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Cave Bar. Photo: Assaf Pinchuk Underground drinking scene Just around the corner is VooDoo. Photo: Ben Palhov
VooDoo, a two story ‘urban Kuli Alma. Photo: Ben Palhov
you settle into the BuXa vibe with a night of jungle’ with an upper floor Besarabia Bar
live music, drinks and entertaining chatter. cocktail bar and a vibrant BuXa
basement lounge featuring a Bootleg
Among the bustle of Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff packed dancefloor and a roster
district, you will find underground bar and of DJs. Established by a group
techno club Bootleg, the go-to for many of creatives, the venue is a
of the city’s most loyal party-goers on the major entertainment spot on Tel
nightlife scene. Open only on Thursdays Aviv’s nightlife repertoire, where
and Fridays, the chic, yet modest venue, dynamic personalities connect
is packed with casually dressed locals, in a club-like atmosphere to
swaying to the tracks of acclaimed local and dance into the early hours
international DJs. Spread across two dance of the morning. Oozing with
rooms, guests can find a wide selection of youthful spirit, an energetic
drinks at two bars and dance all night long to design and spellbinding lights,
a catalog of beats which sweep throughout this is the place to live by their
the exuberant basement venue. moto ‘wild/rewild/wilder.’

Characterised for its historical
and religious significance,
Jerusalem is also distinguished
as a city of contemporary
activity, including a thriving
nightlife. One of its latest and
greatest drinking holes is
Cave Bar, an underground
hideaway ensconced within
the Villa Brown hotel’s cellar.
The beautiful space, (it once
served as the 19th century
water cistern of the residence),
has been restored to maintain
its authentic Middle-Eastern
elegance, with a modern twist.
Its cocktail staples integrate an
intriguing mix of ingredients,
where fluffy egg whites and
edible flowers appear alongside
sweet spiced rum and Ouzo.

For a 180 degree contrast,
visit Besarabia Bar on
Jerusalem’s Ben Yehuda St,
an underground lair to wind
down for the evening. Labelled
as ‘not your typical bar,' the
laid-back venue hosts regular
underground jam sessions,
where a roster of alternative
musicians take centre stage
for your musical entertainment.
As a venue where NeoFolk,
Ska and Balkan beats are the
norm, you can expect to find
an eclectic mix of clientele
gathered in the cosy space.
On tap are a selection of non-
pretentious drinks from a fun
menu featuring house liqueurs
and mixed drinks.

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