4 Best Bars in Israel

This austere open space in the center of town once served as a cistern and a storage area, but today the Distillery is the center of Jerusalem's art and alternative music scene. During the day it's an artists' workspace, and at night it's a performance space where you can get Palestinian beer on tap and dance alongside throngs of art students. Try to make it when local DJ mini-celebrities Tali Ben Itzhak or Markey Funk are on the lineup.

A great watering hole with a gritty edge, Sira features a variety of music spun by DJs. Open until the wee hours, it's one of the most fun places in the city to dance. Here you'll find a hodgepodge of students and young professionals who gather on weekend afternoons.

This fun, laid-back nightclub has an indoor dance floor and an outdoor garden area. Every night of the week has a different theme, including gay, mainstream, hip hop and reggaeton. Lima Lima is especially popular for its LGBTQ+ nights, which include Monday's Hip Hop nights and the Sunday night Eurovision party. The latter is a must for fans of the mega-camp European pop extravaganza that is the Eurovision Song Contest.

Named for a beloved toy store that previously occupied this space, Toy Bar is a multilevel club with cozy couches for conversation, a great selection of local DJs, and massive flat-screen TVs for live performances and keeping an eye on the game.