Mike’s Place in Tel Aviv is one of those bars that all the locals know of and everyone you ask will tell you to go and check out, especially if you’re a newbie to Tel Aviv. It has only been around in Tel Aviv since 2001, after originating in Jerusalem back in the 90s, but has proven to be a big favorite, pretty much from day one.
A surprising number of locals love Mike’s Place, as well as the many tourists who come and stop by. I know a couple of regulars there myself, who come for the great atmosphere and live blues every night. There’s also a great selection of beers, live sports on big screen TVs, and a hotly-contested over pool table (with regular contests kicking off at 9pm), while its location on Tel Aviv promenade doesn’t do it any harm either (there is also a new branch of Mike’s Place that has recently opened in Ramat HaHayal, a northern Tel Aviv neighborhood)…
Foodwise, Mike’s Place isn’t the spot for some cordon-bleu. But you will get some great pub food, the most highly recommended of which has to be the home-made pizza. The menu is largely internationally flavored, with a great bacon and eggs for those of you missing the really good stuff…
International holidays like Halloween and Christmas are celebrated big-time, though most weekends the place is celebrating just about anything (check out the website for a full list of upcoming events)…but do get yourself there before 11pm on the weekend if you want to grab a seat.
Mike’s Place has also been the subject of a film, Blues by the Beach, which touches on the suicide bombing at Mike’s Place, Tel Aviv in 2003.
Here’s a little taster of what you can expect on a typical night at a Mike’s Place bar…
Highly recommended if you like beer, music and good times!
Address: 86 Herbert Samuel (Tel Aviv promenade) / 24 Raul Wallenberg, Ramat HaHayal
Telephone: 054-9268892 / 054-2084191