Tel Aviv residents are generally dialed in to up-to-the-minute fads and trends. Bars and clubs come and go at breakneck speed as fashions change. Head to Dizengoff, the seaport, Even Gvirol or Karlibach for the latest dance clubs or discos. For a less frenetic but more touristy scene, try Allenby Street or the Boardwalk. The indie crowd is usually found in Florentin or King George-Tshernechovsky. Wherever you go, plan for a late night, as the nightclubs don't kick into full gear until after midnight.
As modern Israel’s cultural heart, Tel Aviv is filled with performing arts venues. The Israel Ballet and the Israel Philharmonic are among the best-known groups, but Tel Aviv also presents repertory theater, classic and modern opera, and live music of every description. More than two dozen cinemas screen international blockbusters, independent films and classics.
Tel Aviv’s restaurant scene runs the gamut from pricey yet romantic hot spots with white tablecloths, to walk-up stands with communal tables outside. Virtually any cuisine imaginable can be found in the city. Like everything else in Tel Aviv, dining often runs into the late-night hours. Sidewalk cafes, dimly lit coffeehouses and dedicated dessert bars are just a few of your nighttime choices.
Tel Aviv has a “see and be seen” vibe, especially during the evening hours. The boardwalk is generally packed with colorful characters, from businessmen just leaving work to young mothers with strollers in tow. Grab a seat at a sidewalk café along the beach or on Dizengoff Street and watch the crowd go by. Saturday nights are generally the wildest and most crowded, but virtually any night -- during any season of the year -- will provide you with plenty of free entertainment.
