Ljubljana Nightlife

The Cutty Sark Pub is a bustling British-style bar and a firm favourite of expats and locals wanting to meet foreigners. They have a decent range of British and Irish beers on tap, as well as some Slovenian brews. For the peckish, they also cook up tasty pizzas. This is a good place to catch live football matches too.

This cool bar and café wouldn't look out of place in Berlin or London. Old books and playful lighting make up the setting, with bikes and skateboards hanging from the brick walls like art. TOZD serves a wide selection of craft beer, hot drinks and excellent wine.

Favoured by an affluent but laid-back crowd, by evening the Dvorni serves as a classy wine bar; offering a selection of fine vintages. However, Dvorni gets more raucous late on the weekends, when the music ramps up and the place fills with people. There’s a wide selection of Slovene liquors, a huge wine list and comfortable sofas to recline on.

A first choice for party animals looking for a night of contemporary house and pop hits, this heaving club is a fun and colourful way to dance the night away. Offering an array of affordable international beers and cocktails, the young population of Ljubljana will often descend en mass. The venue also offers live music and screen showing sporting events.

If you’re a fan of alternative music, Klub K4 will be right up your alley. Being a birthplace for the region’s techno scene, K4 is proud to break every rule when it comes to music – a motto they’ve followed for around 30 years. It’s hot, it’s sweaty, it has a great atmosphere and, if you are lucky, you might catch the sunrise on your way out.

Metelkova Mesto is an autonomous alternative creative hub housed in an old Yugoslav military base on the fringes of the city centre – and the fringes of Ljubljana society. A left-of-centre collage of cultures and free-living lifestyles, Metelkova hosts many exhibitions and gigs, which tend to be as challenging and varied as the people who hang out in this squat-cum-nightlife hub.

Zoom up six floors in a glass elevator and be amazed by the views that await. Heralded as one of the best-located clubs in Ljubljana, Top Six offers epic views over the city skyline. Clubbers can dine first, but don’t expect that to win you a coveted place in the VIP section. Sip classic cocktails and spirits while bopping to a popular house and R&B soundtrack. When the music lulls, head out onto the roof terrace and take in the spectacular views over the city.

Celebrated Slovenian jazz musician Drago Gajo set up this long-standing and excellent jazz club. Today, it has a global reputation and hosts both Slovenian and international jazz acts. Monday is a fun night to visit when they host jam sessions and open mic performances.

Designed by seminal Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, this open-air venue is a joy throughout the summer months. Serving as the hub for the Ljubljana Summer Festival, it is one of the city’s most engaging attractions. Enjoy a concert or play here while taking in the architectural sumptuousness.

This legendary wild and fun party place bashes out some great concerts. A beloved venue of locals and visiting rock fans alike, the drinking here is hard and the rock music is harder. Strong spirits are the booze of choice. The generous happy hours (often until 2300) help get the party started.