11 Best Nightlife in Kvarner, Croatia

Cabana Bar

With a stunning seaside position tucked on the far edge of the Aminess Camping Resort, this casual collection of outdoor living rooms serves tasty cocktails and light bites like caprese salads and tuna sandwiches. It's the perfect place to unwind after a long day on the beach or a rugged bike ride on the trails surrounding the entire Njivice area of Krk.

Primorska Cesta 41, Njivice, Primorsko-Goranska, 51512, Croatia
051-846–720

Celtic Cafe Bard

Located on a small town square next to St. Vitus Cathedral, this cozy spot is a hangout spot for locals in their twenties and thirties and for beer lovers and coffee drinkers alike. It offers an excellent choice of Croatian and international beers in a friendly low-key atmosphere. Local bands are often featured on weekends, and occasionally you might hear some Irish music. 

Trg Grivica 6B, Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska, 51000, Croatia
091-511–4447

Cocktail Bar Volsonis

One of the livelier nightspots in Krk Town, this bar has the appropriate, though somewhat mysterious, ruins of a wonderful sacrificial altar to love goddess Venus down in the basement. In fact, all of Volsonis is incorporated into a 2,000-year-old archaeological site that the owners, Maria Elena and Goran, found under the house. Electronic music plays on weekends in the underground Catacombs, or you can chill out with a glass of wine, beer, or coffee in the Secret Garden. The owners have expanded their offerings with a menu that includes breakfast and lunch offerings that use many ingredients from their garden. This is likely the only place to have a substantial breakfast.

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Colosseum Lounge & Beach Bar

If there is nightlife to be found in Opatija, this is where it's at. The Colosseum has an actual disco and features DJs, dancers, and other performers with fun events geared toward a hip crowd. The club also has sun beds around a pool that looks out over the sea and is perfect for enjoying cocktails after salsa dancing.

Conte Nero

Whether you come for a coffee and slice of chocolate cake, to enjoy a fancy cocktail with friends, or to sample the homemade gelato, Conte Nero is the place to hang out in Rab Town. You can even order small snack plates of prosciutto and cheese, light pizzas, bruschetta, or tuna pâté to accompany your drinks.

Forum Bar

A favorite among locals, this bar may be short on luxury, but not on entertainment, beers, and great cocktails. Forum is a hot spot that attracts all kinds of events and festival crowds, as well as anyone who loves drinks made with the best ingredients. Just note that it's cash-only.

Donja 9A, Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
098-960–1112

King's Caffé Food Pub

This local café is on the main square near the Rijeka Central Market and Croatian National Theater, making it a fantastic spot for a pre-theater cocktail or post-opera snack. It also has delicious eggs Benedict and chia smoothie bowls for breakfast and juicy hamburgers and crispy fries for lunch.

Monokini

Centrally located in Opatija, Monokini attracts a young crowd who enjoys lounging on the couches inside or on the glassed-in terrace as they listen to music and watch the passersby. You'll find good music, a young and mostly friendly staff, good drinks, cocktails, and a selection of teas—not to mention a friendly atmosphere with plenty of locals. Just be aware that it's cash-only.

Phanas Pub

The best party place in town, this nautically themed pub is like an old sailboat with its dark wood, long bar, and maritime decorations. Music ranges from acoustic and R&B to dance, and you can enjoy it until the wee hours on Friday and Saturday.

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Ivana Zajca 9, Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska, 51000, Croatia
099-344–3445

River Pub

For those who might remember summer nights sitting on a terrace, drinking, dancing, chatting, and actually being able to hear what others are saying, the River Pub is the place to make it all come back. They have a regular pub quiz crowd on Wednesdays, too.

Frana Supila 12, Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska, 51000, Croatia
051-324–673

San Antonio Club

Those after a little glitz to show off their suntan can head to the center of Rab Town for cocktails, cool DJs, and lively dancing at the San Antonio Club.

Trg Municipium Arba 4, Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, 51280, Croatia
098-282–945