Maayan Habira Tavern
מעיין הבירה
An old-school Eastern European Jewish tavern on the lower-city harbor that started as a sausage workshop; smoked ribs and draft beer are its signatures.
Located at 4 Natanzon Street in the Lower City, the tavern was founded by an immigrant from a Polish butcher family, who started with a sausage workshop. In 1962 it became a workers' eatery and tavern serving sailors and dockworkers, and it still keeps that old-school atmosphere. Its signature is house-smoked pork ribs (kostica). The menu also includes chicken liver pâté, pickled herring, fish cakes, grilled skewers and other Eastern European Jewish home dishes, with several imported draft beers. In summer there is live music on the outdoor terrace. Not kosher. Prices average NIS 80–130 per person. Opening hours vary by source, and it's often closed on Saturdays, so check before visiting.
Opening hours
Sunday to Friday, daytime hours (evening and Saturday hours vary by source; check before visiting)
Nearby sights
- Wadi Nisnas
- German Colony
- Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science
- Bahá'í Gardens & Shrine of the Báb
- Louis Promenade
- Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
- Stella Maris Monastery & Cable Car
- Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum