Batumi: 7 places only locals know about

Kalakuri Khinkalaya

Cuisine is a special attraction of Georgia that no traveler can avoid. And it is not easy to find a good restaurant that will not be full of tourists. And Kalakuri khinkalaya is exactly that place.

As it is already clear from the name, the establishment specializes in khinkali, and, according to regulars, it is here that they are the best in all of Batumi. There are also other famous Georgian dishes - khachapuri, satsivi, chakhokhbili, as well as delicious local wine and even grape lemonade. Facility's interior is calm, with folk motifs, and the staff, as it should be, perfectly demonstrates Georgian hospitality. Due to the fact that Kalakuri is located a little away from the central part of the city, it is very calm and cozy here.

Flabour

And this place is worth visiting for everyone who is captivated by the world of fashion, and who even on vacation does not mind to hunt for interesting things and brands. Flabour is a salon where creations of almost all young designers of Georgia are collected. Here you will be able to find original outfits that you will hardly see on anyone else when you return home.

In addition to clothes, Flabour concept store offers original accessories, handmade jewelry, as well as shoes and bags made of natural materials from Georgian brands.

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Aksoy Art Gallery

Perhaps no one would argue that after the incredible changes Batumi can be safely called a museum city of modern architecture. But apart from the impressive "exhibits" on the streets of the city, a lot of interesting things can be found in Askoy Gallery.

Askoy is a modern space opened only 6 years ago. Here you can get acquainted with the works of modern Georgian masters - painters, sculptors, and even jewelers, as well as masters of fabric and felt products. And all their creations can not only be seen here, but also purchased. The museum has a permanent exhibition, but also regularly hosts new exhibitions and presentations of various creative initiatives.

Opening hours: 11:00 to 19:00

Funicular

You can dine literally hovering over the Georgian capital. You need to get to this institution by funicular to taste national and European cuisine. Here you can try: khachapuri, lobio, khinkali, duck with cornelian sauce and many other delights of Georgian cuisine.

Tower Restaurant

If you want to dine in a beautiful tower with an equally beautiful sea view, then Tower is the place to go. This remarkable tower near the seafront is not just an opportunity to admire the views of the city from a height of 30 meters, it is also a miracle place where you can catch your breath after a hard climb.

The menu offers mainly European dishes, and for beer lovers there is an opportunity to taste this drink in its most live form, because it is brewed here. Locals say that the prices are quite bearable - you can have a hearty dinner for $20 for two people, the portions are very big and hearty. And there are not so many people here even in the hottest season. In the evenings there is live music.

Winery Khareba

To come to Georgia and not to drink wine is an unforgivable mistake. And not to bring a couple of bottles to your home and friends is a real crime. And not to make such foolishness go to Winery Khareba - a wine boutique from one of the largest wineries in Georgia.

This is where you can buy authentic wines from sunny Kakheti. You can also taste them here, of course, with the help of a special Wine Tasty machine. In addition to wines, here you can buy brandy, wine vinegar, and even oil from grape bone. Experienced consultants will help you to find the wine that will suit your taste, they will also tell you how it is stored and will gladly tell you the conditions of its production and consumption. In general, the store is very pleasant, beautiful and everything here is of the highest quality.

Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 20:00