One of Belgrade’s best bars has to be Bar Central, which boasts a vast range of top-quality cocktails befitting the home of the Barmen Association. Amateur barmen and enthusiasts will find this a great place for learning, while those with a taste for weird and wonderful concoctions will find plenty of excuse to keep returning.
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Belgrade Nightlife
In recent years, Belgrade has carved out a name for itself as the Berlin of the Balkans, largely because of its hedonistic nightlife. The city is bursting with options that range from sweaty underground bars to upmarket clubs. Socialising tends to go on to the early hours, lending energy to the city no matter what the time of day or night.
Bars in Belgrade
Kandahar
Belgrade's Strahinjića Bana (also known as 'Silicon Valley') has a whole street of trendy bars and cafés with street-side tables and seating, of which Kandahar stands out for its eastern theme. The interior is filled with colourful pillows, hand-painted walls and Middle-Eastern music, while the exterior features an open terrace with low tables and canopies. Choose from a large selection of drinks, including cocktails, tea blends, Turkish coffee and Yeni Raki (a local, anise-flavoured spirit).
Telephone: +381 11 291 0311.
World Travellers' Club
For something especially unique, seek out the subterranean world of World Travellers' Club, a laid-back bohemian bar that was formerly a basement apartment where the young would escape to party during the Balkan conflict. Also known as The Federal Association of Globe Trotters, there’s a quirky, friendly atmosphere in this former maidservants’ quarters.
Telephone: +381 11 324 2303.
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Clubs in Belgrade
Club Sound
For something different, head to one of the many floating rafts moored along the banks of the rivers. Club Sound plays good urban electronic music and regularly hosts international DJs. Guests often circulate between this club and Freestyler, which used to be next door until Club Sound moved to the super-hip Sava quay.
Telephone: +381 63 807 1853.
Freestyler
One of a number of top floating nightclubs along the banks of the rivers, Freestyler is situated between the Stari Savski and Gazela bridges where its strobe lights flash out onto the water below. Popular with the younger hordes, the club spins everything from R & B and disco to house and techno music. Expect big crowds, a great atmosphere and go-go dancers.
Telephone: +381 62 800 2020.
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KC Grad
Thanks to Belgrade’s exciting, new grassroots verve, there are a number of cultural centres popping up in the city. Of these, KC Grad is perhaps the most compelling. Whether for film projections, parties, music, themed nights, or just a drink at the bar, this converted warehouse is a great space in trendy the Savamala area, a post-industrial zone by the river.
Telephone: +381 11 328 2370.
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Live Music in Belgrade
Bitef Art Café
For live music, the Bitef Art Café is great for funk, jazz, soul, pop, disco, house and live rock depending on the night. Based for more than a decade out of a converted church, Bitef recently moved to a larger, modern venue, which hasn’t hampered its popularity but can now fit some 700 music lovers into this popular art space.
Telephone: +381 11 408 2141.
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Dom Omladine
This long-standing live music venue is a bit of an institution in Belgrade, having put on shows and gigs from over half a century. Variety is key at Dom Omladine, which doubles up as the Belgrade Youth Centre. Organisers here host concerts, film, theatre and even debate. There are also all kinds of workshops covering psychology, sign language and crafts.
Telephone: +381 11 322 0127.
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Sava Centar
Belgrade regularly hosts big international bands and artists such as the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Madonna, but these performances usually take place out of the city centre at venues like the Sava Centar. Built in 1977, this vast and impressive arena is one of the biggest in Europe.
Telephone: +381 11 220 6000.
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