Craft beer in Ljubljana:
Beer lover's delight in the heart of Slovenia
Craft beer in Ljubljana: Beer lover's delight in the heart of Slovenia
Ljubljana, the charming capital of Slovenia, is quickly making a name for itself as a hub for craft beer enthusiasts visiting this beautiful country. Beyond its picturesque bridges and dragon legends, Ljublajana offers a vibrant and growing craft beer scene for those who appreciate a well-brewed pint, particularly from independent microbreweries. If you’re a fan of artisan beers with a local twist, Ljubljana sure has something exciting in store for you.
Artisan breweries: Where the magic happens
Ljubljana and its surroundings are home to a several dedicated craft breweries pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing. During our craft beer travels in Slovenia, we visited two notable micro breweries who create their artisan beers in Ljubljana, Loo-Blah-Nah and Tektonik.
Tektonik Craft Brewery
The brewery and its taproom, TektoniX, were built in 2014, with the first beers hitting the market in May 2015. The founder and head brewer, Marko Jamnik, had already built a strong foundation as a home-brewer and beer specialist before turning his passion into a profession by establishing Tektonik. The brewery started with a small 1000-liter brewhouse and nowadays brews two to three times a week using a modern, 2000-liter Slovenian Skrlj brewhouse, in total around 2000 hectoliters annually.
The TektoniX taproom, located right next to the brewery just a 5-minute walk from the Ljubljana railway station at Likozarjeva 1, is a wonderful venue for tasting Tektonik beers super fresh from eight taps, featuring both their core offerings and more experimental brews. The Tektonik crew is also happy to organize guided brewery tours to educate visitors about craft beer and brewing, complete with beer tastings. Regular tours are held on Fridays, and they are also available upon request on other days.
Tektonik & TektoniX
https://tektonik.beer/
https://www.instagram.com/tektonikcraftbrewery/
Loo-Blah-Nah Craft Brewery
Playing on the phonetic spelling of the city’s name, Loo-Blah-Nah is a local favourite known for its passion for quality and natural ingredients. The story of Loo-Blah-Nah began in 2015, when two craft beer lovers, Miha Šnuderl and Igor Lazar, met with Domen Srebot, the most awarded home-brewer in Slovenia. The trio decided to start a joint brewing project, establishing the brewery in 2016 – writing this in May 2025, the brewery celebrated their 9th birthday, congratulations!
The first beers were brewed as a gypsy brewery in the Vizir brewery in Črnomalje, but soon the crew set up their own brewing facility in the Črnuče District in Ljubljana. Loo-Blah-Nah produces refreshing, highly drinkable beers with a modern, 2000-liter brewhouse. In 2019, a taproom opened right next to the brewery, offering a lovely place to taste Loo-Blah-Nah beers super fresh. Roughly 60 % of the beer is packed in kegs and served in taprooms and pubs, and the rest is bottled or canned.
Loo-Blah-Nah brews a range of handcrafted ales, from Blonde Ale with Slovenian aroma hops to a heavy Belgian Quadrupel, and there are special releases and occasional collaborations too. The core series of Loo-Blah-Nah currently includes five beers; Gold Ale, Pale Ale, Little IPA, American IPA and the Quadrupel. Altogether the brewery has created close to 50 different beers in different styles, and they make delicious apple cider too! Most of the beers are English-style, and actually they even have had an English Cask Ale, which is not common at all in Slovenia.
Loo-Blah-Nah Craft Brewery
https://looblahnah.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pub_looblahnah/
Craft beer in Ljubljana: pubs and bottle shops
Lajbah Craft Beer Bar: Located conveniently near the Old Town, Lajbah is a true craft beer paradise. With an impressive amount of constantly rotating taps, they offer a great opportunity to explore both Slovenian and international craft beers. The knowledgeable staff are happy to provide recommendations, and you can buy beers also in cans and bottles too of course.
Sir William’s Pub: Bringing a touch of British pub culture to Ljubljana, Sir William’s Pub is another top destination for beer lovers. They boast an extensive selection of over 100 bottled beers, featuring a strong representation of local Slovenian craft breweries alongside renowned international names. Located in the Art Nouveau part of the city center, it’s a cozy spot that’s lively in the evenings and offers a more relaxed vibe during the daytime.
If you’re looking to take some souvenirs of Ljubljana’s craft beer scene home with you, the city has a couple of dedicated bottle shops where you can find a wide variety of local, and also international bottles and cans. Pivoljub is a bottle shop located on Dunajska street offers a vast selection craft beers both from Slovenian brewers and from abroad. Borza Piva on Savska cesta street is actually more a beer bar, but has an impressive selection of craft beers in bottles to buy home. And then in the city center there is the :PROJEKT Beershop & Bar, a new venue with eight taps and a big selection of both local and international beers in cans and bottles.
Beer events: Celebrate the art of brewing
One popular event is the Beer & Burger Fest, which brings together Slovenian brewers and burger vendors for a delicious combination of food and drink on the popular Pogačar Square in the heart of the old town. The combination of good craft beer and yummy burgers from full meat to vegan never goes out of style, and this festival was a great venue for enjoying both!
For a more structured exploration of the city’s beer scene, consider joining one of the several beer tours available in Ljubljana, organized by Beer Way Slovenia. Tours often include guided tastings, brewery visits and insights into the history of brewing in Slovenia. Options include boat and canoeing tours along the Ljubljanica River with beer tastings, and tours that combine beer with other local experiences.
Read also: Craft beer and hop farming in Slovenia
About Craft Beer Nomads
Craft Beer Nomads is a blog about artisan beer, microbreweries and craft beer culture in Europe and beyond. The blog is written by FinnsAway, a nomad couple who has been on the road since 2017, and enjoys tasting new craft beers all around the world.
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