Amidst a fray of mainstream discos and bars, there are some seriously great spots to party in Lithuania’s second city. Going from beer houses to rooftop karaoke bars, this list of the best joints in Kaunas has something for everyone.
Blue Orange (or BO) has a studenty vibe and is a huge favorite with local young people. With a very fun and relaxed environment where it’s easy to make new friends or enjoy a beer with old ones; and where friendly staff, games, foosball, and inexpensive brews all coalesce. And in addition to all that, alternative rock music is played in the ground-floor pub, while the other rooms host parties with local DJs every weekend. Address: BO Bar, Muitinės g. 9, Kaunas, Lithuania, +370 37 206542
Shamrock is a great bar and Irish pub with excellent customer service and a choice of many great local draught beers. The food is also good quality and their pizzas are not to be missed. The environment of the pub is very cosy with tables both inside and outside during the summer. A typical pub ambience is accompanied by pictures and musical instruments attached to the walls. The bar is open pretty much all day, so it‘s a great place to come for lunch and dinner when you don‘t fancy partying. Address: ShamrockPub, Vilniaus g. 13, Kaunas, Lithuania, +370 641 54100
Džem Pub is located on the 5th floor of a building in the very heart of Kaunas. It is much beloved not only for wonderful views from the balcony and the glass walls of the bar, but also for live sports streaming, a friendly atmosphere, live music events, discos, karaoke and open mic evenings, not to mention great beer! Address: Džem Pub, Laisvės al. 59, 5th floor, Kaunas, Lithuania, +370 65 745003
This pub is situated in the heart of the Kaunas Old Town and unites all rock music lovers, being the first bar in the city dedicated solely to this music genre. Kitted out in the English style, the pub plays the best all-time rock bands, such as the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Led Zeppelin and more. At weekends, live music evenings take place, with the best of Lithuania’s rock, blues and jazz bands hitting the stage. Address: Rock Pub, Rotušės a. 29, Kaunas, Lithuania, +370 612 09097
This café-bar is very popular with the local bohemia as it has a relaxing and alternative vibe with old-school interiors and friendly and artistic people. Their food is top-notch and really inexpensive. The drinks are also very good and the low prices allow visitors to have as many beers as they like to wash their dinner down. In summer, the bar also has an open terrace, which is perfect for having lunch al fresco. Address: Kultūra, 14-16 K. Donelaičio g., Kaunas, Lithuania, +370 676 25546
