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HaKerem Happenings: cool bars & eats around the Carmel Market

These bars and restaurants are literally off the beaten path, nestled in the area surrounding Tel Aviv’s famous Carmel Market

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By day, the Carmel Market, one of the best markets in Israel, is a carnival scene: a clash of curious tourists taking their sweet time and impatient locals just trying to buy dinner. As fish guts and fruit peels are thrown into the main street and water washes away a long day’s work, the shuk becomes void of all shoppers and signs of human existence. Nightfall is when the magic happens. Nestled in the alleyways, off the main market path, are some of the best restaurants and hidden bars in Tel Aviv. 

Where to drink and eat around the Carmel Market

  • Bars
  • Dive bars
  • Tel Aviv City Center
  • price 2 of 4

With simple food options and affordable beers, tourists and locals continuously seek out HaMinzar for a lovely night out. With a young and stylish crowd, the vibe and energy is chill, so come prepared to take your time and bask in this calming setting. With mismatched tables and chairs, the unpretentious restaurant setting makes it clear that the owner’s focus is geared towards food and drink. Best of all, HaMinzar is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • Shuk  HaCarmel
  • price 2 of 4

Nosh on the Carmel Market’s best produce while trying out an assortment of over 100 Israeli craft beers at this hot spot. Hip and trendy, this place is always happening and is a great stop for an evening out with friends.

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  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • Nachalat Binyamin
  • price 3 of 4

Locals know Ha’Basta as the place to try creative, well-executed food straight from the neighboring, open-air shuk. This is the kind of place where anything you taste will hit the mark. Creative dishes and an incredible wine list make HaBasta the place to go for a hyper local dining experience.

HaMalabia
  • Restaurants
  • Tel Aviv City Center

This beloved spot right outside of Shuk HaCarmel makes a grand entrance in the new shuk with malabi, a custardy rose-flavored dessert served with your choice of toppings, from sauces and nuts to cookie bits. Their vegan version tastes just like the real thing—you’ll love the versatility of this dessert.

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  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Shuk  HaCarmel
  • price 2 of 4

Cafe Yom Tov is located in the bustling Carmel Market, a neighborhood favorite for organic coffee, fresh sandwiches and boutique pastries. This charming cafe is a great place to start your morning with a cappuccino, or to finish your night off with a beer. Come evening time, it transforms into a laid-back salon, offering a menu featuring fresh ingredients from the shuk, alcohol and live, eclectic music. Cafe Yom Tov is popular with locals, expats and travelers - boasting an international vibe, rife with eclectic people.  

  • Restaurants
  • Israeli
  • Shuk  HaCarmel
  • price 1 of 4

Venture down a dark alleyway to this Middle Eastern retreat, and make sure to arrive hungry.  One of the top meat restaurants in the city just happens to be this unassuming, tavern-style eatery in the shuk. Featuring one-of-a-kind Israeli dishes, with fresh meat taking the spotlight, carnivores can rejoice in the deliciously juicy flavors, and a menu that changes daily.Prep your appetite and get your steak knifes at the ready - these thick cuts of meat are cooked to utter perfection.

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