Reviews written by Haim Barad

This really packs a punch!

They serve Monkey Rum and have great whiskies... great looking waitresses too!

I'm a big fan of stouts. This American stout can hold its own against even the more famous Irish stouts. This one has a smooth taste and a deep flavor. I highly recommend it.

Not too noisy and a great place to drink with friends. Good selections for happy hour!

Friendly and quiet bar in what could otherwise be a place with a lot of noise. Decent selection.

Taste Sunchaser is quite unique, as it seems to have exactly the right balance for a much too drinkable ale. Its sweetness rests around the 3/5 mark and its bitterness is a meagre 1.5/5, which means that the flavour really comes through. Tones of citrus zest come...

Pretty tasty drink on a hot day... what isn't if it's cold. I would put in a bit extra vodka to cut the sweetness of the schnapps... but that's up to you...

I've been to several events at this place. Good acoustics for music, plenty of room for event festivities. Excellent place if you have your own event or large group.

I can't say enough about this one... very surprising... and excellent - it's now one of my top bourbons and something I can serve to my snobby "single-malt scotch only, no corn juice" friends...

Fun place to go as a group with an excellent selection of brews. I personally prefer the 8.8 - strong, but it doesn't overwhelm the taste. Friendly staff - it's just difficult during certain hours to get a table without a reservation - so call ahead.

The color of the drink impressed a lot of the guests... and while it was cool and refreshing, I think that the drink is a bit too sweet. What could I expect from a liqueur, flavored vodka and Sprite. All in all, not a bad drink (and definitely impressive looking),...

Refreshing combination of beer and vodka (I also think that even sweeter mixers like tequila would work fine). Give you beer a real kick in can... and don't put too much of the limeaide (or lemonaide) into the cocktail.

A charming place located in the Old Train Station - the place has a laid back atmosphere and if you go on Thursday nights, they usually have music (with cover charge).

The cinnamon whisky really gives this a strong kick... it looks like a weak drink, but watch out.

I much prefer whisky, but these were great to have at a party - the women really loved these. Drinks of one type or another for everyone!

Interesting twist on a stout beer taste. The flavor of the Guinness still dominates, but the hint of the anise makes it a bit more interesting.

Definitely worth trying. I often get tired of drinks that are so sweet, it no longer has any taste other than the sweetness. This one is a bit tart and definitely refreshing.

Excellent beers and a lot of fun... good attitude! I haven't yet been to the second location (also in Tel Aviv).

One of the best whiskies I have for the price range. Full flavored with a bit of smoke. I definitely recommend.

A bit too sweet for my tastes, but otherwise a really interesting drink. The vodka is hidden with all the other ingredients, so you can't even get a hint for how strong it is.

Not a Bourbon strictly speaking as it's not made in Kentucky and not from corn. This is an excellent Rye made in Vermont. Definitely one of the best rye whiskeys I've ever tasted and certainly head and shoulders above many that come from Canada.

Not sure why... but this seems to be a very popular drink. Personally, it's way too sweet for my tastes. If I'm going to have a cocktail (even a virgin drink), I would prefer something that's not overpowering (in terms of sweetness) and goes well with peanuts... ...

Definitely one of the smoother bourbons around. This has a wonderful taste and isn't too heavy with corn. This is clearly a good bourbon for even the most demanding scotch drinkers.

I usually don't give mixed drinks with Red Bull or any other energy drink good review, but this one happens to be tasty. Any brandy or Cognac is usually better warm, but this drink is good even with a glass full of ice.

I'm not sure what all the fuss is today about mixing alcohol and energy drinks like Red Bull. It doesn't keep you sober or make you sober. It makes you a wide awake drunk. Also - I much prefer the taste of straight vodka in mixed drinks....

I thought that the vodka might reduce the sweetness, but this is too sweet for my taste (maybe that's just me). Just because it's a mixed drink, doesn't mean it has to stick to the roof of your mouth. Personally, I like Grand Marnier and its orange...

I normally don't go for a lot of sweet mixed drinks, but the Fluffy Duck is a bit different and very refreshing on really hot day. Make sure you don't overdo it on the Creme de Cacao.

I had recently bought a bottle often skipping over it because it was priced too cheap for a Single Malt. Can't be real, right? Well - think again. This is perhaps the best deal out there. Quite smooth and tasty. I love Speyside Malts... and this is definitely one worth...

We had a business dinner meeting there. Too noisy to talk inside as a big game was on the TV, so we had to eat outside. Not bad as the weather was perfect and the drink selection was fairly broad. Worth stopping in...

While not one of the world's best beers, you have to consider the intensely hot climate this beer originated from. On hot days, a Skol can really quench your thirst... but that's pretty much what it's good for...

A great Tel Aviv bar with a vast selection of beers on tap. Definitely worth a visit when looking for your favorite pub in Tel Aviv - close to theatre and pretty much everything else downtown.

Searching for the best pub in Zichron Yaakov led me to the Hobbit which is easily the most crowded bar in Zichron (especially after midnight...) - it's not a bad place in the early evenings and the noise level is much lower. To be fair, there is a decent selection...

Seems like everyone these days wants to call themselves an Irish Pub. This pub in Zichron Yaakov is no different. An Irish Pub? Not really... but to be fair, it is quite a nice place (indoor and outdoor seating) and a decent variety of beer, whisky and other drinks....

An interesting place. I found this bar in Zichron Yaakov while wandering around the center of town. Just a bit off the main path in a basement, the bar is a nice quiet alternative to some of the other noisy bars in Zichron.

The Outback is a nice pub in Zichron Yaakov just off the main pedestrian walkway in the center of town. If you're searching for a good bar in Zichron Yaakov, this is worth stopping in...

Even scotch drinkers have to admit a good bourbon when they taste it.

A fine whisky with peaty taste - definitely recommend.

When it comes to whiskey, variety/selection is certainly a decisive factor. What else can I say - Norma Jean's is unequaled in the area in terms of a wide selection of scotches and bourbons (not to mention a decent selection of beers). The real issue I have...

It's a light colored beer with a bit of a lemony taste. I recommend this if you are in Taiwan - seems to go well with the food here and costs a lot less than other imported beers.

Fantastic place. I'm going to write a longer blog article on this pub review... but let's just say that this is one place that shouldn't be missed if you are on this side of the Pacific. Sort of a drinker's paradise (at least by Taiwan standards).