The back story 1
Sevdah.
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The back story
Sevdah: the back story
Bosnia’s soul music: slow, aching love songs from the Ottoman centuries, sung in courtyards and kafanas, and still very much alive.
11 of the best · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Best Bars in Sarajevo
Live music, old-town songs and friendly pubs: where Sarajevo drinks.
Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Sarajevo
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sarajevo.
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Live jazz and blues
Pink Houdini
A basement bar on Branilaca Sarajeva with live jazz, blues and rock several nights a week.
Branilaca Sarajeva 31Explore View on map
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A Sarajevo legend
Kino Bosna
A bar in a former cinema, beloved for its live music nights and its friendly, old-school atmosphere.
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A pub on Ferhadija
Celtic Pub
An Irish-style pub in the passage at Ferhadija 12.
Ferhadija 12Explore View on map
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Live music 2
Jazz, blues and old-town songs.
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A Sarajevo legend
Kino Bosna
A bar in a former cinema, beloved for its live music nights and its friendly, old-school atmosphere.
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Live jazz and blues
Pink Houdini
A basement bar on Branilaca Sarajeva with live jazz, blues and rock several nights a week.
Branilaca Sarajeva 31Explore View on map
Cocktails & bars 3
Drinks in the centre and the bazaar.
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Burgers and drinks
Blind Tiger
A bar on Dalmatinska with burgers and drinks.
Dalmatinska ulica 2Explore View on map
Pubs 5
Beer and good company.
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A pub on Ferhadija
Celtic Pub
An Irish-style pub in the passage at Ferhadija 12.
Ferhadija 12Explore View on map
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Pub with live music
City Pub
A long-running pub behind the cathedral, with live music some nights.
Hadžiristića bbExplore View on map
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Beer and food
Gastro Pub Fabrika
A gastropub in the passage at Ferhadija 12, with beer and pub food.
Ferhadija 12Explore View on map
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Named after the Olympic wolf
Gastro Pub Vučko
A gastropub named after Vučko, the wolf mascot of the 1984 Winter Olympics, with burgers, grills and beer.
Radićeva 10Explore View on map
