The Romantic Road
Pretty little baby-blue Literaturcafe down by the river with pleasant outdoor seating, great coffee and scrumptious cakery.
Must-see nightlife in Central Europe
Northern Hungary
A very stylish wine bar that's just the place to sate your thirst, should you want to try Tokaj's vintages in a relaxed atmosphere.
Košice
Slovak wine and local beer receive equal weighting at this dainty bar with bottle-lined walls and a satisfying range of snack food.
Ulm
Join a happy-go-lucky crowd for a cold beer or cocktail by the river. They also have decent lunch specials for €6.20 to €7.20.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Down a set of steps off busy al Sienkiewicza, Caffeteria Retro is one of the town’s more characterful spots to grab a cuppa joe.
Zell am See
With a pavement terrace, this sleek cafe is a relaxed spot for proper gelato or an espresso with a slice of homemade carrot cake.
Hamburg
A popular gay bar right in the middle of the St Georg gay strip. The red light adds to the hazy mood – this is a smokers joint.
Lake Constance
For a cocktail, mellow DJ beats and a cool 360-degree view of Lake Constance, head on over to this glass-walled, high-rise bar.
Lucerne
Adjoining the grassy lawn at the southern end of leafy lakefront Inseli Park, this outdoor bar is a popular summertime hangout.
Warsaw
Under the steady gaze of communist icons, dance the night away to great music with a chilled party crowd at this basement club.
Gdańsk
Popular mainstream club with strutting nights devoted to the hits of yesteryear, pop, dance, R & B, electronic and hip-hop.
Regensburg
Black wood, big mirrors and lots of photos of Papa himself add to the cool atmosphere of this swish, art-deco-style cafe-bar.
Munich
A hidden gem, this typical Munich beer garden in the Alter Botanischer Garten serves Hofbräu suds and lots of filling food.
The Black Forest
DJs pump out the party tunes at Feldberg's hottest après-ski joint. Find this funky little shack at the base of the slopes.
Graubünden
Slope-side imbibing aside, this is where the party is in winter. Expect a laid-back crowd, DJs, foosball and shots aplenty.
Central Germany
Magdeburg's 'it' venue features two levels of lounges and a compact dance floor. Dress to impress and show your best moves.
Graz
Student-friendly retro theme nights, dance music and occasional live gigs. See the website for upcoming events and prices.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
For a low-key evening with harbour views that will keep you entranced, drop by this 14th-floor lounge at the Hotel Hafen.
The Salzkammergut
Part of the Hotel Lexenhof, Axxl is a popular Attersee hotspot after sunset, with DJs, occasional live music, and events.
Augsburg
Augsburg's coolest beer garden sports totem poles and often gets crowded in the evenings. Serves great burgers and beer.
Ticino
A cool newcomer to Bellinzona's nightlife scene, Folk Bar is currently the in-place for live music, DJ sets and mojitos.
Warsaw
The most popular weekly gay dance night in town brings in the punters with its hunky topless staff and glam drag queens.
Hanover
If you're young and frisky, head to the Tiedhof courtyard and this den of hormones featuring hip-hop music and culture.
Tyrol
A huge wooden barn with live Austrian bands and potent apple schnapps working the crowd into a singing, dancing frenzy.
Freiburg
A student wonderland of cheap beers, DJs and gigs. Things get even curiouser at Wednesday night’s open jam sessions.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt's most popular gay bar, stylish Bar Central has regular themed nights including jazz on Sundays. Cash only.
Bernese Oberland
As busy as a beehive when the sun's shining, this is a cool riverside spot for a baguette, coffee or pre-dinner beer.
Warsaw
This small craft-beer bar tucked off the main street at the foot of an apartment block has a loyal local following.
Tyrol
This ultra-chic wine bar and shop has a terrace that is great for people-watching over fine wines and small plates.
Rostock
Everything from indie to punk to house infuses this former storage hall. It’s well known for up-and-coming acts.
Konstanz
This step-gabled microbrewery is a relaxed haunt for quaffing craft beers. There's a terrace for summer imbibing.
Eastern Slovenia
This black-and-white themed bar is a popular student hang-out; there's a decent buzz here on weekend evenings.
Northern Hungary
This new, very upbeat coffee house has seating on a large terrace overlooking Kossuth út and the Old Village.
Izola
Waterside seating and a friendly atmosphere make this a popular spot for a drink throughout the day and night.
Bern
This corner bar with a chalkboard tapas menu is a hip spot for cocktails and coffees from morning to night.
Tyrol
This loud, crowded British pub with daily live music is known as Pickawilly (the mind boggles) to locals.
Bremen City
One of Bremen's longest-running gay bars has a cool '70s atmosphere and appeals to a mainstream crowd.
Sopot
Eclectic beach club with a calendar of jazz, DJs, live music and special events. One of Sopot's best.
Innsbruck
Chandeliers, vaulted ceilings and a HMV gramophone set the scene in this convivial Gothic-style bar.
The Black Forest
This cheery Irish pub pours a decent Guinness and has an assortment of 80 whiskies to choose from.
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