Tamara Lipnjak

Zagreb

Spotter since 2019

About me

About me
I was born but not raised in Zagreb and moved back to the city in 2010 when I started my university studies. I finished my Master’s degree in Education and Sociology in the meantime and am currently working for an NGO as a project manager and youth worker.

While education is my main professional interest, in my free time I love balancing out the pragmatism of my day-job with reading, philosophy and expressing myself through writing and music. If I had the time, I’d spend all my money on travel and activities in the outdoors.

Why Zagreb
Although it seems that Zagreb has become internationalized only in the past few years, it has for decades been a melting pot of cultures present in different Croatian regions. And along with the arrival of expats from other countries of the world, Zagreb’s cultural, gastronomic and bar scene has been blooming. Whether it’s street festivals, concept stores, bars with live music or pubs serving local craft beer – there’s something new to discover each week. And I love that they are effortlessly co-existing with those old, very typical Zagreber places and customs – like the Saturday visit to the farmer’s markets that exist in every neighborhood.

What’s also great about Zagreb is its geographical position: our local Medvednica mountain can be reached by public transport and in a few hours by car one can visit either the Alps or the Adriatic sea.

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My spots (23)

Kino Tuškanac

A celebration of the art of cinema

"Kino Tuškanac" is a cinephile's cinema in Zagreb. It's got unpretentious looks, but don't let that fool you -- the program is great. No popcorn allowed!

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Cinema

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Mar 17, 2025

ZKM Theater

Zagreb's youth theater that grew up

"ZKM Theater", or Zagreb's Youth Theater, is one of my favorite theaters because of its contemporary approach, critical attitude and daring performances...

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Theaters

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 14, 2025

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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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 12, 2025

Velvet Pepper Studio

Yoga & swing

"Velvet Pepper Studio" Zagreb is a light-filled yoga studio that specialises in yoga swings, where you have to stay concentrated! Classes also in English.

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Relaxing

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 11, 2025

La štruk

Creative twists to a traditional meal

"La štruk" in Zagreb makes štrukli, the Croatian comfort food par excellence, with creative twists: gratinated, additional toppings... Nothing comes close!

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 10, 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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Art & culture
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Bars
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Music

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Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 9, 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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Bars
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Music

By

Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 9, 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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Bars

By

Tamara

Lipnjak

Feb 9, 2025

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