Imperial Craft
Ṣummeil, Tel Aviv
Bar in Tel Aviv, Israel
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Why go
Imperial Craft is worth targeting for a planned cocktail-led night in Tel Aviv, especially for a date or celebration where award recognition matters. It is not the cleanest answer for a wine-by-the-glass brief; compare Winona Forever or Giaconda – Wine Library if wine is the priority, keep a backup because booking difficulty is high.
About Imperial Craft
Imperial Craft is in Tel Aviv and was listed at #50 on World's 50 Best Bars in 2017. Along with a smart casual dress code, that recognition makes it a venue worth considering, though the best way to plan is to confirm current hours, booking procedures, menu details, service format directly with the venue.
The strongest grounded case for considering Imperial Craft is credibility. A World's 50 Best Bars listing at #50 in 2017 puts the venue on the radar for travelers and locals comparing notable places in Tel Aviv. That does not automatically make it the right choice for every night out. If the goal is a specific format or a full meal, compare options before committing.
Book for a recognized Tel Aviv venue, not for extras
The editorial angle here is simple: choose Imperial Craft because you want a recognized Tel Aviv venue with a confirmed World's 50 Best Bars credential, not because of any claim about a particular menu, seating style, price point, or booking difficulty. The smart casual dress code makes it a reasonable option to consider when the plan calls for a more put-together night out.
For broader planning, you might also compare the decision with Winona Forever or Giaconda – Wine Library. Imperial Craft makes most sense when the priority is the recognition attached to the venue itself.
The planning decision is the whole point
Confirm the basics directly with Imperial Craft before building a night around it. Check the venue's official channels for reservations, hours, group suitability, menu details, any service changes. Keep the plan flexible if any of those details matter to the evening.
For a date, celebration, or traveler itinerary, the grounded appeal is the combination of Tel Aviv location, smart casual dress code, a confirmed World's 50 Best Bars #50 listing from 2017. For travelers building a wider Tel Aviv itinerary, pair this decision with 's full Tel Aviv bars guide, then use the Tel Aviv restaurants guide, the Tel Aviv hotels guide, other Tel Aviv planning resources to avoid overbuilding the night around one venue.
Planning details
- Location
- Atarim Square, HaYarkon St 169, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6345325
- Website
- imperialtlv.com
- Phone
- +972 73-264-9464
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Imperial Craft leans on its seafront position to define much of its character. Sitting at Atarim Square on HaYarkon Street, the bar foregrounds direct sea views and an open-air setting against the Brutalist sweep of the square. The writing frames it as a place that balances technical polish with operational stamina — performing year-round and shifting easily between moods. International recognition, including two appearances on the World's 50 Best Bars list, underscores a programme that reads as serious and carefully executed. The overall impression is scenic and sophisticated, with an energetic seaside pulse driven by hotel guests, locals and travellers alike.
Best For
This is a seafront destination that suits a wide range of visitors: hotel guests and travellers looking for a noteworthy stop, locals making the promenade walk, and groups out for late-night drinks or celebrations. Because the bar 'works across a wider range of hours and moods' and is noted for sustained international recognition, it also fits business travellers who want a polished but accessible evening out. The combination of open-air sea views and a tuned-up programme makes it a reliable pick year-round for after-work drinks, dates and late-night occasions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charming and intimate with old school colonial decor, warm lighting, and atmosphere shifting from classic oldies early evening to swing jazz and blues late night.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Classic Oldies Early, Swing Jazz and Blues Late Night
Signature Pours
- Bengal
- Get Lost
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not work
If the brief is wine by the glass, start with Winona Forever or Giaconda – Wine Library instead. If the brief is a stylish Tel Aviv bar night with less pressure around the booking, look at Bar 51.
Bar context
How Imperial Craft compares in Tel Aviv
Imperial Craft is the choice for cocktail credibility and occasion energy. Its World's 50 Best Bars #50 recognition gives it a stronger award signal than Winona Forever, Giaconda – Wine Library, Bar 51, Cohiba Atmosphere, Khaim Menakhem Bassok based on the available comparison set. That makes it the stronger pick when the night needs a clear drinks-led focal point.
For wine, cross-shop harder. Winona Forever and Giaconda – Wine Library are better matches if the group is choosing around by-the-glass drinking rather than cocktails. Bar 51 is the more natural comparison for readers who want a stylish Tel Aviv bar night but do not need the same award-backed cocktail signal.
If the booking looks too hard, use the occasion to decide the substitute. Choose Cohiba Atmosphere when the group wants a lounge-leaning alternative, consider Khaim Menakhem Bassok when staying in the Tel Aviv bar orbit matters more than chasing the recognized cocktail room.
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Compare Imperial Craft
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Craft | Tel Aviv | 2017 World's 50 Best Bars · #502015 World's 50 Best Bars · #17 |
| Winona Forever | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
| Giaconda – Wine Library | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
| Bar 51 | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
| Cohiba Atmosphere | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
| Khaim Menakhem Bassok | Tel Aviv | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Imperial Craft?
Plan around the confirmed basics: Imperial Craft is in Tel Aviv, has a smart casual dress code, has World's 50 Best Bars #50 recognition from 2017.
Is Imperial Craft good for a date?
It can be considered for a date if a recognized Tel Aviv venue with a smart casual dress code fits the plan. Current reservations, atmosphere, seating, menu details should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Does Imperial Craft have outdoor seating?
The confirmed location detail is Tel Aviv only, so check Imperial Craft's official channels for current seating information before making it part of the plan.
