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Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana

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👍👍 By far the coolest bar in Tirana. The outside area is popping but we sat inside and what a treat! The menu is other worldly with every which option imaginable and the cocktails are so inventive and reasonably priced. The staff and is quick and friendly and I would recommend everyone coming here! People often mention cocktails, staff, cocktail, Tirana, Great, atmosphere, good, service, nice, drinks,


Address

Rruga Pjetër Bogdani 3, Tiranë 1000, Albania

Website

www.colonialtirana.com

Contact

+355 69 666 6234

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (409 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Jonathan A. 9 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    By far the coolest bar in Tirana. The outside area is popping but we sat inside and what a treat! The menu is other worldly with every which option imaginable and the cocktails are so inventive and reasonably priced. The staff and is quick and friendly and I would recommend everyone coming here!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Meghnil P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktail bar in Tirana. I had a few drinks here during my visit as a tourist. We tried 6 cocktails and liked the Rose de colonial and ED-21. The others tasted too sweet and were pretty forgettable. We also had a piadina, which was ok, nothing great. The ambiance was good however the service was a bit slow. The cocktail menu was also too large. While this may be a good thing for some people, it is not helpful when you want to highlight your best cocktails. We were struggling to find your signature cocktails.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betsy & The C. 2 months ago on Google • 1087 reviews New
    *Visited in April 2018 but didn't review at the time* Great cocktails and fun atmosphere!

  • 5/5 valbona s. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was our most frequented spot on our trip to Albania. The bartenders are all fantastic and the service is excellent. Great vibes inside and on their patio. Do not hesitate to stop by here. Espresso martini, dirty martini. Our favorites.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 umut eren e. 1 year ago on Google
    It can be the only address for delicious cocktails. the menu is very diverse. you must go.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugo Da C. 1 year ago on Google • 519 reviews
    Crowded, vivid, cool place to have a drink or cocktail after dinner. Amazing variety of cocktails, you might feel overwhelmed, but ask the staff and they will help you choose according to your taste. As usual in Tirana on a weekend night, it was crowded but they were able to fit us in a corner, with enough room to enjoy the drinks. There’s a terrace outside, so people don’t smoke inside, which is great. Staff if awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eşref ŞENER (. 3 months ago on Google • 78 reviews New
    The atmosphere is fine. All employees are hardworking and helpful, especially Ardian. The best bartender in the market is also here, but I don't know his name ;) The playlist is ideal. They don't have live music, but it doesn't seem necessary. The bar is quite crowded, you may need to make a reservation. thanks for everything.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elina Z. 11 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    One of the best bars I’ve ever been to. First time in Tirana and Colonial bar definitely sets the greatest vibes 💕 The cocktail menu is extensive but you can tell bartender what you like and let you be surprised. This is a place you shouldn’t miss in the city 👍🏼
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlaki 7 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    The coolest bar! Huuuuuge amount of options and you never know in what kind of glass your choice will arrive. We saw some weird ones! Must visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reni 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re in the city and are in mood for cocktails, this is probably the best bar in Tirana for it. It is, although, always full and super crowded and loud, but I’d suggest to reserve a nice table in advance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dorina k. 4 years ago on Google
    Its the most lovely and nice lounge cocktails bar in Tirana..i love the decor and the ambiance its so beautiful..all the details and ornaments are so cool..the service its super..you can relax with friends enjoying the cocktails and the warm atmosphere..i recommend a lot
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Florian L. 1 year ago on Google
    Made us drunk with stuff that tasted good :P Joking aside i gotta say it was one of the nicer pubs we've been to while visiting Tirana. The comments which say the staff is racist are either old or simple lies. Drinks are most certain on the expensive side, but after drinking them i'm almost sure they use expensive liquor and the craftsmanship leaves nothing to be desired. So in fact they are worth what your paying for ;) If we visit Tirana again we are sure to come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joey D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great mixology bar. The menu can be overwhelming. It’s the size of a small book. Once you order a drink it does take some time to get it since each drink is made perfectly. Totally worth the wait. It does get pretty crowded here so if you want faster service go early. If you are looking for a fancy cocktail then this is the place to try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bela G. 5 years ago on Google
    Best place in town! Nice and friendly staff. good service and the best coctails! Amazing cocktails.. The bartenders are professionals and know how to make the perfect cocktail of your choice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GIACOMO L. 11 months ago on Google
    Top cocktail Margherita Spyce!!!nice ambiente very good friendly staff!!!you always are amazing welcome here!!! Thanks guys!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 beril k. 4 years ago on Google
    It takes min 10 min to choose a coctail cause they almost have a book as menu! All seems great but with some help I found the right coctail for myself😄 prices are about 600-800 lek. Very nice glasses, good staff, cool place👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best cocktails in Tirana for sure, perhaps even in Albania and the Balkans. Really amazing. Great staff. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Coccinella 1 year ago on Google • 212 reviews
    I loved the atmosphere of this bar and it's beautifully decorated. Friendly professional staff. Great choice of cocktails, a bit more expensive than other places in the city but they are really good. I had a cocktail with fresh passion fruit and ginger but served in a black skull glass. Sadly you don't see what you drink. That was the only complaint.

  • 5/5 Serhii L. 2 years ago on Google • 194 reviews
    The place is great. It has a wonderful service, great cocktails and amazing interior. You should probably come a bit earlier than usual to have a sit outside though inside or is also good, just a bit warmer. As for cocktails, those are being served in art glasses that definitely match the style of both the place and the guests. Prices are average, about $7/8 per cocktail (like old fashioned).

  • 5/5 Rodi S. 2 months ago on Google • 137 reviews New
    I don't think I've ever seen such a big selection of cocktails and spirits. Absolutely great. The atmosphere is nice and servers are good.

  • 5/5 Meri X. 3 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    Great experience at Colonial. I would like to try all the types of cocktails they offer, they have a lot of options and even the glasses are so special. I can recommend il vulcano & pornostar. The staff is very friendly and positive. They should work a little bit more with the bathrooms.

  • 4/5 elma s. 3 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    One of the nicest cocktail bars in Tirana! Variety of cockails served in a fancy way, depending on the cocktail type. The cups or glasses are decorated with flowers or fruit. Dont be suprised if any cocktail comes to you poured in a shell 😆. They also have a snack menu, offering pinza. Prices are reasonable and atmosphere is very cozy.

  • 4/5 Aurélien M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly but does not offer a menu (Original) Sympathique mais ne propose pas de menu

  • 1/5 Erik T. 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) as (Original) kot

  • 3/5 Krist K. 7 years ago on Google
    OPen air, VEry buisy place. loud music

  • 5/5 Sadik S. 7 years ago on Google
    Many chicks

  • 4/5 André S. 7 years ago on Google
    My cocktail was fantastic and the staff was extremely friendly.

  • 5/5 T-Media T. 7 years ago on Google
    Good coctails

  • 4/5 Vjollca d. 7 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails done by processionists. Lovely

  • 1/5 Thomas G. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff does not offer the menu, does not speak proper English, is relunctant to provide information on the coktails served and forbade us to play cards after conuming 45€ of drinks ! Very disappointing !

  • 1/5 שלו בן �. 3 years ago on Google
    Very bad experience.. bad service and the staff was unfriendly. I recommend to move some other place, because there are a lot in the “block”

  • 1/5 Genna Scotto di c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Total decay over the years. Dirty tables, rough drinks. Too bad in the past years it was a beautiful location (Original) Decadimento totale negl'anni. Tavoli sporchi, drink approssimativi. Peccato negl'anni passati era una bella location

  • 4/5 Petra M. 5 years ago on Google
    Good staff, good cocktails for a bit above the average prices.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is great! Everything is finely curated. The ambience, the staff, the music and of course the high quality coctails which is their specialty.

  • 5/5 Rovena S. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite bars in Tirana. Great and a wide variety of cocktails, all of theme super nice one. The service is always friendly. Both inside and outside area are cool. During the day you can enjoy the coffee on the green balcony and during the evening cocktails on the inside. Love this place and can’t wait to go back.

  • 1/5 Slim Z. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is overrated. Drinks are mediocre at best, very expensive when compared to the other bars in the area. The atmosphere is kitsch and the service was very minimal.

  • 5/5 Lorène G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails here ! Place is really lovely

  • 3/5 Morgan J. 2 years ago on Google
    The cocktails were tasty, but will not return due to the insanely high prices. I have never paid these prices in Albania, even for a 5 course meal with drinks included. We paid a little over the equivalent to $100 for 6 cocktails.

  • 5/5 Csaba A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails and amazing presentation 😊

  • 5/5 Amir H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and chill place, specially outside! Tried 2 types of gin & tonic cocktails and both were amazing! Noticed that they also have some finger food options :)

  • 5/5 Gianandrea C. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve bene in Albania one full week and I didn’t find a cocktail bar that was even close to the quality of colonial. Super great quality, choice and also service. Suggested: perfect martini

  • 5/5 Nick B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! A huge selection of cocktails, quality ingredients and mice staff. The perfect place for a night in Tirana!

  • 5/5 DarlingDeAlisa 1 year ago on Google
    Great drinks. Amazing atmosphere. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Bobby B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and unique cocktails! The served our drinks in amazing cups. They also personalized cocktails for us and all the cocktails tasted incredibly nice! A must if you visit Tirana!

  • 3/5 Aj F. 1 year ago on Google
    Good cocktails (the rose de colonial is very sweet and floral). Beautiful spot.

  • 5/5 Fredi 1 year ago on Google
    If you really want to have a good time in Tirana try this bar! Great atmosphere real drinks and great service. If you are lucky to meet the owner and chat with him will be even a better time…. Love it! Thanks guys ❤️

  • 5/5 Shooting S. 9 months ago on Google
    Omg ! Cocktails were outta this world, Passion island is a must try 😍 5 stars for drinks, didn’t wanna try any food 😝

  • 5/5 Rexhinald D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In my opinion in terms of cocktails and various alcoholic beverages is the bar of the capital that comes closer to the standards of bars in Europe or pubs in England and has been a foreign friend of mine who actually lives in Tirana who has me originally suggested. The possibilities of the choices are very diverse and if something specific does not come to mind, it is enough to give some elements to the bartender and a little fantasy on his part will serve in the end a surprise which he will like without a doubt. (Original) Ne mendimin tim per sa i perket koktailave dhe pijeve te ndryshme alkolike eshte bari i kryqeytetit qe i afrohet me shume standarteve te bareve ne europe ose pub-ve ne angli dhe ka qene nje miku im i huaj ne fakt qe jeton ne Tirane qe ma ka sugjeruar fillimisht . Mundesite e zgjedhjeve jane shume te larmishme dhe nese nuk te vjen dicka specifike ne mendje mjafton ti japesh disa elemente baristit edhe pak fantasi nga ana e tij do te serviri ne fund nje surprize e cila do te pelqeje pa asnje dyshim

  • 5/5 Mihnea M. 4 years ago on Google
    😍✨

  • 5/5 Miloslava S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere and choice of coctails galore. To visit around evening. The music is very pleasant. (Original) Super atmosphère et le choix des coctails à gogo. A visiter vers le soir. La musique est très agréable.

  • 5/5 Sara S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cocktails, nice environment

  • 5/5 A M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Coctails in Albania

  • 5/5 Bledjana B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cocktails! Very welcoming and professional staff. I highly recommend it! (Original) Ottimi cocktail! Staff molto accogliente e professionale. Lo consiglio vivamente!

  • 5/5 Getson 3 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails. It is expensive but it justifies the high standard. If you are looking for cocktails in Tirana, this is the best bar to go.

  • 3/5 Scott F. 3 years ago on Google
    Design totally my style. Kinda Buddha Bar with tiki touches. Staff was very friendly and professional. The menu is what's lacking. Too many synthetic products and syrups. Felt like drinking sugar. 3 Stars thanks for the hospitable staff.

  • 5/5 kristi a. 3 years ago on Google
    The best !

  • 5/5 Ledion P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place in Tirana for a cocktail. Beautiful setting. (Original) Il posto migliore di Tirana per un cocktail . Ambiente bellissimo.

  • 5/5 evi n. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoy very much the cocktails there and the very nice atmosphere.. it's amazing 🤩

  • 5/5 Kamilla K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great hookah, nice atmosphere, good service 👍🏻 (Original) Отличный кальян ,приятная атмосфера ,хорошее обслуживание 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Sara E. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, but expensive cocktails in a warm cozy atmosphere. The waiters speak fluent English. I recommend the passion fruit vodka sour. Sweet and decadent.

  • 5/5 Kerstin C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful, cozy atmosphere - you could sit here forever. (Original) Wunderschöne, gemütliche Atmosphäre - man könnte hier Ewigkeiten sitzen.

  • 4/5 anthony p. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice & quite place, Cocktails are good and tasty, the ambiance is warn and the design seems the middle-eastern. Prices are reasonable.

  • 5/5 Nicole B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails, super friendly staff. A must visit in Tirana.

  • 5/5 Niels D. 7 years ago on Google
    This is a very nice cocktail bar where you can drink magic cocktails. (just ask the people at the bar that you want something magic). The prices are okay, although I think it's cheaper for Albanian people then for tourists. Anyway the price is okay. Good place to go out in the night!

  • 4/5 Iakovos S. 4 years ago on Google
    The bar is cozy and centrally located, with a long list of drinks and cocktails. Prices are over average for Tirane and the portions are extremely small (I have uploaded a photo of my whiskey - the content is the whole portion). The music is pleasant, though it could be more appropriate for this place. Maybe better for cocktails.

  • 5/5 HyPer GaminG H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best cocktail bar, simply the best

  • 4/5 Ethan R. 5 years ago on Google
    Great creative cocktails and service. Atmosphere - whether inside or outside - was great as well.

  • 5/5 Rogers H. 5 years ago on Google
    High standard for reasonable prices. Nice and friendly staff. It's worth a visit if you wanna have some good drinks.

  • 4/5 Tedi L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good drinks, nice atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Ivica S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good cafe (Original) Dobar kafić

  • 5/5 Ana Paula M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant to be with friends. (Original) Agradável de se estar com os amigos.

  • 5/5 Lorenc C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best cocktails in the Town The Colonial Cocktail Academy, an old and old-fashioned drink bar and cocktail service, offers not only rare cocktails made with professionalism and quality service but also the best music and society in the city. One of the special things in this bar is the rare collection of 800 different alcohol labels. I suggest you visit (Original) Best cocktails bar in the Town Colonial Cocktail Academy,nje bar i vjeter tashme dhe me eksperience te vjeter ne sherbimin e pijeve dhe cocktaileve, ku ofron jo vetem cocktailet e rralla te bera me profesionalizem dhe sherbim cilesor por edhe muziken dhe shoqerine me te mire ne qytet. Nje nga gjerat e vecanta ne kete bar eshte koleksioni i rralle prej 800 shishesh,(labels) alkoli te ndryshme. Sygjeroj ta vizitoni

  • 5/5 Max K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cocktails, well mixed, for a German not extremely strong but strong enough and do not taste like alcohol (Original) Leckere Cocktails, gut gemischt, für einen Deutschen nicht extrem stark aber stark genug und schmecken nicht nach Alkohol

  • 5/5 Ermal M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many good cocks (Original) Shum coktele te mir

  • 2/5 Cpt C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cocktails rather lower mediocrity, staff endeavors but well. (Original) Cocktails eher unteres Mittelmaß, Personal bemüht aber naja.

  • 5/5 Florent I. 4 years ago on Google
    First class cocktails with great atmosphere. A must-go for both local and travellers. Also the staff is lovely

  • 5/5 Medardo A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great courtesy .. so much atmosphere and an incredible selection of liquors (Original) Grande cortesia..tanta atmosfera e una selezione incredibile di liquori

  • 5/5 Arber M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's ok, but rather expensive for what it offers.

  • 5/5 kacaku 4 years ago on Google
    The best Cocktails in Tirana, I drink a lot of cocktails around the world, this bar is one of the best. Great people, very nice staff. They take care of your mood.

  • 3/5 Romina Z. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good local, big and very busy. There is no dancing but there is disco, high and commercial music ... (Original) Buon locale, grande e molto frequentato. Non si balla ma c'è musica da discoteca, alta e commerciale...

  • 5/5 Amélie le P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cocktails and lovely staff! (Original) Cocktails délicieux et staff adorable !

  • 5/5 Juan Ángel P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cocktail menu is very extensive. Nice terrace. Good atmosphere in good area. Prices somewhat more expensive than elsewhere. (Original) La carta de cocktails es muuuuy extensa. Terraza agradable. Buen ambiente en buena zona. Precios algo más caros que en otros sitios.

  • 5/5 Dmitry K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails!

  • 5/5 Imants K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing choice of cocktails & friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Xhei H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place in the center of Tirana to go for a cocktail. The service is fast and the drinks are excellent. The only negative aspect is that when I went the first time the sign was not very bright in the late evening and you could see little. The assessment of 4.5 / 5 is well deserved. I recommend going there at least once. (Original) Bellissimo posto nel centro di Tirana in cui andare a bere un cocktail. Il servizio è veloce e i drink ottimi. L'unico aspetto negativo è che quando sono andato la prima volta l'insegna non era molto illuminata in tarda serata e si vedeva poco. La valutazione di 4,5/5 è meritata. Consiglio di andarci almeno una volta.

  • 5/5 Nicolò S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) great cocktails in a great location (Original) ottimi cocktail in un ottima location

  • 5/5 Enri O. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Excellent cocktails. The best in the city!

  • 5/5 Andrea B. 4 years ago on Google
    Large selection of cocktails, ambience very cool and elegant with price extremely reasonable (5 euros per cocktail)

  • 5/5 Davide P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendliness, hospitality, professionalism and excellent quality: the Colonial. Going to Tirana, visit it absolutely and you will taste the best cocktails (Original) Cordialità, accoglienza, professionalità e qualità eccellente: il Colonial. Capitando a Tirana visitatelo assolutamente e assaggerete i migliori cocktails


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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