Barhana is a wine bar in Bascarsija, Sarajevo.
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.
Food program: Bosnian-Italian pasta and snacks
Tip: Order a rakija flight to start; the courtyard is open from early evening.
Address: Djulagina cikma 8, 71000 Sarajevo
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.
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.
