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Hemingway Bar Tirana

Social club Jazz club

👍👍 A must in Tirana. Amazing atmosphere and great drinks. Absolutely love it. People often mention Tirana, good, atmosphere, great, cocktails, music, drinks, Great, staff, nice,


Address

Rruga Kont Urani, Tirana 1001, Albania

Website

hemingway.al

Contact

+355 69 202 2303

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (544 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 AM to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Tirana (35) good (29) atmosphere (23) great (22) cocktails (21) music (21) drinks (18) Great (15) staff (15) nice (14)
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  • 5/5 Alana C. 1 year ago on Google
    A must in Tirana. Amazing atmosphere and great drinks. Absolutely love it.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Quemar las n. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely time 💜💜 great cocktails and vibe
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff T. 2 years ago on Google • 55 reviews
    I visited the Hemingway Bar in Tirana in early December. Great exterior, wonderful interior, and fine courteous service. And the cocktails are excellent. I'd go back for sure if I'm lucky enough to get to Tirana again. As I was leaving the bar, I think it was the owner that very kindly came up to me and asked if everything was good. That's great service!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mark b. 5 months ago on Google • 295 reviews
    Nice cocktails. Friendly staff. Lovely cat. Interesting decoration.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Armand A. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    What great place to have a drink and enjoy yourself. From outside feels like you are in Havana due to the old architecture. Inside than is very cosy and retro atmosphere with Hemingway's pictures and quotes. Everything is done to perfection and the music is amazing with a mixture of British, Latin jazz, reggae and many more. If you have time you can easily spent the whole night there. Service is fast and the waiters are very polite. And the cute cat sleeping at the bar is a bonus. If you go to Tirana you can't afford to miss it, I will definitely return.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa R. 7 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    The cocktails here were delish. You are not restricted to the menu. The outdoors in the summer is a must. We did come here a Monday night - hence the music prolly stopped playing because of that - but nonetheless the staff was sweet, the drinks were amazing, and they accommodated 16 people. This is a cash only place lek & euro only. Hope this helps :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a freaking vibe! Lovely, shabby-chic, awesome jazz music, super friendly waiter, plus they have a beautiful cat living in the bar (!). I've been to a number of Hemingway bars in my time - this one deserves the name and i am pretty sure old Ernest would approve. This place fills my heart with joy.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place even for single travellers. Prices are affordable, very friendly stuff and amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend for everyone looking for a great cocktail bar.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex Tran (. 1 year ago on Google
    Decently priced drinks in an artsy atmosphere. Has a friendly and cute resident cat. I ordered the espresso martini and it was good. Items without prices on the menu mean they’re not available. It gets pretty busy in the early evening but empties out around 11pm. They also have a decent beer selection.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alva M. 7 months ago on Google
    Their name is pretty ironic, but I guess this is what Albanian society has come to. Not a good representation of Albania, art lovers or whatever "culture" they think they are "gate keeping". Do better and thank you for the experience. :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julio T. 11 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    A bar with a lot of character that definitely you should visit in Tirana during your first visit. They have an impressive collection of spirits so they can definitely prepare any cocktail that you can imagine. The staff is really friendly and helpful. The place was inspired by fans of Hemingway so there are many decorations on that regard. A mix of all ages visit this place and it's pretty popular among tourists for obvious reasons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michał S. 5 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Small coctail bar with excellent drinks loved by Hemingway. Highly recommended! The bar offers not only coctails but also beers and other staff

  • 5/5 Claude W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good vibes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby L. 4 years ago on Google
    this one is a local place. good drinks, they have variants of drink, staffs are friendly. and they also have cat to welcome you
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jurgen D. 2 years ago on Google
    Horrible service! The waiter (female) was totally rude on two separate occasions! The last straw was when 45 minutes before closing she wouldn’t let us sit down, while having multiple empty tables saying they were reserved and they were closing soon. Never have I ever felt so offended in my life. Poor poor service
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosie A. 1 year ago on Google
    A very cool backstreet jazz bar in the centre of Tirana. Service was incredibly polite and we watched the waiter pull further tables from thin air in order to accommodate prospective punters. There was a live pianist creating a beautiful atmosphere as well as a looped projection of ‘The Rum Diaries’ which added to the atmosphere. This place is clearly popular with tourists and locals and well worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Billy O. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, the most horrible experience ever! We waited for the waiter for a while, and when he finally arrived he said that they don’t serve the public. Apparently you have to be part of some fake club to get a drink here, meanwhile our friends have been there before. Go give your money to another business that actually appreciates it. Screw these pretentious people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mel K. 9 months ago on Google
    Are you tiered of the locals? Is their "Albanianess" just "too much" for you and your backpacking group of nordic/dutch/north American looking friends (and the occasional token Albanian)? Great! This place is definitely for you. The bar offers a nice secure place for you and the rest of your foreigner friends to sit down, stand up, wonder around, and have drinks while not having to worry about listening to this countries native tongue. "But, Mel, how does this place get rid of all of its local populous so it can give me the commodity of feeling like I've never left my house", you ask. "Members only" rule! Oh, you're not a member? No worries, if you look foreign enough and do not speak a word of Albanian,... you're automatically a member. So, sit down and enjoy the scene as people you might not like get turned down for service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max S. 8 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Very cozy place perfect for evening meeting after exploration of Tirana city. Coctails were good with average-high prices (5,5-8€ per drink, 5€ per beer). Staff was really helpful and kind! We had a great time. Payment only in cash.

  • 5/5 Keep W. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely in top 3 bars in Tirana, great atmosphere and music. Very wide selection of alcohol, and tasty cocktails. I recommend to everyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamir S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and landlord cool dude
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith O. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome vibes, great staff, great booze selection. Just go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 4 years ago on Google
    Walking by this place, I had to go in! The atmosphere is awesome and both the bartenders I spoke with were incredibly friendly, cheerful and made good conversation. They had a great selection of rum and scotch, some of which can be pricey. I would expand the cocktail menu to include more than a handful of drinks but that's my only suggestion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hestia 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere, not just any bar you will see in Tirana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ilir D. 4 years ago on Google
    Ecxellent bar, superb ambisnce, friendly staff. If you visit Tirana this is rhe place to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cosmin F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edi A. 5 years ago on Google
    The only place to drink good rum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara E. 3 years ago on Google
    Hemingway's should be on every literature lovers itinerary (and even if you aren't a book need). This is favorite evening hangout in Tirana. Welcoming atmosphere, perfectly poured drinks and good friends. With quotes from Hemingway on the walls, tasteful jazz music and a resident cat, this bar has it all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Without a doubt one of the best places to visit in Tirana and learn a little more about Hemingway's history accompanied by Blendi and Rudi. Greetings the Cuban from Havana to Toronto to Tirana. We will see again. (Original) Sin duda uno de los mejores lugares para visitar en Tirana y conocer un poco más de la historia de Hemingway acompañados de Blendi y Rudi. Saludos el cubano de la Habana a Toronto a Tirana. Nos veremos otra vez.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jakub M. 3 years ago on Google
    Here you can see the owner of the bar 😽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ingrid X. 3 years ago on Google
    I would give to Hemingway 10 stars if I could. This place is fantastic for both locals and travelers. It’s a rendezvous place for people who enjoy good drinks, good music and good energy. They opened almost 10 years ago and kept the exact same philosophy. 💜
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Florion H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place and a lovely cat but unfriendly waitress. We went there with 2 friends at a time where just the 3 waitresses and a couple were there around 6 PM just to have a beer. Since we hadn't seen each other for a long time we were full of joy and respectively talking a lot. The unfriendly waitress came and asked us to lower the voice, as if we were in a library and not in a cuban drinks place. We all have bad days but at work you need to wear a smile :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Danina L. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place inspired by Hemingway! Prices are good. Cocktails available but you have to plan on 15 mins until you get your drink! Very close to the center of tirana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will H. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a beautiful night. The jazz music was terrific. However, that does not even compare to the service from the lovely staff. The beers and cocktails went down well. And that’s coming from a veteran drinker. Definitely order the German beer over the Belgium beer. Safe to say I thoroughly enjoyed my night. Will look great on the Instagram!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daryl H. 1 year ago on Google
    There are a handful of very special bars that I've been to in my travels and this ranks among the best. The warm intimate setting, the friendly waitress, the music. Just a perfect way to waste away an evening. I can't wait to return here on my next trip to Tirana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julian S. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot describe how much I love this bar. It is very cozy with an array of drinks a piano at the back and if you are lucky enough you get to meet the house cat that simply rests on the bar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karl Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing bar with a nice ambiance and cocktails, we had to wait a bit for the waiter and the orders to come but not a big deal
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a cool place to visit 😎 Small and intimate Perfect for first date or mingling Cody vibes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A E. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar is awesome. It reminds me of a quaint dive bar in Key West, Florida. The staff are super friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. We can't wait to go back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruben B. 1 year ago on Google
    I really couldn't say anything negative about Hemingway Bar. The atmosphere was amazing, the bartenders were friendly and helpful, drinks are not on the cheap side but with the quality you are getting its absolutely worth it. I would recommend it for travellers in Tirana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ia S. 11 months ago on Google
    Super cozy bar with the best environment and an incredible variety of liquors, with good music always. Amazing cocktails and staff. Also very cute cat
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lizzie S. 10 months ago on Google
    Ordered a daiquiri, but got a papa doble and after clearly stating 3 times this is not what I ordered and because of diabetes this is not suitable for me. However, staff didnt care and was rude. Atmosphere in the cafe however is nice, music is good. But the staff ruined the vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barish T. 8 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Very lovely atmosphere, kind staff and good cocktails with reasonable prices in an area there is no other alternative. Not as posh as the bars and clubs in Blloku area and much more friendly staff. Definitely worth for spending an evening!

  • 5/5 Shaun C. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Great bar! Cocktails were fantastic and the barman took great care in everyone he made. Great atmosphere too! 100% worth going in for a drink!

  • 5/5 Sandra B. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    We visited in late October on our last evening in Tirana and had a great experience at this bar. It’s a jewel of a bar, both waiters were lovely and we received great drink recommendations. The music was wonderful, a musical oasis we found nowhere else on our trip through Albania. They even have a cool and cute bar cat!

  • 5/5 Giuseppe M. 4 years ago on Google
    The best bar in Tirana!!! Great people, amazing place and a large selection of bottles!!! Wow!!

  • 5/5 Henriette P. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice place and good service. Good drinks and so cool with the movie-screen on the wall. You should definitely go here if you are in Tiranës!!

  • 5/5 Ahmet �. 4 years ago on Google
    Georgous, what a collection of alcohols Especially rum coctails are choosen by Hemingway's taste! If place doesn't have too much customer meet the bartender guy and listen his story, I guess he's many things to say..

  • 4/5 Anette K. 6 years ago on Google
    The best choice of high quality spirits in the region especially original rum brands that you find nowhere else. Great music and great people on top!

  • 5/5 Brady M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to have a fresh cocktail. So cozy and interesting!

  • 5/5 Charity L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very kitchsy bar, good drinks, they are hosting a jazz festival soon and this would be a fun place to see live music. Great service- the gentleman serving us had good beer recommendations and was so friendly. Overall, we had a great time and we will be bringing our friends back!

  • 5/5 dossy d. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely drinks. Definitely a place for cool cats /jazz cats

  • 3/5 Becks L. 4 years ago on Google
    Only went because of the promise of live music but there was none. Apparently, only happens on Thursdays. Disappointed.

  • 4/5 ev_is 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to drink with friends and talk and why not watch a movie in the mean time

  • 5/5 Rafal G. 4 years ago on Google
    Little Havana in Tirana. Great atmosphere, good cocktails. Been on Monday, so have not tried jazz, but I'd expect it to raise the place to 6 stars at least!

  • 5/5 Paris P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In a place full of charm but you have to love art and literature too ... (Original) En endroit plein de charme mais il faut aimer l'art et littérature aussi...

  • 5/5 Argo C. 3 years ago on Google
    A portal dimension into the changing city of Tirana. A place where people shares their emotions with hugs and smiles. A source of nice feelings with the best cocktails you can find here.

  • 1/5 murat o. 3 years ago on Google
    Don’t waste your time to go there. They says only members.

  • 5/5 Ilda B. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place and best for coctails

  • 5/5 Steven YJ L. 4 years ago on Google
    The best bar for you during your staying at Tirana

  • 5/5 Agni P. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent!

  • 5/5 Alberto V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very special place. I recommend it. (Original) Un sitio muy especial. Lo recomiendo.

  • 5/5 Altuğ �. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoy the time..

  • 5/5 Astrit S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Place in town

  • 5/5 Ido G. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool place, great vibe. Moderately priced beer, and good service. If you're one of the blues/jazz bars lovers, you should love this place!

  • 5/5 Nick H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very relaxed people, cool atmosphere, delicious drinks - and a cat! (Original) Sehr entspannte Leute, coole Atmosphäre, leckere Drinks - und eine Katze!

  • 4/5 loukas k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classic bar with jazz music and fine cocktails (Original) Κλασικό μπαρ με τζαζ μουσική και ωραία κοκτέιλ

  • 5/5 Max K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice clocky pub in Tirana. Feels a little off the beaten track (but also relaxed on foot), but with a lot of charm and wit. The decor has that certain something. The prices were really good and the service was nice. The highlight was the small silent movie cinema on the opposite wall of the house. Definitely worth a visit and unique. (Original) Nette uhrige Kneipe in Tirana. Gefühlt ein klein wenig ab vom Schuss (aber auch zu Fuß entspannt zu erreichen), aber mit viel Charme und Esprit. Die Einrichtung hat das gewisse Etwas. Die Preise waren wirklich gut und der Service nett. Highlight war das kleine Stummfilmkino auf der gegenüber liegenden Häuserwand. Definitiv einen Besuch wert und einzigartig.

  • 5/5 Debbie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vibe, friendly staff and a cute house cat.

  • 5/5 Adelbert R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool bar near the embassy district in Tirana. (Original) Sehr coole Bar in der Nähe des Botschaftsviertels in Tirana.

  • 5/5 taha e. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, good cocktails.

  • 5/5 mark s. 4 years ago on Google
    Top jazz bar in Tirana

  • 5/5 Marco Guida in L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cocktails and ambient

  • 5/5 Nilkë R. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place!

  • 1/5 Gjenerali G. 5 years ago on Google
    Worst place to visit, unless you are a member of their closed society and have a membership card, you will he thrown away from the bar. I sat, I gave the order, and then the manager of the bar comes politely and without and discreete manners of speaking to the client, said that we had to get up and live because we are not members of the club. And he apologized for the other waiter saying g that he forgot to ask. It was Tuesday evening and the bar was almost empty. It's a loss of time, and they force you to be a member of the club just to have a beer. 25m2 inside, and 7 tables outside in the road, pretending to be public but operating only for their fans.

  • 5/5 Uta I. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar with lovely people...

  • 5/5 Basma K. 5 years ago on Google
    Best bar in Tirana

  • 5/5 Sonia M. 3 years ago on Google
    The best place

  • 5/5 Tenia S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place ever in Tirana

  • 3/5 Ednan s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Gut

  • 1/5 Enea K. 3 years ago on Google
    Pseudo artsy! No respect for human rights and freedom.

  • 5/5 Steven W. 2 years ago on Google
    Really awesome bar. A must visit for anyone coming to Tirana. They also have the best mojitos. Highly recommended! A+

  • 5/5 Jonas 2 years ago on Google
    Best bar in town. I love the place and the people. A place I visit every time I am in Tirana.

  • 4/5 Алиса �. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, lots of foreigners, cocktails are nice

  • 4/5 Elizabeth S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails and nice vibe. Bring cash though cause they don’t accept card. It’s definitely worth going out your way for though.

  • 5/5 Mohammed S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place for the nice nights 🌙

  • 5/5 Maria S. 2 years ago on Google
    A really cool bar which transfers you out of Tirana to anywhere in the world with a jazzy atmosphere, good conversations and tasty cocktails. Must-visit for the peculiar crowd.

  • 4/5 Gabriele M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. Good beer , good music. Speaking with the owner we discovered a well organized and intresting organizzation.

  • 1/5 Andrew J. 2 years ago on Google
    Very touristic and often too packed. Also, they don't advertise that they sell inexpensive local beer - a little off that they are trying to sell yiu an expensive cocktail instead. Also, when we were there, they were just playing Reggae nit Jazz.

  • 5/5 Mademoiselle P. 2 years ago on Google
    Rly liked the place, it has such a relaxed atmosphere. They told us that they have about 500 different spirits.

  • 5/5 Alec Wayne B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and a really cool place to have a drink. Sadly no live music at the moment due to Covid restrictions. Still enjoyable all the same

  • 5/5 Ethan R. 5 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended spot for cocktails. It's a cozy place on a quiet street and great for conversation either inside or out. They have an excellent selection of rum, gin, and whiskey but are best know for their rum. Definitely worth a stop in Tirana.

  • 5/5 Abdurahman Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely bar, great cocktails, wonderful music. If you are in Tirana you should come here for sure. It is nice to be in such a bar that has personality. 5 stars, no doubt.

  • 5/5 Sara Marie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Cosy, welcoming bar with an impressive selection of rum and the best cocktails of Tirana. The guy working there was very knowledgeable of rum and his recommendations hit the mark. There's a cat living in the bar. If you sit at the bar, it way honour you by lying on your lap! Music was great. Best bar experience of our trip to Albania.

  • 3/5 Nathaniel R. 9 months ago on Google
    Eclectic bar decor and good music but the night I went maybe was too busy for the staff to handle? Took upwards of 30 minutes to get order taken and then when I tried to order a drink from the menu it was evidently not offered anymore. When I asked for a suggestion of something similar, the server gave me the menu again which didn’t have any description of the drinks just some unusual drink names. I eventually asked for a straight liquor pour and it took 15-20 minutes to receive. When asked for water it also was about 4 times or so that we had to remind them. I’m sure I’ll give this place another shot since it didn’t seem intentional but perhaps the servers were high on weed. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • 5/5 Adam P. 9 months ago on Google
    Hemingway is a fantastically atmospheric bar evoking all sorts of Cuban and warm jazz vibes. The decor is a visual feast. The bar is extremely well stocked, but very narrow so only two bartenders can work in it, and when we went on a Saturday night, it slows service. Cocktails were average (probably because of the workload) so would suggest spirit mixers or neat spirits.

  • 5/5 Patrycja K. 9 months ago on Google
    the best pub I’ve been. Deeply recomending !!

  • 4/5 Peter P. 8 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere is great! But the service is a little slow. Be sure to stop by for a pleasant conversation with friends and good cocktails accompanied by good music.

  • 5/5 Maria S. 7 months ago on Google
    Really nice bar, good atmosphere, with a lovely cat always there

  • 5/5 Dale P. 6 months ago on Google
    Fantastic bar with great music and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Caro 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Create place. Nice Cocktail. We had select spritz and a Guinness. Highlight is the Cat!


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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