Serbia Shopping and nightlife

Shopping isn’t Serbia’s strong point but there are still gems and bargains to be found. Western brands are thin on the ground (the likes of H&M having just opened in Belgrade) but most urban centres have a smattering of malls housing a variety of brands. For those looking for something different, Belgrade has plenty of independent boutiques where you’ll find the best of Serbia's designers stocked.

Concept stores like Supermarket (www.supermarket.rs) and Mikser House (http://mikser.rs/en) are great places to pick up interesting design and interiors pieces, as well as fashion, whilst independents like L’Atelier (http://latelierbelgrade.blogspot.co.uk) stock chic high-end pieces from both international and domestic labels. More designer clothing shops can be found along the pedestrianised street of Knez Mikhailova. A couple of regular flea markets are held within the city but the quality of product isn’t particularly high. It’s fine to haggle if buying in bulk.

For special purchases, look out for markets or street stalls selling embroidery, lace, leatherwork, knitwear, metalwork and Turkish coffee sets.