The nightlife in Dubrovnik is vibrant, but it varies depending on the season. During the summer, Dubrovnik's nightlife flourishes with plenty of bars, though there are fewer clubs. Nonetheless, the quality of the clubs makes up for their limited number. In winter, especially in the Old Town, it's quieter as many bars close.
In Dubrovnik, as in the rest of Croatia, café culture is something that regularly astonishes visitors. Young or old, all gather for a daily gossip over a macchiato or espresso. This process seems to last forever, leaving tourists wondering if anyone does any work around here. The cafés are always busy, the coffee usually good, although it is a good advice to try to sit down at the most crowded cafés (good coffee is a magnet).
The standard espresso, macchiato and cappuccino are available everywhere, while a latte here is called "bijela kava". Macchiato is coffee with milk, and you can order it with hot or cold milk, some cafés deliver the milk on the side which is the best serving option. In Croatian, coffee is "Kava." Here's how to order:
"Bijela kava" for coffee with lots of milk.
"Cappuccino" for milk with foam.
"Veliki Macchiato" for espresso with a bit of milk.
"Macchiato" for a strong coffee with a splash of milk.
Dubrovnik nightlife
After having walked the old city walls and narrow streets of Old Town Dubrovnik, developed a nice tan on one of the nearby beaches, maybe even taken in a museum or two, it's time to hit the streets and check out the nightlife offer in Dubrovnik. We recommend you start the evening with a stroll along Old Town's famous Stradun (Placa) street. Dubrovnik Old Town is a non traffic area. Relax in one of the sidewalk cafés engaging in one of Dubrovnik's favorite pastime activities: watching and commenting on people passing by.
There are numerous bars, most of them only minutes walking from each other. If in doubt, just follow the crowd...
For nightlife enthusiasts, we suggest staying in Old Town Dubrovnik. This ensures proximity to your accommodation once the party winds down. Find the best places to stay in Dubrovnik Old Town.
Dubrovnik Clubs - Clubbing in Dubrovnik
It's only 22.00, you just finished an exquisite dinner consisting of delicious sea food and accompanied with some nice wine, in one of the many restaurants inside Old Town Dubrovnik. It's time to hit the bars and clubs! From exploring Dubrovnik's Summer Festival events, sipping cocktails in some of the many bars or partying in Revelin Tower, Dubrovnik has an array of exciting nightlife options.
If hitting the dance floor is on your to-do list while in Dubrovnik there are several options.
Skybar, just outside Pile Gate.
Nightclub and Cocktail Bar Revelin inside the medieval fortress Revelin.
Beach Club Banje, just outside the Dubrovnik City Walls next to Ploče Gate
Dubrovnik's Romanic nightlife
Well, if you are on vacation with that special person why not start by paying cafe bar Buža a visit. It's located just outside the city walls with tables only steps from the sea, overlooking island Lokrum. This used to be a "secret" spot for locals but the rumor has spread since then, be prepared having to wait for a free table during high season. Relaxed chill out atmosphere, accompanied by discrete candles on each table. This bar deserves a visit during daytime as well, bring your swim suite, have a relaxing swim while the ice in your cocktail slowly melts away.
Popular local bars
The popularity of bars among Dubrovnik locals tends to swing every year, some bars pop up as the new "in" place to be seen at, while others just seem to loose the "spark" they once had. Since Old Town Dubrovnik is not that large it is easy to spot the most popular bars, a good giveaway is usually the large crowd standings in the narrow street next to the bar.
Hint: take a stroll behind Dubrovnik cathedral, you might just find what you are looking for.