COOL BARS IN VILNIUS
Local favorites, hidden gems, and laid-back spots worth a visit.
Want to skip the tourist traps and actually find a good bar in Vilnius?
Here’s a list of our favorite spots that cater to all tastes - from local pubs and industrial spaces to cozy corners and fancy cocktails.
BUSI TRECIAS
Old-school, no-frills pub that brews its own beer. A bit scruffy, a bit charming, very local.
Great for: beer lovers, chill nights and meeting Vilnius regulars.
PERONAS
Grungy and fun, right by the train station. Loud music, industrial vibes, and a giant Tony Soprano keeping watch. Most weekends they have DJs.
Great for: late-night chaos, outdoor beers, or your first taste of local weirdness.
ALCHEMIKAS
The cocktail bar that bartenders love. Low lighting, heavy pours, and drinks made with intention.
Great for: a proper cocktail night without the snobbery.
COCKTAILS. CRAFT BEERS. COOL OR COSY.
FIND YOUR SPOT IN VILNIUS.
SKY BAR (AT RADISSON)
Touristy? Sure. But also: fantastic views, comfy seats, and surprisingly good drinks.
Great for: sunset drinks, skyline selfies, and impressing someone.
APOTEKA
A small, stylish cocktail bar with a speakeasy vibe. Potions, tinctures, and drinks with names you can’t pronounce.
Great for: creative cocktails and dates that don’t feel too try-hard.
ALAUS BIBLOTEKA
A “beer library” with pages and pages of bottles and taps. Staff will guide you like sommeliers - but for beer.
Great for: beer nerds, first-timers, and indecisive drinkers.
NISHA CRAFT CAPITAL
Loads of craft beers on tap and zero pretension. Staff know their stuff but won’t talk your ear off about hops.
Great for: laid-back drinking, discovering new beers, and warm-up rounds.
YOUNGS CLUB (IN HALES MARKET)
It’s loud, it’s colorful, and there’s usually a DJ. More party than pub - and a favorite for late-night locals.
Great for: dancing, cocktails, and saying “just one more” at 2AM.
WHO HIT JOHN
The top secret one. Hidden away just off the town square, this is where all the locals head to. Chilled vibe and bartenders who know exactly what they’re doing. Also one of the only places to hear rock music.
In the summer you can sit outside on the square.
Great for: a proper cocktail without the crowd, quiet conversations, and feeling like you're in on something.