Nightlife in Tirana

8 clubs, live music venues and late-night spots in Tirana.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Hemingway
A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though.
From 18:00Cocktails: from 700 lek
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Hotspot Tirana
A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place.
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Miqtë e Muzikës Live
A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand.
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Radio
Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd.
From 10:00
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Southeast of Tirana
Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes)
There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit Farka Artificial Lake Park in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range.
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Taiwan Complex
Kompleksi Tajvani
This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area.
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
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Tulla Record Store
Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops.
Mon-Sat 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00
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Tunel
Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00.
Beer 400 lek

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tirana (CC BY-SA 4.0).