Dubrovnik
Favoured by local rockers and metalheads, this little wood-lined upstairs bar hosts regular live acts. At other times, it's a surprisingly pleasant place…
Must-see nightlife in Croatia
Vis Island
Kut’s best bar has alfresco seating both on the square and in a lovely vine-covered stone passageway under the colonnade of a 16th-century house. Acoustic…
Bol
At this open-air cocktail bar on the seafront you can sip coffee and fresh OJ under straw umbrellas during the day; return in the evening for fab…
Zagreb
You’ll be lucky if you score a table at Zagreb’s most bohemian courtyard garden – lush and hidden down a passageway behind an ornate door. In the evenings…
Split
Touristy, yes, but this cafe-bar is a great place to have coffee and cake right in the ceremonial heart of Diocletian's Palace. Cushions are laid out on…
Bol
A popular gathering spot for Bol locals, with a leafy terrace on a square, an upmarket interior, football on the TV, Bon Jovi on the stereo, regular live…
Makarska
Inside a cave near the Hotel Osejava, Deep attracts a fashionable set who sip cocktails as a DJ spins the latest beats. Cover charges kick in after 11pm.
Pelješac Peninsula
An enchantingly rustic stone-walled cellar bar serving local wine, cheese and pršut (prosciutto). They also serve traditional evening meals (minimum two…
Zagreb
In the city centre, this is the number-one stop for anyone interested in Croatia's craft-beer scene. Plenty of local beers are on tap and there's a huge…
Split
It’s worth the climb up the stone stairs through the ancient Veli Varoš quarter for a sunset drink on the terrace of this hilltop cafe with glorious city,…
Korčula Island
Tucked away on a car-free lane just off the harbour, this casual place allows you to nibble on antipasti while you sample some of the island’s best wine…
Zagreb
Living up to its tagline ('for coffee lovers only'), Quahwa serves up some of the finest arabica in Zagreb, from superstrong lattes to traditional Turkish…
Poreč
On summer weekends, celebrity guest DJs crank out electro-house tunes at this humongous open-air club, 3km south of town. Expect to pay up to €25 for…
Pula
Going strong since the 1960s, the legendary Pula club these days caters to a young party crowd who come for its range of themed weekend parties and…
Rijeka
Craft and foreign beers, great music and fun decor add up to a good central night-time option. There's also live music some weekends, and then the…
Rijeka
Funky, retro weekend-only nightclub for the over 25s playing '80s and '90s hits and much more. The decor is an eclectic mix of grandmotherly antiques and…
Rovinj
Locals grab a seat outside this old-town cafe-bar for their morning caffeine hit, then return later for a drink in one of the booths in the cosy, dimly…
Rovinj
Premium cocktails and champagne seem like the appropriate poison at this high-end spot. There are fantastic views from the cushions scattered on the water…
Dubrovnik
Claiming a relatively quiet corner of the old town, this cute little 'wine and art bar' pours a plethora of wine by the glass, sourced from all over the…
Dubrovnik
Housed within the vast vaulted chambers of Fort Revelin, this is Dubrovnik's most impressive club space, with famous international DJs dropping in during…
Zadar
Kult's huge umbrella-shaded terrace is one of the old town’s key meeting points. It's great for a quiet afternoon coffee or the start of a raucous night…
Dubrovnik
Spreading out along a fine stretch of pebbles, this swanky beach bar rents out luxurious loungers and serves cocktails to the bronzed souls reclining on…
Zagreb
This darling of Zagreb's dive bars is the gathering spot for the city's artists, bohos, media types and local drunks. Socialist chic at its best.
Zadar
A lively hole-in-the-wall bar that spills out into a narrow lane in the heart of the Varoš action. It gets infectiously raucous at weekends.
Central & Eastern Istria
The spectacular valley views from the terrace are the main draw of this cafe-bar at the end of the village. It also serves ice cream.
Zagorje
The best place in town for a coffee. Do as the locals do and pull up a seat on the pavement out front to watch the world go by.
Rovinj
Rum-based cocktails, Cuban cigars, straw parasols and the shade of tall pine trees make this open-air bar a popular spot.
Zagreb
A tiny little cafe with tables outside, serving some of Zagreb's best coffee and tea. It closes on Sunday in August.
Split
This chic little place, with cushions on the lane, is great for a cocktail and a spot of people-watching.
Mali Lošinj
On summer evenings the terrace of this harbourside bar is the place to be, with live music most nights.
Dubrovnik
Locals come here to gossip about the news of the day or for business meetings, while travellers come for the location and the views. Chandeliers…
Dubrovnik
With an authentically pub-like interior and a covered side terrace, plus Guinness, O’Hara stout and Westons cider on tap, this is always the busiest place…
Dubrovnik
With its vineyards on Pelješac Peninsula, Škar is unusual in that it actually produces its wine in Dubrovnik. Pop in for a tour (Tuesdays, Thursdays and…
Dubrovnik
Dark wood and moody lighting make this a refined option for wine and tapas. The lengthy wine list (more than 70 available by the glass) is best navigated…
Dubrovnik
This little cafe-bar is the best place in Dubrovnik to sample a selection of Croatian craft beer.
Poreč
A black-and-white plastic theme runs throughout this waterfront hang-out, where the young and beautiful sip caffeine-based beverages by day, and alcoholic…
Dubrovnik
By day this upmarket outfit on Banje Beach rents out sun loungers and umbrellas, and serves drinks to the bathers who come here to relax and rehydrate…
Dubrovnik
Serious coffee devotees should seek out this diminutive branch of Zagreb's premier roasters, hidden under an arch on the way to the Maritime Museum. The…
Zagreb
This artsy venue in an old pharmaceutical factory calls itself an ‘autonomous cultural centre’. It’s the city’s first legalised squat, with a program of…
