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Over the past three years, with a significant boost during the war, the city has been bombarded with a string of small, pleasant spots that neglect the beer tap and focus on the gospel of the wine bottle. And while you can definitely pile on theories about their popularity – from the oceans of wine that flowed here during lockdowns that turned wine shops into little empires, to the retreat from restaurant-going because of the cost of living – at the end of the day what really interests us is where it’s nice to sit, tasty to sip, and whether there’s something good to nibble on the side. It’s no longer just a hot trend; it’s a new kind of night out, and it’s here to stay. But with so many wines, you can’t see the bars – and we’re here to bring a little order to where it’s best to dedicate an uncommitted yet decidedly intoxicating evening.Tel Aviv 2025 is the land of wine bars. And these are Time Out’s picks:

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Bob

Unlike its big brother “Bar 51,” chef Moshiko Gamlieli’s wine bar works hard to make everything feel effortless. Instead of buttoned-up, fussy food you’ll find a bagel toast with Bulgarian cheese, and a wine bar inspired by Europe’s everyday spots – places for a sandwich or salad to start the day and an Aperol Spritz with chips from a bag for aperitivo. More than 80 labels priced up to 170 NIS a bottle, a small but precise menu of light plates at fair prices, and an easy, breezy daytime vibe. No sweat.
What to drink:Americano and soda for 38 NIS
What to nibble:A supposedly “Maadanot” pizza (yes, yes, that’s what it’s called)
>> Bob, 17 Ben Yehuda, Tel Aviv

Bosser

The first swallow of the wine bar trend we love to mock but honestly can’t imagine ourselves without anymore. Bosser started as a quiet daytime wine shop and a lively wine bar at night, and in recent months has also opened as a café. At Bosser you’ll find a rotating, seasonal, fashion-forward collection of quality wines, including bottles from small importers you won’t find anywhere else, at fair prices. Good luck finding a seat.
What to drink:Arinto dos Açores, a white wine from the Azores grown at the foot of a volcano by the Atlantic Ocean
What to nibble:Cheese platter
>> Bosser, 5 HaHashmal, Tel Aviv

Brix

Brix began as a cute wine bar where you can drink a glass at a fair price, in the city center, with the calm of horn-free Givon Square. Since then, Brix has taken a turn we didn’t expect – twice a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) the great chef Yonatan Roshfeld takes over the kitchen and is in charge of the food menu. He cooks whatever he feels like – from classic French dishes to whatever arrives from the market and the sea that day. A surprise with your glass.
What to drink:A glass of rosé for 38 NIS
What to nibble:Whole crabs in Muscadet butter
>> Brix, 10 Givon Square, Tel Aviv

Giaconda

A veteran Tel Aviv wine institution that’s been with us since 2006, and also a carefully curated wine library built over the years, from Israel and abroad. Giaconda is a place for connoisseurs – or for those who want to start becoming ones – because purchases are accompanied by professional guidance where you’ll always learn something new. Best to come for a Friday noon drink with your besties and, while you’re at it, pick up an impressive bottle for dinner.
What to drink:JJ Prüm. German Riesling, aromatic, floral, and probably the tastiest you’ll have.
What to nibble:A cheese platter can be an excellent choice, though people come to Giaconda mainly to drink.
>> Giaconda, 73 Frishman, Tel Aviv

HaGefen

HaGefen is a local wine courtyard nestled in Jaffa’s Flea Market, and it’s all Israeli pride, as every wine poured here is made in Israel. Wine mavens Shira Granot and Li Hoffman Agiv curated the list, which features no fewer than 124 local labels only. As they say – no other country for us. The vibe isn’t particularly flag-waving, but it’s pleasant, local, and fun.
What to drink:Tel Qasser by Netofa Winery, Pinot Noir by Tel Afek Winery, pét-nat by Barak Winery, and many more.
What to nibble:Sea bass kebab, braised leek, honey tart, and other dishes with a local touch.
>> HaGefen, 3 Noam, Jaffa

Yayin BaKerem

A wine shop and bar with a casual, inviting vibe where choosing a bottle feels very accessible – both price-wise and thanks to warm, professional guidance. Take your wine outside to one of the tables on one of the city’s busiest streets, and enjoy a tipsy, happy mingling kind of evening. The food menu is simple but has exactly what you want next to your wine.
What to drink:Or Me’ochel by Ya’acov Oryah – an Israeli white, special and refreshing, you won’t forget it.
What to nibble:Baked Brie with honey, olive oil, and thyme. The perfect sweet–savory balance.
>> Yayin BaKerem, 29 Nahalat Binyamin, Tel Aviv

Christophe

Christophe is a wine salon – which means it’s not just another wine bar, but a living-room-like space (almost) with warm, cozy furniture where you can lounge and pick from the large wine library the bottle you’ve been dreaming about. You have a wine library at home too? Oh, no? Until then, good thing Christophe exists.
What to drink: Spanish white Grenache, a Riesling–Muscat–Gewürz blend, and other unique wines carefully chosen by Omri Leibowitz (the owner).
What to nibble: A cheese board from HaMechalava HaKtanah or roasted beets with labneh. Christophe also hosts occasional chef pop-ups – worth checking the Instagram.
>> Christophe, 28 HaShuk, Tel Aviv

Gazetta

Gazetta is an old-school wine bar – meaning from before everyone opened one under every leafy tree. It embodies deep experience, with more than a decade of wine know-how and countless first dates on record. And it still remains a steady, excellent wine institution that keeps evolving. For example, they recently added a beautifully designed space dedicated entirely to vermouths, which – if we’re not mistaken – are also a kind of wine, just a bit sweeter and even tastier.
What to drink:Americano vermouth
What to nibble:Milano pepperoni focaccia
>> Gazetta, 12 Marmorek, Tel Aviv

Kot

With peak elegance, Kot has cemented itself as one of the buzziest, busiest corners, creating a little Paris inside – meticulous, stylish design, a huge range of wines with a French emphasis, a tight and precise food menu, and a sexy vibe. Very. It’s open evenings only and suits any date whatsoever.
What to drink:Rijckaert Arbois Savagnin. A French white, of course – rich, balanced, buttery, perfect.
What to nibble:A crispy Caesar salad you won’t want to end.
>> Kot, 33 Ahad Ha’am, Tel Aviv

Tel A Vin

The raised terrace at the corner of Ben-Gurion Boulevard off Dizengoff feels purpose-built to watch Tel Aviv life: surfers heading to the sea, waiters rushing about, and exhausted parents chasing hyperactive kids pass before you like human theater with never a dull moment. On sunny winter days, this is the spot for a glass of Israeli vermouth, a little something to eat, and a moment to count your blessings.
What to drink:A glass of wine at eye level – high quality by the glass for under 40 NIS.
What to nibble:Roast beef bruschetta and a soft-boiled egg.
>> Tel A Vin, 39 Ben-Gurion Blvd, Tel Aviv

Tirza

Tirza, chef Raz Rahav’s wine bar, has a pleasant, casual vibe with an intriguing menu – and you won’t have to wait nearly two years to eat Rahav’s wonderful food. The wine list, led by sommelier Aviv Hajaj, features over 200 labels from around the world, nearly a quarter of them available by the glass. Another bonus: no tipping – the service is included in the final bill, sparing you needless deliberations.
What to drink:Loire Cabernet Franc, Austrian orange wine, a red blend by Barkan. Enjoy the colors.
What to nibble:Lost-bread kreplach, beef-fat bruschetta, brain-and-peppers bruschetta.
>> Tirza, 3 HaHalutzim, Tel Aviv

Judy

Judy is the first wine bar on Yehudit Boulevard – and something tells us it won’t be the last. Pleasant, inviting design; a polished wine list; and a classic vibe that feels like it’s always been there. Sommelier Kobi Arusi’s touch is felt in every detail, with many rotating labels from Israel and abroad; most are also offered by the glass, and prices are very friendly. Also, it’s not only cheese – you’ll find a hot dog in a bun which, honestly, hits perfectly with a chilled white.
What to drink:Lavan 22 by Agur Winery
What to nibble:Lemon-butter gnocchi
>> Judy, 20 Yehudit Blvd, Tel Aviv

Coop Natur

Coop Natur opened about half a year ago and remains a well-kept secret among many wine lovers – sorry if we’re spoiling it. Our job is to tell you things – like about Coop Natur, opened by five friends from St. Petersburg who felt the natural/organic/biodynamic wine scene was pretty absent here. So they created a sweet little corner for it near Bezalel Market on HaMaccabi Street, pouring wonderful, original wines alongside excellent food and even weekend brunch.
What to drink:Manzoni Bianco
What to nibble:Cheddar-and-scrambled-egg sandwich
>> Coop Natur, 2 HaMaccabi, Tel Aviv

Wine Shop

Just like it sounds: a shop that’s also an intimate wine bar from the Trigger Group. There are no fewer than 300 wine types – yes, you heard right. Most are imported exclusively by Trigger, including the group’s own local-label wines, currently four bottles with more to come. The design is polished and elegant, and the food menu offers classic wine-bar dishes with a cheeky twist – like Camembert fondue, cheese sablé on bruschetta, a choux filled with miso cream and salted caramel, and more.
What to drink:Bourbon Barrel
What to nibble:Camembert fondue
>> Wine Shop, 24 Montefiore, Tel Aviv

Kolmi

Kolmi opened on the edge of Park HaMesila a few months ago and seems to get exactly what we all want – to get tipsy without paying too much for it. It’s a wine bar that also sells bottles to take home, which brings very inviting, promising prices. Sauvignon Blanc for 65 or 69 NIS, Pinot Noir for 65 NIS, Frizzante Bianco for 75 NIS, and a bubbly Prosecco for 99 NIS we’d love to raise a glass with. Those prices are per bottle, yes? Not per glass. Beyond that, the place is sweet and intimate – highly recommended for a first date, or second, or zillions.
What to drink:Pinot Noir
What to nibble:Cheese – no need to overthink it
>> Kolmi, 22 Yehuda Halevi, Tel Aviv

Santi

Last year it was the It-girl; today it’s simply the thing. It’s hard to box Santi into a single definition – maybe it’s a Western izakaya, maybe a wine bar, maybe a food bar – but what’s certain is that at Guy Arish’s Santi (Messorah), you’ll drink good wine and eat really good food. That counts for us. Santi’s menu features unique dishes served with unconventional techniques, and a wine list assembled by wine pro Ido Kassler, offering no fewer than fifty labels, almost all available by the glass.
What to drink:Greek Assyrtiko, Crozes-Hermitage from France, and many other greats.
What to nibble:A plate of raw fish, Ratte confit potatoes, pici pasta with dips.
>> Santi, 17 Gordon, Tel Aviv

Flor

A wine bar and shop focused on natural wines that proves there’s no need to fear the look, the funky aromas, or the cloudy hues – and that everyone can find something to drink among the dozens of labels here. The atmosphere is both tight and relaxed, the location sweet and romantic, and the menu changes constantly according to the season and the mood – yielding intriguing, offbeat dishes like busiate pasta and even schnitzel, though offerings rotate frequently, keeping things surprising. From time to time, guest chefs pop in for exciting culinary events.
What to drink:Escoda
What to nibble:Here’s hoping there’s pizza from the tabun
>> Flor, 10 Wilson, Tel Aviv

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