Nightlife

Nightlife in Serbia, and especially Belgrade, is well-known for its all night carouse that can’t be experienced in any other European capital, which is the reason why Serbian nightlife is often described by many important individuals in the world of tourism as being among the best in Europe.

That is precisely why we will start this story with the nightlife in Belgrade.

Belgrade is the best place for a night out, claims the most famous publisher of travel guide books called “Lonely planet”. Everything missing in other European capitals can be found in Belgrade, because Belgrade, much like New York, never sleeps.

The irresistible spirit of Belgrade is evoked every night by countless clubs in Serbia. Here you don’t have to worry if it is the right day to go out, since you can have a good time every day of the week – you own the night, whether it is Monday, Wednesday or Friday, while during the weekend the whole city dances to the rhythm of its good vibes. Belgrade nightlife has been a leading force in Europe ever since the start of the first discotheque, on the route from Trieste to Vladivostok, in Lola Ribar Street in Belgrade. At the time, in 1967, the only discotheques in Europe were in Paris, London, Milan, and, of course, in Belgrade.

A cultural phenomenon, known only in this region, is the popular “splavovi” (rafts), which have grown from simple rest and relaxation places, to world famous attractions, and a must-see destination for every tourist visiting Serbia. These “discotheques on water” have become so well-known that the very word “splav” gained international recognition and is no longer translated in many of the world’s languages. Various music genres can be heard at the “splavovi”, ranging from local music to disco house and RnB.

However, if you prefer rock and jazz music, you can go to some smaller bars, where the atmosphere is more personal, while the “old city music” (traditional urban folk music), originating in the ex-Yugoslavia, is played in kafanas. Serbian kafanas were always at the core of the social life, while in the most recent years they have become more popular among the young population, as an option for an interesting night out.

The unique atmosphere of kafanas leaves no one indifferent.The images of people traditionally climbing on tables and chairs as a form of expressing and sharing joy or perhaps sorrow, triggered by some nostalgic, deeply touching old city song, are extremely memorable. Kafanas are located across Serbia, not only in the largest cities, but in the small towns as well, and even villages, while all of them share the same distinctive atmosphere that has to be experienced firsthand.

So, if you consider yourself a great connoisseur of a good night out, Serbia should be at the top of your list.