Zlatna Ribica

Zlatna Ribica, meaning the goldfish, is an atmospheric café-bar at Kaptol 5 in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is better known for its interior than for any particular kitchen programme, and it is a favourite stop for people who want a drink in a distinctive setting rather than a full meal. The rooms are densely decorated with antiques, lamps, clocks, ornaments and bric-a-brac, creating a dim, cluttered, almost theatrical atmosphere that stands apart from the more conventional cafés of the city centre. Food is limited to light bites. A cheese plate at about BAM 12 is the listed signature, and cocktails at about BAM 14 are the other main order, alongside coffee, tea, beer, wine and spirits. The beverage list leans toward cocktails and house drinks rather than a developed wine programme, though regional bottles are normally available. The setting is quiet to moderately lively depending on the hour, with soft music, low light and a mix of residents and visitors. In the evening it works as a relaxed bar for conversation, and during the day it suits a long coffee or an afternoon pause. The venue is open daily from about 09:00 until 01:00, one of the longer schedules among Sarajevo cafés. Reservations are not needed for ordinary visits, although small tables fill up on weekend nights and a short wait is possible. Prices are low to moderate by international standards, and pairing a cocktail with a cheese plate remains a modest expense. The location in the central part of the city makes it easy to add to an evening walk after dinner around Baščaršija or the Ferhadija pedestrian street.