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Nouvelle Vague Tirana

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👍👍 Best Bar in Albania, with the best alcohol. Drink and get drunk, but get no hangover. If you want a good drinking experience, the place to be is here. People often mention cocktails, Tirana, cocktail, good, staff, friendly, amazing, drinks, atmosphere, great,


Address

Rruga Pjetër Bogdani, Tiranë, Albania

Website

www.nouvellevaguetirana.com

Contact

+355 69 933 3622

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (358 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 6 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Kelvin G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Bar in Albania, with the best alcohol. Drink and get drunk, but get no hangover. If you want a good drinking experience, the place to be is here.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven S. 10 months ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Trendy cocktailbar with a an original collection of signature cocktails. Next to this they can make all the classics and have a wide range of liquor brands. Waiters are helpfull and friendly. Very good music. Cocktails that we tried: Poppy, Oriental, c'est Rum and The Miller all tasted great.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hiieliin 5 months ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Amazing bar experience! This is a must go if you want to try something different and high class cocktails. We tried 6 different cocktails during our 2 visits. Our top one was Nou Whey. 🍸 Also, we really liked Nu Fashion, Drunk Bee, The Miller. The cocktails do not look like you’re maybe used to, but the smell and taste is extraordinary.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bradley J. 8 months ago on Google • 267 reviews
    My favorite bar in Tirana. Expertly crafted, innovative cocktails in an inviting space. The knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly mixologists and staff made my time in Tirana wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariol �. 10 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    One of the nicest cocktail places in Tirana, if you like cocktails its a must visit and should bot be overlooked. Staff is welcoming and very helpful. A little bit pricey but its worth it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara G. 5 years ago on Google
    A very unique place and probably serves the best cocktails in Tirana👍
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of cocktails and really friendly staff. Nice decoration too and a shady spot for a hot day.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 3 months ago on Google • 242 reviews New
    "Drunk Bee" delight served in a cup and saucer and C'Est Rum, both excellent concoctions!

  • 4/5 Ta Li H. 5 months ago on Google • 221 reviews
    2023 world 86th best bar. I had an interesting conversation with the owner Evis. To know more about the drinking culture in Albania and his thoughts about the industry.

  • 5/5 marek p. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For those who like heavy sounds, the obligatory position. (Original) Dla lubiących ciężkie brzmienie pozycja obowiązkowa.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wajdy S. 2 years ago on Google
    Social nice place to chill and spend good time with friends or alone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lee H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best craft cocktail bar in the city. A must go if you want an amazing cocktail you will not find anywhere else. Amazing bartenders.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen J. 2 years ago on Google
    Best bar we tried in Tirana. No shade to the others, all of which were lovely but this place was a cut above. Delicious signature cocktails, friendly bar staff and a fun atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 klevis s. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet place with rock & metal music for everyone! (Original) Vend i qete me muzike rock & metal per te gjithe!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hürkan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Rock & Metal Bar 🤘 Go and headbang 🍻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing find and the negative If you do not like metal bars or metal music your opinion does not matter
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafal G. 4 years ago on Google
    Hard rock and great ambiance combined. On a terrace! Open late.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Burcu Kıyar G. 4 years ago on Google
    Rock&Metal, cold beer, good service🤘, do you need anything else?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iggy 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Amazing service. Safe environment. On of the best places in the city. Gay friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pierre C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks! Great atmosphere! Great bartenders! Just come and enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nerajda d. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best places in Tirana??? Good drinks,creative place & cool people ✔
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessandra Di T. 2 years ago on Google
    Super good cocktails and so much kindness! Thank you. Zero waste bar ✔️🌷
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Slim Z. 2 years ago on Google
    This is by far the best bar in Tirana. The staff is very kind and reactive and the atmosphere is vibrant. But what makes this place so special is the cocktails. I have tried almost every drink in their menu and each one of them is unique and well crafted. You will not regret coming to la nouvelle vague.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miloslava S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Trendy place, many kinds of cocktails. The staff helpful and welcoming. The bar is full on the weekends. To discover. (Original) Lieu branché, beaucoup de sortes de cocktail. Le personnel serviable et accueillant. Le bar est plein le week-end. A découvrir.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petar S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best bars in Tirana that we visited with my wife. The employees, the whole team were very friendly and welcoming. They shared some nice stories of their bar, we tried a special Albanian rakia made by them.. The place looks perfect inside and out! If you are looking for some special made cocktails this is the place you want to go. We will definitely visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santhosh G. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff is super cool , signature cocktails are one of the bests i have tried in the recent times. Great cheerful staff welcoming with a smile and a vibrant bar room
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gauthier P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very surprising cocktails with new taste ! Warm welcome and an expert bartender which will help you if you hesitate. Nice surprise !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 marsi k. 1 year ago on Google
    I could describe this place only with one word: AMAZING. Amazing staff, amazing music, amazing design and the most important thing amazing drinks. For it’s very special atmosphere, I consider Nouvelle Vague as the most unique bar in Tirana! A destination everyone should visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Culinary S. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited this popular cocktail bar twice during our time in Tirana. Located in the trendy Bllok neighbourhood this is a spot you really have to visit if you’re a fan of creative cocktails. While they serve beer, wine and the “standard” cocktails, their real mojo is their specialty cocktails. They have a short featured cocktail menu that highlights different aspects of Albanian culture. And part of what makes that extra special is that the super friendly server we had was happy to explain the backstory behind the specialty cocktails. For example, it’s traditional to offer special guests in one’s home a Turkish coffee, followed by raki (Albania’s famous - and ubiquitous - digestivo). So they created the Black Sabah, a raki-based drink infused with a light, aromatic coffee flavour that’s obvious only on the finish. An absolutely brilliant concept, and a delicious cocktail. Another drink we enjoyed - The Miller (pictured). Here’s the story behind the name, straight from the folks at Nouvelle Vague: “So there is this amazing restaurant at the lake of Tirana, which is named “MULLIXHIU” and it means the miller. Bledi. The head chef and owner, constantly makes his own “boza”. Boza is traditional non alcoholic drink which we use it a lot in the Balkans, brought by the Ottomans. Practically it is a fermented corn. So we wanted to make a drink inspired by the miller and bases on boza, after a lot but a lot of trying and experimenting, we concluded to the actual recipe that you tried.” Cool, eh!? These specialty cocktails are an almost absurdly affordable price - only 700L. Cocktails this creative and well executed would cost at least double that where we come from (and at some places triple), so this is an amazing bargain. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wagon L. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails! Small selection but they are all unique and special. They use clear carved ice blocks that surprised me for the price (700 to 800 ALL). The atmosphere and music selection are also superb.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Puck 8 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    When you are a cocktail fan, this one is a recommendation! Very nice looking and special cocktails. Although a bit high on the price for Tirana, the service is very good, decor amazing and the cocktails are an experience. However, if you just want ‘a drink’ or a simple G&T, maybe skip this one.

  • 5/5 Shaun C. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    This was a very funny cool cocktail bar. It had the most unusual cocktail menu, but the ones we had were great and at a fair price. It was busy when we were there and with a good atmosphere

  • 5/5 Christopher L. 10 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Real cocktails with diverse flavours and ingredients. Saw the hype from reviews and wanted to see it first hand. The bartenders are really talented and super friendly. The drinks are great; really well crafted and structured cocktails - would have tried every one on the menu if there was more time.

  • 5/5 Jona A. 9 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    My favourite cocktail bar in Tirana. Their signature cocktails are especially amazing! The staff is very friendly.

  • 5/5 Elena I. 1 year ago on Google
    A gem in the heart of Tirana! One of my favorite spot in the city that is going strong over the years. They serve amazing cocktails, and every cocktail is not just a drink, it is an experience. The staff is super friendly and warm. Without hesitation one of the best cocktail bars in the country!

  • 5/5 Keep W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice bar, great music, good vibes only!

  • 5/5 Coccinella 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar on one of the most happening bar scene street in Tirana. Nicely decorated, warm inside, good music and very friendly staff. And they speak very good English. I was a solo traveler, but I really enjoyed my time there and the atmosphere. The cocktail list is exhaustive and innovative. My cocktail was excellent as a matter of fact and served with some salty popcorn on the side. A great address while in Tirana!

  • 5/5 Eren K. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the greatest places in Tirana. Interesting and delicious cocktails. The atmosphere is unique and the service is kind.

  • 5/5 Simon P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great variety of creative drinks, various adaptations of classic cocktails with a local twist. The Diverted Negroni was delicious. The location is cosy and welcoming, the walls of the outside patio are covered in little handdrawn blackboards that work as decoration and menu at the same time. Service is quick, friendly and english-speaking. With 6-7 € for a drink prices are quite high for albania but an absolute steal for a western european. Definately a big recommendation!

  • 5/5 Koos R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for the cocktails and your drinks. A good place to sit relax and have nice chats without speaking loud. Very nicely decorated. The walls shows cocktails from the past. The menu contains different surprising cocktails with a special local touch. Sometimes served in a surprising cup. A very cool place to chill out!

  • 5/5 Niki H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing cocktails. Probably the best I've had. So creative. And the vibe is so relaxed and fun. Plus the service is great!! Definitely stop by when you are in Tirana.

  • 5/5 Mikel Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent choice for all new visitors of Tirana looking for fun 🤗📲Ⓜ️🍹🍸

  • 5/5 Kostas T. 4 years ago on Google
    Travel you!

  • 5/5 thanos f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice shop for the night. (Original) Πολύ ωραίο μαγαζί για νύχτα.

  • 5/5 Michaela Tania Maria K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing, and has a great atmosphere. And cool interior! Me and my boyfriend ended up drinking through the whole menu! The drinks are fantastic! The waiter is excellent at his job. Really recommend this place.

  • 4/5 Nathan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun bar with cheap drinks. Great place

  • 5/5 Vlad A. 1 year ago on Google
    Unique cocktails, pleasant interior and overall great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Nicolò S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent cocktails. very tastefully decorated place (Original) ottimi cocktails. posto arredato con molto gusto

  • 5/5 Mark S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best bars I've been to since being in Europe. The bartenders/mixologists are masters of their craft, very dedicated to fresh and hand-made ingredients, putting care into each drink. I'm a fan and DEFINITELY recommend!

  • 5/5 Berit D. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the Seasonless and absolutely loved it. One of the best drinks I have had; fresh, discrete and fruity but not too sweet. A popcorn snack on the side made the experience sublime. The service was good also. 10/10

  • 5/5 ermis k. 11 months ago on Google
    The place to try the best cocktails. The staff is welcoming and the atmosphere is so cool. ♥️

  • 5/5 Anne Jan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place with incredible cocktails and extremely friendly staff and djs.. Will come back here for sure.

  • 5/5 Krisma K. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a great place with good cocktails and whiskeys.

  • 5/5 Viktorija N. 5 years ago on Google
    Different place, where you can simply enjoy your drink and good company. Worth visiting when in Tirana

  • 5/5 Choppy 10 months ago on Google
    This place was awesome, the cocktails were tasty, the staff were attentive and the atmosphere was great. Most cocktails cost around 700lek but they are worth it. They also gave me a shot of their own raki mix for free and I loved it so much I bought a bottle to take home. Would definitely recommend a visit at least once or several times!

  • 5/5 Romina Z. 7 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere and good cocktails. I'd strongly recommend it!

  • 5/5 Siobahn H. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar with kitschy decor. Many different kinds of cocktails. Amaretto sour is amazing. Wonderful for a late afternoon or early evening chat with friends or to read a book. Later evening gets very crowded and loud but still friendly atmosphere. They have small toasts (grilled cheese and ham) if you need a snack.

  • 5/5 Alter C. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to flow with the vibes. Staff is friendly and humorous which helps propagate the great time you will have here. Amazing cocktails, just go with a moody order and you’ll be surprised how spot on the drink will be. 5/5. Been, am and will go again.

  • 5/5 Jill C. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best cocktail bars I’ve been. The Quince and Nu Fashion were both winners. Unique twist, highly recommended

  • 5/5 Sabri G. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply perfect. We forgot a jaket in this place and they were so avaliable to help us. Nice place , absolutely recomended.

  • 5/5 Renaldo X. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place and amazing service.

  • 5/5 Antoine M. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Simply one of the best bars I have been to. The drinks are superb, the decor is beautiful and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend asking for advice, the bar staff will not let you down. 5 stars thoroughly deserved.

  • 5/5 Osman Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect ambience. Perfect bartenders and cocktails. Best in Tirana

  • 5/5 Κατερίνα �. 5 years ago on Google
    First time in Albania and glad my friends brought me in Nouvelle Vague! A really nice and cosy bar where you can enjoy your cocktail and the music! The service was really kind! I highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Roy T. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome place.... great atmosphere with amazing bartenders.

  • 5/5 Irsa S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best place in town for a good cocktail. Authentic menu and lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Viola T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, in an informal environment where you want to go back again. (Original) Sherbimi shume i mire, ne nje ambient jo formal ku ke deshire te kthehesh perseri.

  • 5/5 Massimo R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok (Original) Ok

  • 5/5 Emil E. 6 years ago on Google
    Allways a great vibe and the drinks are good. It's easy to get in touch with other guests and the staff is friendly.

  • 3/5 Rebeca L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beach bar, a bit expensive. (Original) Chiringuito de playa, un poco caro.

  • 5/5 Ethan R. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent cocktail bar in the Tirana Blokku. Try to grab a seat outside if the weather is nice. About 500-700 lek per cocktail.

  • 5/5 Erik S. 6 years ago on Google
    Wonderful cocktails to awesome prices, this is the best drinks we had, both from the menu and from the bartenders ideas. Good prices for what you get and a fantastic atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Thomas V. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best place in Tirana for cocktails. A nice decoration. Not that cheap. Or and like almost everywhere in Albania, if you hope for a smile or a pleasant conversation from the waiter, then you should either come with your vagina or find a way to grow one on your way to the bar. If you can't, all you will get is something as nice as a Russian Border agent.

  • 5/5 Sokrat G. 5 years ago on Google
    Best place in Tirana

  • 5/5 Florian R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cocktail bar. Attentive staff. (Original) Excellent bar à cocktails. Personnel attentionné.

  • 5/5 Lord S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Cozy place with Amazing Drinks and a friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Ergest L. 3 years ago on Google
    Best cocktail bar you can visit. Placed in the centre of Tirana. Amazing staff and positive vibes. The only place where you can feel comfortable just like being home 😊

  • 5/5 Kenshin K. 3 years ago on Google
    Cosy and warm bar in an unexpected country. i think the bartender's name was mimi or mini(sorry if i got it wrong) , suggested me a classic daiquiri. Perfect suggestion followed by a perfect execution.

  • 5/5 SynGeeGee 3 years ago on Google
    The drinks are amazing and the staff is always smiling and friendly. Always got the best service even when fully packed. 100/5 Stars.

  • 5/5 Scott F. 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the best service ive had in Middle/Eastern Europe One Tattooed Bartender always rushed to suggest me the best drinks and never let me down. Made my 3day visit in Albania even more wonderful than it was. If youre up to quality drinks and amazing vibes with a friendlier than ever staff then this is the place to be, i would say every night.

  • 5/5 Ceno B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place

  • 5/5 Kei H. 5 years ago on Google
    One of my faves 😊

  • 5/5 Evar G. 5 years ago on Google
    Best cocktail bar in Blloku, second place Colonial, third Radio.. All great places.

  • 5/5 Maddie C. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing bar with a unique list of delicious cocktails!!

  • 5/5 Endri T. 5 years ago on Google
    Best cocktails in Tirana

  • 4/5 Nikola �. 4 years ago on Google
    Super fun cocktail bar. Cool crew working there, I had a lot of fun watching them mix drinks. Good music as well. A little bit hard to find if you're a tourist.

  • 2/5 Marenglen T. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very dirty, uncomfortable environment, good service, quiet people (Original) Molto sporco, ambiente poco confortevole, buon servizio, gente tranquilla

  • 5/5 J B. 4 years ago on Google
    The cocktail was good and so was the service. The price is right.

  • 5/5 Osmar A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best cocktails in Tirana! Beautiful place! (Original) Los mejores cocktails de Tirana! Hermoso lugar!

  • 5/5 beril k. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coctails, nice lively place, clean, efforable prices👍 coctails are about 500-700 lek. They also serve some popcorn free with drinks.

  • 5/5 Pablo M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmposhere in the coolest neighbourhood in Tirana. Cocktails are quite good.

  • 5/5 Jesse James W. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing amazing amazing. Was there yesterday, and even for a Sunday it was quite full, music was on point and the Mimi and Mario took good care of me, even when they were busy never stopped smiling and kept me good company. Totally Recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Anke N. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptional cocktail creations! These guys really know what they are doing and you can feel their passion watching them at the bar. Expanded my known drinks universe 😉

  • 5/5 kacaku 4 years ago on Google
    They were always good.

  • 5/5 Mario L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good vibe.

  • 5/5 Ane Pizarro R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A different and modern bar! (Original) Un bar diferente y moderno!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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