After a day spent enjoying the rich cultural and historical riches of Bratislava, you probably would want to unwind at a local Slovak restaurant and enjoy a drink while nibbling away at some buchty. As the sun sets and drapes the horizon in majestic hues, you would probably want to put on your dancing shoes or want to rub elbows with many of the locals and visitors who find their way to this amazing imperial city. If you want to enjoy the nightlife offerings of Bratislava, begin with the list below. While you are sure to find out some of the most current hotspots at Bratislava, the places below are the best places to start your bar hopping adventures in historic Bratislava.
Pubcrawl in Bratislava
Let’s get real and find a great Pubcrawl in Bratislava right? Well that’s pretty easy.. there’s pubcrawls almost every night. The pubcrawl is a great way to meet people!
Prenota adesso e andiamo inizio alla festa!
A quick word about Bratislava nightlife
The name of the game here is beer. That’s right-not wine, but beer. If you are going out on the town and enjoy the nightlife, get your beer mug ready since, chances are it will be quickly refilled throughout the night. You will hardly find yourself having to ask for a refill. Beer sums up the great nightlife of Bratislava. In this respect, it is quite similar to Prague.
Trato Music Bar
Considered one of the more upscale bars in the metro, Bratislava’s Trato Music Bar has the design and look of a club you’d expect in cities like New York or London. There is a definite cosmopolitan vibe to this place and it shows in the clientele that frequent this bar. It is the haunt of the beautiful people, celebrities, and their paparazzi. The biggest feature of the Music Bar is the immense dance floor. How big? Well, let’s just say that it is lined by a 50-foot bar. Huge. Trato features live music in addition to dancing. If you want to party, this is the best place to start.
Cirkus Barok
If you want to become part of the live entertainment, Cirkus Barok is the place for you. A cozy place where you can dance, listen to live music, and hang out, Cirkus Barok’s claim to fame is its Amateur Night. That’s right-you can be part of the entertainment offering. Just make sure you bring your own musical instruments with you.
Subclub
If you are looking for a less-touristy and more cutting-edge place to dance, hang out, and watch people, you have to give Subclub a shot. This place is a favorite of the locals and it is off the beaten path when it comes to tourist hangouts and nightspots. This is the place where Bratislava’s local artists and subculture hang out. If you’re looking for something edgier and, well, authentic, you can hang out here.
UFO
If you want a great view of Bratislava at night while enjoying ambience that is far out of the ordinary, you need to check out UFO. This club’s funky look and architecture set it apart from other nightlife hangouts and venues. Its amazing high tech interior truly blows people away, and the vibe is quite different. No wonder, this club is one of the most popular in Bratislava.
