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Albania

Entertainment in Albania

  1. A

    Bar Torra

    Housed inside a fortified Venetian tower at the beginning of the city walls, this was one of the first private cafes in Albania, opened by a team of local artists. After you've had a peek at the tourist information section inside, and at the view from the top, you can drink a local brew in the cosy barred nooks of the old tower. The ceiling is strangely reminiscent of Hoxha's bunkers.

    reviewed

  2. Sky Club Panoramic Bar & Restaurant

    It may seem wrong to make a bar your first stop in Tirana, but a visit to this rotating tower is the best way to orient yourself, offering spectacular views over the entire city. Not recommended for a night on the turps - the rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Academy of Arts

    Classical music and other performances take place throughout the year in either the large indoor theatre or the small open-air faux-classical amphitheatre; both are part of the university. Prices vary according to the programme.

    reviewed

  4. C

    The Living Room

    This is the hippest place to drink and dance in Tirana - with eclectic DJs, a good crowd, cool lampshades and '70s sofas for you to lounge on when you're danced (or drunk) off your feet.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Theatre of Opera and Ballet

    Check the posters outside for performances ranging from folk-dancing to the state ballet, opera and orchestras.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Charl's

    This rocking student pub has a great beer garden and a constant roster of bands playing live on the weekends.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Kinema Millennium 2

    Screens recent box-office hits (usually in English with Albanian subtitles) and boasts a lovely garden bar.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Buda-Bar

    This place has subdued lighting, with the supreme being smiling serenely over the super-groovy crowd.

    reviewed