7 Best Bars in Kvarner, Croatia

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.