Ljubljana has a vibrant bar scene and there are some amazing cocktail bars to be found. If you prefer to enjoy your cocktail in a sophisticated ambient or if you like to go for it and party like there’s no tomorrow, there’s something for everyone.
These are our top 5 suggestions for Cocktail bars in Ljubljana and we can assure you, you will be neither thirsty nor bored. If you’re a true cocktail enthusiast, we bet on our caipirinhas you’ll visit every single one of them.
Kolibri Cocktail Bar
The elegantly opulent interior of this cocktail bar transfers you to the “The Great Gatsby” novel. Intimate and luxurious with a boudoir style and live jazz at the weekends. It opens evenings only to cater to the most demanding of tastes. If you feel like having something extra special, the barman will mix you your own personal cocktail.
Captain’s Cabin
Tucked in the narrowest street in the old part of Ljubljana, this cocktail bar has an impressive list of cocktails to choose from. It’s a thematic bar with a passion for sea, sailing, and travelling. They stay open late into the night and promise a wild weekend party. When all cocktails are 2 for 1, we bet the party never ends.
Solist Urban Lounge
This elegant bar is situated right by the river Ljubljanica in the Ljubljana’s Philharmonie building and has a wide range of delicious cocktails. It’s the perfect place for leisure summer evenings and people watching. With sometimes live DJ music the atmosphere is trendy and chill.
As Aperitivo
This popular and lively bar is perfect for apres work drinks or a weekend brunch. Just off the beaten path, this place can be found in a leafy Knafelj passage. They have a good choice of cocktails and snacks to accompany them. In the summer there are DJ’s playing at the weekends and they have a separate a la carte restaurant just around the corner.
Chill Out Lounge Bar
This cocktail lounge bar is situated on the busiest side of the river Ljubljanica and is the perfect choice for a romantic summer evening. It’s a great spot for drinks and pre-drinks and gets quite busy during the summer when there’s live DJ music.
