Wine Clubs & Restaurants
On the Herzegovina Wine Route, visitors can experience the unique flavors of Herzegovinian cuisine in a variety of restaurants and wine bars. From traditional recipes transformed into modern dishes to family-run restaurants serving up time-honored recipes, there is something for everyone. The local cuisine is characterized by its use of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheeses, which are paired perfectly with Herzegovina’s world-class wines. Visitors can also indulge in premium dining experiences, complete with exceptional service and expert wine pairings.
Whether you’re seeking a casual bite or a fine dining experience, the restaurants and wine bars along the Herzegovina Wine Route are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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Wine Clubs & Restaurants
Smokva Wine Club
Smokva Wine Club in Ljubuški stands as a singular gem on the Herzegovina Wine Route, offering a unique and memorable experience for wine enthusiasts. As the only wine club on this renowned route, Smokva is the perfect destination to create new gourmet memories with friends, surrounded by the rich flavors and aromas of the region.
At Smokva, visitors have the rare opportunity to sample a curated selection of wines from various local wineries, each showcasing the distinct characteristics of Herzegovina’s terroir. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious traveler, the club provides an intimate setting to explore and appreciate the diversity of wines produced in this region.
The club’s ambiance is designed to enhance the experience, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the company of friends while savoring the finest wines Herzegovina has to offer. In addition to wine tasting, Smokva Wine Club hosts various wine education sessions, new wine and winery presentations, guided tasting, and food and wine pairings.
Smokva Wine Club isn’t just a place to taste wine; it’s a destination where the spirit of Herzegovina comes to life, making it an essential stop on any journey through the Herzegovina Wine Route.
- Opening hours: 16-24
- Capacity: 40 / Summer terrace 70-80
- Payment method: Cash, Card, Bank Transfer
- Language: ENG
- Accommodation – No
Bezdan 21 Grude
Restaurant Bezdan 21 in Grude is not only known for its exquisite cuisine but also for its carefully curated wine list, making it a premier destination for wine enthusiasts. The restaurant’s wine card is rich and diverse, featuring an impressive selection of both local and international wines, each chosen to complement the flavors of the dishes on offer.
The wine selection at Bezdan 21 highlights the best of Herzegovina’s winemaking traditions, showcasing local varieties that capture the unique terroir of the region. Guests can indulge in robust reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés, each offering a taste of the area’s rich viticultural heritage.
This thoughtful pairing of food and wine is a hallmark of the fine dining experience at Bezdan 21. The knowledgeable staff are always on hand to recommend the perfect wine to enhance your meal, ensuring that every sip complements the culinary journey. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or simply appreciate a good glass of wine, the wine card at Bezdan 21 offers something to delight every palate, making your dining experience truly unforgettable.
- Opening hours: Café bar Mon-Sun 7:30-00:00; Restaurant 14:00-23:00 (Tuesday – The kitchen doesn’t work).
- Capacity: Café bar 45; Restaurant 55, Summer terrace 80
- Payment method: Cash, Card, Invoice
- Language: ENG
- Accommodation – No
Smokva Wine Club
Smokva Wine Club in Ljubuški stands as a singular gem on the Herzegovina Wine Route, offering a unique and memorable experience for wine enthusiasts. As the only wine club on this renowned route, Smokva is the perfect destination to create new gourmet memories with friends, surrounded by the rich flavors and aromas of the region.
At Smokva, visitors have the rare opportunity to sample a curated selection of wines from various local wineries, each showcasing the distinct characteristics of Herzegovina’s terroir. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious traveler, the club provides an intimate setting to explore and appreciate the diversity of wines produced in this region.
The club’s ambiance is designed to enhance the experience, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the company of friends while savoring the finest wines Herzegovina has to offer. In addition to wine tasting, Smokva Wine Club hosts various wine education sessions, new wine and winery presentations, guided tasting, and food and wine pairings.
Smokva Wine Club isn’t just a place to taste wine; it’s a destination where the spirit of Herzegovina comes to life, making it an essential stop on any journey through the Herzegovina Wine Route.
- Opening hours: 16-24
- Capacity: 40 / Summer terrace 70-80
- Payment method: Cash, Card, Bank Transfer
- Language: ENG
- Accommodation – No
Bezdan 21 Grude
Restaurant Bezdan 21 in Grude is not only known for its exquisite cuisine but also for its carefully curated wine list, making it a premier destination for wine enthusiasts. The restaurant’s wine card is rich and diverse, featuring an impressive selection of both local and international wines, each chosen to complement the flavors of the dishes on offer.
The wine selection at Bezdan 21 highlights the best of Herzegovina’s winemaking traditions, showcasing local varieties that capture the unique terroir of the region. Guests can indulge in robust reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés, each offering a taste of the area’s rich viticultural heritage.
This thoughtful pairing of food and wine is a hallmark of the fine dining experience at Bezdan 21. The knowledgeable staff are always on hand to recommend the perfect wine to enhance your meal, ensuring that every sip complements the culinary journey. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or simply appreciate a good glass of wine, the wine card at Bezdan 21 offers something to delight every palate, making your dining experience truly unforgettable.
- Opening hours: Café bar Mon-Sun 7:30-00:00; Restaurant 14:00-23:00 (Tuesday – The kitchen doesn’t work).
- Capacity: Café bar 45; Restaurant 55, Summer terrace 80
- Payment method: Cash, Card, Invoice
- Language: ENG
- Accommodation – No
Emporia Restaurant
Nestled in an idyllic setting near Mostar, the breathtaking estate of Emporia, featuring a hotel, winery, restaurant, and outdoor pool, offers visitors a special experience of the taste, colors, and scents of Herzegovina.
The hotel’s impressive architecture design, a blend of traditional dry stone walls and modern materials, provides accommodation in 12 uniquely decorated rooms. The modern retro interior in pastel colors exudes relaxation, as do the magnificent views of orchards, olive groves, and vineyards planted with local indigenous varieties Žilavka and Blatina. The intoxicating scents of lavender, rosemary, and fennel make this place an oasis of peace and relaxation.
Your holiday will be complete with activities such as cycling through vineyards and olive groves or walking along the long paths. The restaurant offers a top gastronomic experience through exceptionally tasty and original combinations prepared from the highest quality ingredients, with our domestic wines of premium varieties as the perfect accompaniment.
The Imperial Vineyards Mostar winery produces wines of a new generation, relying on recipes dating back 100 years and the latest modern technology. 40 hectares of vineyards are mainly planted with local indigenous varieties Žilavka and Blatina, as well as Pošip, Trnjak, Chanin Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay. Vineyard is one of the few in Europe where Chanin Blanc grows, a world-renowned noble white grape variety.
During the winery tour, you can learn about the history of Imperial Vineyards dating back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the creative approach to winemaking, nurturing indigenous varieties in combination with popular international white and red grape varieties, and taste 9 exceptionally unique and premium wines created by the Emporia wine team.
Wines are a combination of natural beauty, elegance, prestige, style, and taste whose quality surely satisfies the finest and most demanding wine lovers.
The winery, like a museum, possesses barrique wooden barrels for aging made of Bosnian and Slavonian oak, amphorae, and concrete eggs.
Throughout the year, the wine cellar, along with the terraces surrounding the pool and those with views of the vineyard, hosts a plethora of events, such as, gatherings, intimate concerts, and promotional activities.