12 bars worth the trip across Lithuania, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Lithuania guides.

Špunka ★ 4.8 · Vilnius

uzupis · Užupio g. 9-1, 01201 Vilnius

Špunka is the bohemian Užupis craft beer bar, a tiny room with a handful of taps and tables packed with massive personality near the Vilnelė.

Šnekutis (Šv. Mikalojaus) ★ 4.7 · Vilnius

senamiestis · Šv. Mikalojaus g. 15, 01133 Vilnius

Šnekutis on Šv. Mikalojaus is the original Vilnius branch of the Lithuanian beer pub, with 30-plus taps of small-brewery filtered and unfiltered pours.

Genys Taproom Vilnius ★ 4.7 · Vilnius

naujamiestis · J. Basanavičiaus g. 15, Vilnius

Genys Taproom on J. Basanavičiaus is the official Vilnius outlet for one of Lithuania's main independent craft breweries, with rotating taps and outdoor.

Cocktail Bar Alchemikas ★ 4.6 · Vilnius

senamiestis · Islandijos g. 1, Vilnius

Alchemikas on Islandijos is the most-named Vilnius cocktail bar, a dim laboratory-themed room with custom-spec cocktails and a small back terrace in summer.

Bar Bukowski ★ 4.5 · Vilnius

uzupis · Visų Šventųjų g. 7, 01306 Vilnius

Bukowski in Užupis serves Dundulis craft draught and grilled hot dogs with refried beans and macaroni cheddar in a quirky bar named after the American writer.

Šnekutis (Šv. Stepono) ★ 4.4 · Vilnius

naujamiestis · Šv. Stepono g. 8, 01013 Vilnius

The Šv. Stepono branch of Šnekutis sits a little further west of the centre and is the second-original of the Vilnius pub chain, near the Egg sculpture.

Apoteka ★ 4.4 · Vilnius

senamiestis · Visų Šventųjų g. 5, Vilnius

Apoteka on Visų Šventųjų is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with botanical syrups, custom-spec drinks and a small downstairs space that fills on weekends.

Nisha Craft Capital ★ 4.3 · Vilnius

senamiestis · L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus g. 9, Vilnius

Nisha on L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus runs 22 rotating craft taps from Lithuanian and Baltic small breweries, plus hundreds of bottles and cans in a cosy Old Town.

Genys Garden ★ 4.2 · Vilnius

senamiestis · Rūdninkų g. 14, 01135 Vilnius

Genys Garden on Rūdninkų is a second Genys outpost focused on summer outdoor service, with a beer garden behind the Town Hall and an in-house pizza counter.

Briusly ★ 4.1 · Vilnius

senamiestis · Islandijos g. 4, Vilnius

Briusly on Islandijos blends pan-Asian small plates with a cocktail bar program, a Senamiestis nightlife-triangle anchor with consistent late-evening.

Salionas ★ 4.1 · Vilnius

senamiestis · K. Sirvydo g. 6, Vilnius

Salionas on K. Sirvydo is a hidden cocktail bar in the Writers' Union building, with house-pickled garnishes, dance nights and one of the best cocktail lists.

Open Kitchen Bar ★ 4.0 · Vilnius

uzupis · Aukštaičių g. 9, Vilnius

Open Kitchen Vilnius at Tymo Turgus runs a food-hall bar by Užupis with local craft beer, a rotating food-truck menu and a casual open-kitchen format.