20 Best Belgrade Bars, Festivals and Clubs

Hello fellow travelers. We hope you had a fun week and are ready to plan out this year's trip. Now, we understand that vacation and planning aren't really relatable. However, with a little research, you can plan your trip the best way possible. Now, vacation trends change every year, and this year Serbia is among the most recommended tourist destination. Belgrade and Novi Sad are our picks when talking about cities and Serbia. Today, it's all about Belgrade. We'll talk more about Novi Sad in another article.

So, let's get started.

Serbia is a Balkan country and has a population of about seven million people. The city's capital is Belgrade, and it has a population of about two million residents. However, according to the Tourist Organization of Serbia, Belgrade has more than 3 million visitors yearly. Why is that so? Well, there are so many things like nature, friendly residents, unimaginable cuisine, 7000-year-old history, and globally famous nightlife. When speaking about European nightlife, Belgrade is among the top three destinations. However, it might be hard to get around if you are a first-time visitor. In addition, music preferences and prices can differ severely from place to place. Let's begin.

1. Best Bars and Pubs in Belgrade

Pubs

Miners Pub ranks first on our list when talking about pubs as it's not just an ordinary pub. Besides excellent quality drinks, it also boasts more than 35 world beer labels, rakija, and even wine. You can play darts or football on a professional table. In addition, art exhibitions are very often.

Beer Pong Bar is located in the downtown city and offers unique fun. It's a game pub meaning you can enjoy beer pong, table football, billiard, and darts while drinking high-quality beer. Of course, they offer cocktails and schnapps (we recommend trying out honey schnapps as it's highly rated). Beer Pong Bar works until 1 am on regular days and until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Samo Pivo is another brilliant pub that offers great service and an outstanding beer selection. They are famous for an excellent mix of imports and Serbian craft beer.

Bars

Red Bar is located in Skadarlija, which is one of the most popular places if you are looking for old-school fun. In any case, make sure to check out Skadarlija even though you don't plan on drinking because the food is excellent too. Now, speaking of Red Bar, the main reason it ranks first on our list is that they are big-group friendly and prices are very fair. They are also animal-friendly, have very friendly cats you can pet in between drinks, and cocktails are great. Red Bar is an ideal place for early evenings or early nights.

Bar Central is small, but drinks and service make up for the lack of space. Making drinks here is a form of art which is why bartenders in Bar Central are very highly rated. The menu itself is very diverse, and the bar is located in the city's center. Bar Central is a very trendy place, and its score on Trip Advisor is 5.0.

Bitters Bar is one of the best bars in Belgrade as it combines quality drinks, fair prices, and very friendly staff. The happy hour is between 5 and 7 pm. It's very cozy and has good music with a lovely ambiance. People usually spend their entire weekend here, so it's definitely worth it. When talking about hidden city gems, Bitters Bar is a must.

2. Festivals

Now, it's time to talk about festivals as they are another important entertainment aspect of every city, especially if you come to Belgrade to party. Luckily, Serbia is widely known for numerous festivals that are held here every year. However, when talking about Belgrade, there is so much to choose from. Although Novi Sad, an hour away, has one of Europe's biggest festivals with international DJs, Belgrade is right behind.

No Sleep Festival - If you are a fan of techno music and want to visit one of the most popular festivals in this part of Europe, we highly recommend checking out No Sleep Festival. In fact, No Sleep has been ranked as the best European new festival. This year NS is held on the 11th and 12th of November and features international DJs like Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Koboyo, and many more.

CDE-Central Dance Event is a New Years' program that also boasts different techno, house, and psytrance artists. It is held on New Year's eve, the first and second of January. This year Anfisa Leftyago and Denis Sulta are one of the main headliners, with many more to come.

Belgrade Beer Fest is an annual festival held in Belgrade, Serbia. As the name says, it's a festival of beer and lasts for five days during August. Every year (except in 2020 and 2021), more and more people visit Belgrade Beer Fest. In fact, it's estimated that in August 2022, there were more than 500000 visitors.

Belgrade Jazz Festival is a perfect event if you want to experience a cultural happening that has been around for more than 30 years. Jazz lovers worldwide rank the Belgrade Jazz Festival as one of the best in Europe.

3. Clubs

It's time to talk about some of Belgrade's best clubs. We'll dive in and start right away.

Hype Club is among the most luxurious and high-class clubs in Belgrade. It's located in the city's most popular nightlife area, Savamala. Working days are Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Money Club is famous for being the first summer RnB club in Belgrade. The interior is beautiful, the cocktails are top grade, and their service is impeccable.

Barutana is among our favorite picks if you are into electronic music. It is situated at the very base of the medieval Belgrade forest Kalemegdan. The setting is amazing, and we promise that you'll have a good time.

Freestyler represents a unique experience and is often described as the best commercial club in Belgrade. It's been working for more than 20 years and includes summer and winter stages.

Drugstore is an ideal place if you are looking for a dark techno party and a shady atmosphere. However, this club is not for everyone, and the party starts pretty late. We recommend you avoid going there before 1:30 am to avoid being in an empty club.

KPTM represents an after after the after. Get it? This place is perfect if you like partying for two days. KPTM works very long hours. Instead of spending a night partying, you can even stay here until late evening the next day.

Half is generally a new club that is very LGBT-friendly. If you are a fan of electronic music that includes different styles like minimal, progressive, and trance, Half is the place you should be visiting.

Ben Akiba isn't only a techno club but an art gallery. It has a very artistic sense to it. Located in Savamala, Ben Akiba offer high-quality music, a thriving art scene, and great cocktails.

River is often ranked as the very best nightclub in Belgrade and offers a wide range of music styles depending on the day you decide to go to the party.