Must-see nightlife in Slovenia

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    Slovenska Hiša

    Ljubljana

    Our favourite boozer along the river is so cute it's almost twee. Choose from artisanal coffees, wines, lemonades, cocktails and spirits, featuring…

  • Klub Daktari

    Ljubljana

    This rabbit warren of a watering hole at the foot of the funicular to Ljubljana Castle is so chilled there’s practically frost on the windows. The decor…

  • Wine Bar Šuklje

    Ljubljana

    This central upscale tasting room is the perfect choice for sampling wines from around Slovenia. The owner is a winemaker and has a knowledgeable palate…

  • Magda

    Ljubljana

    It's hard to put a finger on what makes Magda so special. Maybe it's the expertly prepared espresso (just €1 a cup purchased at the bar) or the unique …

  • Layerjeva hiša

    The Julian Alps

    This is an excellent coffeehouse that does double and triple duty as an art gallery and a local cultural centre. Check the website for events, including…

  • Kavarna Cacao

    Portorož

    This place wins the award as the most stylish cafe-bar on the coast and boasts a fabulous waterfront terrace thronged by beachgoers. The menu is rich with…

  • Café Teater

    Piran

    With a grand waterfront terrace and faux antique furnishings, this is where anyone who’s anyone in Piran can be found. Perfect for sundowners. During the…

  • Luft Bar

    Maribor

    Always suckers for views and recycling, we love that the old Slavija Hotel is now an office building with a two-level rooftop cafe-bar. Floor 11 has a…

  • Črno Ovca

    Bovec

    You may have to search for this tucked-away bar, but the Black Sheep is worth the hunt (hint: it's close to Hotel Kanin). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere,…

  • Postaja Centralna

    Ljubljana

    This classy place tries – and largely succeeds – at being just about everything to everyone. It’s a slightly louche cocktail bar, with street-art tags on…

  • Kavarna Rog

    Ljubljana

    A great neighbourhood find in the quiet area along the Ljubljanica River, east of the centre. The early opening hours are convenient for wake-up coffees…

  • Pritličje

    Ljubljana

    The ultra-inclusive 'Ground Floor' offers something for everyone: cafe, bar, live music, cultural centre and comic-book shop. Events are scheduled almost…

  • Kavka bar Kranj

    The Julian Alps

    Cozy spot to enjoy a bottle of craft beer or simply have a coffee or a lemonade. Try to grab the table at the back overlooking the gorge behind the Old…

  • Kolibri

    Ljubljana

    Exquisitely crafted cocktails in a cozy nook on a hidden corner. The bartenders clearly take pride in their work, and there's live piano music on Fridays…

  • Čajna Hiša

    Ljubljana

    This elegant and centrally located teahouse takes its teas very seriously. Also serves light meals (lunch €10) and there's a tea shop next door.

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    Metelkova Mesto

    Ljubljana

    This ex-army garrison – taken over by squatters in the 1990s and converted into a free-living commune – is home to several clubs, bars and concert venues…

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    Nebotičnik

    Ljubljana

    This upscale club does double duty: by day, it's an elegant cafe with a breathtaking terrace atop Ljubljana's famed art deco Skyscraper (1933) offering…

  • Tozd

    Ljubljana

    A favourite watering hole on the section of the river still largely overlooked by tourists, Tozd is a retro cafe/pub/wine bar with brick walls, red…

  • Tovarna Rog

    Ljubljana

    This sprawling factory site once produced bicycles before being occupied and squatted by students in 2006. 'Rog' retains much of its original scruffy…

  • Top Six Club

    Ljubljana

    Not quite the magnet it was a few years ago, this retro cocktail bar and lounge on the 6th floor of the Nama department store nevertheless becomes a…

  • Kuba Libre

    Eastern Slovenia

    This casual spot with re-purposed school chairs and old benches for seating can get crammed on Friday and Saturday nights with a young crowd downing craft…

  • Makalonca

    Ljubljana

    Why sit on the embankment when you can sit below it? This striking cafe and cocktail bar with a 100m-long terrace within the columns of the Ljubljanica…

  • Vila Prešeren

    Lake Bled

    A consummate all-rounder, this glamorous cafe-bar-restaurant-guesthouse sits in pole position on the lakeside promenade, with a huge terrace that's…

  • Central Cafe

    Eastern Slovenia

    Both locals and visitors pack out the big terrace here from mid-morning to evening for beer, cocktails, ice cream, cake and coffee. Playing on Rogaška…

  • Špica

    Ljubljana

    This cafe-bar at the Špica, the point of land well south of the Old Town where the Ljubljanica River splits before entering the city, is tailor-made for a…

  • Šank Pub Anika

    Ljubljana

    Down in studenty Trnovo, the Šank is one of a number of inviting bars and cafes along this stretch of Eipprova ulica. This raggedy little place, with a…

  • Kavarna Oaza

    Eastern Slovenia

    Great location, on-the-ball staff and something for everyone on the vast drinks menu. Grab a coffee or one of the multitude of teas in the morning, and a…

  • Dvorni Bar

    Ljubljana

    This large L-shaped venue just up from the Ljubljanica on the river’s west bank is a bit of a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde affair – it's a delightful cafe and…

  • Q Cultural Centre

    Ljubljana

    Works together with ŠKUC and Klub Tiffany; it shares space with the latter in Metelkova Mesto. Check the website for dance parties, cultural events,…

  • Pub Kavarna Weekend

    Eastern Slovenia

    This convivial pub-cafe with a large open-air terrace is next door to Radenci's post office. Football is shown on the big screens, the coffee is decent,…

  • Kavarna Evropa

    Eastern Slovenia

    This ‘old-world’ cafe in the Hotel Evropa – all dark-wood panelling, gilt mouldings and chandeliers – is prime meet-up territory for Celje locals and…

  • Cafe Čokl

    Ljubljana

    This fair-trade place at the foot of the lower funicular station takes its java very seriously indeed – roasting it in-house and featuring daily special…

  • Vopa Pub

    The Julian Alps

    This bar near the post office is practically the only place in town with a pulse after 10pm. The ground-floor pub operates year-round, while a club…

  • Čajek Cafe

    Maribor

    Our favourite cafe in Maribor has an old-fashioned, cosy interior with lots of dark wood and eclectic decor. The menu concentrates on tea (in umpteen…

  • Manzioli Wine Bar

    Izola

    This rather lovely stone-walled wine bar, inside a Venetian Gothic mansion, serves fabulous regional wines, accompanied by enticing boards of cheeses and…

  • Cafinho

    Piran

    The name, including the Portuguese spelling, should give a hint at what's on offer here – good coffee in the morning, fine cocktails (including…

  • Klub Tiffany

    Ljubljana

    Part of the Q Cultural Centre, this Metelkova Mesto club is considered the city's best LGBTQ+ party venue. It also hosts workshops, lectures and cultural…

  • Klub Cirkus

    Ljubljana

    Located in the former Kinoklub Vič arthouse cinema, this is one of the most popular clubs in town and is within easy walking distance of the centre. Lots…

  • Kavarna SEM

    Ljubljana

    This delightful cafe attached to the Slovenian Ethnographic Museum is all glass and modern art with views of the attached pottery workshop. Live swing…

  • Mačka

    Maribor

    The front terrace here, facing the Drava River, is a pleasant place to kick back with a wine and watch people out for an evening stroll along the…

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