TaBar

TaBar is a restaurant and bar in the Rog Center at Trubarjeva cesta 72 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, set in the former bicycle factory district that has been redeveloped as a cultural and creative hub. The Michelin Guide has recognised it with a Bib Gourmand, a distinction for good food at moderate prices. The venue has two parts. The upper TA room serves a fixed menu of avant-garde sharing dishes paired with wines, while the bar side offers a more casual setting for drinks and lighter eating. The kitchen's approach is described as whole-ingredient cooking, with dishes designed to be shared at the table, so the meal is a series of small plates rather than individual main courses. The signature offering is the fixed tasting menu of sharing dishes, and the wine and drink pairing is an important part of the format, often featuring Slovenian producers. The dining room reflects the industrial-chic character of the Rog Center, with a contemporary look, and the mood is lively and modern rather than formal. There is no dress code, and the noise level is moderate to high when the bar is busy. TaBar opens Monday to Saturday from 11AM to midnight and is closed on Sundays, which makes it one of the more flexible options for late dinners in the city. Reservations are advisable for the TA room, and the restaurant takes bookings online at r.venuo.net/tabar or by phone on +386 31 764 063. For Friday and Saturday evenings, booking a week or more ahead is sensible, while weekday tables are generally easier to secure. The restaurant's website, tabar.si, gives further details of the current format. Prices sit in the upper-middle bracket for Ljubljana, but the Bib Gourmand recognition points to good value for the quality of cooking. The Rog Center is a short walk from the Old Town across the Ljubljanica river.