Nightlife in Dubrovnik     

Latino Club Fuego
For some, it's splendid enough to sip a coffee or beer on Stradun and watch the twinkling lights illuminate the ancient stones. There's no better place than the landmark Gradska Kavana near the Rector's Palace. Everyone seems to wind up here one way or another, relaxing on the terrace and enjoying the view.

Romantic Bars

     But perhaps you're looking for a view over the water? Something romantic? In that case, Cafe Buza, is your kind of place.It's outside the city walls and your table is only steps from the water. (Look for the 'Cold Drinks' sign on the southern walls). There's probably no better view in the Adriatic of a sunset over the sea.

Irish Bars

     Dubrovnik had never been known for it's wild nightlife but the situation has much improved. Irish-style pubs are the latest fad and you'll find three in the Old Town: Pub Karaka and The Gaffe Pub are the original pub-style bars with pub grub, Guinness, Ale and UK matches on the giant telly. Now there's Katie O'Connors which replaced a tapas bar and attracts a slightly more sedate set than the other Gaelic watering holes.

Cocktail Bars

     Then, there's Hemingway Cocktail Bar, a classier scene and one of a few bar-cafes on Gundulic catering to the cocktail set. Other cocktail bars include the ever-lively East West Club on Banje beach where the fruity drinks and sunset have the same colours. Artsy types gather at Talir on Antuninska which is decorated with the work of local artists. It's especially popular during Dubrovnik's summer festival.

Local Bars

     Most of the above place are a little too spendy for the locals who tend to cluster at smaller places tucked into the back streets. Africa on Vetroniceva street attracts a very young set. Casablanca on Zmanjina, Carpe Diem on Svetoga Josipa and Fresh also on Vetroniceva are current favourites of students and recent students.

Discos

     If you prefer to drink & dance, try Latino Club Fuego Starcevica 2, just outside Pile Gate. Despite the name the music runs a gamut of styles. For the full throbbing disco experience, head to Exodus Iva Dulcica 39 in Babin Kuk. If that's too far, check out the DJs spinning electronica at Lazareti, the former quarantine just outside the east walls. Dance till you drop and then go crash on Copacabana beach. Big spenders cluster in the super-slick Labirint Sv Domenika 2 with a casino, restaurant, disco and nightclub. Dress up. A younger, more casual set rules the Nightclub and Cocktail Bar Revelin on top of the medieval fortress.

Music Bars

     Chances are that at some point, everyone will wind up at Troubadur Buniceva 2 (near Gundulic square) to toss back a brew and soak up a unique ambience. Marko, the owner, is a jazz lover and makes sure that his passion is fulfilled every night with a changing array of groups. It's friendly, relaxed and has been a fixture on the Dubrovnik night scene for decades.

Related Pages      

Dubrovnik Travel Guide

Dubrovnik Accommodation

Nightlife in Croatia

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