Guidebook for Vilnius
Drinks & Nightlife
Opened recently and has quickly become one of the fanciest clubs in Vilnius.
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Anna Mesha. Butas
28 Vilniaus g.Opened recently and has quickly become one of the fanciest clubs in Vilnius.
Great selection of beer & cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Alaus Biblioteka
4 Trakų g.Great selection of beer & cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
I might be biased but this is the best rum place in Vilnius. Also known for great Caribbean snacks.
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Rumor
39 Vilniaus g.I might be biased but this is the best rum place in Vilnius. Also known for great Caribbean snacks.
Bocmanas Bar
27 Vilniaus g.Very popular bar among the locals. Can get crowded.
Roof top bar is arguably the best place for panoramic view of Vilnius. Good choice for one drink with a view.
Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Roof top bar is arguably the best place for panoramic view of Vilnius. Good choice for one drink with a view.
Peronas
6 Geležinkelio g.Hipster bar located literally in the railway station.
Very popular among hipsters and non-hipsters alike. Good spot to grab a quick bite and a pint on your way to the station.
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Dėvėti
3 Sodų g.Very popular among hipsters and non-hipsters alike. Good spot to grab a quick bite and a pint on your way to the station.
Charming cocktail bar. Great selection of cocktails & artistic atmosphere. Open 7PM to 4AM Thursday through Saturday.
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Salionas
6 K. Sirvydo g.Charming cocktail bar. Great selection of cocktails & artistic atmosphere. Open 7PM to 4AM Thursday through Saturday.
Art factory. Check their website for event calendar www.menufabrikas.lt.
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Menu fabrikas Loftas
29 Švitrigailos g.Art factory. Check their website for event calendar www.menufabrikas.lt.
Bardakas. Vilnius
22 Vilniaus gatvėOpened recently has become very popular among locals.
Materialiste
25 Vilniaus g.One of the most popular nightclubs.
Meatball
1-3 Etmonų gatvėBudget-friendly meatballs bar. Opens at 5PM. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & Sundays.
Arts & Culture
KGB museum. Arguably the darkest yet, in my opinion, the best museum in Vilnius.
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Museum van Bezettingen en Vrijheidsstrijd
2A Aukų g. KGB museum. Arguably the darkest yet, in my opinion, the best museum in Vilnius.
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania & Museum. 3 euro. Closed Mondays.
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Royal Palace
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania & Museum. 3 euro. Closed Mondays.
Food Scene
Šturmų Švyturys
30 Užupio g.Amazing seafood from the Baltic & lovely owners.
Stebuklas
Katedros aikštėOne of the best restaurants in town.
Good option for breakfast. Opens at 8AM on weekdays and 9:30AM on weekends.
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The Town Restaurant
26 Gedimino pr.Good option for breakfast. Opens at 8AM on weekdays and 9:30AM on weekends.
Wide selection of delicious desserts. Good choice for early breakfast, opens at 7AM on weekdays.
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Sugamour
11 Vokiečių g.Wide selection of delicious desserts. Good choice for early breakfast, opens at 7AM on weekdays.
Keulė Rūkė
66 Pylimo g.Very hipster & popular among youngsters. Burgers and ribs.
Famous for local beer and Lithuanian cuisine. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it ... say, too egzotic :)
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Šnekutis
15 Šv. Mikalojaus g.Famous for local beer and Lithuanian cuisine. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it ... say, too egzotic :)
Uzbek cuisine. Lunch deals for 5-6 euro on weekdays from 11 AM to 2 PM. Also serve water pipes.
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Kinza
14 Naugarduko g.Uzbek cuisine. Lunch deals for 5-6 euro on weekdays from 11 AM to 2 PM. Also serve water pipes.
Small yet very pleasant place serving Indian inspired cuisine. Lunch deals on weekdays for 7.5 euro. Perfect option for Sunday brunch.
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Gaspars
23-3 Pylimo g.Small yet very pleasant place serving Indian inspired cuisine. Lunch deals on weekdays for 7.5 euro. Perfect option for Sunday brunch.
Reasonably-priced vegetarian bistro. Very friendly staff & cosy atmosphere. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
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Holigans
27 Verkių gatvėReasonably-priced vegetarian bistro. Very friendly staff & cosy atmosphere. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Salad bar. Opens at 7AM on weekdays & 9AM on weekends. Socially-responsible business employing the most vulnerable people (former prisoners, drug addicts).
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Mano Guru
20 Vilniaus g.Salad bar. Opens at 7AM on weekdays & 9AM on weekends. Socially-responsible business employing the most vulnerable people (former prisoners, drug addicts).
Wonderful restaurant offering seasons inspired cuisine from local ingredients. 7 course tasting menu is 65 euro. Wine parings - 40 euro. Was nominated among TOP5 restaurants in Lithuania.
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Sweet & Sour Bar
22 Užupio g.Wonderful restaurant offering seasons inspired cuisine from local ingredients. 7 course tasting menu is 65 euro. Wine parings - 40 euro. Was nominated among TOP5 restaurants in Lithuania.
Ali Šokoladinė
31 Vilniaus g.Delicious desserts & friendly staff.
One the best places for stakes in Vilnius. Can be very busy, hence highly recommend reserving a table in advance.
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Meat SteakHouse
13 A. Juozapavičiaus g.One the best places for stakes in Vilnius. Can be very busy, hence highly recommend reserving a table in advance.
The best rated Ukrainian restaurant in town. Open 5PM to 10PM. Strongly encourage to book in advance.
Varenyky
11a Švitrigailos g.The best rated Ukrainian restaurant in town. Open 5PM to 10PM. Strongly encourage to book in advance.
Kitchen
11 Didžioji g.Cosy place offering great lunch deals at affordable prices.
Great cuisine. Seasonal a la carte and tasting menus. Also nice place for lunch, served 11AM to 3PM on weekdays. Closed Sundays.
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Lauro lapas
24 Pamėnkalnio g.Great cuisine. Seasonal a la carte and tasting menus. Also nice place for lunch, served 11AM to 3PM on weekdays. Closed Sundays.
Jurgis ir Drakonas (PYLIMO)
22 D Pylimo g.One of the best pizerrias in town.
Perfect spot for culinary journey. Opens at 12PM. Great lunch offers for ~13 euro. A la carte and tasting menus (50 euro). Book in advance for dinner.
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Dublis
14 Trakų g.Perfect spot for culinary journey. Opens at 12PM. Great lunch offers for ~13 euro. A la carte and tasting menus (50 euro). Book in advance for dinner.
Traditional Lithuanian food. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it ... say, too egzotic :)
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Bernelių Užeiga
19 A. Vienuolio g.Traditional Lithuanian food. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it ... say, too egzotic :)
Unique restaurant specializing at old Lithuanian cuisine. 4/6 course tasting menus (30/40 euro).
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Ertlio Namas
7 Šv. Jono g.Unique restaurant specializing at old Lithuanian cuisine. 4/6 course tasting menus (30/40 euro).
Somm
21 Pylimo g.The best wine bar in town. Also offers great snacks.
Great place to get high-quality oysters. Happy hour between 5PM and 6PM (2 oysters for the price of 1).
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Selfish Bistro
29 Vilniaus g.Great place to get high-quality oysters. Happy hour between 5PM and 6PM (2 oysters for the price of 1).
Roots
58 Pylimo g.Local farmers production (cheese, wine etc). Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
Le Butcher
21c Konstitucijos pr.Great burgers & cozy atmosphere.
A few different restaurants and bars under one roof. Highly recommended. Check working hours on Google Maps.
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Bizarre Restaurant & Bar
38 Pylimo g.A few different restaurants and bars under one roof. Highly recommended. Check working hours on Google Maps.
Žemaičių ąsotis
32-1 Naugarduko g.Affordable & delicious Lithuanian cuisine.
Parks & Nature
Recently restored park with a musical fountain. Nice for strolling around.
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Bernardine Park
8A B. Radvilaitės g. Recently restored park with a musical fountain. Nice for strolling around.
Shopping
Gedimino pr. 9
9 Gedimino ProspektasLargest shopping mall in city center. Exchange office on the ground floor.
Large shopping mall & cinema. Take bus #53 from Traku St and get off at Šeškinės kalvos (~25 minutes).
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AKROPOLIS Vilnius
25 Ozo g.Large shopping mall & cinema. Take bus #53 from Traku St and get off at Šeškinės kalvos (~25 minutes).
Large shopping mall. Take trolleybus #1 from Trakų St and get off at Sėlių St (~12 minutes), then walk up to T.Narbuto St (10 minutes).
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Panorama station
Large shopping mall. Take trolleybus #1 from Trakų St and get off at Sėlių St (~12 minutes), then walk up to T.Narbuto St (10 minutes).
Large shopping mall & cinema. Take bus #53 from Traku St and get off at Licėjus (~20 minutes).
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Ozas PPC
18 Ozo g.Large shopping mall & cinema. Take bus #53 from Traku St and get off at Licėjus (~20 minutes).
Moustache boutique
7A Vilniaus g.Lithuanian fashion store.
Šv. Mikalojaus g. 13
13 Šv. Mikalojaus gatvė'Baltas miškas'. Baltic fashion store. Clothing & accessories.
BUTIQ.LT
9 Saltoniškių g.Fashion boutique.
Essentials
Closest grocery store. Open 7AM to 11PM on weekdays & 8AM to 11AM on weekends. Alcohol is sold until 10PM.
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IKI EXPRESS - PYLIMO (Rekonstrukcija)
21 Pylimo g.Closest grocery store. Open 7AM to 11PM on weekdays & 8AM to 11AM on weekends. Alcohol is sold until 10PM.
Vilnius Central Post Office
8 Totorių g.Central Post Office.
SPA VILNIUS Day SPA
49A Gedimino pr.PACAI SPA
7 Didžioji g.60-minute flotation therapy. Amazing for reducing jet lag. 30 euro. Advisable to book in advance.
Only Good Vibes
3 A. Smetonos gatvė60-minute flotation therapy. Amazing for reducing jet lag. 30 euro. Advisable to book in advance.
Sightseeing
Frank Zappa Memorial
K. Kalinausko gatvėConstitution of Užupis Republic written in 18 languages. Also recommend walking around Užupis, the most artistic neighborhood in Vilnius.
Uzupio Konstitucija
3A Paupio g.Constitution of Užupis Republic written in 18 languages. Also recommend walking around Užupis, the most artistic neighborhood in Vilnius.
Sint-Annakerk
8 Maironio g.Probably the most beautiful gothic church in Lithuania.
Prezidentūra
Universiteto gatvėPresidential palace.
Beautiful inner courtyards. Guided tours available in English, French, Polish and Russian on workdays 9AM to 3PM (5 euro). Great panoramic view of Vilnius Old Town from the campanile of St. John's Church, which is the highest building in the old town (2.5 euro).
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Vilnius University
3 Universiteto g.Beautiful inner courtyards. Guided tours available in English, French, Polish and Russian on workdays 9AM to 3PM (5 euro). Great panoramic view of Vilnius Old Town from the campanile of St. John's Church, which is the highest building in the old town (2.5 euro).
Crypts open 10AM to 4PM Monday through Saturday. Admission only with a guide, tour in English costs 20 euro. Advance booking required.
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Kathedraal van Vilnius
Šventaragio gatvėCrypts open 10AM to 4PM Monday through Saturday. Admission only with a guide, tour in English costs 20 euro. Advance booking required.
One the most visited shrines in Vilnius. The only remaining gate of the original 5 gates in the city wall.
Gate of Dawn
14 Aušros Vartų gatvėOne the most visited shrines in Vilnius. The only remaining gate of the original 5 gates in the city wall.
Stunning panoramic view of Vilnius but you'll need to climb up the hill. It might not be very easy to find. There are two options to get there. Either cross the bridge across Vilnelė in Bernardinai garden or turn left on Krivių St in Užupis when you pass the gymnasium and go up the hill. Check Google Maps for directions.
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Three Crosses
Stunning panoramic view of Vilnius but you'll need to climb up the hill. It might not be very easy to find. There are two options to get there. Either cross the bridge across Vilnelė in Bernardinai garden or turn left on Krivių St in Užupis when you pass the gymnasium and go up the hill. Check Google Maps for directions.
The main street of Vilnius connecting the Cathedral with the Seimas (Houses of Parliament).
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Gediminas Ave
Gedimino ProspektasThe main street of Vilnius connecting the Cathedral with the Seimas (Houses of Parliament).
Currently inaccessible due to heavy erosion of the hill.
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Gediminas Kasteeltoren
5 Arsenalo g.Currently inaccessible due to heavy erosion of the hill.
The oldest street in the old town. You'll find a plenty of merchants selling souvenirs & local crafts.
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Pilies Street
Pilies gatvėThe oldest street in the old town. You'll find a plenty of merchants selling souvenirs & local crafts.