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 Slovenia
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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 …
The Julian Alps
This is an excellent coffeehouse that does double and triple duty as an art gallery and a local cultural centre. Check the website for events, including…
Portorož
This place wins the award as the most stylish cafe-bar on the coast and boasts a fabulous waterfront terrace thronged by beachgoers. The menu is rich with…
Piran
With a grand waterfront terrace and faux antique furnishings, this is where anyone who’s anyone in Piran can be found. Perfect for sundowners. During the…
Maribor
Always suckers for views and recycling, we love that the old Slavija Hotel is now an office building with a two-level rooftop cafe-bar. Floor 11 has a…
Bovec
You may have to search for this tucked-away bar, but the Black Sheep is worth the hunt (hint: it's close to Hotel Kanin). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere,…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
The ultra-inclusive 'Ground Floor' offers something for everyone: cafe, bar, live music, cultural centre and comic-book shop. Events are scheduled almost…
The Julian Alps
Cozy spot to enjoy a bottle of craft beer or simply have a coffee or a lemonade. Try to grab the table at the back overlooking the gorge behind the Old…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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.
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
This sprawling factory site once produced bicycles before being occupied and squatted by students in 2006. 'Rog' retains much of its original scruffy…
Ljubljana
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…
Eastern Slovenia
This casual spot with re-purposed school chairs and old benches for seating can get crammed on Friday and Saturday nights with a young crowd downing craft…
Ljubljana
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…
Lake Bled
A consummate all-rounder, this glamorous cafe-bar-restaurant-guesthouse sits in pole position on the lakeside promenade, with a huge terrace that's…
Southeastern Slovenia
To try some Bela Krajina wine, head for this vinoteka (wine bar) in the castle courtyard. This is the cellar for Šturm label wines, and you can sample…
Eastern Slovenia
Both locals and visitors pack out the big terrace here from mid-morning to evening for beer, cocktails, ice cream, cake and coffee. Playing on Rogaška…
Southeastern Slovenia
Fronting the Krka by the northern bridge, this little cafe-bar is the best place for a drink in town, though to be fair it has little competition. The…
Ljubljana
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…
Southeastern Slovenia
This bright-yellow shack on the bank of the Krka River (on the Terme Čatež side of town) is the place to be during summer. There's a shaded terrace as…
Ljubljana
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…
Eastern Slovenia
Great location, on-the-ball staff and something for everyone on the vast drinks menu. Grab a coffee or one of the multitude of teas in the morning, and a…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
Works together with ŠKUC and Klub Tiffany; it shares space with the latter in Metelkova Mesto. Check the website for dance parties, cultural events,…
Southeastern Slovenia
A surprise among the vineyards – but a fun one. This is a big barn of a pub, with a wide beer selection and hearty beer snacks to enjoy on the chilled-out…
Eastern Slovenia
This convivial pub-cafe with a large open-air terrace is next door to Radenci's post office. Football is shown on the big screens, the coffee is decent,…
Eastern Slovenia
This ‘old-world’ cafe in the Hotel Evropa – all dark-wood panelling, gilt mouldings and chandeliers – is prime meet-up territory for Celje locals and…
Ljubljana
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…
The Julian Alps
This bar near the post office is practically the only place in town with a pulse after 10pm. The ground-floor pub operates year-round, while a club…
Southeastern Slovenia
The riverfront deck of this pub, just south of the Old Town, is one of the nicest places to head for a drink as the sun dips behind the lush hills and the…
Maribor
Our favourite cafe in Maribor has an old-fashioned, cosy interior with lots of dark wood and eclectic decor. The menu concentrates on tea (in umpteen…
Izola
This rather lovely stone-walled wine bar, inside a Venetian Gothic mansion, serves fabulous regional wines, accompanied by enticing boards of cheeses and…
