Quick answer
Belgrade has quietly become one of the Balkans’ best craft beer cities. Pints run $2–$6 USD, with Samo Pivo and Gunners Pub offering the widest selections. Dorćol is the district to head for — four great bars within walking distance.
- Best overall
- Samo Pivo
- Best brewery
- Dogma Brewery & Tap Room
- Best budget
- Gunners Pub — $2–$3/pint
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Samo Pivo: 20+ taps, abandoned mall vibes, Belgrade’s #1 craft beer bar.
- Docker Brewery: 36 taps, Munich beer hall aesthetic, brews on-site.
- Gunners Pub: Best value — $2 pints of quality Serbian craft in Dorćol.
Belgrade has quietly built one of the Balkans’ most exciting craft beer scenes. What started as a handful of experimental brewers in the 2010s has evolved into a thriving ecosystem of taprooms, brewpubs, and dedicated craft bars. Pioneering breweries like Dogma, Kabinet, Crow, and Gvint led the charge.
We combed through Reddit threads on r/Belgrade, r/serbia, r/CraftBeer, and r/Untappd to find where actual locals and serious beer travelers drink. The result: 10 bars and breweries worth your time.
Craft Beer Map — Belgrade
How we built this list
We analyzed 80+ Reddit posts and 300+ comments across r/Belgrade, r/serbia, r/CraftBeer, and r/Untappd — spanning 2022 to 2025. Bars were cross-referenced with Google ratings and Untappd check-ins. We weighted responses from Belgrade residents and craft beer enthusiasts more heavily than casual tourist posts.
1Samo Pivo
Multi-Tap Craft BarQuick comparison
- Best for
- Belgrade’s biggest tap selection in a converted mall space
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 4,638 reviews · 20+ rotating taps · Massive balcony
- What to order
- Hoptopod IPA collab with Dogma — their most popular pour. With 20+ taps rotating constantly, ask what’s new.
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2Docker Brewery & Beer Garden
Brewpub & Beer GardenQuick comparison
- Best for
- Belgrade’s biggest on-site brewery with 36 taps and beer garden
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 1,892 reviews · 36 taps brewed on-site · Beer garden
- What to order
- Annette Dark Lager, Hamato Yoshi Japanese Lager, or Lime vs Cucumber Gose. 36 taps brewed on-site.
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3Dogma Brewery & Tap Room
Brewery TaproomQuick comparison
- Best for
- Serbia’s #1 craft brewery — the Hoptopod IPA pilgrimage
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 2,268 reviews · Hoptopod IPA flagship · Glass-walled brewery
- What to order
- Hoptopod IPA is the flagship — arguably Serbia’s best craft beer. Sampler glasses at 170 RSD each.
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4Gunners Pub
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Cheapest quality craft beer in Belgrade — $2–$3 pints
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 3,084 reviews · 16 taps · $2–$3 pints · Heart of Dorćol
- What to order
- Gunner’s Pub collab with Crow Brewery. At these prices, try multiple from their 16 taps.
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5Krafter Beograd
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Refined craft beer on a tree-lined Dorćol patio
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 926 reviews · 14 Serbian taps · Tree-lined patio
- What to order
- Crow Brewery Pale Ale or whatever’s pouring from their 14 Serbian-focused taps.
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6The Black Turtle
Brewpub ChainQuick comparison
- Best for
- Belgrade’s cheapest craft at $2/pint — five locations
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 2,018 reviews · In-house brewery · Five locations · Blueberry Beer
- What to order
- Blueberry Beer is the surprise hit. Also try Pils and Drunk Leprechaun IPA. 200 dinars/pint.
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7Gvint Brewery & Taproom
Microbrewery TaproomQuick comparison
- Best for
- Dorćol’s hidden gem for experimental small-batch brews
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 209 reviews · Small-batch experimental · Walkable to other Dorćol bars
- What to order
- Small-batch experimental brews — ask what’s new. Gvint specializes in limited runs.
8Prohibicija Pre Club
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pre-club craft beer in Savamala with hard-to-find Serbian taps
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 334 reviews · Kabinet & Nikolacar on tap · Savamala nightlife
- What to order
- Kabinet and Nikolacar on tap — harder-to-find Serbian breweries.
🕐 Hours
9Dogma Brewery Central
Downtown TaproomQuick comparison
- Best for
- Dogma’s downtown outpost — same beer, no taxi required
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 124 reviews · Full Dogma lineup · Steps from Republic Square
- What to order
- Same Dogma lineup — Hoptopod IPA, no taxi needed. Steps from Republic Square.
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10Drunk Chiwawa
Craft Beer ShopQuick comparison
- Best for
- Belgrade’s one-stop bottle shop for Serbian craft
- Strengths
- 4.9★ from 63 reviews · Every Serbian craft brand · Salto IPA on tap
- What to order
- Crow, Dogma, Kabinet, Salto bottles. Pour a Salto IPA on tap while you browse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best craft beer bar in Belgrade?
Samo Pivo is widely considered the best craft beer bar in Belgrade. With 20+ rotating taps, a warehouse-style vibe in a converted mall, and a massive balcony, it’s the go-to for both locals and visitors. Pints run 300–600 RSD (~$3–$6 USD).
How much does craft beer cost in Belgrade?
Craft beer in Belgrade is extremely affordable. Pints typically run 200–600 RSD ($2–$6 USD). Gunners Pub and The Black Turtle are the cheapest at 200–300 RSD ($2–$3) per pint. Belgrade is one of Europe’s best-value craft beer destinations.
What is the best brewery to visit in Belgrade?
Dogma Brewery & Tap Room is Serbia’s most acclaimed craft brewery. Their Hoptopod IPA is widely considered the best Serbian craft beer. The brewery is a 15-minute taxi from center with glass-walled brewing views. Docker Brewery is the best in-city option with 36 taps and Munich beer hall aesthetics.
Where is the best neighborhood for craft beer in Belgrade?
Dorćol is Belgrade’s craft beer district. Gunners Pub, Krafter, Gvint Brewery, and Drunk Chiwawa are all within walking distance. You can easily hit four great spots in one evening without a taxi.
What Serbian craft beers should I try?
Start with Dogma’s Hoptopod IPA — it’s the flagship of Serbian craft beer. Other must-try breweries: Kabinet, Crow Brewery, Salto, Nikolacar, and Gvint’s small-batch experimentals. Docker’s Annette Dark Lager and Hamato Yoshi Japanese Lager are excellent house brews.
Are Belgrade craft beer bars open late?
Most Belgrade craft beer bars stay open until midnight on weeknights and 1AM on Friday–Saturday. Samo Pivo opens at noon daily. Several bars like Krafter and The Black Turtle open as early as 9AM.
Can I buy craft beer to take home in Belgrade?
Yes — Drunk Chiwawa is Belgrade’s best craft beer bottle shop. They stock every major Serbian craft brewery including Crow, Dogma, Kabinet, and Salto. You can pour a Salto IPA on tap while you browse the bottles.
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