, a winery called Chateau Belle-Vue began planting vines, creating few jobs in the village.

The "Renaissance 2003" blend that it produced won the International Spirits and Wine Competition's Gold Medal Best in Class award in 2005.