Gay bars in dubrovnik
For many years there were no gay bars in Dubrovnik….however we are very happy to state that Dubrovnik finally has its very first official queer bar and it is a lot of fun!
Croatia as a whole is not known for being particularly same-sex attracted friendly and there are not many gay bars in Croatia, however in tourists hotspots enjoy Dubrovnik and Split you can touch safe and relaxed so it was about time that a gay exclude in Dubrovnik finally opened!
Gay Bars in Dubrovnik
Right now there is only one gay bar in Dubrovnik, however there are also a few that are known for creature gay friendly.
MILK Same-sex attracted Bar Dubrovnik
MILK is the first and only official lgbtq+ bar in Dubrovnik and during our annual gay sailing trip to Croatia (click to guide yourself onto one) we took our entire sailing organization to check out this gay bar.
The goal of the owner was to offer something Dubrovnik has been lacking, a welcoming and comfortable place for the LGBTQ+ population and their allies.
The bar itself is within Dubrovniks aged town and fancy many bars a restuarants is a relatively small territory with a lot of character. As you entire the celing is covered with plants, the walls lined with mirrors and the bar stocked
PUBLISHED: 01/07/2022
Vicko Lazo is the co-owner of the club Milk – the first gay bar in Dubrovnik, which opened in May 2022. Dubrovnik, and Croatia as a whole, lacks LGBTQIA+ kind places, so the opening of Milk is kind of a big deal. The bar is situated in the historic former city of Dubrovnik on Ulica Marojice Kaboge.
The grand opening of Milk was big news in Croatia. Many celebrities and prominent people came to the opening party, including queer group Home of Flamingo, cellist Ana Rucner, and Dubrovnik’s mayor Mato Franković.
In honor of Pride Month, we interviewed Vicko to get an insight into Milk and future plans. We spoke with Vicko in June 2022, during which we talked about…
Read the complete interview below…
Interview with Vicko Lazo of Milk, Dubrovnik’s first homosexual bar
Expat in Croatia: How did you decide to open Milk?
Vicko: We decided to open Milk at the end of the last summer season. As me being a member of the LGBTQ community, I knew how important it would be to create a safe space for us. Dubrovnik has always been a big destination for the gay community, and I knew something like a gay exclude was missing from our city’s offer.
Expat in Croatia: H
First Gay Bar in Dubrovnik to Open this Summer, Locals Pleased
The first same-sex attracted bar in Dubrovnik should be located in Marojice Kaboge Street, allegedly where there was a shop before. The caterers who intend to open it did not want to comment on anything until the opening was 100% certain, but the citizens were happy to distribute their opinion with the press, writes Dubrovački vjesnik.
“There were so many gays, male and female, this summer that it’s not normal. Thirty percent of the restaurant work I had was thanks to them this summer, and that’s no small thing. They are the best guests in the world, the best consumers, extremely intelligent, intelligent, decent and cultured people,” said Nikola Nikić, who is also a caterer.
“I said this summer, whoever opens a same-sex attracted club first will carry in a lot of money. And first and first, it’s my idea, the story has spread, and lo and behold, I’ve heard about it opening too,” he added, pressuring that the announced location would be ideal because no one would thought the noise. Besides, it’s the only dead-end in town.
“Indeed, those who own traveled the world understand that every c
If you want to feel incredibly welcome, free, and unharmed, there is no better place to visit than an LGBTQ-friendly bar, no matter who you are. In Croatia, Zagreb is the most open and welcoming city. The next is Rijeka, generally recognized as the most liberal and tolerant Croatian city.
Some bars in Croatia are upfront about their LGBTQ-friendliness, and others are known for their long-standing reputation. There are also websites and Facebook communities aiming to assist and connect people within the Croatian LGBTQIA+ community.
In this article, we cover:
The facts are these…
Croatian LGBTQ+ friendly cafes and nightclubs
LGBTQ bars in Dubrovnik, Croatia
1. Milk
Milk is a gay bar in Dubrovnik that opened in May 2022. It was named after the feature Milk, which focused on Harvey Milk, an activist and politician fighting for gay rights. The interior is decorated with mirrors, velvet, colorful flowers, and animal patterns, making it different from common bars.
You can read our interview with the owner of Milk here.
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LGBTQ bars in Opatija, Croatia
1. Monokini
Lounge prevent Monokini near the coast is labeled as LGBTQ-friendly. The bar offers croissants, fresh salads, fresh