Ljubljana
Our favourite boozer along the river is so cute it's almost twee. Choose from artisanal coffees, wines, lemonades, cocktails and spirits, featuring…
Must-see nightlife in Slovenia
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Ljubljana
The ultra-inclusive 'Ground Floor' offers something for everyone: cafe, bar, live music, cultural centre and comic-book shop. Events are scheduled almost…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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…
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…
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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…
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Ljubljana
This sprawling factory site once produced bicycles before being occupied and squatted by students in 2006. 'Rog' retains much of its original scruffy…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Izola
This rather lovely stone-walled wine bar, inside a Venetian Gothic mansion, serves fabulous regional wines, accompanied by enticing boards of cheeses and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
