Ramallah
For two decades, Snowbar has been the place to see and be seen in Ramallah. Although it has an often deserved reputation as a late-night party spot, on…
Must-see nightlife in Israel & the Palestinian Territories
Tel Aviv
Mainstream and counterculture youngsters flock to this sleek, open-air garden bar for their famous colour-categorised fresh juices that can be spiked with…
Ramallah
Since it opened in 2015, Birzeit Brewery's Shepherds beer has taken the West Bank by storm, challenging years of domination of the Palestinian Territories…
Tel Aviv
A vibrant, young bar on Nahalat Binyamin St, Bicicletta (Italian for 'bicycle') has one of the best patio gardens in town. The food is great – eclectic…
Tel Aviv
Mystical and just downright cool, Kuli Alma is a TLV nightlife institution with an emphasis on art and music. Behind the unimposing entrance, locals and…
Tel Aviv
On the rooftop of the Gan Ha’Ir (City Garden) shopping mall, trendy Kanta has one of the finest outdoor terraces in Tel Aviv. Surrounded by plants and lit…
Tel Aviv
Find refreshing relief from the sweltering Tel Aviv heat here with gazoz, an old-fashioned drink of simple syrup and soda water. Illuminated jars of…
Tel Aviv
For years, this place was one of Tel Aviv’s best-kept secrets: an amazing rooftop bar on the corner of the Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market. But now the…
Ramallah
Berlin is the latest hip spot on Ramallah’s ever-changing nightlife scene. The barman trained in Germany before opening this tiny cocktail bar and pub and…
Bethlehem
This uber-trendy haunt 15 minutes' walk downhill from the Old City serves a variety of local beers and wine, as well as cocktails and shisha, to a mostly…
Tel Aviv
In the Central Bus Station building, Block is known as Tel Aviv's best club for good reason, hosting big-name international DJs playing anything from funk…
Jerusalem
Since 1967, Kadosh has been cultivating an uncanny miniature Paris, from the burnished colour scheme and outdoor seating to the intellectual chit-chat…
Jerusalem
During the British Mandate, this building was an officers club for British soldiers. The Brits left in 1948 and this place promptly fell into disrepair,…
Jerusalem
Israeli and international wines flow freely at this bohemian-feel bar, whose antique furnishings and location underneath the Jerusalem Theatre pull a…
Jerusalem
Glug your way through more than 100 craft beers (including dozens of Israeli brews) at this enormously popular bar in Mahane Yehuda Market. The Jerusalem…
Jerusalem
Pass the time beautifully at this intimate bar-restaurant in a courtyard behind Jaffa Rd while sampling from the solid selection of local wine, cocktails…
Jerusalem
The local LGBT community flocks to this teensy space above Cassette Bar for drinking, dancing and the occasional drag show (Thursday and Saturday are…
Jerusalem
Accessed from the street (look for the metal door covered with old cassette tapes) or through the rear of the Record Bar next door, this pint-sized cave…
Upper Galilee & Golan
A great spot to meet locals, this convivial, two-room pub serves brunch and great vegetarian sandwiches during the day and tasty 'Italo-Galilean' cuisine,…
Haifa
A double-decker night spot with an oxblood-walled dive bar downstairs and a performance space upstairs. Expect soft rock, grunge and other guitar-driven…
Jerusalem
Perch on a wobbly stool (or an even wobblier metal barrel) at this immensely popular coffee spot in the thick of Mahane Yehuda. Sip a foamy cappuccino or…
Jerusalem
Just off relatively bustling Azza St, this funky spot is where locals go for strong coffee and creative cocktails. Offers outdoor seating and occasional…
Tel Aviv
It's easy to miss the subdued entrance to this verdant hipster oasis tucked in the courtyard of one of Tel Aviv’s first buildings with a lift, which is…
Jerusalem
Whether you're sipping mint-infused lemonade or a glass of wine, Versavee's courtyard seating and location by Jaffa Gate make it a convenient spot for…
Jerusalem
Baroque music and Sachertorte attempt to carve out a corner of Vienna within the tranquil confines of the Austrian Hospice. Make no mistake: this is a…
Jerusalem
Guinness on tap, sports on screen and traveller-friendly staff. Yup, you've seen the same formula in a dozen other bars, but this chain pub is an easy…
Jerusalem
Here's the lowdown: Record Bar regulars start their night sitting at the outdoor tables, enjoying two drinks for the price of one (4.30pm to 9pm), sizing…
East Jerusalem
The bar at the legendary American Colony Hotel looks very Jerusalem with vaulted ceilings, stone floors and windowless walls, just like one of the Old…
Jerusalem
The owners of much-loved Machneyuda recreated their magic here, combining style with substance, in this former railroad warehouse redesigned as a classy…
Tel Aviv
If you're suffering from a case of craft cocktail thirst, come sip potions with a pharmaceutical flair at this one-of-a-kind watering hole, where antique…
Ramallah
Ramallah veterans who remember the infamous Beit Aneeseh can rest assured that Radio, located in the same building, is filling the gap that the late-night…
Jerusalem
Massive dance club with high-tech sound and light for those 23 years and older. Israeli music on Tuesday nights; DJs spinning techno, electronic dance…
Tel Aviv
Buzzing and always busy, Beer Garden attracts crowds of Tel Avivians to its corner of Dizengoff Sq. Though it may look like there's plenty of room on the…
Jerusalem
Renowned for its incredible cocktails in a city that loves its beer, Gatsby’s Cocktail Room is intentionally hard to find, but that's part of the fun. To…
Tel Aviv
Underground techno and house spin at this intimate club that welcomes a diverse crowd. There are two rooms – Alpha, near the entrance, keeps beats a…
Jerusalem
This cosy wine bar on the edge of Mahane Yehuda Market is a great place for an intimate drink, with seating inside and outside (the latter is the best for…
Tel Aviv
Another hipster hangout (Jaffa is full of them), Shaffa is a favourite among the cafe-bar hybrids in the flea market for its unpretentious vibe and range…
Tel Aviv
This excellent wine bar has a fab location on the edge of Park HaYarkon, and drinkers sit outside under trees or inside on long tables. Besides some great…
Jerusalem
This strange Jimmy Buffett–looking beach shack covered with a hodgepodge of historic photos sits on a side street just off the main market streets. Juice…
Haifa
A beloved hang-out of Haifa's Arab community, in particular the arty set, Elika successfully muddles leftist nostalgia (old photos, Che Guevara prints)…
