Bars in Jerusalem worth going out for.

The rhythm here is set by Friday afternoon, and everything I recommend works around it rather than against it.

I keep track of bars in Jerusalem and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Bezalel

Bezalel Great Terrace

Jerusalem • $$

cozy cafe & shakshuka spot

Cactus9

Cactus9 Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Local hipster hangout

Gatsby Cocktail Room

Gatsby Cocktail Room Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

1920s cocktail theater

Casual culinary cafe bar

Casual culinary cafe bar Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

historic cave cafe & bar

Ayesha

Ayesha

Jerusalem • $$

Market food & party energy

BeerBazaar Jerusalem

BeerBazaar Jerusalem Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Craft beer market bar

נוקטורנו בית וקפה - Nocturno

נוקטורנו בית וקפה - Nocturno Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

cafe, live music, design

אוקיאמה ירושלים Okayama sushi kosher Jerusalem

אוקיאמה ירושלים Okayama sushi kosher Jerusalem Newcomer

Jerusalem • $$

modern asian fine dining

Super HaMizrah

Super HaMizrah Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Hipster kosher sushi den

Hashchena (Bar) - השכנה

Hashchena (Bar) - השכנה Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Cocktails & local energy

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Sambation Cocktail Bar (סמבטיון בר קוקטיילים)

Sambation Cocktail Bar (סמבטיון בר קוקטיילים) Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Intimate cocktail lounge

סלע - SELA

סלע - SELA

Jerusalem • $$

Kosher dairy & cocktails

Rabbit Hole Cocktail Bar ראביט הול בר קוקטיילים

Rabbit Hole Cocktail Bar ראביט הול בר קוקטיילים Hot right now

Jerusalem • $$

Intimate gin sanctuary

סלון יווני ירושלים

סלון יווני ירושלים

Jerusalem • $$$

Greek taverna party

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bars in Jerusalem chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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