Zagreb nightlife: Bars, cafes, clubs, discos, pubs, live music; The Croatian capital offers options for nightlife to suit all tastes: the guide to the best clubs in Zagreb.
Zagreb nightlife
A busy and lively city during the day, Zagreb remains lively and dynamic even after sunset, offering many opportunities for fun and recreation.
During the day, the capital of Croatia offers many attractions to visit in its historic center, while at night the nightlife of Zagreb discovers its most intriguing and fun side. In fact, the city has many bars, pubs and discos, in every corner of the city, many of which are open every day of the week.
From jazz, funk and alternative music to new and old R&B, hip hop and electronic beats, Zagreb's nightlife offers something for everyone . The city is filled with night clubs and small bars that double as nightclubs or as pre-disco venues. Zagreb's theaters are also very popular: in particular, the Croatian National Theater offers a vast cultural program including opera, ballet and dance, with local and international artists.
Although most of the bars in Zagreb open already from noon, the nightlife begins and continues until late at night in the disco bars or in the numerous discos located in post-industrial warehouses scattered around the city. As with the nearby Serbian capital Belgrade , Zagreb's party scene draws inspiration from that of Berlin , with its penchant for electronic music and endless partying on the weekends. Most of the clubs in Zagreb have a rather relaxed and informal atmosphere, and the selection at the entrance is very rare.
Zagreb's nightlife is very lively between September and the end of June, while during the summer period most of the clubs close or move to the islands, especially to the famous island of Pag .
Zagreb neighborhoods and nightlife
Zagreb nights start in the central square, Trg Josipa Jelacica , with numerous bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the excellent local gastronomy, accompanied by tasty beers. The atmosphere is enlivened by the numerous street artists and musicians who perform on summer evenings. This place is a popular meeting place during the spring and summer evenings, and is suitable for a quiet evening or for a drink before heading out to the clubs, as the bars in this area close around midnight.
Late at night, Zagreb's nightlife moves to the Tkalciceva and Trg petra Preradovica areas , where you will find numerous pubs always full of young people, who meet here to have a drink with friends. The bars are located right next to each other!
Craft beer is becoming more and more popular in Zagreb, with several places now dedicated to both local and global craft beers. For an easy bar-hop, head to Opatovina . This street is home to a whole host of bars serving a range of craft beer brands.
StrossMartre , on the other hand, is an atmospheric neighborhood that offers numerous outdoor bars with live music during the summer season. The romantic atmosphere of the upper town of Zagreb, intensified by a glass of wine, is what makes this place a favorite destination for locals and is a great chance to meet locals.
Another destination for nightlife in Zagreb is Lake Jarun , which hosts a few open-air nightclubs that attract revelers during the summer nights.
Clubs and discos in Zagreb
The Best
(Jarun 5, Zagreb) Frequented by the city's young people and tourists looking for conquests, The Best is one of the most popular nightclubs in Zagreb . Furnished in red, white, black and gold tones, the club welcomes you with an intimate and seductive atmosphere, perfect for nights of fun in the Croatian capital, to the rhythm of the best techno music. One of the landmarks of Zagreb's nightlife .
Opera Club
(Petrinjska ul. 4, Zagreb) Open Sunday to Thursday from 8.00 to 23.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 5.00.
A few minutes walk from the main square, Opera Club is one of the best nightclubs in Zagreb and hosts the best events and parties in town. Spectacular light displays, world's top DJs and live bands draw large numbers of visitors to the spacious interior to dance into the wee hours of the morning. If you want to see the best of Zagreb's nightlife , then don't miss this club.
Ritz Club
(Petrinjska ul. 4a, Zagreb) Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 23.00 to 5.00.
Ritz Club has quickly become one of the best clubs in Zagreb with innovative, interesting and unexpected events that enhance the party atmosphere. Located in the city center, Ritz is one of the landmarks of Zagreb's nightlife. A trendy place offering first class entertainment with the latest music trends.
Aquarius Klub
(Aleja Matije Ljubeka 19, Zagreb) Open since 1992 and located near Lake Jarun, Aquarius is one of the largest nightclubs in Zagreb , with a capacity of 2000 people. Here you will find live music concerts and DJ sets by big international names. The music ranges from Goa Trance to RnB, while Saturdays usually host an eclectic blend of House and cutting-edge electronic music. Entrance fees range from 30kn for club nights up to 120kn for concerts. During the summer months, Aquarius moves to the eponymous location on Zrce beach in Pag . Fun is guaranteed.
Johann Franck
(Trg bana Josipa Jelacica 9, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 2.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 8.00 to 24.00.
Located in a very central position, Johann Franck is a refined café by day which at night turns into an elegant disco on three floors. Crowded especially on weekends, the club offers the best music mixed by DJs to dance until the morning in Zagreb and meet Croatian girls.
Gallery Club
(Aleja Matije Ljubeka 33, Zagreb) Open Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 6am.
Located on Lake Jarun, Gallery is one of the most elegant clubs in Zagreb and has hosted international DJs of the caliber of Ian Pooley, David Guetta and Martin Solveig. The interior is funky-chic, with soft lighting, glamorous dance floors, and chandeliers. There are numerous lively themed parties, while usually Friday is dedicated to hip hop and R'n'B rhythms, while Saturday is dedicated to house music, with lots of beautiful Croatian girls going wild on the dance floor. The club is often frequented by local celebrities and maintains its exclusivity with strict face control at the entrance, so dress smart.
Club Roko
(Jarunska ul., Zagreb) Known as the center of entertainment on the Sava River, this club has been hosting the best concerts with the most famous and most successful musicians of the region for twenty years, as well as university themed evenings attracting all the young people of Zagreb.
Club H2O
(Runjaninova ul. 3, Zagreb) Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm to 6am.
Club H2O stands for exclusive parties in Zagreb with live performances by some of the best known national and regional artists. This is one of the favorite hangouts of Zagreb's youth thanks to modern design and a rich music program. At night, H2O becomes the center of nightlife for all those looking for first class entertainment with interesting events and lots of surprises.
Tvornica Kulture
(Šubiceva ul. 2, Zagreb) One of Zagreb's most popular clubs for live rock and pop music, Tvornica Kulture is always frequented by a young and energetic crowd. A café by day and a luxurious club by night comprising three different rooms, this nightclub hosts fantastic concerts by local bands and international artists and is a perfect place to let loose and party. Concerts take place several times a week, with club nights with DJs and performances on the weekends. Translated to “Factory of culture” , this is the best place to meet with locals and enjoy the electrifying nightlife of Zagreb .
Sax Klub
(Palmoticeva 22/2, Zagreb) Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 20.00 to 4.00.
Opened a decade ago, Sax is one of Zagreb's best nightclubs to see live bands . Each night is dedicated to different genres, with up-and-coming indie bands playing on Tuesdays, while jazz, classic rock and dance music DJs round out the rest of the programme. The stage is large and the venue is spacious with plenty of room to dance.
Funk Club
(Ul. Ivana Tkalcica 56, Zagreb) Open Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 2.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 2.00.
A casual looking café-bar by day, while by night the place becomes a really lively club with house and jazz DJ sets, live music performances and wild dancing.
Sokol Club
(Trg Republike Hrvatske 6, Zagreb) Open since 1989 and located next to the Ethnographic Museum, Sokol is one of the longest running clubs in Zagreb . Here you can dance until dawn to the rhythm of commercial music mixed by the best international DJs. With its prime location right in the center of the Croatian capital and trendy clientele, this place is one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Zagreb .
Discotheque Saloon
(Tuškanac 1a, Zagreb) This Zagreb nightclub mainly offers electronic music and is one of the most famous in Croatia.
Bunga Bunga Club
(Ul. Florijana Andrašeca 14, Zagreb) Open Friday and Saturday from 11.00pm to 6.00am.
This trendy Zagreb club is an essential stop for connoisseurs of Croatian popular culture. Expect Croatian and Balkan dance-pop, girls dancing and a local celebrity shake.
Pogon Jedinstvo
(Kneza Mislava 11, Zagreb) Occupying the same former factory as the Mocvara club but with a larger hall at its disposal, Pogon hosts events organized by various alternative culture organisations, club nights, concerts and art exhibitions. It's the perfect post-industrial space for a grungey party and attracts the same kind of good-natured indie crowd you see at Mocvara or Medika.
Sound Factory
(Ksaver, Zagreb) Open on Saturday from 2.00 to 10.00, Sunday from 2.00 to 12.00.
One of the best underground clubs in Zagreb, Sound Factory hosts wonderful parties that often go on until late in the morning.
Shock Show Industry
(Radnicka cesta 27, Zagreb) Open Friday and Saturday from 23.00 to 6.00.
Located in an alleyway in Zagreb's business district, this ramshackle bar offers a variety of special events, including live concerts, film nights and dance. At the weekend there are club nights with a mix of dance music, live music, traditional fun and alternative artistic craziness. On most nights, this venue offers 4 floors with 4 different DJs and each specializing in a different genre of urban music (rnb, disco, pop, rock, funk, hiphop, house, techno).
GK Jabuka
(Jabukovac 28, Zagreb) Open on Friday and Saturday from 23.00 to 5.00.
Located in one of the most beautiful districts of the city about 20 minutes walk from the center, this ramshackle club in Zagreb offers an alternative atmosphere and rock sounds of the 80s in its modest ballroom with multicolored spotlights. DJs mix R'n'B beats and soulful tunes with New Wave, '80s and other retro genres as a mixed-age crowd shakes and squirms on the dance floor and sprawling backyard. There are occasional live bands and a pint of local beer for 16kn.
KSET
(Jabukovac 28, Zagreb) A great club with live music and DJs, with events happening three or four nights a week. The musical selection ranges from underground, post-rock, Americana, avant-jazz, punk, to rap and hip hop. Cheap drinks.
Akc Medika
(Pierottijeva 11, Zagreb) Located in an old factory, Medika is an alternative club and autonomous cultural centre. There is a courtyard decorated by some of Zagreb's best street artists with a café-bar on one side and a concert and club space on the other. Events range from anarchist-punk concerts to cutting-edge DJ dub reggae and dance music, among other musical genres. Very popular with young people, the place also organizes concerts, art exhibitions and beer and rakija parties at bargain prices.
Mocvara
(Trnjanski nasip bb, Zagreb) Open Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 5.00.
Located on the banks of the Sava inside an old factory, Mocvara is a legendary club in Zagreb and one of the best night clubs in the city with alternative music. With lots of underground music and a wide variety of live music performances, the program ranges from live punk, metal, world and ethno music to retro DJ nights, gothic parties, alternative theater and art exhibitions. A true showcase for the latest bands and DJs from Zagreb.
Boogaloo
(Ul. grada Vukovara 68, Zagreb) Open Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm and 11pm-7am, Saturday 11pm-7am.
A 15-minute walk south of the train station, Boogaloo is a DJ club and live venue located in a spacious former cinema and cultural centre. Expect a packed program of retro parties, house or techno DJs and live international metal acts.
Spunk
(Ul. Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4, Zagreb) Open Monday to Thursday 7.00-1.00, Friday 7.00-4.00, Saturday 12.00-4.00, Sunday 18.00-1.00.
Located under the National University Library , this place is a student bar during the day and an alternative music club at night with indie bands and DJs playing garage-rock beats. The interior is decorated with comic book murals, vintage movie posters, and glittering ceiling panels that resemble a night sky. Since it opened, it's been a popular place to enjoy live concerts and cheap booze.
Hard Place
(Ul. Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 1.00, Friday from 9.00 to 4.00, Saturday from 10.00 to 4.00.
This small club hosts rock music concerts with performances by local bands (expect hard rock / indie / pop-rock covers). The place is always busy, with cheap beer and live entertainment most nights, a split-level bar area at the front, and a handful of outdoor seating options.
Plocnik
(Medimurska ul. 21, Zagreb) Open daily from 11.00 to 2.00.
A bar as much as an essential hub for alternative culture. Plocnik is one of the few places in the city where you can hear afrobeat and dancehall music. The music program is dizzyingly diverse and there's usually something going on in the basement of the bar. Depending on the day of the week, there may be open-mic, live dub music, or a large crowd dancing to drum and bass. An upbeat atmosphere and reasonably priced craft beer on tap make this club a reliable choice.
Klub Željeznicar
(Trnjanska 1, Zagreb) This club with techno music is located on three floors and is very large. It usually only opens on weekend nights and its soundtrack is usually centered around dark fast rave, old school, Goa and psy trance, hard trance and dub sounds.
Depo Klub
(Radnicka cesta 27, Zagreb) Open Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 6.00.
Located inside a warehouse, this nightclub in Zagreb is characterized by a simple design, with one large concrete dance floor, a bar and strobe lights on the ceiling. Come here if you want to dance to techno and electronic music.
Zabac
(Jarunska 5, Zagreb) Open Sunday to Thursday from 7.00 to 23.30, Friday and Saturday from 7.00 to 4.00.
Situated at Jarun Lake, this is raw, rowdy and cheap Zagreb club always attracts student crowds.
Vintage Industrial Bar
(Savska cesta 160, Zagreb) Open from Tuesday to Thursday from 20.00 to 2.00, Friday and Saturday from 20.00 to 5.00, Sunday from 18.00 to 1.00.
Vintage Industrial Bar is one of the youngest nightclubs in Zagreb , but it immediately established itself as a meeting place par excellence with a great atmosphere, competitive prices and a rich concert program. This American rock and roll-style disco organizes a wide range of concerts, dance performances, plays, film screenings or even literary gatherings. The brick walls, sometimes spattered with graffiti and black-and-white photographs, create the perfect setting for relaxing. Tribute band performances of famous rock, punk and heavy metal bands are regularly held, and they organize concerts of famous group bands from Croatia and all over the world.
Buena Vista Club
(Savska cesta 120, Zagreb) Buena Vista Club is the right place to spend your party night if you are fond of Latin music and Cuban salsa.
Khala
(Ivana Tkalcica 90, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 9.00 to 24.00.
Beautiful people and refined evenings in this lounge club with a splendid terrace and famous DJs at the console from Wednesday to Saturday evenings.
Zagreb's bars and pubs
Swanky Monkey Garden
(Ilica 50, Zagreb) Open Sunday to Tuesday from 8.00 to 24.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 2.00.
Swanky Monkey Garden, a hip and trendy place in the city center of Zagreb, is actually a hostel, but their bar is a favorite with travelers and locals alike. A lively place to meet people where locals come to have a beer and spend a relaxing evening in the outside garden. The venue also hosts themed parties and events that include live bands, DJs, movie nights, wine promotions, festival warm-ups and more. Signature cocktails are popular and change with each season.
Time Restaurant & Bar
(Petrinjska ul. 7, Zagreb) Open Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 2.00, Saturday from 8.00 to 4.00.
If you are looking for a night of dancing in Zagreb in a refined setting, try Time. The bar transforms into a kind of late night club and has a more sophisticated atmosphere than the usual nightclubs. The menu is quite long and includes a variety of spirits, beers and wines to choose from.
The Garden Brewery
(Slavonska avenija 22f, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 11.00 to 23.00, Friday from 11.00 to 2.00, Saturday from 12.00 to 2.00, Sunday from 12.00 to 20.00.
Located in a red brick factory in the industrial east of Zagreb, this brewery offers its own craft beer. There is plenty of seating and a huge garden with picnic tables, perfect for sipping a cold lager when it's warm outside. There are also great gourmet burgers to go with the beers. As well as forging its way into Zagreb's craft beer scene, The Garden Brewery also doubles as an excellent nightclub , attracting hip-hop legends and international DJs for weekend parties and club nights.
Hemingway Bar & Bistrot
(Trg Republike Hrvatske 1, Zagreb) Open Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 23.00, Sunday from 7.00 to 24.00.
The Hemingway Lounge Bar is located on a corner across from the Croatian National Theatre. The bar was a gathering place for artists to have a drink after the show. Today, Hemingway has become a popular stop to sip one of the 250 cocktails on offer, paired with stunning views of the Habsburg Theater, and to watch the many people go by. This cocktail bar is very popular, especially among the trendy young people of Zagreb. There is also a dance floor on the first floor.
Bulldog Zagreb
(Bogoviceva 6, Zagreb) Open Sunday to Monday from 9.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 9.00 to 2.00.
With an excellent location in the city centre, Bulldog is one of Zagreb's most popular bars , always packed with people, especially on summer nights when the crowds pour out onto the street. Croatian and Belgian beers, cocktails and a good selection of wines. There is also a concert hall downstairs where you can enjoy live pop-rock, blues and jazz music.
Tolkien's House
(Opatovina 49, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 24.00, Saturday from 8.00 to 24.00, Sunday from 9.00 to 23.00.
If you are a fan of the "Lord of the Rings" saga, then take a trip to Tolkien's House , a welcoming and colorful pub located in front of the Zagreb cathedral that recreates the atmosphere of Tolkien's novels. Here you will find excellent beer served in rustic mugs, as well as one of the best hot chocolates in the city.
Booksa
(Marticeva ul. 14d, Zagreb) Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 21.00.
This unusual bar in Zagreb allows you to sip a good Italian coffee and read one of the many books available to customers. Also, you can listen to relaxing live music.
Bacchus Jazz Bar
(Trg kralja Tomislava 16, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Saturday from 8.00 to 24.00.
Near the main square of Zagreb you will find Bacchus, a small semi-underground jazz bar that has become a city classic. This old pub is filled with a hodgepodge of antiques and vinyl records reminiscent of another era. During the winter, the bar hosts live jazz performances, and in the summer, there's a cozy garden terrace for guests to enjoy. One of the most popular places in Zagreb to meet friends and listen to music, it's almost always full.
Sheridan's Pub
(Savska cesta 36, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Saturday from 15.00 to 24.00, Sunday from 17.00 to 24.00.
This is Croatia's only real Irish pub, with traditional Irish music regularly featured, as well as the ubiquitous English quiz night every Wednesday and every second Saturday of the month starting at 8pm. The right place to have a good pint of Irish beer in Zagreb.
Bornstein
(Kaptol ul. 19, Zagreb) Open Monday to Thursday from 10.00 to 23.00, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 24.00.
Bornstein is one of the best wine bars in Zagreb . The bar is located in a cozy cellar and offers a wide range of Croatian wines that come from the Adriatic coast up to the hills of Zagreb. The educated and passionate staff will take you on interesting wine tasting tours that will teach you all the nuances of wine. Wine lovers from all over the world come to this rustic bar for wine tastings. There are also great snacks to go with the wines.
Bikers Beer Factory
(Savska cesta 150, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 24.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 24.00.
With an informal and friendly atmosphere, Bikers Beer Factory is the perfect choice to enjoy great beer with friends. There are live bands playing in the pub and other interesting events.
Mojo Bar
(Marticeva ul. 5, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Wednesday from 7.00 to 24.00, Thursday and Friday from 7.00 to 2.00, Saturday from 8.00 to 2.00, Sunday from 8.00 to 24.00.
A place that manages to combine good wines and good music, Mojo Bar has a wide range of wines to choose from, while the music played is always varied, with a cappella bands every Tuesday, jazz music on Wednesdays and DJ sets on weekends . The brick walls, decorated with black and white pictures, create a calm and relaxing atmosphere, and there is also a terrace with a great view of the city.
Aperitif Bar
(Vlaška ul. 9, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 2.00.
With top professional mixologists crafting great cocktails, Aperitivo attracts young professionals eager to break free from beer and wine and enter the world of exotic mixed drinks.
Old Pharmacy Pub
(Ul. Andrije Hebranga 11, Zagreb) This is the right place to have a beer in Zagreb, immersed in a real pub atmosphere. There is an astonishing collection of English newspapers which makes this place a relaxing hangout, perfect for business or pleasure.
Mr. Fogg
(Marticeva 31, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Wednesday from 8.00 to 24.00, from Thursday to Saturday from 8.00 to 2.00, Sunday from 9.00 to 24.00.
Great cocktails in this spacious and increasingly popular Zagreb bar . Exposed brick, dials and gauges, and unusual metal sculptures abound throughout.
Hub Cooltura Pub
(Rapska Ul. 20, Zagreb) Open every day from 7.00 to 24.00.
This relaxed and welcoming pub is characterized by a combination of rustic and local styles and at the same time industrial motifs and imagery. The interior is handmade with an original design and the space is dominated by retro armchairs, creatively used beer bottles, old-fashioned ovens and even tractor crates.
22 000 Milja
(Frankopanska ul. 22, Zagreb) Open Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 2.00.
Immerse yourself in the large selection of beers, whiskeys, cognacs, rums and cigars at this Jules Verne themed bar in the heart of Zagreb. A favorite spot for art and law students as well as cigar and pipe aficionados. The atmosphere is rich and the prices excellent.
Booze & Blues
(Ul. Ivana Tkalcica 84, Zagreb) Open from Sunday to Wednesday from 8.00 to 24.00, from Thursday to Saturday from 8.00 to 2.00.
A pinch of New Orleans in downtown Zagreb, open late with live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There's a Heineken tap made from a functional saxophone that alone is worth a visit.
La Bodega
(Bogoviceva ul. 5, Zagreb) Open from Sunday to Tuesday from 8.00 to 24.00, from Wednesday to Saturday from 8.00 to 2.00.
Conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, this is one of the best wine bars in Zagreb .
Route 66
(Paromlinska cesta 47, Zagreb) Open Monday to Thursday 11am to 2am, Friday 11am to 3am, Saturday 4pm to 3am, Sunday 4pm to 2am.
Located just behind the National University Library, this roadhouse-style bar has live blues music every Sunday, the best Croatian beer at cheap prices, and there's even an old-fashioned jukebox filled with rock songs.
Vertigo
(Zagrebacka avenija 100 a, Zagreb) Open daily from 10.00 to 2.00.
Located on the top floor of the Antunovic Hotel in a rotating glass dome, Vertigo boasts one of the best panoramic views of the city. Enjoy the view and the exceptional selection of cocktails, wines, cognacs and cigars.
Vinyl
(Zagrebacka avenija 100 a, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 9.00 to 2.00, Sunday from 9.00 to 24.00.
This bar and café consists of five separate rooms on the ground floor and a live music and events room on the lower level. Each room has its own personality: you'll find live music, vinyl-spinning DJs, poetry readings, or even a second-hand book swap.
Boogie
(Margaretska ul. 1, Zagreb) Open Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 24.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 2.00.
This three-story jazz-themed bar is one of the best places to hear live music in central Zagreb. The concerts take place in an evocative cellar space while both the ground floor and the mezzanine maintain their functions as intimate day and night dens. There are live concerts and jam sessions Wednesday to Saturday starting at 9pm and there is often a DJ set into the early hours.
Wine Bar Basement
(Tomiceva ul. 5, Zagreb) Open Sunday to Thursday from 10.00 to 23.00, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 2.00.
Perfect for evening gatherings, this wine bar is appreciated for its relaxed atmosphere and wide offer of Croatian wines. Just as the name indicates, the place is decorated to resemble a winery. It is also one of the rare places where you can order any wine by the glass. They offer a good variety of Croatian dishes, a great chance to try some delicious cheeses or hams.
The Beertija
(Ul. Pavla Hatza 16, Zagreb) Open from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 24.00.
This bar is a perfect evening meeting place for groups of friends, or even couples, as it has many separate corners for a healthy dose of intimacy. Apart from that, the interior is quite rustic with wooden furniture, just like a beer hall should be, and offers the best selection of beers in town. There's also a lovely outdoor courtyard.
Craft Room
(Opatovina ul. 35, Zagreb) Open daily from 10.00 to 2.00.
Centrally located, Craft Room offers a wide range of the best craft beers in Zagreb making this place the number one stop to get acquainted with Croatian beers.
Hop Inn
(Dubravkin trg 3, Zagreb) Open Monday to Saturday 16.00-24.00, Sunday 16.00-23.00.
Another Zagreb bar featuring local craft beers, including Nova Runda, Zmajsko and Garden Brewery.
Rakhia Bar
(Ul. Ivana Tkalcica 45, Zagreb) Open daily from 10.00 to 2.00.
Rakija is similar to grappa and is widely produced throughout the Balkans. Rakhia Bar is the best bar in Zagreb to try this regional speciality, but remember, rakija is meant to be sipped in Croatia, not drunk in one shot!