Must-see nightlife in Central Europe

  • Göbel

    Vienna

    Göbel combines quality wines (both whites and reds) with a sleek modern interior opening to a vine-draped terrace and picnic tables on the grass. Confirm…

  • In Vinum

    Innsbruck

    This snug Altstadt wine bar is a relaxed choice to sample Austria's finest wines, which start at €2.80 a glass; see the website for details of the regular…

  • Trou Madame

    Warsaw

    This cafe, a popular spot for drinks, ice cream and other sweet treats, is based in the 1780 New Guardhouse to the nearby Palace on the Isle. It's named…

  • The International Beer Bar

    Zürich

    Craft beer from Swiss and global microbreweries lures the thirsty punters to this glass-fronted bar in Zürich's hip 5th district. The vibe is very chilled…

  • NFF Club

    Bremen City

    With a futuristic-looking bar, a chic dance floor and lots of cocktails, Nur Für Freunde (Just for Friends) is the place for house, dance and electro. It…

  • Bohème Boulette

    Münster

    Friendly bar that reboots a 1920s vibe for the 21st century with good burgers, beers, football on the big screen, quiz nights and other events that bring…

  • CafeBar

    Lübeck

    Cafe by day, bar by… you get it. During daylight hours savour coffee drinks while grazing fresh and tasty casual fare. But the real appeal here are the…

  • Weingut Felsenkeller

    Rhine Valley

    Across the street from the Sesselbahn station, next to a little stream, this homey place serves its own and other local growers’ wines along with hearty…

  • Mačka

    Maribor

    The front terrace here, facing the Drava River, is a pleasant place to kick back with a wine and watch people out for an evening stroll along the…

  • Stará Škola

    Slovakia

    The antique tiled floor and smooth soundtrack beckon passers-by to enjoy a cappuccino in the 'Old School' cafe, also used as a co-working space by many…

  • Pogłos

    Warsaw

    With room for 300 revellers, a night at Pogłos might see anything from punk to reggae being played by the DJs on two different levels. It also hosts…

  • Miško Knjižko

    Eastern Slovenia

    This modern cafe at the Celje Central Library, just at the footbridge over the Savinja, is a lovely place to put your feet up and enjoy the riverfront…

  • Hemingway

    Erfurt

    Everything the macho scribe loved is here in abundance, from dead animals to cigar humidors with personal drawers and a ridiculous variety of rum and…

  • Café Tomaselli

    Salzburg

    Going strong since 1705, this marble and wood-panelled cafe is a former Mozart haunt. It’s famous for having Salzburg’s flakiest strudels, best Einspänner…

  • PRL

    Poznań

    Not easy to find even with a map and compass, this tiny subterranean bar is decorated with communist-era memorabilia, from uniforms to chunky appliances…

  • Retro Cult Club

    Košice

    Dance and drink under neon lights and sparkling disco balls at this cocktail bar and club, where the events roam from local DJs to student nights…

  • Bronco’s

    Hanover

    Bronco’s brings together the features of a bar, club and lounge in decor that snaps up the best of the 1960s and '70s. You’ll find a good selection of…

  • F Bar

    Berlin

    Charmingly improvised decor, consisting of well-worn sofas and egg cartons tucked under the ceiling, characterises this neighbourly pub that's always…

  • Grand Café Al Porto

    Lugano

    Going strong since 1803, this cafe is the vision of old-school grandeur with its polished wood panelling and pineapple-shaped chandeliers. The tortes,…

  • Hüftengold

    Stuttgart

    Work on your own Hüftengold (love handles) with cake and locally roasted coffee at this sylvan wonderland. The log stools and sheepskins create a…

  • 37°

    Lake Constance

    Part boutique, part boho-chic cafe, 37° combines a high-ceilinged interior with a cracking lake-facing pavement terrace. Pull up a candy-coloured chair…

  • Vörös Oroszlán Teaház

    Budapest

    This serene place with quite a mouthful of a name just north of Liszt Ferenc tér is rather serious about its teas (940Ft to 1590Ft). Climb up the stairs…

  • Pension Schmidt

    Münster

    This hip cultural cafe has top-quality coffee and comfortable sofas for lounging on. Join convivial locals at such events as poetry readings, a pub quiz,…

  • Le Rouge et Le Blanc

    Geneva

    Enviably perched across from the water, The Red and The White is one of the city's most popular after-work addresses. Its wine list – Swiss and world…

  • Fanghouse

    Tyrol

    At the base of the slopes in Nasserein, this laid-back hangout has a big sunny terrace, fun staff and lethal Jägermeister shots served at -17°C. The pub…

  • Nu Spirit Bar

    Bratislava

    Deservedly popular cellar bar with regular live music and DJs as underground as its location: jazz, reggae, electronica, soul.

  • Horner Bar

    Lauterbrunnen

    BASE jumpers tell hair-raising parachute tales at this buzzy pub, as they come back to earth over a pint or four. The vibe gets clubbier as the night…

  • Zweitbester

    Vienna

    Bang in the heart of the Freihausviertel, Zweitbester hosts DJ nights as well as fun events such as table-football championships and a summer street…

  • Schwärzlocher Hof

    Swabian Alps Region

    Scenically perched above the Ammer Valley, a 2km trudge west of town, this creaking farmhouse is famous for its beer garden and home-pressed Most (cider)…

  • Hofgarten

    Innsbruck

    DJ sessions and a tree-shaded beer garden are crowd-pullers at this trendy cafe-cum-bar set in the greenery of Hofgarten.

  • Caffe del Corso

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    The place on al NMP for excellent coffees and extravagant ice-cream concoctions and cakes, with a handsome two-level terrace for people-watching. Also has…

  • Cafe Cinema

    Berlin

    This dimly lit cafe with its wooden tables and movie-themed memorabilia has lured chatty boho types with coffee and beer since 1990, making it one of the…

  • Cafe Gasolin

    Münster

    This cleverly converted 1950s gas station has blissful cakes, light snacks and strong coffee. At night, different DJs keep the place busy after everything…

  • Rote Sonne

    Munich

    Named for a 1969 Munich cult movie starring it-girl Uschi Obermaier, the Red Sun is a fiery nirvana for fans of electronic sounds. A global roster of DJs…

  • Kavarna Vahtnca

    The Julian Alps

    With a tiered back terrace peeking up at the castle, and tables on the main square, this attractive modern cafe in the heart of the Old Town is an…

  • Luz Seebistro

    Lucerne

    On the lakefront just opposite the train station, this fin-de-siècle boathouse makes an atmospheric spot for drinks at sunset or a coffee break any time…

  • Little Grain

    Salzburg

    Blink and you really will miss Little Grain, an intimate cocktail bar under the arcades, with a speakeasy vibe. The stone-vaulted bar is all soft lighting…

  • Combo

    Dresden

    Laidback to the point of toppling, this '70s-retro cafe has enormous windows that fold back when the heat is on, as well as 1960s airport furniture and…

  • Paletti

    Regensburg

    Tucked into a covered passageway off Gesandtenstrasse, this buzzy Italian cafe-bar that has not changed since the 1960s teleports you back to the postwar…

  • Emmi Suwalska Manufaktura

    Mazovia & Podlasie

    Lively cafe serving a selection of sundaes, cakes and chocolates with tea or coffee. As the name implies, they make their own excellent ice cream here,…

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