Piran
The name, including the Portuguese spelling, should give a hint at what's on offer here – good coffee in the morning, fine cocktails (including…
Must-see nightlife in Slovenia
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Southeastern Slovenia
This small and rather slick bar-cafe has a great people-watching position right on the entry to Glavni trg under the arcade. Sit and watch the world go by…
Ljubljana
This delightful cafe attached to the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum is all glass and modern art with views of the attached pottery workshop. Live swing…
Maribor
The front terrace here, facing the Drava River, is a pleasant place to kick back with a wine and watch people out for an evening stroll along the…
Eastern Slovenia
This modern cafe at the Celje Central Library, just at the footbridge over the Savinja, is a lovely place to put your feet up and enjoy the riverfront…
The Julian Alps
With a tiered back terrace peeking up at the castle, and tables on the main square, this attractive modern cafe in the heart of the Old Town is an…
Western Wine Regions
This handsome new wine bar takes great pride in offering loads of local wines and foodstuffs (from just across the border, too). There are more than 150…
Ptuj
Great for a sundowner, this pub attracts a youngish crowd and is one of Ptuj's most popular hang-outs after dark. As well as all the usual offerings,…
Southeastern Slovenia
Just below the bridge over the Lahinja River, this place with the shaded leafy terrace is a tranquil spot for a cold drink, coffee or beer. There's also a…
Izola
With a cafe ambience by day, and cool background music and cocktails by night, Hangar is a terrific place for a drink. They pride themselves on their…
The Julian Alps
Arguably the most charming of several cafes along historic Linhartov trg, Vidic House specialises in coffee, cakes and ice cream. The cute vaulted…
Portorož
Secreted between the beach and the Cacao, the ‘Cinnamon’ is a workhorse of a rock-and-roll bar up late (and early) with frequent live concerts and a crowd…
Ptuj
This cafe's outdoor terrace, right behind the Orpheus Monument, is a real winner. We can't think of a better place to chill out with a wine or beer on a…
Maribor
The upmarket Theatre Cafe, next to the Slovenian National Theatre (enter from Slomškov trg), attracts a classy crowd both before and after performances…
Southeastern Slovenia
This small local brewery produces four craft beers including its IPA Kitcher Ribič and a stout, Kitcher Jamar. You can tour the brewery here and have a…
Piran
A morning coffee or smoothie goes well with a strong dose of people-watching, and this cafe-bar on the main square delivers. By night, the orders turn to…
Southeastern Slovenia
Cute, colourful and family-friendly space right beside the bridge into the Old Town. It serves many varieties of tea, as well as coffee, beer, ice cream…
Ptuj
The Orfej is the anchor tenant of Prešernova ulica and is usually where everyone starts (or ends) the evening. It closes an hour or so later in summer.
Eastern Slovenia
This retro-style cafe on the corner of Glavni trg is one of the most comfortable places in town to tip back a coffee or maybe even something stronger.
Southeastern Slovenia
About as central as you’ll find, this lively cafe-bar has an outside terrace along the narrow Sušica and offers all-day coffee, booze and snacks.
Lake Bled
The pick of the town's pubs, this convivial place sits above the Ostarija Peglez’n restaurant and has great cocktails and, on some nights, a DJ.
Southeastern Slovenia
Come for the pub's popular outdoor terrace, good coffee and the beautiful timber-lined old-world interior. No live jazz, alas.
Izola
Waterside seating and a friendly atmosphere make this a popular spot for a drink throughout the day and night.
Eastern Slovenia
This black-and-white themed bar is a popular student hang-out; there's a decent buzz here on weekend evenings.
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Lake Bled
The Park Cafe has a huge terrace and a commanding position over the lake’s eastern end – it's a good spot for coffee and kremna rezina (€3.50). The cafe…
Ljubljana
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…
Koper
A number of all-day cafe-bars face the water along Pristaniška ulica. This chilled-out, tropical-ish space, with its open terrace and wicker lounges,…
The Julian Alps
A short walk from the town centre, this cafe and DIY store is an unlikely mecca for beer lovers: it stocks almost all Slovenian craft brews, from Kamnik's…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
This popular venue in the basement of the Student Organisation of Ljubljana University (ŠOU) headquarters features all-night DJ and electronic music…
Ljubljana
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…
Ljubljana
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…
Ptuj
Named after the very first man in Ptuj to roast coffee beans (in 1786, in fact), this old-fashioned cafe in the Hotel Mitra serves its very own coffee…
Eastern Slovenia
This club-pub is based in a historic building with a restored arched-roof cellar and big terrace for balmy summer night beers out back.There's plenty of…
Ljubljana
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…
