Bars and clubs in Tel Aviv Port, Tel Aviv

The port at night

Tel Aviv Port, which locals call the Namal, sits at the northern end of the beach promenade by the mouth of the Yarkon River, on the site of what was once a working harbour. Today its old warehouses hold restaurants, bars, shops and nightlife, with a long wooden deck running along the sea. By day people come to walk, cycle and sit in the cafés; in the evening it switches to sunset drinks and dinner with a view.

Most places at Tel Aviv Port are bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, and some bring on a DJ and get people dancing later at night. Alongside them are dance bars and late-night places in the warehouses. It is a good choice for a night with space, sea air and the water close by, less so for a small neighbourhood bar.

When to go

Tel Aviv Port is at its best in summer. On warm evenings the deck is full, the sunset is part of the night, and bars with outdoor seating fill up early. Thursday and Friday are the peak. In winter, on cold or rainy evenings, most of the life moves indoors, so check what is open first. For the whole city, see our Tel Aviv nightlife guide.

Getting there and back

The nicest way in is on foot or by bike along the promenade from the central beaches. From the northern end of Dizengoff it is a short walk. Buses run on the streets around the port, and taxis usually wait near the entrances, though the queue is longer on weekend nights. Night buses run on some nights; check a transit app. There are paid car parks in and around the port, and they fill up on weekend evenings. And if you drink, don't drive.

Questions people ask

Is Tel Aviv Port good for dancing?

Yes, though not only for that. Most places are bars and restaurants facing the sea, and some bring on a DJ later at night. There are also dance bars and late-night places. What is on this week is in the events on this page.

When is the best time to go to Tel Aviv Port?

Summer evenings, before sunset, when you can sit on the deck and watch the sun go down over the sea. On Thursday and Friday it stays busy until late. In winter there is less outdoor seating, but the indoor places keep going.

How do I get to Tel Aviv Port without a car?

Walk or cycle along the promenade, take a bus to the streets around the port, or take a taxi. From the centre it is a pleasant walk along the sea. Public transport is limited on Shabbat, so on Friday nights plan your way back before you go out.