An alternative bar made for those without prejudices, popular with locals and visitors of all nationalities, Conte is ideally located right near the end of the boulevard at the entrance to Batumi's renovated old district.

Labeled as "like having fun in a friend's house," its warm color invites you in from the cold to sit on stylish metal stools or snuggle into sofas and armchairs, though there is plenty of seating outside too. The music is always a mash-up. When we were there, they were playing big on the early 2000s, but everything goes.

They also have a back room for the occasional art exhibition, so keep up-to-date via their facebook page.

Drinks are affordable - try the homemade chacha if you dare! They also serve coffee and the kind of food that goes down very well as a quick lunch or a late-night snack to keep you fueled.