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30 Nightlife
Nightlife
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On warm evenings, everybody is outside. Sitting on
benches and promenading the street (the Italian Corzo)
are habits that still linger. Zadar’s nightlife is neither
sceney nor divided into old and young, so in most places
you’ll find an unpretentious mix of people.
While the Old Town is an atmospheric place to spend your
evenings, you can also spend time in places like Borik,
Diklo and Kolovare, to catch the sea breeze and watch
the sun go down. Zadar’s sunsets are supposed to be the
best in the world. Apparently, Alfred Hitchcock agreed.
Those of you wanting a little more will nevertheless not be
disappointed. Young Croatians are a pretty cosmopolitan
lot, and you would be surprised how urban the culture
is. There are a handful of clubs which offer some decent
nights, and a wide choice of bars to suit your tastes.
Automat gambling
Monaco Millions N-5, F. Tuđmana 14. The extreme joy
that is handing money over to establishments more than
willing to make the experience as easy as possible for you.
Warning: mom is onto your sneaking-spare-change-from-herwallet
move by the way is waiting to discuss what should be
done about it with father when he comes home. You’re wise
to be on high alert. QOpen 08:00 - 06:00.
Armin Van Buuren
Clubs
Zadar doesn’t have a huge variety of clubs, so the owners
tend to try to cater for everyone, offering different kinds
of music on different nights. At the time of going to press,
in true Mediterranean fashion, very few people had a clue
what would be happening when this summer, so keep
an eye out for flyers and posters. Here’s a general idea
of what to expect. Apart from that, the good news is the
crowd is always very mixed, and the appalling Europop you
find in so many resorts is pretty much absent.
City Club Forum M-5, Marka Marulića bb, tel. (+385-)
091 324 07 89, forum.city.club@gmail.com. A smallish
coliseum-shaped space with three bars an atmosphere of
full-on hedonism to recall the fall of Rome. The music policy
is flexible, but you can expect to find commercial house and
r’n’b. QOpen , Fri, Sat 22:00 - 06:00.
The Garden B-2, Bedemi zadarskih pobuna bb, tel.
(+385-23) 25 06 31, info@thegardenzadar.com, www.
watchthegardengrow.eu. Opened by two members of Brit
reggae outfit UB40 this spectacular garden atop the city
walls used to be the coolest hangout in the former Yugoslavia.
Now, coolly minimalist with ultra-comfortable loungers, it’s a
perfect place for enjoying drinks, sunshine, views, a game
of chess and hot summer nights to the tune of nu jazz, dub,
latin, breaks and downtempo electronica. QOpen 10:30 -
01:30. JEBW
Cocktail bars
Barbara bar F-4, Majstora Radovana 7, Borik, tel.
(+385-23) 20 61 00. Done out in classic lounge bar style,
all wicker and white cushions, the Barbara Bar is a classy and
comfortable spot to wind down after a hard day’s sunbathing
or yachting on Borik. It’s inside the Funimation hotel in the
Falkenstiener Borik hotel complex. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00.
PAGBX
Mango F-3, Krešimirova obala 12, Diklo. This brightlycoloured
bar is on the waterfront at Diklo, a little west of
Zadar’s centre and opposite the Borik complex. It’s a lively
place to mingle with a pleasantly mixed crowd and enjoy a
few expertly mixed cocktails, especially at sundown. QOpen
08:00 - 04:00. B
Hangin’ out
Arkada D-3, Ruđera Boškovića 6, tel. (+385-23) 21
13 68. A covered terrace with a wooden deck and comfy
couches, very popular with the teeny crowd. QOpen 07:00
- 01:00. B
Arsenal B-1, Trg tri bunara 1, tel. (+385-23) 25 38
21/(+385-) 099 210 33 09, info@arsenalzadar.com,
www.arsenalzadar.com. Originally used as a naval service
center in the 18th century, the arsenal now stockpiles history,
culture, art, and entertainment. The gargantuan structure
offers food, drink, music, interactive art, and reflects Zadar’s
3000 year history, life today, and a peek into the future. You
can visit one of the many exhibitions - the Gallery hosts
multiple shows throughout the year. Or if you just feel like food
or a drink, relax in one of the most laid back atmospheres
in Zadar. Want an added bonus? Arsenal and the Zadar
Tourist Board put their heads together so you can find all the
tourist information you need. From accommodation to tours,
Internet access and exchange facilities you will find them all
at Arsenal. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 01:00.
PTJAEBKW
Borgo C-3, Varoška 2. A small bar where locals tend to
congregate and get merry. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00. Closed
Sun. PBX
Brazil D-4, Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV bb, tel.
(+385-) 091 208 55 61. Just by the Riva, a nice leafy terrace
and an inside bar which is actually within the city bastions.
Comfortable, relaxed, and the only place with satellite radio,
meaning it registers above average on the music taste-ometer
QOpen 08:00 - 01:00. PNB
Cafe Gallery Gina C-3, Varoška 2. 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.
QOpen 07:00 - 01:00. B
Corso C-4, Mihovila Pavlinovića 4, tel. (+385-) 098 182
77 41. Super-modern inside and with a pleasant terrace on
the Riva, we hear that they are spinning great DJ parties at
the weekends these days. The music policy is on the less
annoying side of the dance spectrum. QOpen 08:00 -
01:30. PNGB
Dolce Vita C-4, Matice Dalmatinske 6, antoniomontana@
net.hr. Indeed popular with those who appreciate la dolce
vita, i.e. the trendy crowd. Q Open 08:00 - 14:00, 17:00 -
01:30. PJNBX
Gagica G-4, A.G. Matoša 8, tel. (+385-23) 33 22 20,
agrongagica@hotmail.com. Gagica’s history goes back to
the 60’s, and it has been one of Zadar’s favourite bars ever
since. Good for breakfast, and snacks are served as long as
it’s open. The ice cream is home made by the owner himself.
Good cocktails, fast service, friendly and fun. QOpen 07:00
- 03:00. NGBX
Kult C-3, Stomorica 6. Has a gorgeous terrace in a little
park with a stone balustrade. A popular hangout with locals.
QOpen 07:30 - 01:00. PJBX
LLoyd B-3, Trg Sv. Stošije 3, tel. (+385-23) 25 08
51. One of the coolest chill-out spots for a slightly older
crowd. After sundown, comfy cushions are strewn on the
steps by St Anastasia’s cathedral. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00.
PNGBX
Lotus C-4, Stomorica 7. 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. QOpen 07:00
- 01:00. B
Maraschino E-2, Obala kneza Branimira 6a, tel. (+385-
23) 22 40 93, maraschinobar@gmail.com. Venture out
in the morning or afternoon and it’s a café/restaurant, head
on down late evening and it transforms into a night club.
With live bands and various DJs performing, you have every
excuse to sip cocktails and party. QOpen 07:00 - 06:00.
PAGB
Q Bar B-2, Liburnska obala 6. A good old thirst needs a
good old beverage, so why not visit one of the city’s pubs
located at the very end of the Zadar peninsula. No two nights
are the same with different gigs and genres filling the weekly
timetable. Spacious with a relaxed vibe and a snazzy view of
the port and marina! QOpen 07:00 - 04:00. PGBX
Rio C-4, Putevac 5, ivan.antisin@zd.t-com.hr. Right by In
Time, pretty relaxed and playing Latino and house. QOpen
08:00 - 01:00. PB
Sea organ (Morske orgulje) A-4, Riva. Read all about
Zadar’s sea organ - the only one in the world - in “What to see”,
then head, equipped with your insider knowledge, to impress
the chaps or chapesses that gather there by evening. It’s a
nice place to lounge whilst listening to the sounds produced
by the waves, and it’s a special experience at sunset.
Shine C-4, M. Pavlinovića 16, tel. (+385-) 091 399 96
01, info@barshine.hr, www.barshine.hr. Amongst the
many hotspots, clubs and bars in Zadar, Shine has a certain
glow about it. Positioned along the Riva, you can drop in to
this bar for some added fun whilst choosing from the riveting
cocktails up for grabs QOpen 08:00 - 01:00. PB
The Factory bar D-3, Poljana Pavla Pavlovića bb, tel.
(+385-) 095 914 56 20, www.factorybar.hr. It is as if the
interior had been mirrored from the TV series ‘Sex and the
City’. Original walls, TV monitors and the general décor have
wooed punters. It’s a bar in the city centre that guarantees for
a good time with a splash of urban music bellowing. QOpen
08:00 - 01:30. PNBX
Toni C-3, Mihe Klaića 6, tel. (+385-23) 31 68 47. On
Mihe Klaića, a tiny street which, come sundown, is one of
the most popular hangouts. Thus, the outside benches at
Toni are always busy, and are a great location for rubbing
shoulders and checking out the talent. A great view of the
attractive little church, St Michael’s, opposite. QOpen
07:00 - 01:30. PNBX
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Summer 2011