Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.05%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Zero BAC
Israel's two main beer brands. Goldstar is the most popular domestic lager.
Anise-flavored spirit similar to Turkish rakฤฑ. Diluted with water and ice.
Israel's wine industry has earned international recognition. The Golan Heights and Judean Hills are prime regions.
Israel has a liberal drinking culture despite being in the Middle East. Tel Aviv is famous for its nightlife โ bars don't close until the last person leaves. Craft beer and cocktail culture have exploded. Friday night (Shabbat eve) often involves wine. Note: on Shabbat, some areas restrict alcohol sales.
BAC 0.05%+: fine up to ILS 10,000, license suspended 30 days minimum. BAC 0.10%+: criminal offense, imprisonment up to 3 years. New drivers (< 2 years): BAC limit 0.024%.
Tel Aviv nightlife is legendary โ bars stay open as late as customers want.
Rothschild Boulevard and Florentin are great bar-hopping neighborhoods.
Try local craft beers โ Dancing Camel and Alexander are standouts.
On Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset), some shops restrict alcohol sales.
New drivers have a strict 0.024% BAC limit for the first 2 years.
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