St Pauli & Reeperbahn
An extravagant gay bar with luminous red interiors, Wunderbar has been around since the 1990s and shows no signs of slowing down. Up-for-a-good-time DJs…
Must-see nightlife in Central Europe
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
This atmospheric cellar below Anna Grand Hotel serves an excellent selection of local wines, along with meat-and-cheese plates to go with the tipples.
Graz
Situated downstairs in the same building as the bar M1, this cellar spot is the favoured hangout of Graz' metal connoisseurs. Enter from Prokopigasse.
Gdańsk
One of the early postcommunist originals, this well-worn, aromatic coffeehouse is still worth a shot for the expertly barristered brews and the huge blown…
Olomouc
Cosy, old-fashioned Irish bar with several beers on tap and a large and growing collection of single malts and other choice tipples. Attracts a mixed…
Budapest
Named after a flaky rolled pastry, this welcoming neighbourhood gay bar on ‘Beautiful St’ (could it be anywhere else?) is a cafe with a tiny mezzanine…
Chur
Grungy haunt over the river from the Old Town with a loop fireplace sequence to give you a warm feeling even without imbibing. Turn up at the right time…
Kraków
This is another one of those places full of communist nostalgia, but so real are the banners and mementos here that we almost started singing The…
Warsaw
Split across two locations facing each other on opposite sides of the street, Same Krafty is a convivial spot to sample a wide variety of Polish craft…
Vienna
Tucked down an atmospheric passage, this tiny wine bar only seats 10 people, but it makes up for it with over 350 wines on offer (with a strong emphasis…
Freiburg
Right on the square, this 18th-century guardhouse serves local Müller-Thurgau and Pinot Noir wines at the tasting tables. See the website for details of…
Geneva
The White Horse is a real Carouge favourite. Quaff cocktails and tapas – some of Geneva's best – at the pink neon-lit bar upstairs, then head downstairs…
Central Germany
Hang out with a crowd ranging from tattooed hipsters and pretty young things to a slightly more reserved middle-aged set, in this trendy cafe-bar…
Izola
With a cafe ambience by day, and cool background music and cocktails by night, Hangar is a terrific place for a drink. They pride themselves on their…
Hanover
On Hanover’s nightlife calendars for more than two decades, this club behind the main train station spins dance classics, soul, R&B and hip-hop, with a…
Warsaw
A cosy, contemporary spot for a drink or a snack that's attached to the Museum of Warsaw. As well as coffee and tea, it also offers beer and wine.
Central Switzerland
This genteel bar at Alpenclub is all wood, leather and upmarket ambience. Think coffee and tea, après-ski refreshments or a nightcap before bed.
Tyrol
This rollicking après-ski bar is full of Schatzis (little treasures) in the form of go-go dancing girls in skimpy Dirndls that look like they’ve shrunk in…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
As the name would suggest, this is a bar with attitude – the music stays pretty intense with punk, ska, rock and metal, and even the table football is…
Zürich
In the heart of the Langstrasse action, the Longstreet is a music bar with a varied roll call of DJs. Try to count the thousands of light bulbs in this…
Munich
If you thought the only decent brew Bavarians could mash was beer, train your Arabica radar to this regional retort to Starbucks. The organic coffee gets…
Munich
After a move to near the Old Botanical Gardens, it's again 'Raining Men' at Munich's hottest gay dance temple, where you can party away with Ibiza-style…
Salzburg
This is a real neighbourhood bar with jazzy music, antipasti and a great selection of wines. Taste citrusy Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings from the family…
Małopolska
While away the hours at this summertime beer garden at the 16th-century Old Lublin Gate. The vibe is funky and relaxed; well into the night, the happy…
Tyrol
This slope-side pick opposite Hahnenkammbahn is a rollicking après-ski haunt in winter, with DJs, singing, schnapps-drinking and skiers jiggling to…
Plzeň
This clean, modern cafe right on the central square is a lifesaver if you need a strong cup and/or good wi-fi. A nice selection of cakes, sweets and ice…
The Julian Alps
Arguably the most charming of several cafes along historic Linhartov trg, Vidic House specialises in coffee, cakes and ice cream. The cute vaulted…
Castle District
Essentially a wine bar with an extensive list of Hungarian wines, this classy place also does meals. Perch by the beautiful bar or take it out on to the…
Innsbruck
Grab a cushion and drink in 360-degree views of the city and Alps from the balcony that skirts this spherical, glass-walled bar. It's a nicely chilled…
Budapest
This tiny place with excellent biscuits and cakes has apparently been here since 1957. A sign advising clients to take a number and join the queue is an…
Budapest
A quirky cafe just off the Little Ring Rd with junkyard chic decorating the walls and floor space, the ‘Quiet’ is just that until the regular DJ arrives…
Leipzig
Two bronze elephants guard the entrance to this Viennese-style coffeehouse in a superb art nouveau building topped by an Asian-style turret. Good for a…
Portorož
Secreted between the beach and the Cacao, the ‘Cinnamon’ is a workhorse of a rock-and-roll bar up late (and early) with frequent live concerts and a crowd…
Plzeň
Locals kick-off the morning with an excellent espresso here. Later in the day, Galerie Azyl morphs into a classy cocktail bar. Quirky artwork surrounds…
Karlovy Vary
No-frills, central cafe has good coffee, plenty of cakes and sweets, and reliable wi-fi, making it an ideal pitstop to recharge, check email and post…
Budapest
An anchor tenant in a car-free square loaded with students and locals, this large, laid-back cafe (and bar and bistro) has one of the largest terraces in…
Warsaw
‘Out of Africa’ is a cosy cafe offering nothing much beyond coffee – but what coffee! Choose from around 50 varieties, served in a little pot, and a range…
Wielkopolska
Good place for a drink, right next to the Hotel Europa. Sample one of the four boutique beers brewed out the back, and recuperate from sightseeing within…
Budapest
Perennial favourite gay and mixed hangout celebrated for its events (karaoke, anyone?) and fabulous views of the Danube and Buda Castle. Great place to…
Craft Beer Muranów Piwny Świat
Warsaw
Work your way through 14 local craft beers, a cider and, for non-beer lovers, Prosecco – all on tap – at this cosy and convivial pub where the friendly…
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