Must-see nightlife in Serbia

  • Vinoteka

    Belgrade

    If you want to take a deep dive into Serbian wine, this cosy Savamala wine bar boasts 40 domestic wines by the glass (290RSD to 450RSD) and nearly 300 ex…

  • Hot Mess

    Belgrade

    Hot Mess epitomises the sybaritic splav, with selfie-snappers posing by the on-board pool, blinding neon lights and a young, uninhibited crowd going wild…

  • Cafe Oblomov

    Serbia

    A chilled-out garden cafe by day and a hip bar spinning indie tunes in the evening, subdued Oblomov is set up in an old townhouse on a quiet street and…

  • Kultura Bar

    Belgrade

    Well-schooled mixologists at this kitschy choice do a fine job concocting a wealth of creative libations behind a bar that doubles as a bit of a beverage…

  • Drugstore

    Belgrade

    This cavernous space – formerly a slaughterhouse – can hold up to 1000 people, and its wild popularity means that it often does. Playing techno,…

  • Quarter

    Novi Sad

    Hosting regular exhibitions, live music gigs and all manner of avant-garde performances, the Quarter is also a top spot for a drink and hanging out with…

  • Pivnica Gusan

    Novi Sad

    Gusan (Gander) is well hidden down an obscure-looking passageway, but just follow the crowds. Locals love this place for its convivial vibe and solid…

  • Lasta

    Belgrade

    Belgrade's first city-side splav (it's moored 3.5km south of Savamala, inside the Belgrade Fair), Lasta pulls in a happy crowd of hip-hop, funk, electro…

  • Idiot

    Belgrade

    This fun little bar buried in a dark old basement has long been alternative HQ in Belgrade, much loved for its 80s, punk and electro tunes, pinball…

  • Caffe Art

    Novi Pazar

    The closest thing Novi Pazar has to a real bar is this snug, atmospheric cafe with retro low lighting and loud music that's a mix of rock, indie and…

  • Freestyler

    Belgrade

    Freestyler has been a symbol of splav (river-barge nightclub) saturnalia for years, not least for its infamous foam parties. It's considered one of the…

  • Kafemat 27

    Serbia

    For arguably the best coffee blends in town, join the trendy locals at this street-corner hang-out with modern industrial-style decor and a casual outdoor…

  • Three Carrots

    Belgrade

    Dimly lit like any Irish bar worth its quirky ceiling-hangings should be, this place pulls both pints and a cosmopolitan crowd. If there's an…

  • Teodora

    Niš

    With a new name and its clubby days behind it, this favourite for kicking back in a porch swing with a coffee or cocktail and watching the river trickle…

  • Cafe Club Saloon

    Niš

    As dark and dingy as any self-respecting rock-and-roll joint should be, this fortress bar packs out regularly, especially on nights when there's live…

  • Kafe Šupa

    Belgrade

    This small, blink-and-you'll-miss-it cafe attracts an artistic gay-friendly crowd to Zeleni Venac. It's signed in Cyrillic only.

  • Meduza

    Belgrade

    Stylish and laid-back gay-friendly cafe with Bosnian beer (Nektar) on draught.

  • Tesla Café

    Niš

    Live music, top-shelf drinks and a loungey vibe on bustling Kopitareva.

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