As an island with endless vineyards and even some autochthonous wine sorts, Korčula is bound to have a few great bars and wineries. Or even more than a few. Home to high-quality white wine, Korčula, offers numerous wine and gastro tours. When planning a vacation on this island, you simply can’t skip a wine-tasting tour or a visit to some of the amazing wineries.

However, even though it might be called “the island of wine”, the drink offer is much wider than that, so anyone will find something for themselves, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Rule of the thumb is that where there’s great food, there are amazing drinks to pair with it so you can follow our guide to the best restaurants on the island too. Still, there are some bars we haven’t mentioned which will delight you with their drink offer.

Old-school wineries with autochthonous wines

Blato 1902.
This is actually the most important wine-making company in this region. In history, it started as an agricultural cooperative which bought wine from workers and allowed them to provide for their families with winemaking. Blato 1902. is a product of many people who once worked in that cooperative. Their social role still exists, which is why they’re so important for Korčula and neighbouring regions.

In Blato 1902. you can taste some of the autochthonous wines such as Pošip or Korčulanka, and other great quality wines like Merlot and Plavac mali which is autochthonous for all of Dalmatia. The good news is that its tasting room is in the town of Blato, close to our villa in Prižba.

Bire Winery
The most popular winery of Korčula island is definitely the Bire Winery. They’re especially famous for their Grk wine which is another autochthonous wine sort of Korčula. Bire Winery is known for its love of tradition, and it makes sure to keep the ancient Korčula alive. This is visible in the design of their bottles, as well as the high-quality winemaking of Lumbarda.

Wine bars in the city

BARić
In the town of Korčula lies a wine bar called BARić focused on local wines of the island Korčula and the Pelješac peninsula. You can get a glass of any of these wines which is a great way to try out the local offer before settling on a bottle. Even though it has a “bar” in its name, you can actually get great food here, whether it’s finger food or whole meals. Essentially, it’s a wine and tapas bar which is perfect for an afternoon snack.

Lole Wine Bar
This is another wine and tapas bar very well-known amongst the locals. The selection of wine is focused on Korčula with additional wines from all over Croatia. Pair your wines with plates of prosciutto crudo and some delicious cheese for the best experience!

Cocktail Bar Massimo
Once you’ve had enough of high-quality wines, head to the Cocktail Bar Massimo for something more fun and chill. It’s located at the Zakerjan Tower which was built in the 15^th century and offers a beautiful view at any time of the day. It’s the perfect place for a cocktail before going out or for a picture with a view.

Good drinks are everywhere on this island
On the “island of wine”, you are guaranteed to find amazing wine wherever you go. It’s good to try many different sorts and manufacturers first before you settle on one you’ll be taking home. And since the quality of Korčula’s wine is so high, we’re sure you’ll want to take at least one bottle with you.