Must-see nightlife in Slovenia

  • Miško Knjižko

    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…

  • Kavarna Vahtnca

    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…

  • Hangar

    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…

  • Vidic House

    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…

  • Kanela Bar

    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…

  • Gledališka Kavarna

    Maribor

    The upmarket Theatre Cafe, next to the Slovenian National Theatre (enter from Slomškov trg), attracts a classy crowd both before and after performances…

  • Mestna Kavarna

    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…

  • Mestna Kavarna

    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.

  • Pub Bled

    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.

  • Pisarna Cafe Lounge Bar

    Eastern Slovenia

    This black-and-white themed bar is a popular student hang-out; there's a decent buzz here on weekend evenings.

  • Bariera

    Izola

    Waterside seating and a friendly atmosphere make this a popular spot for a drink throughout the day and night.

  • Kavarna Zvezda

    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…

  • Kavarna Cacao

    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…

  • Park Restaurant & Cafe

    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…

  • STA Café

    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…

  • Kavarna Kapitanija

    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,…

  • Kavarna Kino

    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…

  • Žmauc

    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…

  • Cutty Sark Pub

    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…

  • Klub K4

    Ljubljana

    This popular venue in the basement of the Student Organisation of Ljubljana University (ŠOU) headquarters features all-night DJ and electronic music…

  • Patrick's Irish Pub

    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…

  • Roza Klub

    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…

  • Branibor Club

    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…

  • Grajska Kavarna

    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…

  • Pod Skalco

    Ljubljana

    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…

  • Kavarna Homan

    The Julian Alps

    This ground-floor cafe in historical Homan House is always busy, especially in the warm weather when tables are set out on Mestni trg under the giant…

  • Vinoteka Sodček

    The Julian Alps

    We applaud the deal at this wine bar: for €15 you can enjoy five tastes of Slovenian wines, served with pršut (air-dried ham from the Karst), plus local…

  • KluBar

    The Julian Alps

    This enormous pub, next to the Storžič cinema, is popular with students. Weekends bring regular DJ nights and occasional live acts. Drink on the terrace…

  • Mitnica

    The Julian Alps

    A welcoming cafe-bar in the basement of a 16th-century toll house, with a big terrace backing onto the river, is just the place to relax in Kranj on a…

  • Žižola Kantina

    Piran

    This nautically themed cafe-bar – named after the jujube (Chinese date) that grows prolifically along the Adriatic – has tables right on the main square.

  • Vrtnica

    Eastern Slovenia

    The colourful 'Rose' (run by the same people who manage the Hotel Evropa) overlooks a leafy garden and attracts a well-heeled clientele.

  • Zvezda Pivnica

    Eastern Slovenia

    This pub, with a large outdoor terrace in the centre of town, is Murska Sobota's main drinking hub. There's decent food here too.

  • Sport Point Café

    The Julian Alps

    This convenient spot on the main drag is a good place to relax over coffee and pastry and plan the day’s events.

  • Pod Gradom

    Eastern Slovenia

    Good for a cold drink after a hike, this bar is in Podsreda village near Kozjansko Park headquarters.

  • Klub Monokel

    Ljubljana

    Lesbian club situated in the Metelkova Mesto complex.

  • City

    Eastern Slovenia

    This central cafe-bar serves decent coffee as well as beer, wine and cold drinks.

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