The Best Nightclubs in Sarajevo, Bosnia

Sarajevo’s nightclubs differ from what you may be familiar with back at home, and it’s worth mentioning a few things to prepare yourself. Expect lots of cigarette smoke in a small enclosed area. The level of service varies too, and you could find yourself getting the true Yugoslavian experience with stern waiters who seem always to ignore you. If you can deal with these, you’ll love the following places to hang out in Sarajevo.

Kino Bosna, formerly called Cinema 1, is a nightclub inside a smoky old Yugoslavian cinema. Live music and local gigs are common throughout the week with Monday being a popular day. Very few tourists venture here, and you have the cultural experience of hanging out with the locals with an atmosphere that mimics the Tito days. Drinks are limited, and most of the locals stick to Vodka.

Some love Sloga. Others hate it. The large club has two floors with the upstairs hosting living rock bands and local DJs playing the latest hits. Downstairs has more traditional and turbo-folk styles. You have a selection of drinks, including beer, spirits and wine to choose from, though the bar staff have a poor reputation for their service. Expect up to 500 people crowded inside with many on the dance floor.

Club Monument creates the perfect atmosphere of a jazz club inside a moody, dimly lit basement. Drinks are inexpensive and live music usually begins at 10.00pm and continues until closing. Live music and stand-ups are a big part of the atmosphere at this club. Admission is 5KM ($3).

This Hookah lounge turns into an active nightclub after dark, with revellers choosing between smoking shisha or having the time of their life on the dancefloor. Few tourists visit the Black Angel, and the locals inside create a laid-back atmosphere. Regular drink and shisha promotions attract patrons to the club every day of the week.

Anonymous Night Club serves food and coffee to young Bosnians throughout the day and blasts traditional and turbo-folk music at night. Each night has a different theme for drink promotions or the style of music, all making it a favourite amongst young locals. Women sometimes get free cocktails on Saturdays, and it makes sense to check out what the theme is when you’re in town. Admission is 5KM ($3).

Club and bar Nostalgija attract Bosnians from all walks of life to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere inside the lounge club while listening to some of the latest music. You can find some good cocktails and a selection of spirits here.

If you’re a fan of wine and want to sip a glass of Bosnian White, then check out La Cava near the Bascarsija. Expect an endless selection of wine in this café/wine bar/nightclub with an equally impressive list of cocktails. Locals and tourists often come here for a few quick pre- drinks before heading somewhere more active.

The pink interior and large collections of antiques on display around Zlatna Ribica make this nightclub an interesting place to visit. Waiters in traditional dress provide table service, and DJs pump out anything from classic pop to modern house. Tourists tend to fall in love with this nightclub because of the different vibe, affordable drinks and late hours.

The Savana bar offers a thematic café in Sarajevo with a selection of drinks including top-shelf spirits and beer on draught. Music starts as the evening progresses and many take to the dance floor for a night of partying. The staff is friendly at the Savana bar and usually up for a friendly chat.
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