Abraham Hostel Bar

The Abraham Hostel Bar is the social bar of Abraham Hostel, at 67 Ha-Nevi'im Street in downtown Jerusalem, Israel. It is open to non-guests as well as residents, which makes it one of the most accessible places in the city for travellers to meet each other over a drink. The crowd is international and young, mostly backpackers, volunteers, students and budget travellers in their late teens to thirties, joined by Israelis who come for the event programme. The atmosphere is informal and communal, with long tables, shared seating and staff who help guests find a group. There is no dress code and no door policy beyond ordinary good behaviour. The specialty is cheap beer and social nights, and the price level ($) is the lowest of the venues in this guide, which is a large part of the appeal in a city where bar prices can be high. The hostel runs a weekly programme of events that varies by night and can include communal dinners, quiz or game evenings and music, and the bar doubles as the place to sign up for the hostel's organised tours around Jerusalem and further afield. Music is generally recorded at a moderate volume, with live acts on event nights. The bar is open in the evening every day, and unlike many Jerusalem venues it is not tied to the Shabbat closing pattern, so it is among the few reliable options for a social drink on Friday night and Saturday. There is no cover charge. Reservations are not needed for a standard visit, though groups for a special event or dinner should check the schedule beforehand. Bottle service is not a feature. The hostel is located on Ha-Nevi'im Street, within walking distance of the Old City's Damascus Gate and the Jaffa Road light rail line, so it is straightforward to reach on foot or by tram at most hours except during Shabbat, when taxis and walking are the practical choices.