Nightlife

ARKAdA A covered terrace with a wooden deck and comfy couches, very popular with the teeny crowd.QD‑3, Ruđera Boškovića 6, tel. (+385‑) 095 371 47 38. Open 08:00‑ 01:00. B bACKStAGE bAR Entertainment for all lovers of the 1950s and ‘60s. Reinvigorating the atmosphere of New Orleans or even the spirit of Frank Sinatra with the swingy jazzy sound is what it’s all about! Lots of Croatian artists and bands are locked in for summer gigs, so stay tuned for more news!QL‑3, Andrije Hebranga 9, tel. (+385‑) 091 222 07 68. Open 07:00‑ 24:00; Sat, Sun 08:00‑24:00. NPGTBE6 bEACh & CoCKtAiL bAR bAMboo This bar looks like a gigantic deck on the beach and is a great spot to sit back, relax and take in the wonderful sights of the sea, local island and people. Open all day long, you can enjoy a drink anytime, from dawn to dusk. Start your day off with some quiet meditation as you sip on your morning coffee. In the afternoon, grab a drink with some friends and stretch out on a lounge chair under one of the numerous canopies made of palm branches. While in the evening, enjoy watching the magnificent sunset, before dressing up and coming out for a cocktail at night.QG‑5, Obala kneza Domagoja bb, www.bamboozadar.com. Open 07:00‑01:30. NGTB6 bRLoG CRAFt bAR & Shop The craft beer revolution has been a delightful ride over the last few years, but the independent hoppy world remains excessively male-dominated. Still, Brlog could be brewed by aliens and it would be awesome, but the backstory of this bear’s den adds a little extra oomph to the offer. The taproom is a great place to head for a summer’s beer away from the crowds, and there’s no better place for a beer than direct from the source. Expect good conversation and dogs. QAndrije Hebranga 6. Open 16:00‑ 24:00; closed Sun.

CAFE GALLERy GiNA Wildly popular after dark, good music, a tiny art gallery and an older crowd all crammed into a little space in an atmospheric stone street.QC‑3, Varoška 2. Open 08:00‑ 24:00. APGBJ6 dEJA bREw Zadar is one of the finest cities in Croatia for craft beer lovers, and the vaulted ceiling of Deja Brew is right at the forefront of the revolution. A whole host of Croatian craft concoctions fill the menu along with more familiar faces, while the cocktails and spirits are on hand for those not looking for ales and stouts. The Baroque palace setting is stunning, proving once more that delicious beer and gorgeous architecture are just about the greatest combination on the planet. QC‑3, Borelli 8. Open 08:00‑02:00; Sat 10:00‑02:00; Sun 16:00‑02:00. FoRty bAR CoFFE & Food The stunning D-Marin Borik, part of a relatively new marina, is home to the Forty Bar; a new place where people gather for a fine meal or relax for drinks. The terrace views by the pool overlooking the Adriatic are breath-taking. Whether you’re strolling through or docking at the marina, the finely decorated Forty Bar is always worth a visit. Serving breakfast (07:00 - 12:30) and sushi in the evening 15:00 - 23:00.QG‑5, D‑Marin Borik ,Obala kneza Domagoja 1. Open 07:00‑24:00. AUBLC hypE bAR Newly opened and renovated in Spring 2018, Hype Bar (formerly Kocka) is a welcome addition to the Zadar club scene, with a music policy covering R’n’B, house, 80s, 90s, Walkman parties and more.QE‑2, Obala Kneza Branimira 6A, tel. (+385‑) 099 282 81 54. Open 21:00‑05:00. P KuLt In the very heart of Zadar this café by day and bar by night is a popular spot for students. There are DJ nights, karaoke nights, big screens for sports… Fun, friendly and lively. Good cocktails too!QC‑3, Stomorica 6a, tel. (+385‑) 091 333 31 40. Open 07:30‑24:00; Fri, Sat 07:30‑01:30; Sun 10:00‑24:00. APBJ6 LEdANA LouNGE bAR Seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle, then head to the Queen Jelena Park and visit Ledana, that is ‘icy’ in our lingo. It is totally new and out of this world, it has a luminous icy blue mosaic like interior which is ideal for escaping the hot sun. Choose to chill on one of three terraces where you can indulge in some live music and concerts as well as huge theme party nights.QD‑3, Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke, tel. (+385‑) 098 630 760, www. ledana.hr. Open 08:00‑03:00. APB6 LotuS A relaxed, alternative vibe, unless you consider young people straining desperately to be different a negation of the term “relaxed”. The music confidently straddles rock and punk genres.QC‑4, Stomorica 7. Open 07:00‑24:00; closed Sun. NPBJ6 SvARoG bAR More of a nightclub than a bar, Svarog is on the stoneflagged Trg pet bunara and is one of the most popular nightspots in Zadar. The music is mainly R’n’B with a smattering of house. Very busy at weekends.QD‑3, Trg pet bu‑ nara, tel. (+385‑) 095 775 30 09. Open 20:00‑06:00. BJ tEAtRo bAR A great place to warm up and mingle while standing with a glass in your hand! The aura that surrounds is filled with famous quotes, staged masks and theatre curtains. ‘To be or not to be’, this is the place to be…QD‑3, Ruđera Boškovića 4, tel. (+385‑) 091 734 07 69. Open 08:00‑ 01:00. NPB