Fun and entertainment Dubrovnik & Area

L'Ankora used to be a small wine bar on the harbor, which was always full, with locals and tourists alike enjoying the place and the warm welcome. The place has changed its formula to become a restaurant with a more elaborate à la carte menu, carefully prepared dishes, brunches, light lunches, vegan dishes... A fine wine and cocktail list. Professional service. Nice view of the harbor when night falls, reasonable prices and tasty food/drinks.

Situated in the bay of Uvala Lapad, 2.5 km from the old town, this seaside resort, with its various facilities, attracts many visitors. The resort boasts no fewer than 2 restaurants (Blanco and Trattoria), a lounge club and a beach bar with deckchairs and cabanas where you can relax your toes sipping a cocktail in front of a magnificent sunset! Ideal for children, the swimming area is safe and there are play areas. In the evening, the area comes alive with concerts and entertainment, especially in summer!

The relaxed atmosphere, the thatched roof, the view over Mihajla Bay and the sunset over the sea: Mihajla's little bar is a magical place. In August, during the Lastovo Otok Glazbe festival, the bar often comes alive late into the night. On other summer days, bar customers play cards, chat, have a coffee or sip a gemišt (white wine and sparkling water) or a beer between two dips in the sea. Sometimes, hot croissants are also available in the morning. Ideal for breakfast by the sea.

Halfway between the center of Lapad and the center of Gruž, this small neighborhood bar becomes an evening reference point for locals, who come here for a few drinks, dancing, and even singing on karaoke nights. Don't expect much in the way of programming: the DJs who liven up the evenings in season are well known locally, but if you want to get in touch with Gruž's youth, l'Amor remains a friendly address. Beware, as with most bars in Croatia, there's a lot of smoking inside.

Inevitable GOT escape game! The series is no longer really relevant but it continues to entertain. In a neat setting that reminds well the universe of the saga, the plots well conducted, are quite easy to find ... even in the opinion of experts: fans. By choosing the Save King's Landing game, you have one hour to save King's Landing! There is also the game Secret Treasure of Dubrovnik, more instructive on the history of Dubrovnik. It's best played with the family, as it's also accessible to those who don't know the series. For a rainy afternoon or evening.

The Elyx Night Club (formerly known as Sky Bar or Latino Fuego) is an institution on the Ragusa nightlife scene, even if it's being (somewhat) dethroned by the Revelin in the old town. Nonetheless, the Elyx Night Club remains a dancefloor that tourists and locals alike flock to on weekends, if not every day in summer. The atmosphere quickly catches on, with DJs mixing all the latest hits.While it's easy to find a spot in the off-season, thedancefloor is packed to the rafters in summer. A great place to meet people! Good cocktails.

Ragusans love this little pub just a stone's throw from Pile and the sea, and it's easy to see why. From the tables on the water's edge, away from the hustle and bustle at the entrance to the old town, you can enjoy the sun and the view. The Kop is also open out of season, when it becomes one of the best places to read and drink coffee. Don't expect a very elaborate offer: no long list of cocktails, but a simple but good breakfast is served, and drinks are priced right!

Dubrovnik's first gay bar is located in the heart of the old town. Inspired by London club Annabel's, it opened its doors in 2022 and has since become a must for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Between mirrors, velvet, colorful flowers and animal motifs, Milk presents a neat atmosphere and promises "an unforgettable experience". The cocktail menu is interesting and original, and the drinks are carefully prepared (Tiny Dancer, George Michael and Skyfall are among the most popular cocktails).

This Irish pub, which opened in 2004, is always packed when there's a soccer or rugby match on TV. But even if you're not a sports fan, the Gaffe is still a nice (and air-conditioned) place to spend a few hours. The kitchen is open all day and offers a bit of everything: breakfast with eggs and sausages, cheese plates, salads, meat, tacos, desserts... Prices are not exaggerated given the pub's location. Good selection of beers and whiskies. Please note: smoking is not prohibited inside.

A new entry in Durbovnik's panorama of chic wine bars! As the name suggests, Fratellos specializes in prosecco, the famous Italian sparkling wine. But that's not all: this new venue has set up shop next door to Kino Slavica, the town's historic summer cinema, which boasts a wonderful garden overlooking the sea. On the menu, plenty of cicchetti (Venetian tapas), as well as cheese and charcuterie platters, plus a breakfast menu.

Between the Ploče gate and the Magistrala, the road that runs along the Dalmatian coast, the Bikers Caffe is a meeting place for locals and, of course, bikers passing through. With a beautiful view of the old port and the city, reasonable prices and even sandwich, breakfast and packed lunch formulas, this café remains an interesting place to stop before setting off to explore Dubrovnik's surroundings. In the evening, rock music invades the premises, with occasional live concerts. Highly recommended.

Cogito is an artisan roastery that opened the doors of its first café in 2014 in central Zagreb. Since then, several Cogito's have opened around the world, including one in Dubrovnik's Old Town. Colorful cups, retro furniture and, above all, the scent of freshly-ground coffee are the signature of this place with a friendly atmosphere. Prices may be high (as elsewhere in the old town), but the quality is top-notch. Sometimes, slices of cake or croissants are also served. Wifi available.

Located in the second basement of the Libertas Hotel, this casino is frequented by the hotel's guests and local players. Nothing changes in its decoration and layout from the other casinos of the Merit Casinos group. Small but comfortable, with bars and slot machines, modern vending machines, two roulette table games (croupier), blackjack and trip poker. Not very crowded but a good atmosphere. To get there, buses 4, 5 and 7 (15 minutes from the old town).