13 of the best · Zagreb, Croatia
13 of the Best Bars & Clubs in Zagreb
From a vaulted wine cellar on Kaptol and craft-beer pubs to jazz, garden bars and the city’s best-loved clubs and concert venues.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Zagreb.
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Croatian wines
Bornstein
A wine shop and bar in a vaulted cellar on Kaptol, specialising in Croatian wines.
Kaptol 19Explore View on map
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Local brewery
Pivnica Medvedgrad
The pub of the Medvedgrad brewery on Ilica, with its own beers and hearty food.
Ilica 49Explore View on map
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Live jazz
Bacchus Jazz Bar
A small jazz bar on King Tomislav Square, with a courtyard and live music.
Trg kralja Tomislava 16Explore View on map
The full list: Bars, A–Z
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Wine bars 1
Croatian wines.
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Croatian wines
Bornstein
A wine shop and bar in a vaulted cellar on Kaptol, specialising in Croatian wines.
Kaptol 19Explore View on map
Bars & gardens 3
Lively bars and garden terraces.
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A hidden garden
A Most Unusual Garden
A whimsical hidden garden bar in the centre of Zagreb, open in the warmer months.
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On the main square
Johann Franck
A big café and bar on Ban Jelačić Square, busy from morning coffee to late-night drinks.
Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 9Explore View on map
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Lively garden bar
Swanky Bar
A lively bar at the Swanky Monkey hostel on Ilica, with a garden terrace and DJ nights.
Ilica 50Explore View on map
Pubs & craft beer 3
Brewpubs and beer bars.
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Local brewery
Pivnica Medvedgrad
The pub of the Medvedgrad brewery on Ilica, with its own beers and hearty food.
Ilica 49Explore View on map
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An old-town classic
Pod Starim Krovovima
A traditional old bar on the edge of the Upper Town, beloved by locals for generations.
Ulica Đure Basaričeka 9Explore View on map
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A big beer list
The Beertija
A beer bar on Pavla Hatza Street with a large courtyard and a long list of beers.
Ulica Pavla Hatza 16Explore View on map
Clubs & live music 6
Clubs, concerts and jazz.
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By Lake Jarun
Aquarius
A famous club on Lake Jarun, with indoor and outdoor spaces and summer parties.
Aleja Matije LjubekaExplore View on map
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Live jazz
Bacchus Jazz Bar
A small jazz bar on King Tomislav Square, with a courtyard and live music.
Trg kralja Tomislava 16Explore View on map
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Big club nights
Boogaloo
A large club on Vukovarska Avenue, with concerts and club nights.
Ulica grada Vukovara 68Explore View on map
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Alternative music
Močvara
An alternative club by the Sava, with concerts, club nights and events.
Trnjanska struga 34Explore View on map
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Big concerts
Tvornica Kulture
One of Zagreb’s main concert venues, hosting Croatian and international bands.
Ulica Pavla Šubića 2Explore View on map
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Concerts and parties
Vintage Industrial Bar
A big bar and music venue on Savska Street, with concerts, DJ nights and festivals.
Savska cesta 160Explore View on map
Prices: € budget, €€ moderate. Many clubs open late and some only on certain nights; check the programme.
