Zagreb Nightlife
As you might expect from a capital city, and a metropolis of just over one million people, Zagreb enjoys a deserved reputation for a riotous nightlife with the new millennium promising plenty more to celebrate than the last one. A mixture of sassy students and suave city slickers ensures that the mushrooming bars and clubs are never short of a customer or two, and with Zagreb finally on the weekends away destination list, thanks to cheap Wizzair flights the number of tourists is set to rapidly to increase and give the nightlife a dash of cosmopolitanism.
A good place to start any night out in the Croat capital is Tkalciceva street in Gornji Grad. A pretty thoroughway it also boasts the city's highest concentration of bars and cafes which are perfect for taking in the capital at a slow pace. The Main Square also makes a decent place to begin the night, with a continental cafe vibe presiding and a chance to see the world go by.
Once however you've sampled the charms of Zagreb's Old Town you might want to track down some of its classier hangouts. The name 'School' might put a few potential customers off, especially those who still have nightmares about refraction, oscillation and the Doppler effect, but Skola is definitely the place to head for lounge lizards. A futuristic-retro (spot the oxymoron) joint, it was amongst the first to revolutionise Zagreb's bar scene with hip decor and cool tunes. The recent addition of a roof terrace has only added to its appeal. Once you've done detention there, then try some of its competitors - Golf, Pif and Apartman are all created around the same funky ideals and are all found on Preradoviceva Street. Meanwhile if you want to up the stakes a bit then Boban (opened by the narcissistic footballer himself) and Hemingway Lounge Bar are the places to mingle with the rich and beautiful.
In terms of nightclubs, Zagreb has plenty to offer too. Saloon and Sokol are two perennially popular hangouts that have provided the city with many a wild night out, whilst more alternative fun can be had at the Tvornica Club, which hosts all manner of live acts and shows, and cult fave Kset.
During the summer much of the Zagreb nightlife scene decamps to Lake Jarun. Beaches, babes and bikinis get the juices boiling by day and a plethora of bars, cocktail lounges and clubs provide the release by night. Aquarius and Piranha are two hot locales worth checking out, and can justify the taxi ride during the winter as well.
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real review from Croatia Reply
we don't copy germany because every second night club is playing folk music with beautifull bitches , it is unique, so bullshit to someone else
Geoff from United Kingdom Reply
This city is just AWESOME! Gorgeous girls and totally relaxed atmo....
Marko from Croatia Reply
Hi, during the winter the best urban club is Gjuro 2 , nice girls, cool people and great atmosfere. Every day is diferent music.
Tazza from United Kingdom Reply
Hey Keith how can nightlife be OK and be 8/10. Sort it out please its confusing x
Marko from Croatia Reply
The Best Clubbing in Zagreb is in club Piranha at Lake Jarun and club Gjuro 2 in the center of Zagreb..for vip reservations and tables contact on email: marko.stagljar@rnb-confusion.com Hottest girls,best house & rnb music ,and professional staff
Matt from Croatia Reply
Club Sirup is a great place for electronic music, you can find more about club on web page www.sirupclub.com and on facebook group "Sirup"
Ian from Germany Reply
For Clubbing just search the Club Sirup , it is one o kind in Zagreb great beats,light,interior effects and people, they cal you Sir wen you enter the Club, hellp you if your drink int car ;)) i recommend it to everyone, its a must see/be.
Tamara from Switzerland Reply
We had much fun in Zagreb! Great city, good nightlife, fantastic guys and wonderfull flair. I'll go again! Tamara
Tom from United States Reply
We just loved the city! Lots of out o the way places to have fun in. Making plans to go there again soon.
ziggy from United States Reply
I liked it here! Maybe not as good as Germany but whatever, every city has its charm :)
Jass from Canada Reply
I do not reccomend Zagreb as nightlife spot! It is just not....fun!!! They are copying germany. In that case, I will go to Germany and have fun!
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