6 Amazing Bars To Visit in Ganja, Azerbaijan

Ganja attracts relatively few visitors compared to Baku. The city retains a distinct feel untainted by oil investment giving tourists a glimpse into the traditional way of life. Adventurous travellers in this unexplored part of Azerbaijan looking to enjoy a drink can check out our favourite bars in Ganja.

# Furor Restaurant & Pub

Furor, a few minutes on foot from City Hall, rates as one of the best bars in Ganja. Not only is the setting attractive but it serves affordable drinks with a variety of food choices. The interior design with wooden tables creates a more traditional atmosphere to enjoy a drink or two. Local bands playing regional instruments and singing folk songs perform on a regular basis.

# Mahsati Bagu

A few minutes away from Javad Khan Pedestrian Street and Kukla Theatre sits a restaurant/bar in an elegant building with a terrace overlooking the river. Expect a glass of local beer to cost less than $1 and served in a 400 ml glass. Some of the older locals come to pass the time by playing board games and chess.

# Restoran Nostalji

Just a few minutes on foot along Nizami Ganjavi from City Hall is Restoran Nostalji. Popular with locals who come for a meal or to hang out with their friends, it has a wide selection of bottled and draft beer awaiting customers. And after enjoying a beer or two, consider ordering some of the speciality grilled meat.

# VIP 111 PAB

The bar’s prime location near Javan Khan and its flexible opening hours provide an ideal place for a drink at any time of day. VIP 111 is aimed towards locals and local tastes. Foreigners rarely go inside and when they do, they should expect a few curious glances. Drinks are cheap and it might be worth dropping by for a quick one after sightseeing in Ganja.

# Park House Cafe

Park House Café attracts locals who come for a coffee in the afternoon or to unwind with a beer later in the evening. Overlooking the river and serving up a variety of affordable drinks from Azerbaijani tea to top-shelf spirits, this café/bar in Ganja rates as one of the more active places in the city to unwind. Expect the menu to be in Azerbaijani and to rely on gestures to order.

# Piramida Sadliq Sarayi

The small local pub/restaurant located on the outskirts of Ganja sits near both Fuzuli and Martyrs Park. Visitors might not have a world-class experience inside this small and basic bar in Ganja, but they serve cheap drinks and a good selection of food. Piramida isn’t the type of pub to make a special trip to visit. Instead, consider popping in for a drink when exploring the nearby parks.