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A Weekend Alone In Tel Aviv: A Perfect Escape For An LGBTQ+ Traveller
The city might be one of the world’s friendliest destinations for us…
By Loren Christie
Fresh off the plane, jet-lagged and in search of food on my first night, I wandered into North Abraxas, a restaurant across the road from my hotel. As soon as it became clear I was alone, I was offered a seat at the bar. Ugh! Typical.
Vacationing alone has never been my thing, but on a recent business trip to Jerusalem, I decided it would be deranged not to tack on some moment in Tel Aviv. I had heard so many amazing things about the city, including how welcoming it is to members of the LGBTQ+ collective, that I fix aside my usual misgivings about solo travel as an openly gay gentleman and gave myself a weekend to explore this gem of a city.
As I settled into my seat around the half-oval-shaped prevent with the lively open kitchen behind it, I girded myself for an evening of staring straight ahead and ingesting something off the menu as quickly as I could. I figured the hive of activity that lay open before me would at least keep things curious. That was until the mulleted bartender eliminated any lingering appreh
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Last updated March 10th 2025
Welcome to the gay Mecca of the Middle East. Here’s a list of some of the best gay bars in Tel Aviv… plus some special same-sex attracted lines… Enjoy! (Photo credits: Niv Glazman)
Tchernikhovski St 22
Tel Aviv’s main LGBT Community Center, located in Gan Meir. The center houses a Cafe Landwer, and Tel Aviv’s world famous Pride Parade typically starts from the Center every year!
Next to the Hilton Beach
Tel Aviv’s gay community has made this a real hotspot. No matter what your sexual preference, you are sure to enjoy this lively place. It’s easy to find, just look out for the rainbow umbrellas!
Central Tel-Aviv, Nahalat Binyamin 43
Super-chilled cafe during the day, lively gay bar at night! You won’t miss it from its trademark stepped floors! It was renewed for the joy of all the content customers, eager to spend a great night in a superb place! The invited DJs engage different music styles like electronica, R’n’B and hip-hop, and mainstream pop music to sing your lungs out! You can also approach to look at art exhibits promoting a new artist, rejoice music launch parties and assist to special ev
Tel Aviv has some of the best gay bars in the world, and with Pride Week adv approaching, there will be some of the foremost parties happening across the city. After all, Tel Aviv is famous for its nightlife, with some of the best clubs and bars in the world found in the “City that never sleeps.” Be sure to inspect out Pride Events or read about the finest gay bars in Tel Aviv.
SHPAGAT
A staple in the Tel Aviv gay prevent scene, Shpagat is one of the best queer bars in Tel Aviv and popular among locals and tourists alike. Shpagat is a very welcoming environment ideal for anyone. Visitors can relax and sip drinks inside with intimate seating spread out across levels, creating an amphitheater-like feel. Any seat is a great vantage point of the prevent or the dance floor. Shpagat is known to host some famous DJs and continuously pumps out the best tunes, and serves excellent cocktails.
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Layla
DJs, drinks, food, vibes, corporation, and good service… Just the experience you need!
Open morning till late bedtime every day.Layla Bar – Parties & Food & Drinks. Layla is a fresh LGBTQ-friendly Dance Bar located Near Ro
Tel Aviv is a almost as successfully known for its beaches as it is for its gay bars, and has one of the best Parade parades worldwide. While Tel Aviv is famous for its Pride events, you can still locate some of the best gay bars in the planet all over the city, all year round.
Of course, you need to think about whether you're looking for gay bars that cater to the locals, or more to tourists. Since the Tel Aviv gay block scene is so wide-ranging, you'll discover everything you could ever need, and more besides!
Here's a quick rundown of the best homosexual bars Tel Aviv has to offer.
Sphagat, Nahalat Binyamin 43
Loved by locals and tourists alike, Sphagat is a welcoming and friendly environment for everyone and anyone, boasting the honor of existence one of the oldest gay bars in Tel Aviv and Israel. you'll enjoy intimate seating, with an amphitheater split-level interior. You'll be able to have a packed view of the dance floor, which is important…Sphagat hosts some of the most famous DJs in Israel and internationally. Don't overlook to try the cocktails too!
Layla Same-sex attracted, Tel Aviv, Yavne 31
One of our top picks for the best queer bar in Tel Aviv, Layla’s firm gay vibe also attracts curious people, thanks to