Kolibri Cocktail Bar

Kolibri Cocktail Bar opened in May 2017 and quickly carved out a reputation as one of Ljubljana’s most creative, atmospheric cocktail dens. Housed on Židovska Steza 2 in the old town core, it occupies a narrow, intimate space with richly layered design touches—wallpapers, antique furniture, plush seating, and what feels like an apothecary counter where tinctures and herbal infusions are celebrated. The bar’s conceptual DNA draws from old recipes—bitter herbs, tinctures, cordials—and aims to fuse them with modern mixology. The cocktail menu lists sophisticated offerings like St. James Gate (black rum, egg white, Guinness reduction), Tuxedo, Clever Club, Le Fleur de Paradis, and others, often in the €9–11 range. Bartenders also welcome custom requests based on your flavor preferences. On Friday and Saturday nights, the bar sometimes features live music—piano or jazz — contributing to its elegant yet slightly theatrical character. Reviewers often praise the retro styling, moody lighting, and the knowledgeability of the staff. Some caution that cocktails can be on the pricey side. Kolibri has also gained design recognition: it won a BIG SEE Interior Design Award in 2018 in the Hospitality category, highlighting its careful choreography of old and new in interior details. The overall feel is more whispered than boisterous: a place for lingering with a drink, conversation, and immersion in craft rather than spectacle.