7 Cocktail Bars for Summer
Take your pick of fresh, fun cocktails - that just might take your mind off the heat
1 Double Standard
This humming bar is the place to try out-of-the-box cocktails like the Mae Capone with Bombay Sapphire gin, za’atar (a middle eastern spice), chamomile and honey. By day, stop into their shop to purchase pre-bottled cocktails for sipping on the beach, goods from local distilleries and mixology accoutrements. Don’t miss the happy hour from 6 – 8 p.m.
247 Dizengoff St (03-5550966)
2 Esperanto
This summer fling shows up during the sunny months to ensure that every cocktail is taken in with a side of a stunning view of the water. Located at the Carlton Hotel, this kosher drinking spot is the place to hang with the best-dressed while you nibble on fresh fish dishes and the best seasonal ingredients with creative cocktails.
10 Eliezer Peri St (Message via Facebook page)
3 French 57
New Orleans meets Tel Aviv at this jazzy spot. The roomy outside terrace is ideal for basking in the summer vibe while snacking on Louisiana-inspired bites like the decadent crab cakes and sipping on expertly-crafted cocktails like the Pago Pago Daiquiri made with Havana Club, Green Chartreuse, crème de cacao, fresh pineapple and lime. Happy hour is 6 – 9 p.m.
2 Brenner St (050-7347452)
4 Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar
Cozy and comfortable, this cocktail bar was named the best bar in the Middle East by Drinks International Magazine. Hidden away in the boutique Imperial Hotel, Imperial Craft exudes a swanky atmosphere with Asian Colonial -inspired food and spot-on cocktails, such as the Life’s a Beach with Amaro di Angostura, watermelon syrup, blue cheese, lime and soda. Happy hour is 6 – 8 p.m.
66 Hayarkon St (073-2649464)
5 Jasper Johns Bar
This stylish spot has a vivacious and cozy vibe with incredibly warm bartenders who will make you feel at home. Do it like the Italians and stop in for Aperitivo, drinks and nibbles after work from 6 – 9 p.m., and get one of their uber-creative dishes with every drink you order. Want to keep the night going? Pop into Jasper, their sister bar next door.
190 Dizengoff St (052-8515574)
6 Sputnik Bar
Popular with the hip and bearded, this cocktail bar is a humongous loft boasting colorful cocktails with ingredients like rich Valrhona chocolate and vitamin-bursting goji berries. Young and vibrant, take in the DJ beats while you party with friends or make new ones.
122 Allenby St (052-6426535)
7 223
It’s easy to miss this sexy speakeasy, but look for it and you won’t regret it. The fun and swanky waitstaff and bartenders show you the way with stellar bar food and eccentric seasonal cocktails like the summery Four Seasons, housemade citrus vodka, lemongrass tea, lychee caviar, ginger beer and watermelon. Happy hour is 6 – 8 p.m.
223 Dizengoff St (03 -5446537)