July 24, 2020 - This weekend at Paradiso Bar in Split is packed with Marko Pecotic Peco and more.

We've already let you know that one of Split's best-kept secrets is Paradiso Bar. This sleek and sexy cocktail bar sandwiched between the famous Marmontova shopping street and celebrity steakhouse Chops Grill has morphed into everyone's favorite summer sanctuary, and it's not hard to see why. 

Live music on the weekend evenings has become the perfect addition to their selection of signature cocktails, many of which are created using fresh-squeezed juices to help keep you cool in the Split heat. 

And this weekend is perhaps their hottest weekend yet. 

Musician, singer, Klapa Iskon and 4 Tenors tenor Marko Pecotic Peco is joined by Silvija Dvornik for a nearly sold-out spectacle on Friday night. And on Saturday, 5+ band is joined by very special guest and promising young actor Ana Usrula Najev. 

Pay a visit to Paradiso's cocktail masters this weekend who will whip up classics at promotional prices, and if you need a table for your group of friends, Paradiso has bottle service, too. Beginning at 480 kuna, you can grab a bottle and four mixers of your choice. Keep in mind that prices vary, and bottle service can hit 720 kuna depending on the label you choose. But don't wait, as spaces are very limited (and selling fast).

Keep up with Paradiso Bar on their Facebook page

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July 3, 2020 - What would a Split summer be without cool cocktails, live music, and lounge bar vibes? Paradiso Bar has it all. 

Temperatures are rising in Split, and yet another Dalmatian summer is well and truly on its way. And without the usual seasonal crowds in the city center (yet), we're able to enjoy some of Split's best charms almost to ourselves.

One of Split's best-kept secrets is Paradiso Bar, a sleek and sexy cocktail bar sandwiched between the famous Marmontova shopping street and celebrity steakhouse Chops Grill. Whether it's your summer sanctuary or your winter wonderland, Paradiso is tried and true in everything they do. 

With the summer season kicking off, Paradiso has spiced up its weekend evenings with live music to accompany their selection of signature cocktails, many of which are created using fresh-squeezed juices to help keep you cool in the Split heat. Whether you choose a tangy Paloma or want to keep things classy with an Espresso Martini, the cocktail masters at Paradiso can satisfy any palate, and at promotional prices, ranging from 48-52 kuna!

But those tempting cocktails aren't the only reason you should head to Paradiso this weekend.

Aligned with the summer theme, it's only appropriate that Paradiso is calling in Sunny Day Band to play for you this Saturday, July 4. This popular band combines a mix of saxophone, acoustic guitar and female vocals and performs a repertoire of music styles from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Forgetting your dancing shoes would be a big mistake.

And if, by chance, you plan on coming with a group of friends this weekend and don't want to fuss over the cocktail list -  yes, Paradiso has bottle service, too. Beginning at 480 kuna, you can grab a bottle and four mixers of your choice. Keep in mind that prices vary, and bottle service can hit 720 kuna depending on the label you choose. 

The Paradiso fun starts this Saturday at 9 pm. Table reservations can be made by calling 091 365 0000. 

Keep up with Paradiso Bar on their Facebook page

To read more about Split, follow TCN's dedicated page. 

October 30, 2019 - It’s safe to say that Croatia’s craft beer scene is thriving, so much so that it’s hard to keep up with the new breweries popping up around the country - that is, until now. Black Dog Bar is looking to bring together the Croatian beer community with a new monthly collaboration in Split - and tasting the craft from around Croatia has never been closer. 

TCN met up with Luke Stewart of Black Dog Bar in Split to find out more. 

“We noticed that there was a lot of separation in Croatia, and with this project, we wanted to bring everyone together rather than everyone doing their own thing, and build some kind of community. 

It seems that everywhere else, everyone works together in the same industry because you all enjoy the same things. Say, you work in pubs, so you’re all into beer. Here, there is a lack of interaction around it, and we are trying to change that.

Especially since we are located in the center of Split, and most everything caters only to tourism, we are trying to do something that gives people a reason to come back into the center of Split as well. The whole project is basically for fun, we’re not getting anything out of it, but we want to get more people into craft beer.”

Black Dog will kick off the monthly collaboration on Friday with Dubrovnik Beer Company. 

“The reason we chose DBC is that their head brewer opened the first-ever craft beer bar in Split (Dva Tona), so in my view, he was right at the beginning of Split’s craft beer scene, and their bar manager is also from Split. So, seeing as we are trying to build community, we’ll start with a different city, but with a connection to Split.

DBC makes great beer, and we doubt that many people in Split have tried it because they haven’t had an opportunity. Our first beer collaboration with DBC will be an Irish Red Ale.”

The project is ongoing and will feature a different Croatian brewery each month. 

“The idea is that every month, we will feature a different part of Croatia. In December, it will be Split, and we will be working with Barba. We will make a new beer with the brewer every month, but we also want to showcase their products, so during that month, we’ll feature the beer that we brew together, and showcase what the brewer is doing while promoting beer culture and making people aware of what’s going on.

Every beer collaboration will be something that doesn’t really get made in Croatia. It’s not easy to find an Irish Red Ale in Croatia, especially one brewed in Split. In December, we’ll offer a Nitro Milk Stout by Barba, which I am pretty sure has never been made here. It’s fun for the brewers and its fun for all of us because we get to try new types of beer.”

Black Dog will launch its first collaboration on Friday with the head brewer and taproom manager of Dubrovnik Beer Company. 

“People can come, meet, and learn about the beer and the people behind it. Like an interactive showcase. The DBC guys will open the event with a talk, not just about the beer they make but about who they are and what they do. We will film it as well and push that out online to showcase the different brewers. The beers will also be on offer for the entire month.

We’re trying to spark something different in Split. Tap takeovers are really common here, but they lack the why and the who behind the taps they’re pushing. Tap takeovers are usually only one night as well, where here they can get used to drinking the beers all month. 

The community is one side of this project because everyone will come together, but it’s also giving each beer and brewery a story.”

Black Dog and DBC will also be giving away free merchandise on Friday, while the beer will be sold at promotional prices. You can find out more about the event here. 

To read more about lifestyle in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page. 

TCN tests out the first shooters bar in Croatia - ShotGun Shooters Bar in Split. 

Bottoms up! Where should you go on a big night out in Split?

It’s no surprise to anyone that 2016 was a good year for Split. Apart from shattering tourist records, the city was really beginning to feel like a true international travel destination, and one that finally had more on offer for their guests. Here’s a look at the food, drink, and entertainment offerings that were introduced in Split in 2016.