The best cocktail bars Croatia

The owners found archaeological fragments in the foundations. They drew inspiration from the thick Roman walls, installing beams on the ceiling, pillars in the center, exposed stones, clay and whole amphorae on the floor. They brought in contemporary elements that weren't too kitsch, a play of lights and imagined their establishment as an antique tavern with a garden. Good cocktails and grilled meats or wood-fired pizzas. An exhibition room in the basement traces the history of this original place.

In the morning, it's the ideal place for a coffee. During the day, cold drinks, ice creams, granités, waffles, snacks, deckchairs and umbrellas are the order of the day. Afterwards, the atmosphere slowly shifts towards the before-hours and happyhour, with a huge choice of cocktails. With music and alcohol in full effect, customers start dancing, especially on the lovely terrace. In the same festive spirit, the management has opened another venue, the Beach & Lounge Bar Auro, on the famous Zlatni Rat beach. Great atmosphere all day long.

A Croatian version of a pub with a good atmosphere, smiling and dynamic staff. At the counter, you will be served home-made beers, which are brewed locally (drafts and bottles). The liqueurs and syrups are homemade, concocted from traditional ingredients and the cocktails are inventive. The restaurant also offers a snack bar, brunches (Dalmatian or international), cold and hot non-alcoholic drinks.

In the store corner, among the Daltonist products to take away, spirits, beers and cocktail recipes.

At first glance, the café-bar and restaurant seems to occupy the entire alley. Overflowing cheerfully on the outside, gratings run along the walls to accommodate the tables, stools, benches and sofas. It is in a very comfortable contemporary atmosphere, in the shade of secular oleanders, that one discovers the cocktail menu and that of the restaurant. For dinner only, international cuisine is served. The management rents a luxury apartment with a terrace that offers a beautiful view of the cathedral, the fortress and the ramparts.

Situated in the ancient fortress of Batari, Frutarja wins the prize for the most beautiful terrace in Vis! Widely open on the ancient cobblestones of the seaside, the place enjoys a central location, with its tables overlooking the bay. As early as breakfast, you can choose from fresh fruit juices, smoothies and other milkshakes. In the snack formula, hummus club sandwiches are accompanied by a homemade cocktail, an iced beer or a glass of local wine. Friendly welcome, jazzy music and a flowerbed of aromatic plants.

Overlooking the waterfront, with a view of the large quay (Veliki Mol), hence its name in Italian, a café with a very pleasant terrace. It is frequented from morning to evening, with a peak of popularity at aperitivo time, when you can enjoy the sunset by ordering cocktails and granitas. This is the specialty of the house. Some with fruits (pineapple, citrus fruits, cherries) and herbs (basil, mint, lavender, rosemary) are excellent! You can also choose a glass of wine, cold drinks with or without alcohol, hot drinks

"Sabbia" means sandin Italian and, in fact, you can sit on the ground floor, opposite the beach, at a coffee table and on benches placed on gratings. A pleasant relaxing break for a cool drink, with or without alcohol. Good cocktails menu. Upstairs, two atmospheres, pizzeria-bar-lounge or more chic lounge café with breathtaking views of the coast. In the evening, it comes alive with the DJs. In short, beach club, restaurant and music evenings.

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.