Finding Sylvester parties in Tel Aviv is not a simple task. The selection is endless and every bar, restaurant, friend, and foe want you to celebrate the end of 2017 with them (and don't even get me started on all those disappointing rooftop party cancellations due to the weather). Never fear! Time Out Israel is here to save the day with our top recommended New Year's Eve entertainment to celebrate Sylvester in style.
The Breakfast Club
It's hard to celebrate Sylvester without going down the "Sachi" road, but Breakfast club is determined to maintain some elegance, promising you only high-quality techno music without the fluff or the silver balloons. Spinning: Yogo, Kadosh, and Omri Gueta.
Dec 31, 22:30. NIS 30-60. 6 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv.
Waiting for you inside this marvelous party: eight types of beer, a special cocktail menu, an obscure DJ and, above all, the hottest kissing contest. Because sometimes we just want to accept the good old clichés in life.
Dec 31, 20:00. NIS 50. 12 HaTa'asiya, Tel Aviv.
Hila Ruach @ Levontin 7
The Israeli Indie Queen invites the oppressed and the lonely to an alternative Sylvester night. During the performance she will host Indie legends, The Crotches, followed by musician Ryskinder – you can't ask for anything less conformist than that.
Dec 31. NIS 52. 7 Levontin St, Tel Aviv.
Street Party
Just like every year, the Tel Aviv crowd is invited to swarm Rothschild Boulevard and get drunk until the suns shines OR until you text your ex: "I'm here and it's five minutes to midnight..." – whichever comes first.
Dec 31. Free entrance. Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv.
Dancing, drinks, and delicacies will be on the New Year's Eve menu at Table Talk, which places the culinary experience at center stage. Among the dishes offered on their special Sylvester menu: Jerusalem artichoke soup, beef Carpaccio with mushroom cream, and more. Deeeelish.
Dec 31. NIS 490 per person (price includes a bottle of wine). 64 Dizengoff St, Tel Aviv.
A huge party will be spread over Beit Kandinof's two wide complexes, with pole dancers and other surprises. Sounds cool and all, but what about male dancers?...
Dec 31. NIS 200. HaTsorfim Street 4, Tel Aviv.
Abraham Hostel
The hostel that never disappoints when it comes to having a good time is preparing an awesome set of DJs that will play you into 2018. Spinning: Yaara Goldman, Amir Peer, and more.
Dec 31, 21:00. NIS 50. Levontin 21, Tel Aviv.
The city's coolest market opens the new year with soul, hip hop, Middle Eastern vibes and everything that moves the collective booty. On the way, of course, you can eat everything in sight, an essential requirement for every good party.
Dec 31, 21:30. Free entrance. 36 Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv.
Dubnov 8
Jasper Johns is taking over the Dubnov Gallery and turning it into a tropical 80's party, conducted by FunkSinatra and Kobi Saka. In addition, you can enjoy food and champagne stands in the yard.
Dec 31, 21:00. NIS 130-150 (alcohol included in the price). 8 Dubnov, Tel Aviv.
Britney, Nirvana, Madonna, Spice Girls, and all the top hits of the 90's will keep you movin' and groovin' well into 2018.
Dec 31, 21:00. Free entrance. 56 Allenby St, Tel Aviv.
Duplex
The Pop Ring line is hosting New Year's Eve at Duplex this year, bringing you the greatest hits of the past year – from Katy Perry to Lady Gaga to Calvin Harris. Spinning: Guy Lentz.
Dec 31, 22:30. NIS 60-80. HaShach 10, Tel Aviv.