Night Lights
As you make your way back to the city, the sun will be setting and the streets bustling again―Sunday is a workday in Israel, but that doesn’t keep young partiers from spending Saturday nights at the many bars and clubs that have cropped up in Jerusalem in recent years. HaKatze, which opened in 2011, is a hot spot for live music and alternative cultural events, including a drag comedy night on Mondays. Young Israelis and tourists also pack the lively pubs along Yosef Rivlin Street. But you’ll find a more authentic local scene at Slow Moshe (6 Nisim Bachar), a landmark with a leisurely proprietor and a 4 a.m. last call. When you’re ready for a wee-hours nosh, head to Zuni,15 Yoel Moshe Solomon―a spacious bistro with an eclectic menu that’s open 24/7.
Text and photos by Alison Brower for PeterGreenberg.com
Can you really find secular adventures in Jerusalem or is it best to stick to Tel Aviv? Tell Peter and Alison your thoughts in the comments.
For more about Israel, check out:
- 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Israel Travel (part 1)
- 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Israel Travel (part 2)
- Sarah Lahey’s Postcard from Jerusalem
- Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from Tel Aviv
- Tel Aviv Off the Brochure
