Tyrol
Celebrities and would-be celebrities are often spotted at this uber-glamorous club, bringing a dash of Ibiza to Ischgl and brimming with beautiful people.
Must-see nightlife in Central Europe
Munich
The first bar to open in the Bavarian capital where you have to be clad in leather, rubber, lycra, neopren or other kinky attire to get in. Gay men only.
Vienna
Muskateller and Grüner Veltliner wines are the signature drops of this oak-shaded Heuriger, along with a Cabernet Franc (a rarity in the area).
Sopot
Classic Sopot club with beach access, a different big-name DJ every night and a cool, well-to-do Baltic feel attracting the Tri-City's beautiful people.
Augsburg
For some grungy student drinking action, head to this cafe near the tram interchange with its mismatched furniture, vegie pizzas and almost nightly DJs.
Vienna
This Viennese summer favourite has sprawling, riverside terrace spaces for drinking, with food trucks and a glassed-in area for when the weather turns.
Tyrol
This funky little shack is the place for slope-side socialising, with DJs, dancing and good vibes. Gear up for a big night out in Ischgl here.
Würzburg
This very popular and long-established student cafe serves a hangover-busting breakfast and morphs into something of an informal party after nightfall.
Ulm
Arty cafe with an inner courtyard for coffee, breakfast, light bites or ice cream. It's also a chilled spot for a beer or glass of wine in the evening.
Eastern Slovenia
This retro-style cafe on the corner of Glavni trg is one of the most comfortable places in town to tip back a coffee or maybe even something stronger.
Swabian Alps Region
Mind your head climbing the stairs to this easygoing student hang-out, serving enormous mugs of milky coffee and cheap local brews under wooden beams.
Warsaw
Classic techno music club that kicks on well into the early morning ensuring it's a favoured last port of call for Varsovians on an all-night bender.
Ulm
Naschkatze, or 'sweet-toothed', is a fitting name for this vintage-cool cafe, where Ulmers come to lap up the retro vibe, coffee and homemade cakes.
Trier
Set over two storeys in a baroque stone building, Zebra is Trier's best club, with international DJs spinning hip-hop, dance, house and electronica.
Bonn
This cult pub north of the Altstadt has a bewildering menu of 50 beers plus discounted daily specials along with foosball and occasional live music.
Prague
This pretty summer terrace may be the nicest place within the Vyšehrad citadel area to relax over a coffee, beer or light meal of grilled sausages.
Freiburg
All of Freiburg is at your feet from this chestnut-shaded beer garden atop Schlossberg. Perfect sunset spot.
Bernese Oberland
For a decent cup of Joe and pastries, this buzzy central coffee shop is hard to beat. It also does great smoothies, fresh-baked bread and pralines.
Dresden
One of Dresden's most popular drinking spots, this idyllic riverfront beer garden has superb Elbe views, pulls great ales and does a mean barbecue.
Lake Bled
The pick of the town's pubs, this convivial place sits above the Ostarija Peglez’n restaurant and has great cocktails and, on some nights, a DJ.
Konstanz
Indie kids, garage and old-school fans all hail this retro cafe, which gets clubbier after dark when DJs work the decks. Occasionally hosts gigs.
Warsaw
Smooth establishment with retro furnishings and a laid-back vibe. Serves good cocktails, as well as a full range of coffee drinks and light food.
Poznań
If you feel like dressing up and dancing, this supersmooth venue is what you're looking for. Chandeliers and good cocktails add touches of class.
Konstanz
Konstanz gets its summer groove on down at this beach bar, with sand, deckchairs, DJ beats, long drinks and good vibes on the banks of the Rhine.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
DJ sets, live music and parties rock this soundproof WWII bunker. Doors open around 7pm weekdays but as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Ticino
A lively perch on Piazza Collegiata for people-watching over an ice cream or coffee – skip the food. The terrace is rammed on hot summer days.
Lake Constance
Besides serving hearty German grub, this rambling tavern is justifiably popular for its chestnut-shaded beer garden right in the heart of town.
Olomouc
A global array of tea and coffee, an interesting selection of beers and wines, and a laid-back Zen ambience make this a good spot to recharge.
Dresden
This is Dresden's standard-issue gay bar, and it's a lively place that draws a mixed-age crowd and hosts busy parties on Friday and Saturday.
Malá Strana
Very good, home-roasted coffees, fresh-made lemonades and lots of appetising cakes and sandwiches to eat in at this tiny cafe, or take away.
Locarno
A huge selection of beers (including many from Ticino), pub grub, free wi-fi and a people-watching terrace make the Pardo a popular hangout.
Central Switzerland
Affable owner Elvira stocks an impressive array of vintages at this popular wine bar, tucked down a side street just in from the waterfront.
Moravia
This family-friendly coffee house has excellent coffee concoctions and homemade cakes, and is just steps away from the Rear (New) Synagogue.
Basel
Leather-topped stools are strung behind the long, curving and – on DJ weekend nights – packed bar. In summer there's a rooftop terrace.
Linz
Plastered with posters, this tiny dive bar blasts rock, punk and metal (Aerosmith, Iggy Pop, Black Sabbath et al) every night of the week.
Zürich
This boisterous club playing an eclectic musical mix is the epicentre of gay nightlife in Niederdorf. The cover charge is Sfr15 to Sfr20.
Zell am See
Join the cocktail sippers for a daiquiri or Cuba libre at this upbeat, backlit lounge bar, which has occasional live music and DJ nights.
Zürich
A classic summer evening hang-out, this parkside bar sells cold beers and grilled snacks. Kids can frolic in the adjacent wading pool.
Warsaw
Duck into the courtyard off ul Nowy Świat to find this cool collection of small bars and cafes occupying street-art adorned cabins.
Stuttgart
A chilled-out crowd hangs out over jam-jar cocktails in Ribingurūmu, which exudes an 'old-skool' vibe with its vintage furnishings.
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