Swanky Monkey Garden

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Swanky Monkey Garden

Standing where there was once a dry-cleaning factory, Swanky Monkey Garden is now a cool hostel bar with three terraces in the heart of Zagreb. This means it is popular among backpackers and tourists so, it's a good place to meet new people. They often have DJ sets, live music and special events like "winesday", namely Wednesdays with wine.

Useful Information

Address: Ilica 50, Zagreb
More Info: https://stayswanky.com/bar/
Address: Mon–Thu 4pm–12am, Fri–Sat 5pm–2am

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