On the edge of a crumbly cliff, directly above the sea, Buza Bar is one of Dubrovnik’s most thrillingly beautiful boozy offerings. To get to Buža – which translates as “hole” – you squeeze your way through a hole-in-the-wall chink which opens out onto its rocky multi-storey terrace. Tables and chairs are arranged elegantly according to the cliff’s natural jagged arrangement of rocks, lending the place a subtle touch of the sublime. While you sip at a cool drink under the sun, you can gaze across to mysterious Lokrum island and the moody hills of Southern Dalmatia.
A spectacular panoramic can make the tangiest wine taste a little sweeter. In Croatia – where the coast is lined with beautiful cities like Dubrovnik and party-central islands like Hvar – rooftop bars are ten a penny. Split boasts dozens of spots where you can booze away the night as you gaze over the ocean, and even in Zagreb, miles from the sea, you can admire the majestic cityscape from a ramshackle rooftop bar. Here is our pick of the bars with the best views in Croatia.