Samo Pivo

Samo Pivo, meaning simply "only beer", is a craft beer hall at Balkanska 13 in Belgrade's Stari Grad, Serbia, a short walk from Republic Square and the railway and bus stations area. The venue is dedicated to Serbian craft brewing, with 24 taps pouring beers from independent breweries across the country, along with bottled selections. This makes it one of the most direct ways for a visitor to sample the growth of the Serbian craft beer scene, which has expanded strongly in the past decade. The crowd is a mix of beer enthusiasts, local after-work groups, students and travellers, mostly aged twenties to forties, and the dress code is entirely casual. The atmosphere is sociable and informal, with long tables, bar seating and an upstairs terrace that is popular in warm months. Music is kept in the background, so the focus remains on conversation and the tap list. The drinks programme is centred on beer: pints cost roughly 300-700 RSD (around $3-7), depending on the style and brewery, with IPAs, pale ales, stouts, wheat beers and seasonal specials rotating through the taps. Staff can recommend beers by taste, and smaller measures are useful for working through several styles in an evening. Wine and soft drinks are available for those who do not drink beer, and simple bar food is commonly served to accompany the pints. Samo Pivo is open daily from noon to 1AM, which makes it suitable for an afternoon tasting as well as a night out. Weeknights are relaxed, while Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest, and the terrace can fill quickly on warm evenings. There is no cover charge, no bottle service and no strict door policy. Reservations are not usually necessary for small groups, though larger parties may wish to ask in advance. The central location makes it easy to combine with other bars in Stari Grad and Dorćol.