Tel Aviv has emerged as a wine powerhouse, but with so many options it can be hard to know where it is truly worth sitting down for a great glass and what snacks are worth ordering alongside it. So we gathered the city’s most spot-on places, from hidden spots known mainly to locals to bars with the loosest, most inviting atmosphere around. Whether you are looking for a romantic date spot or a casual night out with friends, here is a list that will help you choose.
CÔTE: the city’s best-kept secret
Every city needs a well-guarded secret like Côte. Tucked into the corner of two beautiful streets with striking architecture, it is so modest that it relies entirely on word of mouth rather than any formal publicity.
This is one of the city’s most impressive wine bars, with a list curated by serious wine lovers. The terrace is fantastic and the indoor atmosphere is among the best in town, but the real must-order here is the food by Rotem Weizman, served on site and easily worthy of a full restaurant menu. Think sashimi, beef tartare, charcoal-grilled shrimp, sweetbreads, beef fillet skewers and pasta. Do not miss the ramen, served only on Sunday nights.
CÔTE| 33 Ehad Ha’am Street, corner of Karl Neter
Brix: cool and tasty even without Roshfeld
Let’s start with the scoop: Yonatan Roshfeld and Brix have parted ways. The promising partnership between the wine bar owners and the celebrated chef, which began about a year ago, has ended. Still, Brix remains a lively, appealing wine bar with a huge selection of wines that is well worth a visit even without Roshfeld’s food.
The wine list ranges from distinctive bottles to classics. The bar is small, the food menu changes daily, think roast beef or soup in winter, the atmosphere is pleasant and the service is highly attentive. Bonus: a convenient parking space available nearby or at Givon Square
Brix | 10 Givon Street
CROÛTE: self-service and flip-flops welcome
Self-service wine may sound strange, but it is actually the best thing you could ask for. It means there is no unnecessary formality, even though you are sitting in the heart of the city’s main square. The wine list hangs above the counter: choose, pay and take your glass.
If the few tables are taken, which is likely, sit on the steps or stand. The experience is relaxed, the vibe lively and friendly and the prices match the mood. The food is handled by the talented chefs of Restaurant Pereh, with a small but very tasty menu. This spot is full of charm and perfect for an easygoing date in flip-flops.
CROÛTE| 4 Tarsat Boulevard
Gazzetti: a slice of Italy near Habima theater
A new wine shop and wine bar with an Italian feel has opened at Habima Square, directly opposite the veteran Gazzetta bar, by the same owners. The place is small and intimate but packed with character. The wine list is extensive and the food by chef Ofer Sasson focuses mainly on excellent sandwiches on panini bread, along with prosciutto and Gouda croissants, baked vegan eggplant, charcuterie and cheese plates.
It is open from morning, including for wine, especially appealing for daytime drinkers, and offers stand-up coffee for a remarkably low price. The cherry on top: you can buy bottles to take home or open them on site at pleasantly surprising prices.
Gazzetti | 1 Marmorek Street, corner of Huberman
Aluf: the charm of Aluf Batslut alley
At first glance, this is not a classic wine bar, but that is exactly where its charm lies. This small, new spot sits in Aluf Batslut alley and that's how it got its name. In the morning it operates as a café, serving sandwiches and pastries, while in the evening it takes on a completely different character.
A handsome wine fridge takes up an entire wall, and seating is outdoors on picnic tables and small round tables. The evening menu includes raw fish, salads and snacks. Bottle prices start at 100 shekels, with wines from Portugal, France, Italy and the Balkans, and glasses start at 29 shekels.
Aluf | 6 Aluf Batslut
Sid and Nancy: a hot date on Nahalat Binyamin
This wine bar sits right in the thick of things on the second floor of A.K.A 44 restaurant and boasts one of the city’s best balconies. On one side it overlooks all the street action, on the other it is intimate enough for a romantic date. The wine list features a strong selection from Israel and abroad, and the food holds its own, with dishes from chef Itay Kushmaro’s kitchen downstairs. Expect roasted beets, crispy zucchini, grilled corn, raw fish, pasta, fish skewers and burgers. The crowd is young and energetic, as befits the location.
Sid and Nancy | 44 Nahalat Binyamin Street, second floor
Ha'Gefen: a crowd in one serene courtyard
A magical courtyard at the edge of Jaffa’s flea market, set inside a partially open old passageway. It is usually full of people but still manages to feel calm and peaceful. Wine is at the heart of things, with more than 100 labels, many available by the glass, and a list clearly built with care and expertise.
Almost all the wines are Israeli, spanning a wide range from experimental, avant-garde bottles to small and medium wineries that do not always get a platform elsewhere. These are not greatest hits but hidden gems.
The food is deliberately minimalist - cheeses, pickled vegetables and simple dishes - designed to accompany the wine rather than steal the show. The pace is slow, and the atmosphere is the venue’s greatest asset.
Ha'Gefen | 3 Noam Street, Jaffa
Wine Shop: an alcohol library in the city center
This wine shop is among the most beautiful in the city and sits in the heart of Tel Aviv’s action. Though technically a shop, it functions as a wine bar in every sense. Instead of walls, shelves packed with bottles from around the world create the feel of a dense, inviting alcohol library.
Inside there is also a tiny, intimate room where you can sit, open a bottle and briefly disconnect from the noise outside. The place is owned by the people behind the Triger restaurant across the street, but here wine is clearly the star.
There is no fixed food menu and no attempt to masquerade as a restaurant. On Fridays, however, a twist appears, with precise small plates like gyoza, endive salad and raw fish that lift the glass and the mood. This is not a place to arrive hungry, but a destination for those focused on a good glass and an intriguing bite.
Wine Shop | 24 Montefiore Street
Flor: come curious
At this bar, wine is not treated like a gallery exhibit but as a living drink that is an integral part of going out, informal and unpretentious. The focus is on natural wines, not glossy big brands, but bottles with a story, intent and a point of view.
These wines come from small producers and may not flatter from the first sip, but anyone who truly knows wine will recognize the depth. The concept is inspired by the French Cave à Manger culture (eating cellar), a wine shop that is also a place to drink, with minimal food designed to accompany the glass rather than dominate it.
The kitchen offers small plates that change with the season and mood, creating bites meant to partner with the wine. This is not a restaurant and not a place for a full meal. It is a spot for the curious, for those willing to let go of habits, taste something new and let the glass set the pace of the evening.
Flor | 10 Wilson Street, corner of Lincoln
Bob: the perfect neighborhood bar
The successful wine bar by chef Moshiko Gamlieli of Bar 51 has managed to create a hot, uplifting atmosphere despite being surrounded by light rail construction. It feels like a natural extension of the street, making it a classic neighborhood bar that fills up every evening, with most seating on the sidewalk, even in winter.
The wine list is serious, the food menu far less so, creating a delightful combination. When was the last time you had an elegant Chardonnay with a bagel toast or a slice of pizza? The food supports the wine without overpowering it, making this a great place for a spontaneous, unplanned night out.
Bob | 17 Ben Yehuda Street, corner of Trumpeldor
Mikve Wine: a spontaneous pouring shop
This wine bar in the Gan Ha'Hashmal neighborhood operates on a ‘pouring shop’ model, an urban evolution of wine stores that have moved from the shelf to the glass and now function as informal wine bars with a clear identity.
Inside is the shop itself, but the real life happens outside, sitting on the sidewalk, glass in hand, with a Tel Aviv street providing the soundtrack. The vibe is light and precise, the kind that makes you stop for one spontaneous glass and stay for two hours.
Behind the bar are wine experts, and it shows in the selection. The menu includes about 150 labels, from familiar names to small discoveries, plus welcome detours like vermouth and sake for those ready to move beyond red and white.
The focus is not on safe choices but on interesting ones, wine with a story. Prices start at 30 shekels a glass. The staff do not just pour, they explain, suggest and guide anyone who wants to listen.
Mikve Wine | 1 Barzilai Street