Discover our locals' 60 hidden gems in Podgorica

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Cafe Berlin

Good music

"Cafe Berlin " is one of the oldest alternative places in Podgorica. The owner is a total old music conoisseur and the people working there super-nice...

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

District

Spacious night club

"District" is one of the best clubs in Podgorica. I like their choice of electronic and minimal dance music, the long, enduring nights out there...

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Vasilije

Krivokapic

Jun 4, 2025

Mayka Restaurant

Montenegrin dishes

"Mayka Restaurant" is an ethno-restaurant in Podgorica that serves delicious Montenegrin dishes. My favorite is the grilled mushrooms with salad & arugula.

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

St.Patrick Irish Pub

A place for beer

"St. Patrick Irish Pub" in Podgorica has been one of my favorites for so many years. Great vibes always, and a perfect place for a concert or match!

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Bars

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Clock Tower

The heart of Podgorica

The "Clock Tower" is considered by many as the heart of Podgorica. It represents the true old spirit of the town older people are always nostalgic about...

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Art & culture

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Shanghai Asian Food

New taste

"Shanghai Asian Food" is the best place in the city to have a nice meal, esp. if you like Chinese. I love their nice desserts -- try the chocolate clouds!

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Doclea

Where time has stopped

"Doclea" is only 3km from the center of Podgorica -- it's the name of the ancient Roman city. Coming here always makes me feel as if time has stopped...

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Art & culture

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Skaline

Where the sun kisses the river

"Skaline" is a place with a lot of touristic potential, with a rich history. It's still one of the most beautiful places to relax and explore in Podgorica.

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Relaxing

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Bakery Panini

Afternoon snack

"Bakery Panini" in Podgorica makes super-tasty snacks. I like it for breakfast or in the afternoon, and everything is made with homemade recipes...

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Snacks

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Museums and galleries

Different exhibitions

Podgorica's museums and galleries are all hosted in a single building! You can combine an art tour and one through history...

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Art & culture

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Gana

Vujovic

Jun 4, 2025

Dzada

Real neighborhood bar

"Dzada" is my absolute favorite place in the whole of Podgorica. I like it so much because this pub gathers every kind of person together...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Maja

Markovic

Jun 4, 2025

Blok V

Well organised and planned area

"Blok V" in Podgorica is an architectural marvel of its time. It's an great example of well-organised brutalist urban planning, still lively to this day...

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Art & culture

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Vasilije

Krivokapic

Jun 4, 2025

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