Top Bars In Tel Aviv’s Shuk HaCarmel
Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Shuk HaCarmel supplies produce to locals and restaurants, as well as serving as a tourist attraction. After the vendors pack up their goods, the neighborhood still has much to offer. Here are our top picks for places to grab a drink around Shuk HaCarmel.
Bicicletta
Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas
Norman
Bar, Belgian
The Little Prince
Bar, Restaurant, Israeli
Par Derriere
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, Pub Grub
The Malabia
Although The Malabia isn’t strictly speaking a bar, it ranks as an undisputed local hotspot. To be fair, they do sell Goldstar beers, but the main attraction is undeniably the malabi. Made from a milk-based (or vegan) rose-water pudding, topped with a choice of favored syrups (we recommend the cinnamon vanilla) and sprinkled with nuts and coconut for crunchiness. The light, refreshing dessert is perfect for a summer night, either on the way to the bar or after a night of partying. It’s also easy on the wallet, at only ten shekels a pop. What makes this place so unique is its nightlife vibe and cult following, illustrated by its patio, which is ordinarily packed until closing at 2 am. The Malabia also offers board games such as backgammon and checkers, making it excessively easy to loose track of time and spend the whole evening.