Cafe Europa
Cool, but not frantic, this is the place for a sophisticated  drink in an elegant setting. Two settings, actually, as the upstairs (dramatic) and downstairs (light and airy) each have a different vibe. Whichever you choose, expect eclectic sounds, gourmet snacks and decent cocktails.  

Address: 9 Rothschild Boulevard | Telephone: 03 525 9987 |

Brown Hotel bar
Tel Aviv finally has a rooftop bar from which to enjoy its stunning sunsets, and fittingly this one is in the city's first design hotel. A good place to hit from 6pm to check out the city's young fashionistas and entrepreneurs decompressing from work over local beer and bubbly.

Address: 25 Kalisher | Telephone: 03 717 0200 |

Abraxas
Long-established hangout beloved by locals for the eclectic crowd it attracts as much as the music. A late, late place that only closes when the last customer leaves.

Address: Lilenblum Street | Telephone: 03 510 4435 |

MAD in Tel Aviv
This giant dance joint comes into its own in winter when beach clubs are closed, so it's best booking a table to avoid long queues. A cosmopolitan crowd props up the bars that separate one dance floor from another, but the music and the LED light show, not the cocktails, are the main attraction.

Address: 30 Ibn Gvirol | Telephone: 050 422 2444 |