Shoshana Bar – A Bar in Central Jerusalem

Jazz, blues, rock and even karaoke nights – Shoshana Bar is a warm neighborhood pub in central Jerusalem, informal, with the music kept at a volume that still lets you talk.

Shoshana Bar is at 7 Shushan Street in the city center, not far from Safra Square – about a ten to fifteen minute walk from Mahane Yehuda Market. One point worth being precise about: despite what the name may suggest, the bar is not inside the market grounds themselves but in the adjacent city center. If you are planning an evening that also takes in the market, have a look first at our Mahane Yehuda Market guide to plan the route.

What makes Shoshana Bar what it is

• A warm, informal neighborhood feel – "a home for Jerusalemites".
• A wide musical range: rock, blues, jazz and funk, at a volume that leaves room for conversation.
• Karaoke nights, for a livelier evening.
• A selection of beers, wines and sangria, at reasonable prices.
• Open on Friday night and on Saturday evening too – not every bar in the city is.

How to visit

Shoshana Bar is at 7 Shushan Street in central Jerusalem. According to current sources the bar operates mainly in the evening and at night, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday the busiest. It is worth checking current opening hours and booking ahead on weekends, since hours can change from time to time.

So what next?

Shoshana Bar is part of the lively bar scene of central Jerusalem, not far from Mahane Yehuda Market, which comes alive in the evenings. Together with dozens of other bars, pubs and restaurants in the area, it is part of the mix that makes the city center and the streets around the market one of the most sought-after places to go out in Jerusalem.

Venues, menus and opening hours in the city change from time to time. To keep up with what is happening in the market and with upcoming events in Jerusalem, take a look at the live updates at livejlm.com.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shoshana Bar?

Shoshana Bar is at 7 Shushan Street in central Jerusalem (near Safra Square) – not inside Mahane Yehuda Market itself, but about a ten to fifteen minute walk from it.

Is Shoshana Bar good for a quiet evening?

Yes. It is a warm neighborhood bar with an informal atmosphere and a wide musical range (rock, blues, jazz and funk) at a volume that lets you talk. Alongside that, it also runs karaoke nights for a livelier evening.

Is Shoshana Bar open on Shabbat?

Yes. According to reports the bar is open on Friday night and on motzash (Saturday night, once Shabbat has ended) and Saturday evening, unlike many other bars in the city that close when Shabbat comes in. It is worth confirming current hours in advance.