Kafana
Type of bistro or tavern in former Yugoslav countries / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the town in Mali, see Kafana, Mali.
Kafana is a distinct type of local bistro (or tavern), common in former Yugoslav countries, which primarily serves alcoholic beverages and coffee, and often also light snacks (meze) and other food. Many kafanas feature live music performances.
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The concept of a social gathering place for men to drink alcoholic beverages and coffee originated in the Ottoman Empire and spread to Southeast Europe during Ottoman rule, further evolving into the contemporary kafana.