The 8 Best Bars in Croatia
BARTENDERS' CHOICECocktail BarBar Sistema
Opened in summer 2021, Bar Sistema is a compact cocktail bar in central Split that stocks around 400 spirits on five-meter-high shelves and makes everything else for its drinks in-house. The menu runs from signature creations such as The Navigator and Levity to classics and non-alcoholic options, with regular international guest-bartender shifts. The bar operates first-come, first-served with no reservations. It won Best Cocktail Bar for Croatia at the 2026 Bartenders' Choice Awards.
Ul. Andrije Kačića Miošića 7, 21000 SplitFull profile
Cocktail BarPeaches & Cream Bar
Located in Zagreb, Peaches & Cream has quickly established itself as one of the most influential cocktail bars in Balkan and Eastern Europe. Founded by bartenders and close friends Mišel Posavac and Dominik Bečvardi, the bar was built on passion, creativity, and a clear vision, to put Zagreb on the global cocktail map. That vision quickly became reality. Peaches & Cream is the first Croatian bar to be featured on the 50 Best Discovery list and the Top 500 Bars, setting a new benchmark for the country and inspiring a wider regional movement. At its core, Peaches & Cream is about people. Every cocktail is crafted with precision and personality, every guest experience is tailored, and every menu tells a story, blending modern techniques with a warm, approachable style of hospitality that defines the bar. Beyond its walls, Peaches & Cream is the creator of Copy Taste, the largest cocktail event in the Balkans, dedicated to elevating the regional bar community and giving it a global voice. Through this platform, the team continues to connect cultures, share knowledge, and spotlight emerging talent. Peaches & Cream stands out not only for its quality, but for its impact, locally, regionally, and increasingly on the international stage.
Krapinska ulica 8Full profile- Blend BarCocktail Bar
Blend Bar
Blend Bar is a cocktail bar on Gundulićeva street in Zagreb, run by bartender Filip Lipnik. The focus is on signature and personalized cocktails, and the bar also serves coffee and hosts events. Reservations are taken by phone only.
Gundulićeva 33, Zagreb, CroatiaFull profile - Esplanade 1925 Lounge & Cocktail BarHotel Bar
Esplanade 1925 Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Esplanade 1925 is the Art Deco lounge and cocktail bar of the Esplanade Zagreb hotel. Its cocktails take their names from stations of the Orient Express and look back to the 1920s, and the bar is run by bar manager Srecko Soh. By day it serves afternoon tea, dishes and pastries, and in the evening it hosts chill out nights with a resident DJ, with a heated terrace outside.
Mihanovićeva 1, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDaily 08:00-22:00Full profile - LandskyCocktail Bar
Landsky
A neighborhood cocktail bar in Zagreb's Trešnjevka district named after Paula Landsky, the city's first female tram conductor, who took the job in 1914. The tram-themed interior draws on Zagreb's parks and night transit lines, and the cocktail list references city landmarks and legends.
Ozaljska ulica 146, 10000 ZagrebMon–Sat 07:00–24:00, Sun 08:00–24:00Full profile
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Roots
A dual-concept venue on Tomićeva street in central Zagreb, operating as two bars in one: mornings are given over to brunch and fresh juices, evenings to signature cocktails. Its evening menu earned a 2026 Bartender's Choice Awards nomination for Best Cocktail Menu.
Tomićeva 5, ZagrebMon–Thu 10:00–00:00, Fri 10:00–01:00, Sat 09:00–01:00, Sun 10:00–23:00Full profile - String's BarSpeakeasy
String's Bar
String's is a cocktail and guitar bar in Split that pairs a Prohibition-era speakeasy look with a rock and roll soundtrack, guitars on the walls and drinks served on guitar-pick-shaped leather coasters. The team uses advanced techniques and seasonal ingredients for flavor-forward cocktails, including house creations like Frenie's Margarita with mezcal, apple and pepper, alongside classics and highballs. At the Bartenders' Choice Awards it won Best Atmosphere for Croatia in 2026.
Zagrebačka ul. 1, 21000 SplitFull profile - Urania BarCocktail Bar
Urania Bar
Urania Bar occupies a repurposed former cinema on Kvaternik Square, with an all-glass frontage and a communal table that serve a daytime craft-coffee crowd before the room shifts to cocktails in the evening. The drinks list moves between inventive takes on classics and original creations, backed by a tapas menu. The bar was added to the World's 50 Best Discovery list in July 2026. At the Bartenders' Choice Awards it won People's Choice for Croatia in 2026.
Trg Eugena Kvaternika 3, 10000 ZagrebFull profile
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