A strong Austrian-Venetian influence on the country of Croatia is most apparent in the abundance of cafes found on every city street corner and village road. What the pub is to the Irish is what the café bar is to the Croatian; a perpetual meeting place to catch up with family and friends.

In recent years, numerous cocktail bars have emerged on the scene and many are on par with the most well known lounges of London, Hong Kong, and New York.

Whether you salivate for top quality champagne in a sexy bar or a simple coffee in a chic café, we’ll guide to the best spots to sip in style.