There are plenty of great nightlife spots in Haifa, Israel’s third largest city. It’s not as hectic as Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, so you have more space and time to enjoy great live music, a good movie or a play. You can also hit the tiles for a night of great dancing at one of several great nightclubs in the city. Take this tour to discover the most popular nightlife spots in Haifa.
1) Hastudio Theatre
The Hastudio Theatre was founded in 2005 by a group of young and talented artists. This alternative theatre studio is highly regarded around the city and in Israel at large, because of the great performances it stages. It’s located in a historic Templars building surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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2) Haifa Auditorium
Haifa Auditorium is one of the most popular entertainment spots in Haifa for both locals and visitors. This multifunctional venue offers a wide range of performing arts, such as live music concerts, theatre, cinema, opera and dance, as well as many interesting exhibitions. Come on any evening of your stay and you’ll become acquainted with some of the Holy Land’s most talented artists.
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3) Beat Club
Opened in 2007, the Beat Club is a trendy club located in a beautiful spot near Mount Carmel. You’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable night here amid the great music and fantastic light show. In fact, it’s one of the most popular clubs in the whole city.
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4) Gobi Dance Bar
The Gobi Dance Bar is situated in a spot which opens out to a breathtaking view of the Haifa Bay. It’s no surprise then that this dance bar is one of the city’s most popular nightspots, and is usually quite crowded. There are two bars and a huge dance floor that is always full, so it’s the perfect place for party goers.
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5) Rodeo Pub
The Rodeo Pub has been a cool hangout spot for generations of Haifa locals since it opened in 1977. It’s so well known that if you ask almost any local person where the best spot in Haifa is to enjoy a cold beer with friends while listening to great music, they will tell you to come to this great pub.
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6) Martef Esser
Martef Esser – also known as Cellar Ten – is a popular nightlife spot located in a former wine cellar. This hotspot offers high quality live performances by talented local and international artists. It’s also home to a great coffee house with an extensive drinks menu.
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7) Luna Night Club
The Luna Night Club is probably Haifa’s most famous club. Spread across a number of rooms playing great music of different genres, it’s a great place to come for a true party vibe. You can buy all sorts of delicious cocktails as you listen to the alternative, trance, hip hop and other great tunes.
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