Yudale

From the masterminds of the chefs who brought the famous Machneyuda to life, Assaf Granit, Yossi Elad and Uri Navon have done it again, mastering the art of hip evening vibes with this cozy tapas bar. The food comes from the nearby Machane Yehuda market, where everything is farm-fresh and of the best caliber. What really intrigues the visitors are the chefs cooking in front of them, the fun energy and the liveliness of the place, all wrapped into one happening scene.

Experience the cool evening atmosphere of the Mahane Yehuda Market at Yudale, a trendy tapas bar with an extensive beverage menu. The food served here is ever-changing, with past dishes including grilled calamari, truffled polenta and beef carpaccio. Aside from its popular cocktails, Yudale is a great place to try out local araks – an alcoholic drink made from distilled anise.

Owned, operated, and across the street from the well-regarded Machneyuda restaurant, this vibrant bar serves smaller versions of the classics served there. It's good for a drink before dinner or before hitting the town. It is definitely worth trying your luck here if getting a reservation at Machneyuda doesn't work out.

At a stone’s throw from Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem’s great market in the modern city, and right in front of Mahneyuda, one of the best restaurants in town and run by the same owners, Yudale is one of the trendiest spots in town, and summarizes what Jerusalem nightlife is like: easygoing despite its reputation. At Yudale you will be able to get some great bar-style bites, prepared in front of you and using the best ingredients coming from the nearby market. The selection of drinks is just as great – from wine to good cocktails and pints.

Next door, Yudale, a wine bar is also well-worth checking out not only for its drinks, but also for its creative Mediterranean-style food, prepared with fresh-from-the-market ingredients by the same chefs behind the gourmet Machneyuda restaurant. Yalla Basta also offers other organized market culinary tours, and private tours, along with independent audio-guided tasting tours, and digital tours. For more information, contact Yalla Basta with this form, call 076-5398000, or email: contact@yallabasta.co.il.

12/13.MachneYuda and Yudale are both chef-driven restaurants, owned by the same conglomerate MachneYuda Group, which gained international acclaim with Plaomar in London and the newly opened Balagan (chaos in Hebrew) in Paris. For a lively, exuberant scene, cue in chefs drumming with utensils on pots and pans, head over to MachneYuda. For a bar scene, spilling into the streets, a beer, a bite, lively music and spontaneous dancing, head over to Yudale.

Other popular Jerusalem bars are Monaco Bar, which attracts mostly students but always seems to be busy; Haschena, which is a local hipster bar near the shuk but can have a party scene on a Thursday night and Yudale Bar (the little sister to popular restaurant Machneyuda), a fun restaurant/bar most nights of the week but the action overflows onto the street on the warmer months and even on some colder weekend nights.

Spawned from the minds behind Machneyuda, Yudale Bar offers a more informal and casual dining alternative without sacrificing the culinary caliber of its predecessor. This bar-like offshoot provides small plates meant to be shared amidst a convivial atmosphere that encourages diners to unwind and mingle. The open kitchen allows an up-close look at the chefs in action, making the experience interactive and engaging.

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.

A brother restaurant of the famous Machneyuda, Yudele provides a more casual setting, while still delivering top-quality food. Bringing in ingredients fresh from the Machane Yehuda market, Yudale’s menu is very similar to the original Machneyuda restaurant. At Yudale, visitors love watching the chefs prepare their dishes right in front of them!

Carrying over the fun, accessible vibe of its sister market-based restaurant across the way, Yudale (a nickname for “Yehuda”) tapas bar packs its own gourmet punch with cocktails, free-flowing local arak shots, and a rotating weekly menu of seriously good dishes made in an open kitchen.

If you’ve been to Jerusalem, you’ve been to Machane Yehuda market. And if you’ve been to the market, you’ve been to chef Assaf Granit’s amazing restaurant – Machneyuda. Well, Yudale Bar is just that (from the same creator) but in a pub edition.

Yudale is the brainchild of famous Israeli chef, Assaf Granit. The tapas bar sources fresh produce from its neighboring Mahane Yehuda market. The chefs prepare everything in front of you, so you can learn a thing or two or just enjoy the show!

The bar-style food available at this place will be cooked right in front of you. The quality of food is top-notch and is made with local produce. Moreover, you will get a good number of options when it comes to alcoholic beverages.

The music is loud and the crowd is rowdy, so if you prefer a more low-key experience, try their nearby sister café, “Yuda’le”, a cosy bar around the kitchen.

Yudale Bar is a great place to enjoy live music and craft beer. The bar has a cozy atmosphere and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.