Dubrovnik nightlife, which is sleepy during the winter, wakes up with a vengeance when summer comes. From partying at Revelin Tower to exploring Dubrovnik’s long-running Summer Festival to sipping cocktails on the sea cliffs, there are plenty of exciting options in the city.
Below, our expert provides brief information on Dubrovnik’s best bars and nightspots, while here are more detailed guides to the city’s best hotels, restaurants and attractions, as well as how to spend a weekend in Dubrovnik.
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old town
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Every summer since 1950, Dubrovnik’s old town has been the scene of open-air cultural performances by internationally renowned artists including classical music, jazz, opera, theatre, dance and film. Classical music recitals await you in the courtyard of the Rector’s Palace, Shakespeare plays on a terrace above the sea at Lovrjenac Castle, and ballet performances on the roof terrace of the Revelin Tower. Over the years leading jazz pianists and world-class classical musicians have performed here, as well as leading actors such as Daniel Day Lewis and Derek Jacobi.
To contact: dubrovnik-festival.hr
Opening hours: 10 July-25 Aug
Price:%s: £-£££
D’Vino
Tucked away in a narrow stone street, this small wine bar is worth a visit, with friendly and knowledgeable waiters and sommeliers who will introduce you to their impressive range of Croatian wines (by the glass or bottle). sample each and learn a little about the history and winemaking practices of regional wineries. They also offer wine tasting ‘flights’ (three reds or three whites) accompanied by cheese or cured meat platters. It is soft and cozy with its terracotta floor, candlelight and simple music.
To contact: dvino.net
Price:%s:££
on ice
This makeshift outdoor bar (operating only in the summer months) is extremely popular, but that’s part of the fun. When you enter through a small gate in the walls overlooking the sea, the view you encounter is magnificent; Only the sea and the sky, rows of tables lined up on the rocks. You can even go down to the water for a swim. Like everything in the city, it’s expensive. Don’t expect luxury – drinks are served in plastic cups (there are wooden cup holders on the tables to prevent drinks from blowing away in windy weather) – but the candlelight after dark makes this place extremely romantic.
To contact: buza-bar.business.site
Price:%s:££
Outside Old Town
Cave Bar More
In a natural cave, complete with gorgeous rock formations and soft lighting, you’ll find this wonderfully romantic bar in the basement of Hotel More (pronounced “moor-ay”, meaning “sea”). A variety of cocktails and local beers await you, along with half a dozen tables hidden among stalactites and stalagmites. There are also outdoor tables and comfy wicker chairs on a series of waterside terraces overlooking Lapad Bay; Come for a sunset snack and watch the sky change from blue to orange to red to purple.
To contact: Cavebar-more.com
Price:%s:££
Slavica open air cinema
Open-air summer cinema is an institution in Dalmatia, and Kino Slavica dates back to 1950. Located high above the sea on the road from the Old Town to the Lopud peninsula, within a walled garden full of pine trees, this cinema offers a beautiful setting. The place to watch movies under the starlit sky on a warm summer evening. Expect European art films and black-and-white classics (mostly in English, with Croatian subtitles). Listings may include works by Ken Loach or ‘Casablanca’ starring Humphrey Bogart. In addition, occasional concerts of local bands are staged.
To contact: kinematografi.org
Price:%s:£
Fratellos Prosecco Bar
Owned by three brothers, this open-air prosecco bar is located in a terraced garden high above the beach, next to the beautiful Slavica summer cinema. Located a 10-minute walk west of the old city, this place is accessed up stone steps slightly hidden from the road. It offers stunning views of the open sea and is especially stunning at sunset. They serve a variety of sparkling wines, cocktails, and delicious tapas-style snacks at candlelit tables and occasionally perform live jazz. Modest, romantic and extremely comfortable; Moreover, they also serve an excellent brunch.
To contact: fratellos.eu
Price:%s: ££
Enjoy
Located in the 16th-century Revelin Tower, just outside the city walls, near the Ploče Gate, Revelin is Dubrovnik’s only real nightclub. This building, which can be reached by climbing stone stairs, has three rooms with open stone walls and vaulted ceilings, connected by large open arches, and a huge terrace. The historic setting is an impressive venue for summer dance parties; International DJs such as Fatboy Slim and Boy George have played here, and Paul Oakenfold is planned for 2024. During the winter months, it also hosts occasional concerts by popular Balkan musicians such as Severina. It’s like a big New Year’s party.
To contact: clubrevelin.com
Price:%s: ££
How do we choose
Every bar, venue or experience on this curated list has been tried and tested by our visiting destination expert to give you the insider’s perspective. From casual pubs to exquisite cocktail bars, we cover a range of budgets and styles to best suit all types of travellers, and consider service, drinks, atmosphere and price in our recommendations. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and provide up-to-date recommendations.