Hrvoje Brigljević

Zagreb

Spotter since 2014

About me

About me
The two things that could describe me best (or that people who know me would tell you) is that I am an entertainer and a coffee lover. Well, when talking about coffee, let’s call it its real name – an addiction. For its taste, color, aroma, foaminess, divinity…combine that with my other interests and skills such as tourism, travel, hospitality, vacation rentals, boxing, photography, BBQ-ing, pub crawling, restaurants hopping, organizing parties in my backyard, playing the guitar, surfing the internet and etc, you will comprehend in a minute that I do not get too much sleep :-).

Well, as somebody said (and even my great-grandmother used to say), you will sleep when you’re dead!

Why Zagreb?
“Zakaj volim Zagreb možda ne znam reć’, al za mene on je i od većeg već’!…the literal translation of these lyrics would be “Why I love Zagreb maybe I can’t say, but to me it’s greater than the greatest”…it sounds better in Croatian, but the general idea of why I love my city is contained in these lyrics.

Born and raised in Zagreb, I have lived here my whole life, as my family has for generations. Although, mainly because of the Dalmatian roots of my partner, Šibenik has become my second home and I am often traveling between these cities, especially during the summer. But the feeling that arises inside me when I see the contours of Zagreb upon my return from the trips, can’t be compared to any other feeling. Especially if I arrive by plane at night – eat your heart out Las Vegas!

I do exaggerate a bit (ok, a lot) but Zagreb, with its diversity, has to offer as much as any cosmopolitan city, only on a smaller scale. Parks, concerts, festivals, skyscrapers, restaurants, pubs, cafés, flea markets, mountain, woods, lakes, shopping…in just half an hour or less I can do any activity I want – playing sport or just chill somewhere.

Sorry if all of this sounds too pretentious, but hey, it’s my town we are talking about! :-)

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My spots (23)

Medvedgrad

20 years of Croatian beer history

"Medvedgrad" Zagreb is a beer hall and brewery that has been around for more than 20 years. The beer here is not filtered. My friends and I are regulars...

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

Železni Franceki

Pump it up!

"Železni Franceki" are old-fashioned Zagreb water pumps that have been given new, multi-colored identities by Pimp my Pump. They're still working, too!

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Art & culture

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

Kavantura

The best coffee adventure!

"Kavantura" is an after-work heaven in Zagreb. It's a small neighborhood cafe/bar where coffee comes first. Hit the terrace and you won't want to move...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

Cerovecki Umbrellas

I’m only happy when it rains

"Cerovečki" Umbrellas Zagreb is a unique artisan shop showcasing a distinctive range of award-winning umbrellas and modern raincoats...

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Shopping

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

Ožujsko Pub Maksi

Perfect to the maximum!

"Ožujsko Pub Maksi" Zagreb is an industrial-styled pub offering great beer and even better food - from a range of soups, appetizers, burgers and more!

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Bars
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Music
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

ŽAR

The glow in the meat lover’s eyes

"ŽAR" Zagreb is one of my latest yet pleasant discoveries of kebabs and gourmet burgers in affordable prices and great salads and vegetarian meals as well!

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Restaurants

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

Amfora

From the sea with love

"Amfora" Zagreb is a pleasant bistro with an even more pleasant menu offering my favorite selection of seafood in town alongside a fantastic view of Dolac...

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Restaurants

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025

Beef Shop

MEAT me there!

"Beef Shop" Zagreb is a restaurant that offers a phenomenal steak experience from the likes of the famous Austrian Simental or Australian/Japanese Wagyu ...

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Bars
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Shopping

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Hrvoje

Brigljević

Feb 9, 2025
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