Most of the blocks in Belgrade's center have at least a few cafés on them, while some have rows set up for the city's trendy population to watch and be seen. These cafes fuel the social environment of the city as they fill with young and old alike throughout the day. Business meetings are also a common occurrence at these cafés in a climate where deals are made over espresso, cappuccino and the local domaca coffee (brewed strongly, with the grounds left in).

Into the evening, crowds flock to the city's restaurants, many specializing in Serbian cuisine though more and more leaning to an international flavor. Prices for good dishes, made from excellent locally grown food, are still well under European norms.

Clubs and bars in Belgrade compete with the rest of Europe in their decor and taste in music. With some located inside the walls of the Kalemegdan Fortress, hidden in passages or up stairwells, they serve up world-class live and DJ music and often stay open well into the late hours for a stylish clientele that knows how to have fun.