If you’re looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon, you can often times also find live jazz and Balkan music shows at Barood in Feingold Courtyard.

Sure, you have many options for dining out downtown on Shabbat, but you won’t find a restaurant with a better combination of delectable cuisine and atmosphere than Barood. Located in the charming Feingold Courtyard, Barood serves a variety of Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean dishes alongside a fine selection of Israeli and imported wines. Grabbing a table in the courtyard for some drinks and a meal during the summer is a popular choice for locals and tourists alike, and in the winter, the warm, intimate restaurant is the perfect place to escape the chilly Jerusalem nights.

Not far away from Birman in the picturesque Feingold Courtyard, Barood Bar and Restaurant is one of the most talked-about Jazz institutions in the city. Owner Daniela Lerer remembers as a young child hearing jazz and feeling that it spoke to her more than any other genre. It would be another 30 years before she opened Barood in 1995, but ever since jazz records have dominated the background music at Barood, and these days you can regularly catch live shows on Saturday afternoons or evenings — in the courtyard during the summer and in the restaurant when the cold weather comes.

This iconic Jerusalem pub is a lively hub, bringing together people of all ages in a unique fusion of generations. Sira is the perfect spot to meet a friend for a beer, especially during winter when it offers a cozy escape from Jerusalem’s colder temperatures. With walls lined in Jerusalem stone and occasional live performances, it’s a true staple of the city’s nightlife.

Barood is a friendly restaurant located in Feingold Courtyard between Jaffa Road and Rivlin Street. The lovely lady who owns this place was very welcoming, and was very proud to show off her collection of Schnapps from around the world. She has also collected 20 bottles of absinthe, which she displays behind the bar.

Barood is a great choice for a Friday night or Saturday afternoon meal, when few West Jerusalem restaurants are open. Late on Friday and Saturday nights, it’s also a pleasant, low-key bar for drinks and meeting people (the bar offers a vast range of a drinks). There’s occasional live…

Last but not least is Barood, housed in the Feingold courtyard. The bar/restaurant serves up good cocktail and even better food, and they remain committed to playing "music that doesn't hurt the ear.