In Tirana, nightlife and bread are equally necessary! Yes, for each club still open in the wee hours of the morning, there is a 24-hour open bakery to match it. Because of the large number of bars and pubs in the city,

The three areas with the highest conglomeration of bars, pubs, lounges, and clubs in the capital of Tirana are Blloku (B), referring to the former residential neighborhood of the heads of the Communist government and the area “behind the Pyramid” (P), meaning the several parallel roads on the other side of the main boulevard.

Top cocktail bars:

Komiteti – Kafe Muzeum (BP)   – Decorated in Communist paraphernalia and serving the largest and most delicious variet of raki in town, hosting cultural events and documentary nights, this place is the most fun you will have in a museum. A must-see in Tirana! And, if you happen to be in Korça, you should visit its sister bar called Qoshka, located in the historic Old Bazaar neighborhood.

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Nouvelle Vague (B) – its Jamaican feel does not quite match its fancy French name but the mix is wonderful! A local favorite, this place is always full and vibrant. The cocktail variety is endless and there really is no match for its cozy/unruly atmosphere.

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Radio (B) – A landmark in Tirana, this place has an unbeatable atmosphere, hosting jazz nights, nostalgic disco nights, electronic nights, and everything in between. Its décor is as modern as it is nostalgic and its drinks, simple and tasty. The outdoor patio is never empty!

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Hemingway Bar – A bit off the beaten path, in a very beautiful old part of the city, right behind the Ministry of Education, do not miss the jazzy/artsy Hemingway Bar. The best gin and rum selection, a whirlwind of concerts and events, jazz, blues, tap-dancing, film projections on dilapidated walls, and more. You will love this place!

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Destil – This is the upscale hostel in Tirana, boasting a bar, club and art space below, serving great raki and many other great drinks, hosting up-and-coming DJs and great parties in the beautiful surrounded garden.

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Food’n’cocktails

Salt Rest  (B) – This beautifully renovated villa hosts a fusion restaurant on the first floor, with interior and exterior spaces, serves exquisite sushi and pasta al dente, and includes a cocktail bar on its open terrace on the 2nd floor. Your urban lounge at its best!

Website: salt.al
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Padam Boutique Hotel & Restaurant (BP) – Initially, this spot was intended as a hotel-restaurant-boutique club, but has since become one of the most popular nightclubs/lounges in town. Located inside a glamorous villa, this is one of the perennially trendiest spots in Tirana.

Website: padam.al
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Meduza Irish Pub  (BP) – The greatest pub to start your night! This is the place to go if you’re a sports fan, if you like good bar foods, and the largest beer assortment in town. It’s the coziest fun you can have!

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Muma Bistro Bar (BP) – Newly built, this cool hangout spot is already a household name. It may be largely due to its contemporary decor but you’ll find a familiar European, rather than truly Albanian, atmosphere here!

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+39 Food and Club (B) – A refined and elegant new venue in Tirana which combines Mediterranean and local plates with tasty cocktails, all inside a nicely designed interior. Everything and everyone is trendy here so it certainly is worth checking out at least once!

Website: piu39.club
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Clubby Pubs

Checkpoint Charlie (B) – One of those places that people always return to. Fun is guaranteed in this pub that turns into a wild nightclub and plays the most unique variety of dance music in town.

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Pepper Concept Bar (B) – A staple of Tirana’s nightlife, this upscale bar is one of the few that has retained its initial cool factor. This is where you go to see and be seen. With PepperOn on the upper floor, the hip electronic club, this has become Tirana’s own Studio 54.

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Dada (B) – One of the best outdoor verandas in the world! As you make your entrance, you would never guess the grandiose gardens hiding behind this bar. Full of people even in the most random weeknights, this place will make you think you are somewhere in Latin America.

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Nightclubs

As far as dance clubs go, your best bets are Folie Terrace, along the main boulevard, Lollipop, located at the heart of Blloku, and Discobox, located in the Academy of Arts campus, one of the most beautiful areas in town! Folie Terrace has the best outdoor environment during the warmer seasons. Lollipop, on the other hand, is the very first totally pop and commercial nightclub in town, an icon in its own right. Discobox is the most serious contender of them all, however, with the party really starting at 3 A.M and ending in the early morning every single weekend.

Summer Edition

During the summer, many of the hot bars and clubs mentioned above open their doors in various spots along the southern Riviera. So, if you would like to skip Tirana during the weekend, you can head to the best party beaches in the south, Albania’s own Ibiza. Among them, the most famous are Llaman, a small but wild bay, Dhërmi with its legendary Havana Beach Club, Drimadhes with Pepperon the Beach, Jal with Folie Marine, Porto Palermo for the artsy crowd, hosting occasional awesome events like jazz festivals, and many more places. We suggest that you check their calendars for current events before visiting.