Tap&Tail is a fairly new cocktail bar in Shuk Mahane Yehude (Mahane Yehuda Market). The small bar, located in a hidden corner in one of the shuk's many alleys , opened around seven months ago. Like many bars in the shuk, the actual store is very small. The bar, which seats 4, faces the barman and a beautiful back-wall full of interesting glasses that the cocktails are served in. The place is designed beautifully, with a wall covered in fake ivy, pink walls, and industrial metal shelves. The bathroom has a parrot and jungle themed wall paper. Outside, once the market closes, the "bastot" are covered in blankets and throws, and customers can choose to sit on these or on colorful tables and chairs.
The menu is varied and consists of smalls tapas (hence the name tap) and cocktails (hence the tails). All of the food and many of the ingredients for the cocktails are purchased fresh from the different stalls in the shuk.
Personally, this has become my favorite spot to go out to. The gorgeous environment, the great service, and the delicious food and drinks make this bar a highly recommended spot!
I personally don't like cocktails that much, but you made me wan to go there and check it out! Sounds like an interesting place, one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's really fun and they also have beer and wine .
DeleteSounds like a great place, but could you please let me know what are the opening hours?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to go there on Friday.
I'm not 100 % sure but they're open from the early afternoon hours until a bit before Shabbat.
DeleteTheir FB page probably has hours.
You really caught my interest to visit the shuk again, and take a look at the place you described. I would also like to know where exactly to find that spot and your recommendation about tapas...
ReplyDeleteHey Ilan,
DeleteIt's in an ally off of the main street in the shuk. Close to "Casino de Paris".
I like the eggplant but honestly don't usually eat there...
I could realy imagine the place just by your discription of it. It sounds like a relaxing and fun place. Thanks for the recomendation!
ReplyDeleteCool. I might check it out tonight! (I'm staying overnight in Jerusalem).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation.
L
P.S. Is it by any chance the same bar that Tova M runs?
So we ended up talking about it but it is not the bar Tova runs, but it's really close by.
DeleteDid you end up going back a second time?
I liked the way you described the place, personally I love Shuk Mahane Yehude.Because When I walk there ,I feel that I am a tourist.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting comparison because when I'm there I really feel at home.
DeleteAs a proud Jerusalemite i always love to hear about places in the city. In the past it was really boring.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recommendation!
I looooove Jerusalem and feel the same!
Deleteyou made me so curious to go visit that place ,you made me want to go hang out there with some friends . whats your favorite cocktail there ?
ReplyDeleteWow that's a good question! I think the חלב אריות which is based on arak.
DeleteI will surely check it out ;) Thanks for your recommendation
ReplyDeleteEden thanks for your recommendation...
ReplyDeleteMachne Yuda surprising every time with all the bars and cool places