Discover our locals' 60 hidden gems in Podgorica

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Itaka Library bar – Good music and cool cocktails

Their outside area is perfect both during the day and night because you can just chill overlooking the river while having a coffee or a beer.

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Maja

Markovic

Nov 8, 2024
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Kod Feta – Best burek made by a local legend

He started with a small burek shop specializing in this type of dough filled with meat and other ingredients like cheese, mushrooms, pizza filling, chocolate spread...

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Maja

Markovic

Nov 7, 2024
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Steak House – Proper dining place

"Steak House" in Podgorica is a small, proper restaurant specialised in steaks and meat dishes. Unlike what many people think, it's not uptight at all!

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Maja

Markovic

Nov 5, 2024
CKZ-Ribnica
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CKZ Ribnica – Old and new favorite place

"CKZ Ribnica" is a renovated prom palace in Podgorica which is now a true cultural center & bar! It's reopening has been one of the best news in 2020...

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Music

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Maja

Markovic

Oct 18, 2024
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majamarkovic

Dough Store – Homemade dough for pies, pasta, cones

"Dough Store" in Podgorica is a nice, old-fashioned store where I and my family go to buy dough for pies, baklava and fresh pasta!

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Maja

Markovic

Oct 9, 2024
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Gorica Hill – A true oasis

"Gorica Hill" is the namesake of Podgorica -- our city means 'under Gorica'. It's one of my favorite places to walk, jog, or chill on one of the benches...

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Relaxing

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Maja

Markovic

Oct 9, 2024
Klub-Bocara
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Klub Bocara – Place with history

"Klub Bocara" is one of the beloved places in Podgorica, on Gorica Hill. It's very simple and has this old-fashioned charm... That's what I love about it.

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Maja

Markovic

Oct 9, 2024
Zrno
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Zrno – Amazing and authentic coffee place

"Zrno" in Podgorica serves some of the best organic and exotic strains of coffee. I admit, I can hardly remember a place with better coffee than this one.

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Vasilije

Krivokapic

Oct 9, 2024
Silver-Surfer
majamarkovic

Silver Surfer – Shop with a twist

"Silver Surfer" in Podgorica is a new store in the centre where you can find accessories, clothes and more. I love their scarves & bandanas -- great gifts!

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Shopping

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Maja

Markovic

Oct 9, 2024
Hotel-Podgorica
majamarkovic

Hotel Podgorica – The prettiest terrace

"Hotel Podgorica" is a very nice place to have coffee or lunch. It's one of the landmarks of the city. I like coming here for the beautiful sunny terrace.

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Bars
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Maja

Markovic

Oct 9, 2024
Biber
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Biber – New charm

"Biber" in Podgorica is one of my favorite cafes. The coffee here might contain extracts of raspberry/caramel... it all creates beautiful memories for me!

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Gana

Vujovic

Oct 9, 2024
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Architecture – Dash of socialism

Podgorica is getting more and more modern each and every day. But there are still places where you can find socialist buildings. I love those buildings...

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Maja

Markovic

Oct 9, 2024

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