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Special Venues: Aftr Ljubljana

Ljubljana’s first late-night dining experience

Jul 11, 2023

MOREISH BITES AND FUNKY BEATS

Set in the heart of Ljubljana’s city centre, a stone’s throw away from the iconic Grand Hotel Union, Aftr Ljubljana opened as Ljubljana’s first late-night dining establishment that serves excellent cuisine. The mastermind behind opening the chic late-night restaurant in Ljubljana is Jorg Zupan, the Michelin-star awarded chef whose cuisine pairs local, seasonal ingredients and sophisticated cooking techniques, resulting in mouthwatering dishes.

The restaurant could easily be mistaken for a trendy pop-up dining restaurant in any European metropolis. Yet, what separates it from similar restaurants is its versatile space that can easily host after-parties (as the name suggests), smaller events and even product launches. Dotted with eye-catching ornaments and plates that may be labelled retro, the space quickly cemented its position as a local favourite.

A broad selection of quality, biodynamic Slovenian wines paired with seasonal dishes takes guests on an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Aftr Ljubljana thus succeeds the former Atelje Restaurant, the first Michelin-star awarded restaurant in Ljubljana. Chef Jorg Zupan decided to change the concept to serve guests superb dishes in an informal way.

“Aftr is, above all, dedicated to meeting, sharing, enjoying boundlessly, trying new dishes and meeting new people. It is also the first late-night restaurant in Ljubljana, as those who previously sought a bite late in the night could find nothing but fast food,” said Jorg Zupan.

Chic design

Plusminus30 architectural studio adorned the space with cosy furniture and a large central table where 12 guests can sit. As chef Jorg Zupan envisaged, strangers will become friends after the end of their evening in Aftr Ljubljana. A mural within the restaurant is the work of Leon Zoudar, a young local artist. The plates used in the restaurant were bought by the chef himself, who bought around 80 plates from a reuse centre for about 30 EUR.

The concept of Aftr Ljubljana thus brought a breath of fresh air onto Ljubljana’s empty late-night dining scene. It will undoubtedly become a meeting hotspot, where funky beats combine with moreish bites.