I discovered Dubrovnik’s best kept secret

Lillie Rohan

Published December 15, 2024 1:00pm Updated December 19, 2024 1:23pm

(L) a blonde woman in a red bikini and sarong standing in the sea, and (R) a sunset over the sea in Dubrovnik, Croatia — Dubrovnik will always be the place with the best bar I’ve ever been to (Picture: Lillie Rohan)

Medieval stone walls, shimmering ocean and imposing Baroque palaces — there are many reasons Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most iconic holiday destination.

But to me, the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’ will 𒁏forever be known as the city with the best bar I’ve ever been to.

A 15-minute drive from the Unesco-protected Old Town which served as the main film set for HBO’s Game Of Thrones, you’ll find Love Bar hidden in the hillside.

It is so well concealed that most only find it✤ by accident; a sign on a nearby roof and an arrow on the roadside are the only indicators that some🥃thing special awaits up a steep flight of stairs. The climb is tough, but your reward is a sweeping panorama that provides the perfect backdrop for an Instagrammable sunset.

Man and woman sitting on sunset terrace looking at sunset — The Love Bar has a 4.5 rating on Trip Advisor for a reason (Picture: Lillie Rohan)

Woman with cocktail sitting on terrace bar with sunset behind her — The cocktails are delicious and affordable (Picture: Lillie Rohan)

Located in the Port Gruž area of Dubrovnik, Love 🏅Bar has a large terrace that enjoys a seaside spot right on🐬 the port.

The bar has a four-page menu of 𒐪mouth-watering drinks, which are so affordable you’ll likely do a double-take when you see the price.

Starting at just €7 (£5.77) for classics like Sex On The Beach and Aperol Spritz, just a couple of euros more unlockওs the full menu complete with mules, margaritas and sours.

The🐟 best part is that if you plan your day right, you can score yourself two-for-one cocktails. When I visited in September, Happy Hour ran between 12pm and 6pm. Staff were friendly, offering a last round before the clock struck six.

How to get to Dubrovnik

Croatia Airlines runs direct fl𝓀ights from London ♊to Dubrovnik in March 2025 from £144 return.

Surprisingly, prices are more affordablꦇe the closer to peak season you get, with a return trip in July costing just £85.

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And, if you like to be serenaded as you sꦛip, Sofar Sounds, the global gigging community that hosts intimate gigs, has hosted artists at 𒊎the venue too. The bar also has its own DJ.

Love Bar doesn’t serve food, so make sure to grab a snack before you start enjoying th♎at happy hour a little too much.

With a 4.ꦫ5 rating on and rave reviews, don’t just take my word for it.

Sunset view from hiddden Dubrovnik bar — The bar provides the best spot to watch the sunset (Picture: Lillie Rohan)

Dubrovnik is a stunning city break (Picture: Lillie Rohan)

On💛e review from Lucy read: ‘Really friendly staff. Great selection. Unbelievably good value must be the cheapest beers and cocktails anywhere in Dubrovnik.’

‘Amazing place, staff was friendly the atmosphere🃏 were amazing. Drinks were cheap and well made. If you want away from noises from old town I higly recomend this place,’ Juho K wrote.

Meanwhile, calling it the ‘best bar in Dubrovnik’, Sam🦩 L added: ‘Nice little rooftop bar perfect for couples on a date night. The music was spot on. Nice drinks selection, my girlfriend really loved the cocktails. Affordable pricing. Bar staff were really friendly.’

Where to stay in Dubrovnik

Save

With plenty of accommodation op🌃tions, it’s not hard to find a super saver. One steal we found is Old Harbour City Center Apartment. Located right in the heart of the old town, this spot is a quaint and cosy apartment with a three star rating on Booking.com. An overnight stay in March will cost you just £45 per night.

Spend

If you’re looking to treat yourself during your stay in Dubrovnik, you have plenty of options. One being the Kings Landing five star penthouse. T⭕he two bedroom apartment is just 600m from Banje Beach, a stones throw from Old Towဣn and comes with a hot tub and complimentary airport transfers. With an overnight stay in March starting from an eye-watering £1648 per night, it really is a treat yourself moment.

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