Botaničar is a stylish café, bar and sometimes art gallery near the botanical gardens. One of Zagreb's best-looking venues, the café is like a lookbook for retro furnishings; the well-lit room is scattered with '70s hairpin-legged tables and bright velvet sofas. The cafes aesthetic theme is inspired by the nearby gardens: leafy plants are everywhere, with hanging creepers flowing out of oak cabinets The drinks-only menu features coffee from Zagreb roasteries, a selection of craft beer and a respectable list of domestic wines. A soundtrack of gently jazzy music and the occasional chanson provides a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. The café gets buzzier when the after-work crowd arrive. An outdoor terrace overlooking the National Archives provides further inducement to visit in summer.
While Advent this year warmed the hearts of everyone in Zagreb with a fine touch of Christmas spirit, outside was and will be (for a little while longer) too freezy at times. With many bars sprawling all over the city and especially in the centre, however, there is no fear of getting left in the cold. To find the most comfortable one, check out our list of the cosiest cafes for winter in Zagreb.
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