Even though Zagreb seems like a concrete jungle at times, there are more than enough great summer terraces for you to chill at while enjoying the sunshine and a glass of lemonade (ok, wine.) And take a look outside – these beautifully sunny days when it’s not too warm should definitely not be spent inside.
1) Swanky Monkey Garden
Swanky Monkey Garden. Facebook
Swanky Hostel is a name everyone in Zagreb knows – not only is it an amazing hostel, but its terrace is a hidden gem right next to Ilica where you can have a cocktail during the day and party during the night.
Ilica 50
Mon – Sun: 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.
2) Velvet Cafe
Debbie Corrano, Velvet Cafe, Facebook
Located in Dežmanova near Swanky, Velvet has the coolest interior with a big chandelier and books for menus, but the interior is equally charming, next to the stairs leading you to Rokov perivoj (which you should also visit) and giving out a very relaxed vibe with very few noises disrupting your chill.
Dežmanova 9
Mon – Sat: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3) A Most Unusual Garden
A most unusual garden, Facebook
A colorful fairytale-like place with a tree-house and more types of gin than you ever knew existed? Count us in!
Horvaćanska 3
4) Palainovka
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Hidden terraces with few passing cars are truly the best places out there, and when they’re one of the oldest cafes in Zagreb, located in the Upper Town where you can have a pint of beer and chill, even better!
Ilirski trg 1
Mon – Thu: 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fri – Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
5) Brewbites Sports Bar / Archaeological Museum
brewbites.hr
A green oasis a few steps from the Main Square where you can have a cup of coffee or a cocktail, grab a bite even, surrounded by archaeological exhibits.
Gajeva 10
Monday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tue – Thu: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fri – Sat: 1o a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
