The 3 best places to go out in Tel Aviv: discover, by neighborhood, the most experimental and fiery clubs and bars in the city that never sleeps.
Tel Aviv, cosmopolitan and cultural, is buzzing from the first moments of twilight. It’s undeniably one of the world’s leading nightlife hotspots. Hence its nickname – just like the Big Apple – the city that never sleeps. Not used to it? Don’t worry, the adrenalin and fervor in the clubs and bars will keep you wide awake!
There’s so much to choose from, it can quickly become overwhelming. But don’t panic, we’ve selected the 3 best places to go out in Tel Aviv and their legendary addresses.
In the heart of Tel Aviv
Le Sputnik, Tel Aviv’s flagship address – Photo credit: Facebook – Sputnik bar
The establishments in the city center play the elegance card, especially along and around Avenue Rothschild. However, with a little nosing around, you can find all kinds of ambiences. What do all these places have in common? They’re packed from dusk till dawn!
GV advises you to go to :
- Kuli Alma: considered the best place to go out in Tel Aviv, this is the must-see in our ranking. This underground bar boasts a quirky, cool, street-art decor. Its trademark? Tubi slushies, or Tel Aviv hipster cocktails.
In addition to its live concerts and incredible sound spaces, Kuli Alma also hosts ephemeral boutiques and exhibitions. So the place is much more than a club, it’s a cultural hub in its own right.
- L’Alphabet: L’Alphabet’s intimate, dark design lends a unique charm to the dance floor. What’s more, the DJ menu changes every week – just like the big gastros – but the selection is always fresh and of the highest quality.
- The Breakfast Club: at the top of Rue Rothschild, the Breakfast Club removes all doubt. No, size isn’t everything! This club isn’t huge, but its sounds and guests are.
From Israeli funk to alternative music, its evenings quickly raise the temperature.
- Radio Epgb: the black curtain rises, « La Radio » is unveiled. Every evening, elegant revelers elbow their way into this underground club. This Tel-Aviv nightclub really comes into its own with its subdued, secretive atmosphere. Despite the dim lighting, it’s easy to spot bodies swaying to deep house, indie electro and trance sounds.
- Jimmy Who: Jimmy Who is divided into three different areas, each with its own personality. A hip and trendy bar, a meeting bar and a VIP bar. A haven for artists and ladies and gents alike, this electric bar has something for everyone.
- Valium Club: leave the underground ambience behind and take to the skies on the fifth floor of a building. The Valium hosts some of the best DJs on the national and international scene.
Here, the emphasis is on the upscale and the stuffy. We mingle with the VIP guests, slaloming elegantly through the crowd, cocktail in hand.
- Sputnik: of all the places to go out in Tel Aviv, Sputnik is probably the fastest-growing. In just a few months, it has established itself as a cult hangout for night owls andafterwork hipsters. It’s a place where you can relax in the early evening and go wild as the night wears on.
South Tel Aviv, a bridge between past and future
The Block and its 80s-style New York decor – Photo credit: Facebook – The Block
The south of the city is an essential part of any visit to Tel Aviv. In the Jaffa district, you can lose yourself in the narrow cobbled streets, along back passages and winding staircases.
At night, it only takes a few seconds for the charm of oriental evenings and the thousand and one nights to kick in.
Next door, the lively and colorful Florentin district boasts an explosive palette of cafés, bars and restaurants. A veritable « bobo » hangout, this former industrial zone is now taken over by street artists, alternative culture and, of course, nightlife.
But where to go? Here are our 4 favourite places in the area:
- Flea Market: much more than just a place to go out in Tel Aviv, Flea Market is a veritable cultural hub. It features a flea market and a plethora of trendy cafés, original bars and colorful vintage boutiques.
At night, open-air entertainment takes over the area. Amidst locals and tourists alike, you can enjoy the nightly hustle and bustle with a beer in hand or a tasty local dish on the tip of your fork.
- Teder.FM: Hipsters’ paradise for night owls, Teder boasts a unique setting. Trendy, alternative, refreshing and groovy, there’s nothing overrated about the club. Take a seat in the outdoor gallery, surrounded by a bohemian courtyard, cascading plants and yellow twinkling lights.
Finally, order a beer, eat a slice of Israeli pizza, listen to some good music and let the DJs take control of your evening.
- The Block: this mega-club is a legend. Acclaimed by the youth of the world, The Block plunges you into the New York of the 1970s and 1980s. In this bewitching setting, the rooms are quickly filled to capacity and one renowned DJ follows another.
Take a look at the flyers and visuals… Works of art in their own right!
- Haoman 17: this Tel Aviv hangout takes its name from the street along which it imposes its over-the-top parties. Haoman 17 has become a leading nightlife spot, but is also very popular with the LGBT community.
Under the hypnotic glow of strobe lights or in the outdoor areas, you can dance for hours and lose all track of time.
Party on the beaches and in the harbour
The Shalvata, by the sea – Photo credit: Facebook – Shalvata – שלוותה
Towards the beaches and port, the atmosphere changes. Make way for modern districts, the elegance of high-rise buildings, chic addresses and clubs dedicated to open-air marine parties.
Tel Aviv’s pleasant and popular waterfront is teeming with places to go out and dance. Four of them caught our eye:
- Shalvata: don’t be intimidated by the name of a former psychiatric hospital. If there’s anything crazy here, it’s just the atmosphere at the parties. And we love it!
Electric and crazy, this fashionable club on the rehabilitated old port stands out for its plunging view over the Mediterranean.
- Imperial Cocktail Bar: cocktail lovers? Here’s your best place to go out in Tel Aviv! The world’s greatest bartenders have come together to open this unique venue dedicated to the drink.
Every creation, from the most classic to the most original, is a work of art. Even the menu of the fusion restaurant is specially designed to accompany these nectars. All in a hushed setting, with jazz, swing or rock’n’roll music playing in the background.
- Biggy Z: do you prefer piano/saxo ambience to electro? Not to worry. Here’s a gem among the best places to go out in Tel Aviv: a club dedicated entirely to jazz.
What’s more, when you open the doors of Biggy Z, you’re catapulted straight back to New Orleans, to the heart of its dynamic, warm jazzy evenings.
- Light House: this recently opened, exclusive club has quickly established itself as one of Tel Aviv’s temples to nightlife.
Overlooking the Mediterranean, it boasts a huge outdoor space whose lights and flashes must be reflected far out to sea…
Now you know where to go out in Tel Aviv for a lively night!