Natural wine bars, craft cocktail lounges, and local beer destinations — the best bars in Batumi for every kind of drinker. From intimate wine cellars to lively expat hubs, curated by GT Tours.
8 Bars in Batumi
MittelklasseCity Center
Bu & Khari Batumi
The Batumi outpost of Tbilisi's celebrated wine bar, offering 65 Georgian wines from every microzone in a beautiful heritage interior. The same pan-Asian food pairing concept makes it a standout in Batumi's wine scene.
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65 Georgian wines from every microzone
Beautiful heritage interior in Batumi
Pan-Asian food pairings with Georgian wine
Unbedingt probieren: Microzone wine flight with pan-Asian bites
Am besten für: Cross-Georgia wine journey in Batumi
GehobenSeafront
Sky Bar (Hilton)
The Hilton Batumi's rooftop bar offers the most spectacular Black Sea sunsets in the city. Sophisticated cocktails, premium service, and an unbeatable panoramic view make it the ultimate upscale drinking destination.
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Most spectacular Black Sea sunsets in Batumi
Sophisticated cocktails and premium service
Hilton rooftop with unbeatable panoramic views
Unbedingt probieren: Sunset cocktail with panoramic sea views
Am besten für: Ultimate upscale sunset cocktails
GünstigBeachfront
Dolphin Bar
A casual beachfront bar that embodies Batumi's summer spirit. Dolphin Bar serves affordable drinks with your toes in the sand, open only during the warm months — pure seaside relaxation.
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Beachfront bar with sand between your toes
Affordable drinks in a casual setting
Embodies Batumi's summer spirit
Unbedingt probieren: Cold beer on the beach
Am besten für: Casual beachfront drinks in summer
MittelklasseOld Town
Wine Yard
A hidden courtyard wine bar specializing in natural Georgian wines and local charcuterie. Wine Yard's secret garden atmosphere, twinkling fairy lights, and carefully selected wines make it one of Batumi's most romantic drinking spots.
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Hidden courtyard with fairy lights
Natural Georgian wines and local charcuterie
One of Batumi's most romantic drinking spots
Unbedingt probieren: Natural wine and local charcuterie board
Am besten für: Romantic courtyard wine experience
MittelklasseOld Town
Old City Bar
A craft cocktail bar in Batumi's historic Old Town, serving inventive drinks with Georgian ingredients. Old City Bar's exposed stone walls, dim lighting, and expert bartenders create an intimate, speakeasy atmosphere.
Am besten für: Craft cocktails in historic Old Town
MittelklasseBeachfront
Beach House
An outdoor beach bar with live DJs, shisha, and a party atmosphere that picks up as the sun goes down. Beach House is where Batumi's summer nightlife begins — casual by day, clubby by night.
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Outdoor beach bar with live DJs
Shisha and party atmosphere
Day-to-night summer beach vibe
Unbedingt probieren: Sunset session with DJ and shisha
Am besten für: Beach party from sunset to late night
GünstigOld Town
Chacha Corner
A specialist chacha (Georgian grappa) bar where you can sample Georgia's famous 'fire water' in all its varieties — grape, honey, and fruit. Not for the faint of heart, but essential for a full Georgian experience.
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Specialist chacha bar — Georgia's fire water
Grape, honey, and fruit chacha varieties
Essential Georgian drinking experience
Unbedingt probieren: Chacha tasting flight
Am besten für: Authentic Georgian chacha experience
MittelklasseOld Town
Piazza Bar
An aperitivo bar on Batumi's Italian-style piazza, perfect for pre-dinner drinks and people-watching. Piazza Bar captures the European cafe culture that makes Batumi's old town so charming.
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Aperitivo on Batumi's Italian-style piazza
Perfect for pre-dinner drinks and people-watching
European cafe culture atmosphere
Unbedingt probieren: Aperol spritz on the piazza
Am besten für: Italian-style aperitivo and people-watching
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the drinking age in Batumi?
The legal drinking age in Georgia is 18. Bars and wine bars are generally relaxed about ID checks, but it's good to carry identification.
What is the typical price of a glass of wine in Batumi?
A glass of Georgian natural wine typically costs 10-20 GEL at wine bars. Craft cocktails range from 15-30 GEL. Local beer is usually 5-10 GEL. Wine degustation flights start from 30-45 GEL.
Do I need to tip at bars in Batumi?
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. 10% is customary for good service at bars and wine bars. Rounding up the bill is common at casual spots.