In Tel Aviv, the action doesn’t stop at nightfall. The city that never sleeps has a bubbling nightlife that includes countless entertainment venues – from dark bars to neighborhood pubs, exclusive restaurants and clubs with strict entry policies, noisy parties and late-night shows. There are many things to do in Tel Aviv, but from all the attractions that this varied city has to offer, its nightlife constitutes a leading focus of interest for both tourists and the locals.
Pubs and Bars
Ijo & Babet – a cocktail bar with excellent bar food on Dizengoff Street. The place has possibilities for all clientele – hamburger lovers and vegans, cocktail fans and hardcore drinkers, with a young and lively atmosphere with pleasant service.
Spicehaus – right next to Ijo & Babet, another excellent cocktail bar. A trendy atmosphere and creative cocktails are characteristic of the place.
Abraxas – a bar/restaurant on Lilienblum Street, has succeeded in only one year in becoming one of the hottest places in the city. After connecting up with Eyal Shani from the restaurant next door, and having decided to do away with plates in favor of serving on paper, the bar becomes alive after 10 pm. By midnight, the place is packed with revelers with good music, flowing alcohol and dancing.
Performance Clubs
The Shablul Jazz Club – where you can always find hot jazz shows from Israel and abroad–is a small, intimate club with excellent alcohol and music. Better to eat before coming here for the evening’s dessert.
Another veteran performance club in Tel Aviv is the Tsuzamenbar, which lately moved to a new location at 3 Ra’anan Street. Every day there is a happy hour here between 18:30 – 20:00, and every Monday, their bar holds an open-mike evening. On the other days, you can relax with the house cocktail and listen to music or a stand-up appearance.
The Barby Club – the home of Israeli musicians – is a veteran appearance club in Tel Aviv that gives both young and veteran performers a stage to appear on, with shows of all styles and types.
The Zone – another appearance club that offers the best local music shows.
Night-time Shows for a Jaffa Summer
Suppose we are already talking about nightlife in Tel Aviv. In that case, we must mention the summer shows that take place in Jaffa – Jaffa Nights in the Pisga Garden and Kdumim Square, Pishpesh Laila in the Flea Market and Tuesday Groove at the Greek Market – entrance is free, the atmosphere is one of a street-performers festival, stalls, coffeehouses and restaurants all around – and everything without air-conditioners under the open sky.
Another nighttime attraction in the area of the Flea Market is an evening of magicians and comedians served up after a tasty dinner at 11 Olei Zion Street.
Lecture at the Bar
Tel Aviv nightlife does not start or end with alcohol – Lecture at the Bar is a series of lectures meant to bring together Academia and the rest of humanity. Over a glass of cold beer, you can be impressed by the philosophies of Spinoza and Nietzsche, get to know the secrets of documentary films and dive into research on fields such as cognitive science or business administration.
Tzavta
One of the veteran institutions of Tel Aviv’s nightlife – the Tzavta Club – is the home of Israeli culture. Plays, music shows, stand-up and launch parties can be found here. Its central location opposite the Cameri Theater and next to Ibn Gvirol Street allow you to continue your night by visiting one of the nearby bars or finishing off the evening with a nighttime meal at the close-by restaurant.
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