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batumi old town

the batumi
we actually
recommend.

— our own
local journal
about the guide

cafés, restaurants, wellness, work spots and how to get around — places we send our guests to, and would hand to a friend without thinking. not from tripadvisor, not optimised for clicks.

52places
4worlds
100%tried by us

our worlds,
one batumi.

— pick a world to dive in. each is a curated mini-guide with its own places, sub-categories, and a map.
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stay & live

flats · hotels · long-term

our flats, hotels we send guests to, neighbourhoods we live in.

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eat & drink

cafés · restaurants · bars

our favourite cafés, brunch spots, restaurants, cocktail bars and bakeries.

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wellness

spa · baths · yoga · massage

slow living done right: sulphur baths, massage rooms, spa days.

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nightlife

wine bars · clubs · late spots

where to drink late, dance properly, or find a wine bar with vinyl.

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experiences

tours · classes · day trips

wine tastings, cooking classes, boat trips, day trips we'd go on again.

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move around

taxi · scooter · car

how locals actually get around. apps, rentals, the ones we use.

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work & remote

co-workings · cafes with wifi

cafés with reliable wifi, co-workings, and quiet corners for deep work.

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explore

beaches · old town · parks

batumi's neighbourhoods, beaches, parks and viewpoints worth a walk.

— the map

everything near you,
and near your stay.

all 52 spots and every bre flat on one map — find what's good around you right now.

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longer reads.

stories take time. we publish one every few weeks — people we love, routines we keep, photo essays.scroll →
people · 03
mr. x recommends

15 places by
nika, our
favourite barista.

we asked nika from milevski to show us his batumi — where he eats, drinks, and sends friends from abroad.

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routine · 02
routine

a morning in old batumi.

three coffees, a bookstore, two churches, the synagogue, and lunch at a place with no sign.

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photo · 01
photo essay

one day in gonio.

cape, fortress, a fish lunch, the best beach south of batumi, and the trip back through tea plantations.

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deep dive · 04
deep dive

why khachapuri is never just bread.

a small obsession with adjaran khachapuri — five places, five recipes, why the yolk matters.

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what's happening.

news worth showing up for —
fresh from batumi
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13 may

cocktail pop-up at kava lova

Simple plan: stop by after work, have a couple of cocktails, stay in your rhythm.

7 may

oyster weekend at pure bistro

Fresh oysters, cava and crémant in one of our favorite brunch & dinner spots in Batumi.

we don't rate.
we just recommend.
— bre, batumi
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