Where to drink well in Sarajevo by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Sarajevo. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
Vinoteka on Sime Milutinovica Sarajlije pours Sarajevo Herzegovinian Zilavka, Blatina and Vranac by the glass alongside Balkan regional bottles.
Signature pour: Cara Vukoje Blatina from Trebinje by the glass
Wine focus: Bosnian and Herzegovinian Zilavka and Blatina, regional bottles
Food: Snacks, charcuterie, cheese boards
Tip: Ask for a vertical tasting of Zilavka from Mostar, Citluk and Trebinje to map the terroir.
4 Sobe Gospodje Safije's wine bar on Cekalusa is the Sarajevo modern Bosnian sit for Herzegovinian Zilavka, Tvrdos Vranac and European natural bottles.
Signature pour: Tvrdos monastery Vranac from Trebinje
Wine focus: Bosnian, Herzegovinian and European bottles
Food: Tartare, charcuterie, modern Bosnian small plates
Tip: The flower garden is the spot in summer; the wine bar runs into the small hours.
Barhana on a Djulagina dead-end is the Sarajevo Bascarsija mehana with the city's deepest rakija shelf, the institution for grape, plum and quince spirits.
Signature pour: Quince dunja and herbal travarica rakija
Wine focus: Bosnian rakija, regional wines
Food: Bosnian-Italian pasta and snacks
Tip: Order a rakija flight to start; the courtyard is open from early evening.
Vinoteka Dekanter on Marsala Tita is the Sarajevo wine shop and tasting room with Herzegovinian Zilavka, Blatina and Balkan bottles by the glass.
Signature pour: Citluk Zilavka by the glass
Wine focus: Bosnian, Herzegovinian and Balkan
Food: Cheese, charcuterie, light bites
Tip: The retail side runs Bosnian and Balkan bottles; the bar pours from 17:00.