Bars and clubs in Dizengoff, Tel Aviv

The street at night

Dizengoff is one of Tel Aviv's best-known streets, running through the centre of the city from Dizengoff Square northwards. In the evening its pavements are lined with café tables that turn into bar tables, and the street stays awake late: people sit outside, stroll, and drift from one place to the next.

The bars are spread along the street and the side streets that cross it, such as Frishman and Gordon, with Ben Yehuda Street a short walk away. Most places are cocktail bars, wine bars and small neighbourhood bars, alongside pubs and restaurants where the bar stays open after the kitchen closes. There are some dance bars and DJ bars too, mostly on the side streets, but the mood here is more about sitting and talking than clubbing.

When to go

The street is lively most evenings, and on weeknights you can usually find a seat without booking. Wednesday and Thursday are the peak, and on Friday it is busy from midday, with cafés and bars working right through the afternoon. In summer the outdoor tables are the reason to come; in winter most of the life moves inside. For the whole city, see our Tel Aviv nightlife guide.

Getting there and back

Plenty of bus lines and shared taxis run along Dizengoff and the streets nearby, and taxis pass all the time, though waits are longer on weekend nights. From here you can walk to the beach and the promenade, or north to Tel Aviv Port. Night buses run on some nights; check a transit app. Street parking is very hard to find in the evening and partly reserved for residents, so drivers should look for a paid car park. And if you drink, don't drive.

Questions people ask

Which part of Dizengoff is best for bars?

Most of the bars are on the stretch north of Dizengoff Square and on the side streets that cross it. Walk along the street and look down the side streets as well, because some of the best places are there rather than on Dizengoff itself.

Are there clubs on Dizengoff?

The area is better for bars, cocktails and a night of sitting out. There are dance bars and DJ bars, mostly on the side streets, but if you want a big club and a party until morning, south Tel Aviv has more choice. This week's events are on this page.

Can I sit outside in winter?

At some places, yes, under awnings and with heaters, but it varies from bar to bar. In winter most bars work mainly indoors, and on rainy evenings it is worth checking ahead. In spring, autumn and summer the outdoor tables are a big part of the street's appeal.