Sports bars in Tel Aviv
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Tel Aviv has 17 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Mike's Place (מייקס פלייס), Otto Hulon (אוטו חולון), NBA Zone, and 14 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Tel Aviv
We indexed 17 sports bars in Tel Aviv. The scene leans Pub, American Restaurant and Restaurant. You'll find them in תל אביב-יפו, חולון, Rishon LeZion. Mike's Place (מייקס פלייס) (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 86 Herbert Samuel St. (Next to American Embassy). Otto Hulon (אוטו חולון) (Pub, Sports Bar) on הבנאי (הרוקמים). NBA Zone (Sports Bar).
Sports bars in Tel Aviv
Mike's Place (מייקס פלייס)
A american restaurant spot 1.3 km from central Tel Aviv.
Otto Hulon (אוטו חולון)
A pub spot 8.3 km from central Tel Aviv.
NBA Zone
A sports bar 0.3 km from central Tel Aviv.
GoVa 192
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Tel Aviv.
מאש בר Mash Bar
A sports bar 1.1 km from central Tel Aviv.
Scores
A sports bar 1.5 km from central Tel Aviv.
Mash Sports Bar
A sports bar 1.8 km from central Tel Aviv.
שירותים חשוכים
A sports bar 3.4 km from central Tel Aviv.
סילביה באמפר
A pub spot 0.4 km from central Tel Aviv.
הסנזלה
A sports bar 13.8 km from central Tel Aviv.
Bff Bear Food Friends
A sports bar 14.2 km from central Tel Aviv.
ספורט בר
A sports bar 17.8 km from central Tel Aviv.
אצל קונץ בחצר
A sports bar 22.3 km from central Tel Aviv.
אלופי הזהב
A sports bar 23.0 km from central Tel Aviv.
גרביצקי
A sports bar 24.1 km from central Tel Aviv.
How to pick a sports bar in Tel Aviv
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Tel Aviv?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Tel Aviv show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Tel Aviv family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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