Bars

Premier is, like Cafe Promenada (read the  Cafe Promenada article here), on a Petkovškovo nabrežje embankment very near Prešernov trg square. They have a really wide selection of beer. Beside local beers there is also tap of Guinness and numerous bottled beers. Like tasteful Czech beers, London Pride, London Porter and others.

Over all none of them really need any extra presentation but there is one that most definitely needs it. That is a local beer called Human Fish Beer after a Slovenian special amphibious, animal that is known as Human Fish (But is not actually a fish!). Sometimes they have even special brewed edition of Human Fish. Tasty beer and cozy atmosphere in this bar will make you wanna come again! 

This ethno club has brought freshness into Ljubljana when it opened a couple of years ago. One could easily say it is the first ethno club around here. Its name Zlati Zob or Golden Tooth always made me think that this refers to the often seen golden teeth in Gypsy grins. Well, I recently found out it is meant as golden smile, good people, feeling cosy, snacks… A nice environment in short!

The carefully selected decorations are from all over the world and also world ethno music is played here. There is always something going on: dancing performances, concerts, DJ programs, traveler lectures… Dancing lectures of Balkan ‘kolo’ (round dance) are also organized every Tuesday. You should definitely try that, it is unforgettable, believe me.

Another positive thing about that place is that they serve very good Czech draft beer called Bernard and a proper Rakija drink, very well known hard liqueur to any traveler on the Balkans. Quite interesting is also the building itself, which is part of Selo, an 18th century mansion used for different purposes during the history.

By the Koseski bajer pond (see the Koseski bajer pond article), bar Pri Cvicku is situated. The lovely bar is named after Dolenjska’s (Lower Carniolia – Slovene region) great “Cvicek” wine. It offers great views of the pond and perfect shade in summer.

Gostilnica Pri Cvicku is a simple bar, quite well known among the locals and it attracts a crowd that wants to enjoy their coffee or a glass of Cvicek wine. This rosé wine is bought directly from wine producers so you shouldn’t be disappointed, but be prepared, this wine could be quite dry for some tastes.

They also offer dried sausage with minced lard, which is traditional Slovenian, but obviously it is not suitable for vegetarians since it’s made of bacon and spices.

Bar Pri Cvicku can be an excellent stop on your way around Ljubljana on The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship.

The picture is from March, but these days as the summer is close there is a lot more people catching the sun and fresh air there.

Maximarket is the first department store in Slovenia. It was established in the year 1971, when Maximarket first opened its doors and later became one of the biggest department stores in former Yugoslavia. For over more than forty years, Maximarket has taken place in people’s hearts and it is nowadays simply known as Maxi.

Visitors of Ljubljana can find Maxi right in the heart of the city center. The building itself has more than 14.000 m2 of shopping area and its interior is a fine example of socialist architecture. Apart from numerous shops, one can find many bars and restaurants inside, ranging from very affordable buffets to expensive à la carte restaurants, where you will be served with top quality Slovenian wine and special foreign cuisine.

Because of its position, Maxi remains one of the key points in the city, where residents and visitors meet, socialize and enjoy the pulse of the city. As people, who live in Ljubljana, would say: Let’s meet in Maxi!

Zlata Ladjica, which means golden ship in Slovenian, is one of the oldest restaurants in Ljubljana and has its roots in the 14th century. In medieval times, Zlata Ladjica represented a place where sailors rested and drank their drink, after they loaded and unloaded goods from ships that sailed on Ljubljanica river.

Throughout the centuries the interior of Zlata Ladjica has not changed much. Sure, instead of rum, there is a DJ booth inside a wooden barrel and coffee is made with a fancy and shiny machine, but otherwise, everything remained more or less the same. In the winter, you can spend time inside the pub, where you can find several small rooms to have an intimate moment with your date and in the summer time, you can sit down on the spacious wooden terrace, enjoy the sun and drink a cold beer or two.

Personally, I can say that Zlata Ladjica is one of my favorite places in town – not only because of the historical feel, but also because of its position in the heart of Ljubljana and its very affordable prices. Check it out, you won’t regret it!