The Best Local Bars in Zagreb

Looking to explore Zagreb’s lively bar scene? Our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Enjoy live jazz at Bacchus Jazz Bar or experience the best band performances at Vintage Industrial. For the best Croatian beers, check out Medvedgrad. Discover these and many more local gems for a memorable evening in Zagreb!

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29 Hidden Gems

Express Bar

Excellent coffee and people watching

"Express Bar" feels like a visit to your best girlfriend in Zagreb, who also happens to have an exquisite taste in home decor and really makes an effort...

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Apr 14, 2025

Botaničar

Art, parties and plants

"Botaničar" in Zagreb is a hip bar that's also a gallery and social club. Let me tell you: spending time here makes you want to invest in houseplants.

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Apr 11, 2025

Vintage Industrial

Best tribute band performances

"Vintage Industrial" is a bar/club in Zagreb I remember from my student years. Nowadays I go there for the really great tribute bands that play on weekends

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Apr 11, 2025

Swanky Monkey Garden

Hostel bar that locals adore

"Swanky Monkey Garden" in Zagreb is a local-friendly hostel with a great bar and garden I always enjoy sipping a cocktail at on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Apr 11, 2025

Krivi Put

For reevaluating your life choices

"Krivi put" in Zagreb means 'wrong path', and it's a bar that you might end up in if you've taken plenty of wrong turns in your life...

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Apr 11, 2025

Regular.Bar

Regularly pleasant

"Regular.Bar" in Zagreb is special. It has this homey feeling the city's backyards share. They even serve free cucumber water. Need I say more?

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Apr 11, 2025

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