Gostilna pri Lipi
Gostilna Pri Lipi (Stara lipa)
A long-established family tavern at the foot of Pohorje, known as the best-known fried chicken under Pohorje and popular with locals.
Located on Lackova Street on the way to Pohorje Mountain, the tavern takes its name from a linden tree about 400 years old in front of the building. It has been run by the Tašner family for three generations. Its signature is Slovenian-style fried chicken, crisp outside and tender inside, served with warm lard cracklings and boiled egg salad. The menu also includes grilled meats, grilled liver, homemade soups, apple strudel, and gibanica, a traditional layered pastry filled with cheese and eggs. The Pohorje omelette, a sweet omelette for two, is also well known. The tavern is listed in Gault&Millau 2026 and holds Gostilna Slovenija certification, and its house wine is worth trying. It is open Tuesday to Saturday until early evening. Weekends are busy with family gatherings, so phone reservations are recommended. It is about 3.5 km from the city centre, has a bus stop at the door, and is very close to the Pohorje ski area.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–19:00; closed Sunday and Monday
Nearby sights
- Maribor Island
- Judgement Tower
- Old Vine House
- Lent
- Slovene National Theatre Maribor
- Main Square & Plague Column
- Maribor Cathedral
- Maribor Synagogue