Must-see nightlife in Central Europe

  • Klub Daktari

    Ljubljana

    This rabbit warren of a watering hole at the foot of the funicular to Ljubljana Castle is so chilled there’s practically frost on the windows. The decor…

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    Friedrichshain

    At this gritty multifloor party pen with lots of nooks and crannies, a steady line-up of top DJs feeds a diverse bunch of revellers with dance-worthy…

  • Bar am Steinplatz

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Christian Gentemann's liquid playground at the art deco Hotel am Steinplatz was crowned 'Hotel Bar of the Year' in 2016 and 2017, and for good reason The…

  • GOTA Coffee Experts

    Vienna

    A multiple title holder of Austrian Barista of the year, GOTA is worth a cross-town trip for its third-wave coffee creations made from carefully sourced…

  • Kaffeesack

    Baden-Baden

    You can sure smell the coffee as you approach Kaffeesack, tucked away in Baden-Baden's backstreets. Born in Germany to Italian parents, Maurizio is the…

  • Prater Garten

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Berlin’s oldest beer garden has seen beer-soaked days and nights since 1837 and is still a charismatic spot for guzzling a custom-brewed Prater pilsner …

  • Kruger's American Bar

    Vienna

    Retaining original decor from the 1920s and ’30s, this dimly lit, wood-panelled American-style bar is a legend in Vienna, furnished with leather…

  • Needle Vinyl Bar

    Vienna

    Retro-styled Needle Vinyl Bar has bare-brick walls, mismatched furniture, light fittings made from vintage gramophones, and a vinyl library of jazz, blues…

  • Łódź Kaliska

    Łódź

    With its open-door policy, this renowned pub/club attracts a broad cross-section of Łódź society. The unusual decor – stripped-back walls covered in…

  • Brovaria

    Poznań

    Brovaria has a lot of different aces up its sleeve. As well as being a hotel and restaurant, it is a microbrewery serving pilsner, honey, dark, wheat and…

  • Le Panther

    Frankfurt am Main

    Noise levels aren't a problem at this spectacular club, which occupies an 1808 villa surrounded by manicured gardens with fountains, ponds and lounges…

  • Jelen Bisztró

    Budapest

    We love this ambitious, spacious and bohemian cafe-bar tucked down a backstreet off Rákóczi út. Food is available, from breakfast (990Ft to 2190Ft) to…

  • Bar HR Giger

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    Sip absinthe or cocktails with names like Bambi Alien Blood at this insanely trippy cafe-by-day/bar for a few hours, kitted out in the style of theHR…

  • Pivovarský Klub

    Prague

    This bar is to beer what the Bodleian Library is to books – wall-to-wall shelves lined with more than 200 varieties of bottled beer from all over the…

  • J Hornig Kaffeebar

    Vienna

    Farm-direct beans roasted on-site at this third-wave coffee specialist are utilised in espresso, pour-over, Aeropress, ice-drip and cold-brew techniques…

  • Loos American Bar

    Vienna

    Loos is the spot in the Innere Stadt (city centre) for a classic cocktail such as its signature dry martini, expertly whipped up by talented mixologists…

  • POC Cafe

    Vienna

    Friendly Robert Gruber is one of Vienna's coffee legends and his infectious passion ripples through this beautifully rambling, lab-like space. POC stands…

  • Kaffee Alchemie

    Salzburg

    Making coffee really is rocket science at this vintage-cool cafe by the river, which spotlights high-quality, fair-trade, single-origin beans. Talented…

  • Weinstube Spitzhäuschen

    Moselle Valley

    Wine bars don't come cuter than this crooked half-timbered building (the Moselle's oldest, dating from 1416), which resembles a giant bird house: its…

  • Rimini Bar

    Zürich

    Secluded behind a fence along the Sihl River, this bar at the Männerbad public baths is one of Zürich's most inviting open-air drinking spots. Its vast…

  • Demel

    Vienna

    Within sight of the Hofburg, this elegant and regal cafe has a gorgeous rococo-period salon. Demel’s specialities include the Annatorte (a calorie-bomb of…

  • Cross Club

    Prague

    An industrial club in every sense: the setting in an industrial zone; the thumping music (both DJs and live acts); and the structure – a must-see maze of…

  • Zum Uerige

    Düsseldorf

    Local colour by the bucketful (despite the high tourist contingent) is what awaits at this cavernous Altbier brewpub. The suds flow so quickly from giant…

  • Biergarten Rathenauplatz

    Cologne

    A large, leafy park has one of Cologne's best places for a drink: a community-run beer garden. Tables sprawl under huge old trees, while simple snacks…

  • Wine Bar Šuklje

    Ljubljana

    This central upscale tasting room is the perfect choice for sampling wines from around Slovenia. The owner is a winemaker and has a knowledgeable palate…

  • High Note Roof Bar

    Budapest

    If you need to impress someone – even yourself – lead them up to this rooftop bar above the Aria Hotel. With your noses stuck into the dome of the…

  • Przystanek Dobra

    Małopolska

    A fabulous, affable old-style bar on the Mały Rynek. The wood walls and floors are decades old but the vibe is fresh. There's good craft brews on tap and…

  • Kavárna Co Hledá Jméno

    Prague

    One of the most eye-catching of a slew of industrial-style cafes to open around town in the past few years. Light bulbs hanging from cords, mix-and-match…

  • W Oparach Absurdu

    Warsaw

    It's best to make a reservation if you want to be sure of getting a table at the eternally popular 'In the Fumes of Absurdity' bar. Old carpets and an…

  • Vinyl Cafe

    Wrocław

    This lovely, jumbled-together, bohemian-baiting little cafe sits on a nondescript side street north of the Rynek. Inside you'll find books, board games…

  • Hevre

    Kraków

    After all of those tiny, cramped Kazimierz bars, spacious Hevre, occupying an enormous former Jewish prayer house, is a breath of fresh air. By day, Hevre…

  • Schwarze Traube

    Kreuzberg

    Mixologist Atalay Aktas was Germany’s Best Bartender of 2013 and hasn't missed a step since. He and his staff still create their magic potions in this…

  • Briefmarken Weine

    Friedrichshain

    For dolce vita right on socialist-era Karl-Marx-Allee, head to this charmingly nostalgic Italian wine bar ensconced in a former stamp shop. The original…

  • Cafe 87

    Olomouc

    Locals come in droves to this funky cafe beside the Olomouc Museum of Modern Art for coffee and its famous chocolate pie (50Kč). Some people still…

  • Három Holló

    Budapest

    This fabulous, recently relocated cafe is as close as you’ll find in 21st-century Budapest to the old-style intellectual hangouts that were so prevalent…

  • Zur Ritze

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    The uniqueness of this Reeperbahn classic begins from the moment you pass through the long laneway and between the legs of the large 'receptionist'…

  • Kavárna Pod Lipami

    Prague

    Popular neighbourhood cafe serves fair-trade coffees, as well as teas, other drinks and light meals (such as hummus, soups and salads) in a comfortably…

  • Strandperle

    Hamburg

    Hamburg's original beach bar is a must for primo beer, burgers and people-watching. All ages and classes gather, mingle and wriggle their toes in the sand…

  • Wieninger

    Vienna

    A hidden wonderland with a convivial local atmosphere, Wieninger has a magical lantern- and candle-lit garden draped with vines and a cosy, wood-panelled…

  • Magda

    Ljubljana

    It's hard to put a finger on what makes Magda so special. Maybe it's the expertly prepared espresso (just €1 a cup purchased at the bar) or the unique …

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