Must-see nightlife in Southeastern Slovenia

  • Grajska Klet

    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…

  • Bar Štraus

    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…

  • Tochka Beach Bar

    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…

  • Pivoteka Bizeljsko

    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…

  • Bar Boter

    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…

  • Vovko Arkade Bar

    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…

  • Črnomaljska Kavarna

    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…

  • Kitcher Brewery

    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…

  • Čajarna Stari Most

    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…

  • Pri Mostu

    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.

  • Jazz Pub

    Southeastern Slovenia

    Come for the pub's popular outdoor terrace, good coffee and the beautiful timber-lined old-world interior. No live jazz, alas.

  • Lokal Patriot

    Southeastern Slovenia

    The venue of choice among Novo Mesto’s students, this bar-club-cafe has programs throughout the week and DJs (and sometimes live music) at the weekend.