Ljubljana
Our favourite boozer along the river is so cute it's almost twee. Choose from artisanal coffees, wines, lemonades, cocktails and spirits, featuring…
Must-see nightlife in Ljubljana
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This rabbit warren of a watering hole at the foot of the funicular to Ljubljana Castle is so chilled there’s practically frost on the windows. The decor…
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This central upscale tasting room is the perfect choice for sampling wines from around Slovenia. The owner is a winemaker and has a knowledgeable palate…
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It's hard to put a finger on what makes Magda so special. Maybe it's the expertly prepared espresso (just €1 a cup purchased at the bar) or the unique …
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This classy place tries – and largely succeeds – at being just about everything to everyone. It’s a slightly louche cocktail bar, with street-art tags on…
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A great neighbourhood find in the quiet area along the Ljubljanica River, east of the centre. The early opening hours are convenient for wake-up coffees…
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The ultra-inclusive 'Ground Floor' offers something for everyone: cafe, bar, live music, cultural centre and comic-book shop. Events are scheduled almost…
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Exquisitely crafted cocktails in a cozy nook on a hidden corner. The bartenders clearly take pride in their work, and there's live piano music on Fridays…
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This elegant and centrally located teahouse takes its teas very seriously. Also serves light meals (lunch €10) and there's a tea shop next door.
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This ex-army garrison – taken over by squatters in the 1990s and converted into a free-living commune – is home to several clubs, bars and concert venues…
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This upscale club does double duty: by day, it's an elegant cafe with a breathtaking terrace atop Ljubljana's famed art deco Skyscraper (1933) offering…
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A favourite watering hole on the section of the river still largely overlooked by tourists, Tozd is a retro cafe/pub/wine bar with brick walls, red…
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This sprawling factory site once produced bicycles before being occupied and squatted by students in 2006. 'Rog' retains much of its original scruffy…
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Not quite the magnet it was a few years ago, this retro cocktail bar and lounge on the 6th floor of the Nama department store nevertheless becomes a…
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Why sit on the embankment when you can sit below it? This striking cafe and cocktail bar with a 100m-long terrace within the columns of the Ljubljanica…
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This cafe-bar at the Špica, the point of land well south of the Old Town where the Ljubljanica River splits before entering the city, is tailor-made for a…
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Down in studenty Trnovo, the Šank is one of a number of inviting bars and cafes along this stretch of Eipprova ulica. This raggedy little place, with a…
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This large L-shaped venue just up from the Ljubljanica on the river’s west bank is a bit of a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde affair – it's a delightful cafe and…
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Works together with ŠKUC and Klub Tiffany; it shares space with the latter in Metelkova Mesto. Check the website for dance parties, cultural events,…
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This fair-trade place at the foot of the lower funicular station takes its java very seriously indeed – roasting it in-house and featuring daily special…
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Part of the Q Cultural Centre, this Metelkova Mesto club is considered the city's best LGBTQ+ party venue. It also hosts workshops, lectures and cultural…
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Located in the former Kinoklub Vič arthouse cinema, this is one of the most popular clubs in town and is within easy walking distance of the centre. Lots…
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This delightful cafe attached to the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum is all glass and modern art with views of the attached pottery workshop. Live swing…
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Perhaps the best 'olde worlde’ cafe in Ljubljana is the 'Star', with an entrance off both Kongresni trg and Wolfova ulica. It has all the usual varieties…
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Just steps from central Prešernov trg, Cacao is one of the most stylish cafes on the river. The chocolate-brown interior is a great place to chill out…
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Good coffee, great wi-fi and friendly staff. Find the flight of stairs that runs off busy Slovenska cesta and climb one flight to find a big, welcoming…
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Žmauc is the best place to slum it in Ljubljana, with a smallish bar inside packed day and night. The décor is great – check out the manga comic-strip…
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A pleasant and well-stocked pub with colourful bright-yellow windows and a long history. Set in the courtyard behind Wolfova ulica 6, the ivy-covered…
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This popular venue in the basement of the Student Organisation of Ljubljana University (ŠOU) headquarters features all-night DJ and electronic music…
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This excellent local version of an Irish pub is popular with both expats and locals. There's decent bar food, such as chicken wings and burgers, and a…
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A popular spot for both gays and lesbians is this on-again, off-again weekend disco at Klub K4. The music takes no risks, but the crowd is lively. See the…
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This welcoming cafe at Ljubljana Castle offers respite on a hot day and is a great place to kick back with a coffee, beer or light meal after a long slog…
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This old dive south of the City Museum has been given a complete makeover and it really swings (there are bar-stool swings) most nights but especially on…
