Drugstore

Drugstore is a techno club at Bulevar despota Stefana 115 in the Palilula municipality of Belgrade, Serbia, housed in a former slaughterhouse. The raw industrial building is central to its identity, with bare walls, a large dancefloor and a minimal interior that puts the focus on sound and lighting. It is widely regarded as one of the leading techno venues in the Balkans, and the club draws a committed crowd of electronic music fans from Belgrade, the wider region and abroad, mostly aged early twenties to forties. The dress code is informal and dark, practical clothing is typical, and the atmosphere is serious, immersive and dance-focused rather than showy. The music is techno and related electronic styles, programmed through event nights featuring local and international DJs, so the character of an evening depends on the line-up and visitors should check the schedule in advance. The club operates on event nights rather than every day, with peak hours from about 2AM to 4AM and doors staying open until about 6AM. Entry is roughly 1,200-2,300 RSD (about $12-23), depending on the event, and drinks cost around 400-900 RSD ($4-9). The bar serves beer, spirits and mixed drinks, with the emphasis on straightforward drinks rather than a cocktail programme. The queue can build on the busiest nights, especially for headline events, and the door team may be selective about those who appear intoxicated or disruptive. Bottle service and tables are not the main format here, as most visitors spend the night on the dancefloor. The location is outside the central core, so most visitors arrive by taxi or ride-hailing, and it is worth arranging the return journey in advance because late-night transport is limited. Visitors should carry identification and check the age policy for each event.