Konoba Bratanić

STARTING FROM JUNE 2025

You might be aware that a konoba is the Croatian word for a traditional tavern or small restaurant serving regional, traditional cuisine and wine. But there is a reason we have listed Konoba Bratanić as an Experience – not just as somewhere to eat and drink. This konoba is not a restaurant, pizzeria, café, or any typical catering establishment. It is simply a konoba – a way of life, a philosophy, a form of poetry – an Experience that transcends the ordinary.

Experience a one-of-a-kind private evening at the Bratanić family konoba, filled with the warmth and hospitality of the Bratanić family. You will be immersed in the authentic atmosphere of a true Croatian wine cellar, savouring local wines and delicacies by candlelight. With its rustic charm and storied past, the konoba feels like opening the door to a nostalgic, make-believe world where time slows down, and people find joy and health in simple pleasures.

The konoba was an essential part of each traditional Dalmatian stone house; the place where the wine was made and stored, where tools were kept when not out working in the fields, and where families and friends sat around a table of an evening to enjoy a glass or two with a shared song. Miki Bratanić, the passionate owner of Konoba Bratanić, not only maintains and operates this authentic konoba, but also expresses the spirit of konoba through his poetry and writings. He has even published a book, filled with poems, stories, and photographs, using local dialect to capture the region's previously harsh yet rewarding lifestyle, and the symbolism of the warm refuge of the konoba after a day's hard labour.

Preserving its original appearance and purpose, Konoba Bratanić showcases objects related to viticulture and winemaking, reflecting the economic backbone of Dalmatia for millennia. The Bratanić family konoba holds the unique distinction of being the first and only konoba recognised as a Protected Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Croatia. It stands as a symbol of all konobas, honouring those that have faded into memory and celebrating those that continue to preserve their traditional charm and historical essence.

“Although the barrels our grandfather once filled now lie empty, a trace of wine remains, adding another layer to the konoba's rich story. This connection between the past and the present reminds us that while we cannot reclaim yesterday, we can strive to bring a touch of its spirit into our lives tomorrow.” – Miki Bratanić

For bookings of this Experience made more than 60 days in advance of your arrival date at your villa, the following conditions apply:

For bookings of this Experience made 60 days or less in advance of your arrival date at your villa, the following conditions apply:

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