Last updated August 28th 2017
By Alejandro Glatt (@alejandroglatt) & Josephine Tehrani (@itsonlyjosephine). Alejandro and Josephine are doing their Masa internship at Joy Records, a leading Olim-run Israeli music and party productions company. You can read about Joy Records here. To find out more about Masa Israel internship programs visit their website.
BellBoy Bar
Berdichevsky 14, near Rothschild Blvd.
Voted One of the Best Cocktail Bars in Tel Aviv by Secret Tel Aviv.
Located in The Hotel Berdichevsky and offering a 1920s vibe, this bar takes you way back. With drinks served uniquely served in bathtub and horn-shaped cups, this place puts a new spin on something old. Read more
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar
66 Hayarkon, near the beach.
Voted One of the Best Cocktail Bars in Tel Aviv by Secret Tel Aviv.
Featuring an atmosphere resembling a conglomeration of London, Paris and New York, it doesn’t get more classier than this. With Asian-colonial inspired cuisine and music varying from swing jazz to rock n’ roll, Imperial has you covered on getting cultured. Check out their happy hour between 6-8pm where all drinks are half price, and enjoy discounted late night drinking with the Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card (15% off after 12.30am). Read more
Jimmy Who
24 Rothschild Blvd
Hidden in a nondescript building on Tel Aviv’s famous Rothschild Boulevard, Jimmy Who has an eclectic vibe thanks to its exposed brickwork, dark lighting, fading wallpaper, and lack of windows. Its bunker aesthetic means it has all sorts of nooks and crannies to explore, and there are also lots of vintage design elements to gawk at, including an old dentist’s chair.
The drink menu offers a popular selection of cocktails and fellow drinkers are a trendy, slightly older crowd who head here to dance to an underground mix of indie, rock, electro and other classics, spun each night by popular local DJs. Read more
Also be sure to check out the newly opened Speak Easy rooftop bar in the same building.
Billie Jean
Rothschild Blvd 10
Located in the center of Rothschild, one of most happening of areas of Central Tel Aviv, is the very cool and exciting bar Billie Jean. This half indoor, outdoor venue attracts lots of Tel Avivis and tourists throughout the year, especially in the summer time. The drinks are great and aren’t too pricey, and the bartenders are more than happy to keep filling up your shot glass. Read more
Milk & Breakfast Clubs
6 Rothschild Blvd
Also nested in the Rothschild district, head to Breakfast after Jimmy Who for the best after hours club is the city. DJs from Israel and beyond play nightly to a wild, eclectic selection of music. With one footstep you are transported into the best of Israeli and international funk, rock, hip-hop, new rave and electronic music. The vibrations can be heard bursting out of the walls and onto the streets. Read more
Mila Bar
164 Dizengoff St.
Voted One of the Best Pregame Bars by Secret Tel Aviv.
For a more relaxed vibe, Mila offers a lowkey, trendy vibe (with seating of course). Expect sublime drinks and great conversation. They also have a kick-ass happy hour 5 to 9pm with 1+1 on drinks and discounted food. Read more
Shaffa Bar
2 Rabi Nahman St, Old Jaffa
Located in Jaffa’s Flea market, Shaffa offers a low-key vibe with live music, classic eats and handcrafted cocktails. Nothing fancy here, but the atmosphere is priceless. Read more
Ozen Bar
8 King George, near Dizengoff St.
Voted One of the Best Places to Watch Live Music by Secret Tel Aviv.
Located right by Dizengoff Center, Ozen offers intimate shows every night of the week. A great place to hunt and discover upcoming artists. Read more
HaMaoz
32 King George St, near Dizengoff St.
HaMaoz is divided into three sections: a large outdoor patio, an inner bar and a large back room where you can relax on sofas, play a game of pool or surf the net. An intimate and friendly setting, it’s the perfect place to drink a beer and relax. Read more
Hoodna Bar
Arbenal st. 13, Florentine
Voted One of the Best Bars in Tel Aviv by Secret Tel Aviv.
Located in the heart of the artsy Florentin neighborhood and surrounded by the best Graffiti in the City, Hoodna Bar offers free live music from Israeli performers. The most chill vibes in all of Tel Aviv. Read more
Buxa Bar
31 Rothschild Blvd
Voted One of the Best Bars in Tel Aviv by Secret Tel Aviv.
Offering a trendy and hipster vibe, discover upcoming underground DJs and live bands while checking out local art. There’s an open yard on the top floor, a big dance floor on the lower floor, and eclectic art everywhere. Read more
Rothschild 12
12 Rothschild Blvd
Voted One of the Best Places to Watch Live Music by Secret Tel Aviv.
Offering free live music and a chill bar with electric eats and drinks, you can’t beat Rothschild 12 for that classy outdoor vibe you’ve been searching for. Feels like a European escape with the foliage lining the walls and sidewalk seating. Read more
Bicicletta
Nachalat Binyamin 29, near the Shuk.
Voted One of the Best Bars in Tel Aviv by Secret Tel Aviv.
Feel right at home as you are transported into a backyard barbecue. With a young crowd, chill outdoor garden and reasonable prices, this is your go-to spot for day drinking. Read more
Beit Haamudim
Rambam 14, near the Shuk.
Voted One of the Best Places to Watch Live Music by Secret Tel Aviv.
Located in a retro building in Nachalat Benyamin, a cafe by day and a bar by night this spot offers the best live jazz in Tel Aviv. Added bonus – a tasty vegetarian menu. Read more
The Minzar
Allenby 60, near the Shuk.
Voted One of the Best Pregame Bars by Secret Tel Aviv.
This is Tel Aviv’s official drinking pad and it has rightfully earned its status as such. Enjoy a late night cappuccino to finish the night off, or spend the evening there with a ham and cheese toast washed down with cold beer. Read more
The Patio
Hayarkon 114.
Located just steps from the sea, Patio Bar is the place to be. Enjoy food and drinks whilst taking in the spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Happy Hour every day from 7 to 9 PM on all drinks, and Israeli music night on Sundays. Read more
Clara
Dolphinarium
Voted One of the Best Summer Clubs by Secret Tel Aviv.
Known as Israel’s most renowned nightclub attracting thousands of people nightly, Clara is the biggest outdoor club in Tel Aviv. Hosting top international DJs, Clara is a staple for Israelis and internationals alike. Read more
Shalvata
Namal Tel Aviv
Voted One of the Best Summer Clubs by Secret Tel Aviv.
One of the hottest spots in Tel Aviv, Shalvata is an outdoor lounge located in the upscale area of North Tel Aviv by the Namal (Port). Offering a front-and-center view of the Mediterranean accompanied with handmade cocktails and eats, Shalvata is the place to be this summer. Read more
Litzman
Namal Tel Aviv
A new addition to the Tel Aviv bar scene, Litzman is nicely situated in the upscale area by the Namal. Offering an outdoor bar and a relaxed vibe, Litzman offers the best handcrafted cocktails and tasty eats in North TLV. Read more