The Best Local Bars in Zagreb

Looking to explore Zagreb’s lively bar scene? Our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Enjoy live jazz at Bacchus Jazz Bar or experience the best band performances at Vintage Industrial. For the best Croatian beers, check out Medvedgrad. Discover these and many more local gems for a memorable evening in Zagreb!

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Beef Shop

MEAT me there!

"I died and went to heaven!” That’s how I felt discovering Meat and Grill Boutique—premium beef such as Austrian Simental or Australian or Japanese Wagyu.

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Shopping

Hrvoje

Brigljević

Jun 23, 2025

Program Bar

For coffee and design lovers

Program Bar in Zagreb has superb coffee and some offbeat decoration. This cafe has become one of my favorites for long, relaxing sessions with friends...

Bars

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Mirna

Marić

Jun 23, 2025

Hotel Jägerhorn's Cafe

A touch of elegance

Hotel Jägerhorn's Cafe in Zagreb is located in a small passage, near the main square. It has a beautiful terrace with great view & delicious coffee!

Bars

Coffee & tea

Mirna

Marić

Jun 23, 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...

Bars

Coffee & tea

Tamara

Lipnjak

Jun 14, 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

Bars

Music

Tamara

Lipnjak

Jun 11, 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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Tamara

Lipnjak

Jun 11, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in Zagreb

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Hrvoje

Nina

You?

Tamara

Nevena

Mirna

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Hrvoje

Nina

You?

Tamara

Nevena

Mirna

Beef Shop

MEAT me there!

Hrvoje

Brigljević

Program Bar

For coffee and design lovers

Mirna

Marić

Hotel Jägerhorn's Cafe

A touch of elegance

Mirna

Marić

Express Bar

Excellent coffee and people watching

Tamara

Lipnjak

Vintage Industrial

Best tribute band performances

Tamara

Lipnjak

Krivi Put

For reevaluating your life choices

Tamara

Lipnjak

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✓ Escape the Crowds

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✓ Authentic Stories

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