Bratislava Hen Party

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Places to Eat in Bratislava

If you want to dive straight into the local cuisine then there’s plenty around. You can chill out at beautiful cafes beside the River Danube and take advantage of the many tall buildings by dining in comfort at places like the Sky Bar & Restaurant. The name is very literal in its meaning at the views are spectacular. With tall windows surrounding the entire restaurant, you can see a lot of the famous sights and scenes whilst you sit down with the girls and try some lovely food. If you want to take it to another level, then UFO Restauracia literally looks like a UFO on top of a huge tower and you can’t miss it. Up here, you have an unmissable view of the entire city and can dine in pure class with friendly waiters attending your every need. The menu is vast and contains food to suit all with dishes ranging from Central European or Mediterranean to Asian.

If you’re a fussy eater, then don’t be put off, there’s still plenty of places that serve a good ol’ hamburger or pasta-based dishes. If this is the case, then BeAbout is an absolute must! Probably the best burger bar in the city, you can expect highly delicious burgers, toasties, sandwiches and sides in the centre of a modern and chic venue. Oh, this brilliant place also serves great cocktails right into the dead of night making it the ideal place to hang. If you fancy some Italian, then head over to Le Torri Pizza Pasta, where you’ll find plenty of… well… pizza and pasta amongst loads of other Italian favourites. Bratislava is a place that has a strong mix of restaurants that serve both meals that are very familiar to an average Brit as well as local, traditional foods. It really is the best of both worlds in this gorgeous city.

One of the best things about going away is trying new and exciting food and Bratislava provides some delicious experiences at good prices. We all know after a heavy night out food is top priority, especially with a weekend away! So, you can count on traditional Slovakian cuisine like Lokse- baked potato served with sausage soup (kapustnica) and bryndzové halušky, gnocchi-style potatoes to keep your tummies well looked after. These two dishes are some of Slovakia’s favourites and definitely worth a shot at least once.

Chilled Out Bars

Starting off with something slightly different is The Black Dog. Found right next to a tram tunnel, this quirky venue is as cosy as it gets and is popular with the locals. With low ceilings and low-lit lighting, this place has an incredible atmosphere where you can enjoy Slovakian wines and beers.

If you want a modern bar to visit, then Lemontree Sky Bar is a rooftop alternative that serves cocktails from 12pm to 12am. It may be more of an afternoon/­evening place to have a few drinks but is definitely worth a visit with its amazing views of the city. There’s even a unique selection of 200 rums you can try in the basement.

If you’re wine lovers, then it has to be ‘Wine Not?’ This popular modern bar focuses purely on wines and has a selection of over 1,000 from all over the world. Easily found in the majestic and very pretty Hlavné námestie (the main square), you can enjoy a very homely atmosphere surrounded by walls filled with bottles of your favourite fluids.

The Clubs

If you don’t want to chill out and would rather be on the dance floor cracking out some killer moves, then the stand-out club in the old town is… The Club. Yeah, that’s the name as boring as it sounds but the experience you get with it definitely isn’t boring. This is the best club found anywhere in the city where you party hard all night til 5am. There’s a choice of shots, cocktails and beers and banging tunes well into the early hours. The perfect way to celebrate the bride-to-be’s last night of freedom!

Trafo Music Bar, located deep below the surface underneath Erdody’s Palace, is another great club that plays R&B, and house music, creating the perfect scene. Music Bar Priatelia is a pure throwback to the 80's/90's which hit tunes we’re sure you’ll know and love. Fuga is a lively yet dark club that can be reached from anywhere in the city centre where you can groove along to techno beats til early hours. It’s actually known to be the darkest club in Bratislava which stands out from the rest and gives it a terrific atmosphere.

What Are the Reasons to Visit Bratislava?

Visit the Old Town

You’ll be spending more of your weekend here so make the most out of absorbing the amazing architecture, huge squares and hidden, narrow streets. Michalska, Farska, Kapitulska, Venturska, Panska, and Laurinska are all the streets worth a visit to see some amazing sights and scenes.

Bratislava Castle

Probably the most iconic landmark in the city is the castle perched on top of a hill overlooking the old town. Here, you can grab some amazing views of the city all over including the river and the UFO bridge as well as learn about the nation’s history if that kind of thing interests you.

The UFO Bridge

The second most iconic landmark is probably the bridge and this is where the restaurant and bar can be found atop the tower. Sit back and chill out at the bar, cocktail in hand and indulge in the amazing views of the city in the best possible way.

The Street Art

Bratislava is a beautiful city filled with amazing historic buildings but a lot have been run down. However, there’s been an emergence of street art in recent years which sees many of these buildings beautified with interesting pieces of art. Zupne Namastie and under the UFO bridge are hotspots for these quirky colourful images.

Wine, Wine and More Wine!

There’s plenty of wine bars to pop into and there’s even a Slovak National Collection found next to the Old Town Hall. Here, you can sample 80 wines in 100 minutes as part of a guided tour before taking your favourite home with you. A sure way to get merry!

Beer Boat

A docked boat called the Dunajsky Pivovar serves craft beer on the top deck of a boat throughout the day and offers fabulous views of the River Danube, the old town and beyond. You can relax on their lounge chairs on the deck for hours, trying various beverages and tucking into delicious food.

How to Get Around Bratislava?

Since most of you will most likely stay in the confines of the Old Town then luckily you wont need to do much distance when travelling. Everything you need will be easily within walking distance and there’s always the tram you can catch to get to places quicker. On top of this, there’s a trolleybus network that is easily navigable and affordable. Routes can be seen on signs and online with tickets only costing between €0.70-1.20 for 15-60 minutes. If you’re planning on getting around quite a bit on one of the days then passes are available to buy for €6.90 – 8 for 24-72 hours.

If you’re feeling green or just want to burn off the excess calories from last night’s wine sesh, then you can hire a bike from one of many docking stations. All you have to do is register online then it’s yours for 24 hours. The walk up the hill to the castle isn’t too demanding either and is right next to the Old Town area anyway.