Must-see nightlife in Central Europe

  • Haas & Haas

    Vienna

    The fragrance of teas from around the world greets you on entry to Haas & Hass, Vienna’s premiere tearoom, with an extensive selection including Assam,…

  • Csendes Társ

    Budapest

    In fair weather this little cafe called the 'Silent Partner' sets up a terrace around the gates of peaceful Károlyi kert and serves coffee, wine and light…

  • Grand Cafe Orient

    Staré Město

    There's food here, but most come to Prague’s only cubist cafe to sip a brew as an excuse to admire the unique styling, which includes everything from…

  • Le Troquet

    Vienna

    French is lingua franca at Le Troquet, which is styled like a Parisian cafe with a zinc bar. Wines and craft beers are sourced from all over France, and…

  • Amano Bar

    Berlin

    This glamour vixen at the budget-hip Hotel Amano juxtaposes a cool green-marble bar with warm furnishings and lighting and attracts global sophisticates…

  • Böse Buben Bar

    Berlin

    The 'Bad Boy Bar' is a cafe by day (breakfast until 2pm, homemade cakes!) and dimly lit antihipster haunt for wine and chat in the evening. Despite the…

  • Hola Lola

    Carpathian Mountains

    Industrial-yet-playful decor, big collaborative tables, expertly drawn coffees, strong wi-fi, plenty of laptop space and niches for getting deep and…

  • Blue Tomato

    Budapest

    This big boozer known as the 'Plum Blue Tomato' in Hungarian is like something out of the old American sitcom Cheers, especially the ground-floor bar and…

  • Ohm

    Kreuzberg

    One of Berlin’s artiest and most experimental clubs holds forth in the battery room of a massive defunct power station that also houses the legendary…

  • Prince Charles

    Kreuzberg

    Prince Charles is a stylish mix of club and bar ensconced in a former pool and overlooked by a kitschy-cute fish tile mural. Electronic music shares…

  • BarKa

    Warsaw

    Locals flock to and around this popular floating bar on the Vistula that's brought to you by the same folks responsible for hipster-hangout Plan B.

  • Powidoki

    Warsaw

    Occupying the northern end of the painting-covered pavilion that's home to the Museum on the Vistula, Powidoki has an enviable terrace with a view across…

  • Boiler Room

    Linz

    Below Linz' streets, this classy bar occupies an elongated vaulted cellar. Craft cocktails change seasonally; creations might include the CHM (lime- and…

  • Top Six Club

    Ljubljana

    Not quite the magnet it was a few years ago, this retro cocktail bar and lounge on the 6th floor of the Nama department store nevertheless becomes a…

  • Cafe Katz

    Nuremberg

    From the outside this place looks like a secondhand furniture shop, the vitrines packed with 1970s coffee tables, old school desks and 1980s high-back…

  • Café Europa

    Vienna

    A long-standing fixture in the 7th district, Europa's series of multicoloured rooms are a chilled hang-out at all hours. During the day, grab a window…

  • 4 Tiere

    Zürich

    Gin lovers hang out at this chic little bar in Zürich's 4th district, with more than 300 gins hailing from all over the world to sample. Expertly mixed…

  • Tentacion Mezcalothek

    Friedrichshain

    Resisting temptation can be tough. Forget about it when visiting Tentacion (Spanish for ‘temptation’); its main ammo is the Latin American cult spirit…

  • Melody Nelson

    Berlin

    Everything about this bar speaks of refinement, but without an iota of stuffiness: the dim lighting, the plush seating, the carpeted floors and the luxe…

  • Pántlika

    Budapest

    For a place housed in a communist-era kiosk dating back to the 1970s with a bizarre flyaway roof, this DJ bar and cafe is very hip and has a great terrace…

  • Szklarnia

    Wrocław

    The 'Greenhouse', named for its verdure-filled atrium and shady outdoor terrace, happily balances stylishness with friendliness. Its tattooed young…

  • Pivovar U Bulovky

    Prague

    This is a genuine neighbourhood bar out in the suburbs, a homey wood-panelled room with quirky metalwork, much of it home-built by the owner. The…

  • Süss War Gestern

    Friedrichshain

    A machine-gun-toting rabbit is the ironic mascot of this long-running DJ bar with well-mixed cocktails (try the eponymous Süss War Gestern with real…

  • Mikkeler

    Berlin

    Mikkeler – the name stands for Mikkel Borg Bjergsø and Kristian Klarup Keller – dispenses elevated craft beer that the two Danes have been brewing since…

  • Varosliget Café

    Budapest

    This popular cafe by the edge of the lake in City Park dating back to 1895 is a great place to relax, watch rowers on the lake and have a coffee or…

  • Panke

    Berlin

    Tucked into an ex-industrial courtyard maze, Panke is a constantly evolving gallery/bar/club/cafe collective with a nifty little garden hemmed in by the…

  • Kuba Libre

    Eastern Slovenia

    This casual spot with re-purposed school chairs and old benches for seating can get crammed on Friday and Saturday nights with a young crowd downing craft…

  • U Tří Růží

    Staré Město

    In the 19th century there were more than 20 breweries in Prague's Old Town, but by 1989 only one remained (U Medvidku). The Three Roses brewpub, on the…

  • Milk Bar

    Valais

    Old but gold, this mythical hut – around since 1936 – is justifiably famous for its grands crus de cacao (hot chocolate), thick fruity milkshakes,…

  • Stone Brewing Tap Room

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Berliners don't like to travel across town, especially not for beer. Which is why beer lovers breathed a sigh of relief when California import Stone…

  • Herbert's Bar

    Salzburg

    It's time to slip down the rabbit hole…unless you're already too late for that very important date. Welcome to Salzburg's bonkers – yet pretty cool – bar…

  • Hostinec U Kocoura

    Malá Strana

    A traditional Malá Strana local on the Royal Way, ‘The Tomcat’ still enjoys its reputation as a former favourite of late president Havel, and still…

  • Rhiz

    Vienna

    Rhiz’ brick arches and glass walls are reminiscent of many bars beneath the U6 line, but its status as a stalwart of the city’s electronica scene gives it…

  • Aux Gazelles

    Vienna

    Aux Gazelles' bar has a beautiful Moorish decor. The music is an eclectic mix of smooth ethnic sounds, and there are plenty of dim corners and low, comfy…

  • Rote Bar

    Vienna

    Look for the small door to the left of the Volkstheater's main entrance to find the stairs up to this lavish bar with marble, chandeliers and thick red…

  • Makalonca

    Ljubljana

    Why sit on the embankment when you can sit below it? This striking cafe and cocktail bar with a 100m-long terrace within the columns of the Ljubljanica…

  • Madame Wu

    Linz

    Full of cosy nooks, this Asian-style tearoom has a terrific tea selection (over 200 varieties) and an open fireplace. Afternoon tea (€15; with Prosecco …

  • DiVino Borbár

    Budapest

    Central and always heaving, DiVino is Budapest's most popular wine bar, as the crowds spilling out onto the square in front of the Basilica of St Stephen…

  • Cuda na Kiju

    Warsaw

    There are some 16 different draft ales on tap at this popular multi-level bar. A big draw is that its seats spill out on the huge paved courtyard within…

  • Le Bateau Lavoir

    Geneva

    Moored between the old market hall and Pont de la Coulouvrenière, this eye-catching boat with cabin-sized dining area inside, parasol-shaded seating on…

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