Slovenia · DRINKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 drinking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet your beer expert at Holidays' Pub in central Ljubljana for six Slovenian craft beers, snacks, stories, games, and tasting challenges. Guides such as Luka and Mitja lead the session in English, which ends with a certificate naming you an ambassador of Slovenian beers.
“Very enjoyable with tasting of 6 craft beers Knowledgeable man called Luka gave us our demonstration”
Board a cushioned boat at BOBERMARINE for a one-hour cruise through central Ljubljana. Your English-speaking guide pairs four beer styles from four microbrewers with views of Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, the Covered Market, and Cobbler’s Bridge. Tastings are for adults 18 and older.
“It was amazing. Our guide was fantastic and had great energy and so informative.”
Meet your guide at Maister Brewery in Kamnik at 5 pm for a three-and-a-half-hour walk, brewery visit, and tasting tour. You will see Kamnik’s main sights, tour the production area, and sample beer and snacks at four local breweries. Guides may include Ksenija, Marta, Josh, or another English-speaking local host.
“We had an incredible evening led by Josh. He is really friendly and informative and was a great tour guide, he knows the local area inside out.”
At Maister Brewery in central Kamnik, a brewer or owner such as Janez or Frits leads you through the brewing process, local beer history, and a generous tasting. Try General Maister and other Slovenian-themed beers with sausage, cheese, or vegetarian and vegan snacks.
“My boyfriend and I went to see the brewery and taste some beer, but we got so much more. Janez, the owner, was an amazing guide who really knows what he's doing. You don't just get to walk around the brewery, but you also learn everything about the beer making process in detail. You also learn the history of the micro brewery and, of course, taste many delicious beers. You also get a very hearty and delicious snack. It should be no surprise that we also bought some beers to drink at home. We might return in the future for more good beer and vibes. A strong reccomend!”
Meet at Wine Bar Šuklje for a 1.5 to 2 hour English-language tasting led by a local sommelier. You will sample seven wines from Primorska, Podravje, and Posavje with Slovenian cheeses and cold cuts. Boris may host, and groups are limited to 10 adults.
“Delicious variety of wines to sample alongside some yummy cheeses. Space was intimate and friendly although it was difficult at times to hear the characteristics of the wine read to us.”
Pick a cave, a river or a cellar.
