Bratislava
The name suggests a by-the-numbers tourist trap, but this rustic tavern-restaurant is a guilty pleasure among locals, too. Grab a draught beer, or perhaps…
Must-see nightlife in Slovakia
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Slovakia
Dating back to at least 1649, this former butcher's shop emanates history from every Renaissance portal and original fireplace. Sluggish service is an…
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Slovakia
Gloopily thick hot chocolate, and a counter piled with cookies and cheesecakes, are excellent reasons to idle in vaulted Cafe Gavalier, which is tucked…
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Slovakia
Beneath the stone arches of this trim beer hall, hop-heads cradle tasting paddles lovingly. Beers rotate but you can expect a high-quality selection from…
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Poprad
Jewel-like chocolates flavoured with chilli, mango and raspberry, and salted caramels are arranged temptingly in the display counters of this extra…
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Bratislava
Rifle through some pages while getting your caffeine fix at this charmingly nerdy cafe and secondhand book store. It's an easy-going place with quality…
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Košice
A royal haul of Slovak wine is found in this cavernous bar, where old frescoes heighten the storied atmosphere. There's a sheltered terrace area for mild…
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Slovakia
Prohibition-era cocktails contribute to the vintage feel at Déjà Vu, which is awash in retro details like big timepieces and stone-effect tiles. This…
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Slovakia
An uplifting, split-level cafe serving Žilina's best espresso along with wine and cocktails after sundown. The chocolate brownie goes well with either.
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Bratislava
A local favourite for craft beer, this vaulted drinking haunt has an excellent selection of ales and microbrews for its small size.
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Slovakia
Art Cafe's bar area overflows into a small outdoor terrace, and there's a snug attic upstairs – just the place to start random conversations, play darts…
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Bratislava
Lost your taste for beer after too many hoppy nights? Cork invites appreciation of wine, from Slovak Tokaj to Grüner Veltliner from across the border in…
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Košice
There's no better way to toast Košice's centuries of viticulture than with a glass of Tokaj in this bar, made cosy with cushions, candelabra and exposed…
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Košice
Part cafe-bar, part nightclub, Jazz Club has something to suit most revellers. An appealing mix of medieval-style arches, steampunk brass and wood decor…
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Bratislava
Unapologetically industrial with bare brick, exposed pipes and artfully rusty lamps, the 'Factory' (actually a hotel bar) serves its very own wheat beer,…
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Bratislava
A pocket-sized craft-beer den with half a dozen beers on tap and a small library of beery books to peruse.
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Slovakia
A sophisticated little hideaway off of Banská Bystrica's main square, Bobule offers excellent coffee and more than 100 varieties of wine, many of which…
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Slovakia
The antique tiled floor and smooth soundtrack beckon passers-by to enjoy a cappuccino in the 'Old School' cafe, also used as a co-working space by many…
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Košice
Dance and drink under neon lights and sparkling disco balls at this cocktail bar and club, where the events roam from local DJs to student nights…
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Bratislava
Deservedly popular cellar bar with regular live music and DJs as underground as its location: jazz, reggae, electronica, soul.
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Košice
The local connoisseur's choice for wine, whiskey, beer and gourmet food. Dva Dve is a sophisticated venue for pre-clubbing drinks and nibbles; better yet,…
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Bratislava
Fostering a community atmosphere, Apollon is Slovakia's oldest gay club. Rough-hewn stone walls and violet lighting create the mood, while DJs, costume…
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Košice
Slovak wine and local beer receive equal weighting at this dainty bar with bottle-lined walls and a satisfying range of snack food.
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Slovakia
A sidewalk cafe that spills onto Trenčín's main pedestrian drag. Inside, it's a reassuringly familiar, bog-standard pub (tile floors, wooden bar stools,…
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Slovakia
A rambunctious drinking hall with an emphasis on Czech beer, Žilinská Kozlovna has cheap brews on tap, good vibes and a decent menu of hot, fresh food to…
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Košice
The knock-out espresso wants to be sipped in gulp-and-go Italian fashion, but this cafe – whose vaulted interior bears traces of frescoes past – beckons…
