Red Bar

Red Bar is a cocktail bar at Skadarska 17 in Skadarlija, Belgrade's cobbled bohemian quarter in Stari Grad, Serbia. Skadarska is known for its traditional kafanas, live tamburica music and old-fashioned atmosphere, and Red Bar offers a more contemporary drinking option within the same street. Its best-known feature is the first-floor balcony, which looks over the cobbles and the passing crowds, making it a popular place for an early evening drink before dinner at one of the street's restaurants. The crowd is largely visitors and locals in their twenties to forties, with couples and small groups predominating, and the dress code is casual. The atmosphere is relaxed and scenic rather than loud: the bar is a place to talk, watch the street and linger over drinks. Music is generally a background mix of popular and lounge styles, and the street's own musicians can often be heard from the balcony. The drinks programme is built around cocktails, from classic serves to sweeter, fruit-led options, priced at roughly 500-1,000 RSD (about $5-10), which is moderate even by Belgrade standards. Beer, wine, spirits and Serbian rakija are also available. Red Bar opens daily from 9AM to 1AM, so it serves coffee and daytime drinks as well as evening cocktails, with the busiest period being the early evening and the weekend nights, when Skadarlija fills with diners. There is no cover charge. Balcony tables are the most sought-after, and arriving before the dinner rush or asking about a reservation is the best way to secure one, especially in summer. The bar does not operate a bottle-service model and has no strict door policy. Visitors can combine a drink here with a meal on Skadarska and a short walk to Republic Square or Dorćol afterwards.