šank

1. bar; bar counter
   Sedeli smo za šankom i pili pivo. — We sat at the bar drinking beer.
   Naruči kafu na šanku. — Order a coffee at the bar.

The person behind it is a 'šanker' (bartender); common phrases are 'za šankom' (at the bar) and 'na šanku' (at the counter).