A Guide to Jerusalem Nightlife

The timeless city of Jerusalem, in Israel, may be famous for being sacred to the three major monotheistic religion, and for being the central focus for so many historical events, but there’s a side to the city that visitors aren’t so familiar with but still burns with a passion, and that’s nightlife in Jerusalem.

Whilst being a pious city, Jerusalem has by far the biggest secular population in the country and the number of places to go out at night reflects that greatly. The nightlife in Jerusalem is an eclectic mix of live music, bars and clubs, all with varying themes. If you fancy live music, there’s nowhere more popular than at ‘Nocturno Live’. More of a high brow venue, there is a wide range of entertainment, from stand-up to independent movie screenings. There is plenty to drink and even a vegetarian/vegan menu. For a more intense vibe, ‘The Yellow Submarine’ shows the musical side to Jerusalem nightlife, with performances of Jazz, rock and practically any other genre. If this is where you want to be, hotels in Jerusalem don’t come much better than the Dan Jerusalem, an amazing spot to rest up after a night on the tiles.

To get a feel for old-school nightlife in Jerusalem, why not frequent the ‘Wild Cat Bar’, located in the city centre, and a few streets away from the iconic King David Hotel, the best of hotels in Jerusalem. The Wild Cat Bar provides local brews, authentic food and Middle Eastern style games, like backgammon but also a wicked poker night on Wednesdays. This may not be Tel Aviv-style nightlife, but this Jerusalem nightlife has its own appeal. For something more ‘Tel Aviv’ in style, the ‘Servesa Bar’, is not only a place for a proper night out, it’s buzzing until it shuts at 6am, and is the bar of choice for young Jerusalemites.

For a club with all that Jerusalem nightlife has to offer, then get yourself down to ‘Justice’. This dark, stylish venue is home to many of the country’s top DJs, and is next to a fantastic new member of the wide range of Jerusalem hotels, the Dan Boutique hotel. After taking in the nightlife of Jerusalem to the max, resting your head at one of the best new hotels in Jerusalem is a must, especially if you want to do ‘the tourist thing’, the next day.

For more city centre entertainment, the ancient, tight streets surrounding Zion Square, boast a plethora of modern and rustic bars, cut into Jerusalem stone buildings. Bars such as, ‘The Little Pinkas’, with its live music events, ‘The Sira’ (‘The Ship’ in English), with its focus on dance and a focal point for Jerusalemite hipsters, are well worth checking out. Also, experiencing Jerusalem nightlife would not be complete without a stop at ‘4:20’ on Itzhak Elishar Street or ‘The Taklit’ (‘The Record’ in English) on Heleni Hamalka Street. Check into the nearby Dan Panorama if you want to stay in one of the best Jerusalem hotels.

So on your trip to Israel, don’t neglect everything there is to do in Jerusalem after dark. There is no better way to take in Israel’s capital and meet young Israelis than visiting one of these exciting venues, which can cater to any taste. Then relax and refresh at one of the number of great Jerusalem hotels.