Baku · Pubs
The 5 best pubs in Baku
Live music, cold beer and that “my local” feeling — five addresses that carry Baku’s pub culture, from football evenings to Friday nights.
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William Shakespeare Pub
★ 4.6 · ₼₼ · Əziz Əliyev küçəsi 3
An English pub classic in the centre: wooden rooms, live bands and the best pub talk in the city.
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Finnegan’s Irish Pub
★ 4.5 · ₼₼ · Xaqani küçəsi 46
Guinness, darts and the Premier League: Baku’s Irish island — common ground for expats and locals alike.
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The Red Lion Pub
★ 4.4 · ₼₼ · Tolstoy küçəsi 152
A neighbourhood pub away from the noise: fair prices, good burgers and the loyalty of its regulars.
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04
Paulaner Brauhaus
★ 4.6 · ₼₼₼ · Port Baku, Neftçilər prospekti 151
German beer brewed on site: copper tanks, Bavarian food and the city’s best beer garden.
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05
BeerBasha
★ 4.5 · ₼₼ · Dilarə Əliyeva küçəsi 237
The address of the local craft scene: a rotating tap list, a seasoned crew and a crowd that cares about beer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pub in Baku?
According to our editors, William Shakespeare Pub takes first place. An English pub classic in the centre: wooden rooms, live bands and the best pub talk in the city.
How was this list made?
The list is curated by our local editors: we visited every place ourselves, the ranking is based on quality alone, and a spot on the list cannot be bought.
How often is the list updated?
Each five is re-checked quarterly; places that close or slip in quality are removed from the list.