Pristina is definitely one of the coolest cities in Europe. A huge reason for that is the incredible café culture and bar scene! Kosovo surprised me in the best ways and I loved hitting up so many cool bars in Pristina (there’s lots to see in Pristina!). If you’re looking for where to drink in Kosovo’s capital, here you go: the best cafes and bars in Pristina, Kosovo!

Soma Book Station

Book cafes are definitely a “thing” in Pristina now. But one of the coolest is Soma Book Station. The interior is a beautiful mix of books and glamor, and there is a huge leafy outdoor area as well. I had a burger and a beer here, both of which were excellent. Try to visit during their happy hour if you can—certain apps and drinks (including beer flights) are a bit cheaper! Perfect for laptop work during the day, and excellent for drinks at night—don’t miss Soma Book Station in Pristina.

4/A Fazli Grajqevci // Facebook

Half and Half

Half and Half is definitely one of my favorite cafes and bars in Pristina. It’s located right on the main pedestrian street, Nena Tereza Boulevard. The people watching is fantastic, and the interior is so Instagrammable! This is a great place to get work done during the day, and see and be seen in the evening.

Mother Teresa Boulevard (check exact location on GoogleMaps) // Facebook

Dit e Nat

The name of this bar translates to “day and night,” which I definitely think is appropriate here. Again, this is a great place as during the day it’s very much a café (perfect for studying and laptop work), but in the evenings the place is buzzing with conversation as it easily transitions to a lively bar. I had the pesto pasta here, which I can’t recommend enough! Make sure to check out Dit e Nat on a trip to Pristina!

Fazli Grajqevci // Website

Tirona Taverna

Any bar where I get a free shot of rakija will go down as a favorite of mine, and Tirona Taverna is no exception! Located on a busy bar street (see below!), tables at Tirona Taverna spill out onto the street. When we asked for a recommendation for rakija (the classic Balkan liquor), the owner brought over a shot for us on the house, and did a big ol’ Kosovan “cheers!” with us. 12/10 would recommend (although free shots aren’t guaranteed!).

2 Korriku no.12, Mother Teresa Boulevard // Facebook

MIQT Pub

MIQT Pub is another one of my favorite bars in Pristina. While the interior décor is funky, they have an absolutely huge outdoor area that is perfect for drinks in the evening. Not only that, but this is one of the first LGBTQ-friendly places in Pristina—which is always good pass on to future travelers!

17 Tringë Smajli // Facebook

Lulu’s Coffee and Wine

You might need to walk around a giant parking lot in the middle of residential apartments to find Lulu’s Coffee and Wine, but it’s worth the trek I promise. It’s a bit hard to find, but this is one of the nicest bars I visited in Pristina. And not only that, but I lucked out and got to see some live music while I was there! Again, this place is gorgeous and super Instagrammable. If you want to see live music, I suggest getting there about an hour before it’s set to start, in order to get a seat!

Simon Shiroka no. 4 (check exact location on GoogleMaps) // Facebook

Charlie Brown (The Untold Story)

One of the best mojitos I had in Pristina was at Charlie Brown (The Untold Story). This place is small—there’s only a couple of tables inside, a few in the backyard area, and most of them out on the street. But they had an excellent selection of music (old school Outkast, anyone?!), and great drinks.

2 Korriku, across from Tirona Taverna // Facebook

Aurora

Aurora is supposedly open 24/7, located right on Nena Tereza Boulevard around from the theater. The place is huge, with lots of tables both inside and outside. In terms of cafes, it’s a classic: plenty of options for food and drinks. I also had a delicious burek here, if you’re looking for a good burek in Pristina! (Which you should be!)

Mother Teresa Boulevard (check exact location on GoogleMaps)

2 Korriku Street

Right off the main pedestrian drag (Nena Tereza Boulevard) is 2 Korriku Street. This place is LIT in the evenings! If you’re young and want to bar hop in Pristina, this is a great place for it. The entire street is full of bars (including Tirona Taverna and Charlie Brown, The Untold Story) and you could spend a whole night just going to different bars on this street.

Qamil Hoxha Street

Slightly further away from Nena Tereza Boulevard is Qamil Hoxha Street. This is a much more low-key vibe, but the street is packed with different bars. Almost all of them have outdoor areas, which was perfect in summer. Most of the people here tended to be mid-30s and older, so if you’re looking for something a bit more chill than the bars on 2 Korriku Street, check this area out. Serai does a happy hour from 4-8 with Peja for €1!

I had a few other bars recommended to me, but unfortunately I couldn’t drink non-stop for my three days in Kosovo. If you’re looking for jazz, Hammam Jazzbar is meant to be the best place in town. If rock is more your thing, check out Rockuzine. Pristina is also meant to have a great club scene (I didn’t have time to get started on that unfortunately!), so if you want to go clubbing you’ll have lots of choices!

Chances are, you’ll be staying overnight in Pristina to try out all these cool cafes and bars. You can book hostels in Pristina here, and hotels in Pristina here! You can also sign up to and search accommodation on Airbnb here. Pristina Airport is small but has some connections around Europe—I recommend Skyscanner to find the best deals on flights. Considering travel insurance for your trip? World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 adventure activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

Pristina is such a fun city. Kosovo’s capital is full of lively and vibrant cafes and bars, which are great places to go for a drink regardless of what time of day it is. Café culture is huge in Kosovo (and the Balkans in general) so definitely don’t miss out on these cool cafes and bars while in Pristina!

Have you been to Pristina? What was your experience like – and which cafe or bar was your favorite?!

You might like my other Kosovo posts:

What To See In Pristina, Kosovo: One Of Europe’s Coolest Cities

A Daytrip To Prizren From Pristina, Kosovo

How To Visit Gračanica As A Half-Daytrip From Pristina

Hostel Review: Oda Hostel, Pristina

How Much Does it Cost to Travel the Balkans For 2.5 Weeks?

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