Try Kofola, a Slovak & Czech soft drink with a similar colour to Coca Cola, but lower in sugar and caffeine (and carbonation). Some places serve "draft Kofola" which indeed is draft from a barrel in a way similar to beer (until recently it was actually co-produced by a Bratislava brewery). Some Slovaks say draft Kofola is even better than the bottled version and that it is best enjoyed outside in the sun, for example after a hike or a bike or rollerblade ride. Kofola is a popular alternative to beer if you want to hang out but don't want to drink alcohol. Vinea is another genuine Slovak soft drink made from grapes, offered both in "white" (green grapes) and "red" varieties (red grapes) and even in a rather sweet and maybe not-so-tasty "soft" version without carbon dioxide.
There are quite a few Slovak beer brands, e.g. Zlatý Bažant, Šariš, Smädný Mních and Topvar. Stein beer is a local Bratislava variety which until very recently was brewed practically in the city centre. There are three micro-breweries offering beer in Bratislava, Mestiansky Pivovar, Richtar Jakub and Patronka.
If spirits are more your thing, perhaps you will enjoy Slivovica, a fruit-plums brandy of high quality that is associated with Slovakia.
The best pubs offering Slovak beers can be found in the Old Town: Kristian in Michalska street, Bar Parada in Hviezdoslavovo square, or AeroPressoDepresso in Venturska street. All of them are quite cheap (about 1 EUR per half-liter glass of beer).
Bakchus Vinaren, Hlboka 5, ☎ +421 2 3218 6666 (), . A must place for every Bratislava visitor. The best local and indian dishes in town, purely Slovak wines and historical setting of a traditional wine cellar. �
Camouflage, Ventúrska 1, ☎ +421 220 922 711 (, fax: +421 220 922 912), . Try this place for cocktails and enjoy the modern ambience.approx 5,15 EUR/drink. �
Grandes Melones, Laurinska 3, ☎ +421 254 418 211, . M-Thu noon-1:30AM F-Sat noon-2AM Sun 2PM-1:30AM. Great for cocktails. Friendly staff and air conditioning. Don't be put off by the name, you could spend days in this place.around 170 SKK. �
BeAbout, Presernova 4 (Vajanskeho nabrezie 10, near Safarikovo namestie), ☎ +421-948-050107, . Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-5am. Music club near the riverside popular with younger crowd. Good selection of beers including Belgian specialty beers. (48.148376,17.10731)�
GMT Bar. Very nice cocktail menu with waitress service if you can find a table. Ensure you wear a shirt at the weekends!
Bratislava Pub Crawl, Rock Ok Šafárikovo nám. č.4, Bratislava, . Wed & Sat 9:30pm. Great value bar tour popular with young backpackers & locals alike. Includes free beer for 1hr & free entry to multiple clubs.13€ for guys, 11€ for girls. �
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