Must-see nightlife in Northern Dalmatia

  • La Bodega

    Zadar

    With slick, eccentric, semi-industrial decor, a bar with a line of hams and garlic hanging above, Portuguese-style tiles and a welcoming, open-to-the…

  • Papaya

    Pag Island

    Rated one of the best clubs in the world (it came in at number six in DJ Mag's 2017 list), Papaya is the kingpin of the Zrće scene, complete with palm…

  • Podroom

    Zadar

    One of Zadar's biggest clubs, Podroom draws a regular cast of Croatian and international DJs, especially in summer. It's within staggering distance of the…

  • Kalypso

    Pag Island

    Kalypso is the coolest-looking club on the strip, built into a cove at the northern end of the beach with myriad cabana-like bars surrounded by palm trees…

  • Garden Lounge

    Zadar

    Perched on top of the old city walls, this exceedingly cool bar-club-garden is very Ibiza-esque, with harbour views, day beds, secluded alcoves, billowing…

  • Aquarius

    Pag Island

    Repeatedly voted one of the top 100 clubs in the world, Aquarius is a huge space with stylish alcoves, great views and a glassed-off area. Top DJs and…

  • Cogito Coffee

    Zadar

    Many locals swear that this is the best coffee in the old town. It also does cocktails and craft beers, and it's far enough off the main tourist drag to…

  • Ledana Lounge & Bar

    Zadar

    Ledana's gorgeous garden setting and cheesy music choices make it a good place for a trashy night out. Party nights see guest DJs, dancers and …

  • Maritimo

    Northern Dalmatia

    The heart and soul of Sali, this bar has a vibrant buzz about it, rain or shine. It’s got plenty of character, with a long wooden bar and photographs of…

  • Kult Caffe

    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…

  • Galerija Ðina

    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.

  • Kavana Lovre

    Zadar

    Filling half the square (another cafe fills the other half), Lovre is good for a light breakfast: munch a croissant, sip a cappuccino and soak up the…

  • Kavana Danica

    Zadar

    If all you want is a simple coffee-and-cake stop, this unpretentious cafe serves excellent coffee and sweet treats, and piles the sladoled (gelato) high…