Castle District
As its name implies, this pub – now in its 29th year – is right at the Chain Bridge head and has a wonderful retro Magyar feel to it, with old movie…
Castle District
As its name implies, this pub – now in its 29th year – is right at the Chain Bridge head and has a wonderful retro Magyar feel to it, with old movie…
Vienna
Bordello meets bohemian at this brothel turned bar, where low lighting, red velvet and gilt mirrors keep the mood intimate. Jenseits has left its…
Kraków
This much-loved student cafe has two front rooms and a small garden at the back. Bookshelves line the walls of one room, while big photos – part of a…
Vienna
Virtual reality (VR) bar Vrei pairs technology and gaming with thin-crust pizza and ice-cold beer. Offering free-to-try VR headsets and pay-to-play VR…
Malá Strana
Pretty much the only decent place to drink in this part of Malá Strana, the 'Mill Cafe' is an artists' hangout (David Černý is a regular) linked to Kampa…
Kraków
On the campus of the University of Agriculture, this conservatory-style cafe is ideal to catch some afternoon rays and a cup of coffee. It doubles as an…
Zürich
With photos, paintings and postcards adorning all the walls and a huge skeleton hanging from the ceiling, you could spend hours poring over the decor at…
Prague
From the outside you’d never know there was a rustic little coffee shop tucked behind this tobacconist on busy Korunní. The shop sells teas, sweets and…
Prague
Low-lit design is the key feature here – a long (12m!) bar fronting a big space with sleek, functional decor and a wall of windows looking out onto…
Budapest
The 'Pulp Fiction' is a quirky little basement cafe that has a loyal following despite all the competition in this part of south Buda. The old books and…
Zürich
Bar meets coffee shop in this hip address. Acid serves excellent coffee and mixes fine cocktails, most of which are their own creation or remastered…
Kraków
Find a corner at this Cuban-themed bar known for its great cocktails and cosy atmosphere. Smokers can purchase cigars at the bar and enjoy them upstairs…
Kraków
This underground cellar bar has winding walkways and a plethora of cosy rooms. It's popular with students for its cheap drinks and smoking room at the…
Prague
This upmarket New York–style cocktail and cigar bar occupies a former rugby pub and couldn’t be more different in terms of atmosphere. Check the website…
Zürich
The name is slightly misleading – don’t expect to catch your favourite team on TV here. Instead, this casual, quiet cafe-bar mixes what are arguably the…
Kraków
Serious tipplers will head for this below-ground microbrewery with its cavernous drinking hall. The amber fluid is brewed on the spot to an old Austro…
Prague
Zanzibar started out years ago as a place to buy newspapers and tobacco products. Over the years it’s evolved into a homey space that's a cafe, bar or…
Budapest
Some people say that this upbeat cafe just south of Szabadság tér has the best espressos, flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes in town (500Ft to 850Ft)…
Budapest
This grande dame of a traditional cafe dates back to 1887. Awash with leather and dark wood inside, it's also a great spot for people-watching. It serves…
Budapest
This place has brought history back to Bartók Béla út. The Hadik is a revived old-world cafe that pulled in the punters for more than four decades before…
Vienna
A retro bar, book and record store, Phil has a relaxed-as-it-gets vibe and attracts a bohemian crowd happy to hang out on kitsch furniture like your…
Ljubljana
This upscale club does double duty: by day, it's an elegant cafe with a breathtaking terrace atop Ljubljana's famed art deco Skyscraper (1933) offering…
Budapest
Design-led decor and excellent locally roasted coffee make this little cafe, down a tiny pedestrian alleyway, a great place to pause. Go across the road…
Kraków
It’s easy to miss this little alleyway off ul Floriańska, but it’s an adorable spot for a quick refresh in summer or winter. Grab a freshly made lemonade…
Vienna
On weekends it’s often hard to find a seat on the time-worn sofas at this colourful, alternative bar with walls covered in local artists’ works. Electro…
Kraków
The colourful cafe on the corner is a cupboard full of surprises, from the whimsical sculptured creatures lurking in the corners to the intriguing artwork…
Zürich
There's a touch of rock 'n' roll about Stubä – the dark lighting, the shabby chic furniture, the cocktails with a kick – but if you're eating, the main…
Prague
Take a break from the beer with a visit to this cute vinotheque to sample some good Czech wines (such as a Frankovka red or Veltlínské zelené white) at a…
Zürich
Home to three dance floors, this versatile club and concert venue hosts weekly parties that range from '90s-themed discos to Goth gatherings and salsa…
Castle District
This diminutive cafe dating from 1827 is the perfect place for coffee and cakes (550Ft to 750Ft) in the Castle District. Be warned: in high season it’s…
Zürich
Saluting nautical towns like Hamburg and Amsterdam, this small, cosy bar welcomes weary landlubbers with a large selection of craft beers, maritime decor,…
Zürich
Tucked away down a little side street, there are only a handful of tables and a small outdoor seating area at this cosy little place, but they roast their…
Budapest
The 'Rocking Horse' (with appropriate decor) is a two-storey affair with Czech beers on tap, friendly bar staff whose eye you can catch and DJs some…
Kraków
You'll love this bi-level bohemian cafe, where Kraków's coolest cats come to drink strong coffee and think deep thoughts.
Berlin
Expect a wild night of erotic partying in this 19th-century ballroom-turned-deliciously decadent Berlin nightlife fixture. With its international DJs,…
Staré Město
The most micro of Prague’s microbreweries, with a capacity of only 250L, U Medvídků started producing its own beer in 2005, though its trad-style beer…
Berlin
This 'House by the Lake' is nowhere near anything liquid, unless you count the massive amount of beverages consumed at its multitasking all-hours cafe-bar…
Vienna
'Working hard for better parties in Vienna' is the catchphrase of this young Gürtel live wire and you can believe the hype. Nearly all events are free. As…
Friedrichshain
Conversation flows as freely as the unfiltered pilsner, malty Dunkel (dark) and fruity Weizen (wheat) produced right here at one of Berlin's oldest craft…
Staré Město
There's no pub sign – turn the handle on the massive wooden door marked Kolowratský Palác, enter the red-carpeted lobby, and go down the stairs in the far…
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