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Slovenian wine.
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The back story
Slovenian wine: the back story
Three wine regions, orange wines from Brda, teran from the Karst and a long list of local grapes: Slovenia pours some of Europe’s most interesting wines.
20 of the best · Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Best Bars in Ljubljana
Slovenian wine by the glass, cocktails in the old town and craft beer by the river: where Ljubljana drinks.
Our 20 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Ljubljana.
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Slovenian wine by the glass
Dvorni Bar
A wine bar on Dvorni trg by the river, with a long list of Slovenian wines by the glass.
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Cocktails in the old town
Kolibri
A cocktail bar on Židovska steza, the old Jewish lane.
Židovska steza 2Explore View on map
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Local craft beer
Tektonik
The taproom of Tektonik, one of Ljubljana’s best-known craft breweries.
Likozarjeva ulica 1Explore View on map
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Slovenia in a glass.
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Slovenian wine by the glass
Dvorni Bar
A wine bar on Dvorni trg by the river, with a long list of Slovenian wines by the glass.
Dvorni trg 2Explore View on map
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In the castle cellar
Grajska Vinoteka
The castle’s wine bar and shop, with a vaulted cellar, a terrace over the city and only Slovenian wines.
Grajska planota 1Explore View on map
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By the cathedral
Koželj Wines
A wine bar and shop by the cathedral, with Slovenian and international wines, fine-wine selections, spirits and delicacies.
Pogačarjev trg 2Explore View on map
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Slovenian and Italian wines
Vineria Del Ponte
A wine bar on Stari trg with wines from every Slovenian region and around 400 Italian labels, plus pasta and sauces to take home.
Stari trg 2Explore View on map
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On Dvorni trg
Vinoteka Dvor
A wine bar and shop on Dvorni trg with wines from every Slovenian region, plus oils, chocolate and schnapps.
Dvorni trg 2Explore View on map
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A Brda winery in town
Vinoteka Movia
The Ljubljana wine bar of the Movia estate from Goriška Brda, near the Town Hall.
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Over 300 wines
Wine Bar Šuklje
A wine bar in an old townhouse on the Breg embankment, with more than 300 wines from Slovenia and beyond and snacks from Bela krajina.
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Where to go for a cocktail.
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Ljubljana’s craft distillery
Broken Bones Distillery
A family-owned craft distillery making gin and whisky in Ljubljana, with tastings and tours.
Tržaška cesta 132Explore View on map
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Bohemian corner
Daktari
A bohemian café bar by the market, with mismatched furniture, books and concerts.
Krekov trg 7Explore View on map
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Cocktails in the old town
Kolibri
A cocktail bar on Židovska steza, the old Jewish lane.
Židovska steza 2Explore View on map
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On Plečnik’s embankment
Makalonca
A bar set into Plečnik’s embankment at water level, closer to the Ljubljanica than anywhere else in the centre.
Hribarjevo nabrežje 19Explore View on map
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Beer brewed in Ljubljana.
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A Ljubljana institution
Cutty Sark
A long-standing pub in the Knafljev passage, popular with locals and students.
Knafljev prehod 1Explore View on map
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In an old printing house
Kavarna Tiskarna
A café and beer bar in the former Mladinska knjiga printing works, with charcoal-oven burgers and a long list of Slovenian craft beers.
Kranjčeva ulica 22Explore View on map
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Craft beer on the river
Lajbah
A craft-beer bar on Grudnovo nabrežje, on the quiet stretch of river towards Trnovo.
Grudnovo nabrežje 15Explore View on map
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At the Exhibition Centre
Paviljon Lounge & Garden
A coffee house, pub and lounge at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, pouring beer the Belgian way, with a cellar for grills and stews.
Dunajska cesta 18Explore View on map
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Award-winning house beers
Pivnica Kratochwill
A brewpub in BTC City brewing its own beers, from seasonal brews to a champagne-style beer, with Slovenian dishes and wood-fired pizza.
Šmartinska cesta 152Explore View on map
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The Union brewery
Pivnica Union
The pub of the historic Union brewery, where Ljubljana’s classic lager is brewed, with tours.
Celovška cesta 22Explore View on map
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A cosy pub
Sir William’s Pub
A cosy pub off Slovenska cesta, with a good beer list and a friendly crowd.
Tavčarjeva ulica 8AExplore View on map
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Local craft beer
Tektonik
The taproom of Tektonik, one of Ljubljana’s best-known craft breweries.
Likozarjeva ulica 1Explore View on map
