3 Best Nightlife in Tel Aviv, Israel

Many of the cocktails here are lit up with a fiery uproar, and some come with garnishes straight out of a toy shop. It's definitely worth watching the skilled bartenders do their stuff in a room that takes you straight back to the 1920s. Small dishes are served with a bit less drama and include beef tartare, crispy calamari, and house-made fried kale chips (hard to find in Israel). In true speakeasy fashion, the bar is expertly hidden inside a small boutique hotel, on a side street near the northern end of Rothschild Boulevard.

Head to the hidden back entrance of a somewhat lackluster hotel lobby and discover this colonial-British-themed playground run by five of Tel Aviv's top mixologists. Nightly specials enhance the standard menu of 150 precisely concocted cocktails. Drop in for happy hour every night from 6 to 8 pm, when the "special price" cocktails are particularly appealing, or reserve for late night, when you may be sitting next to the city's top chefs.

Showcasing Israeli vintages is the name of the game at this beautifully designed underground wine bar in the Sarona complex. An innovative automated pouring system allows you to taste 40 different wines from Israel and further afield using a prepaid smart card. Tastings are available by the sip, half glass, or full glass. If you particularly enjoy a certain wine, you can purchase a full bottle. The kosher menu features expertly prepared modern Mediterranean dishes.