D’vino Wine Bar

Croatia produces a remarkable range of wines from grape varieties that most visitors have never heard of, and D'vino is the easiest place in Dubrovnik to explore them. This wine bar sits on Palmotićeva in the heart of the Old Town, and claims the largest selection of wines by the glass in the city, with more than 60 available.

The list is designed to showcase the best of Croatia's wines from all over the country, so you can compare whites from the islands and coast with reds from Dalmatia and the inland regions without committing to a full bottle. Wines are served by the glass, by the bottle or in smaller tasting servings, which is the best way to work through several styles in one evening. If you are unfamiliar with Croatian wine, tell the staff what you usually enjoy and let them suggest a few tastes; local grapes such as Plavac Mali, Pošip and Malvasia are good starting points.

To soak up the wine, D'vino serves Mediterranean tapas-style platters with a focus on local ingredients, ideal for sharing. It is not a restaurant, so plan to eat dinner elsewhere if you are very hungry, but the platters work well as a light supper or an aperitivo before a later meal.

The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, suiting couples, small groups of friends and solo travellers who want a drink without loud music. Larger groups may find it easier to get seats together earlier in the evening. The bar is listed as open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, which makes it useful for an early-evening glass or a late nightcap. Hours may change in the quieter months, so contact the bar before a winter visit.

Allow an hour or two. D'vino is a short walk from Stradun and an easy addition to an evening in the Old Town. Make a note of any wine you enjoy, as many Croatian labels are hard to find abroad. A sensible approach is to order three or four tasting servings at once, perhaps one sparkling, two whites and a red, and compare them side by side with a platter. That way you can find a favourite before committing to a full glass or bottle, and you will leave with a much better idea of what Croatian wine has to offer.