Must-see nightlife in Central Europe

  • Pearl

    City West & Charlottenburg

    If you like VIP booths, bottle service and women in vertiginous heels, Pearl is your oyster for partying in western Berlin. Office jockeys loosen ties and…

  • Bolero

    Fairy-Tale Road

    The best reason to visit this sleek, modern chain restaurant, with its crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex menu, is to sip a cocktail and enjoy the wonderful views…

  • Klášterní Pivnice

    Prague

    Not for the mild-mannered, this old-man's pub serves excellent, hard-to-find Klášter beer. Smoking's not allowed anymore, but the place still gets crowded…

  • Pelso Café

    Keszthely

    This modern two-level cafe boasts a fantastic terrace overlooking the southern end of the main square. It does decent cakes, teas from around the world,…

  • Prinzipal

    Kreuzberg

    The sassy glamour of the Golden Twenties gets a classy reboot at Prinzipal, an apothecary-style burlesque bar right on funky-punky Oranienstrasse. The…

  • Steps

    Slovakia

    A sidewalk cafe that spills onto Trenčín's main pedestrian drag. Inside, it's a reassuringly familiar, bog-standard pub (tile floors, wooden bar stools,…

  • Pivnice Pegas

    Brno

    Pivo melts that old Moravian reserve as the locals become pleasantly noisy. Don't miss the 12° wheat beer with a slice of lemon. Try to book a table in…

  • DRN Café

    Prague

    DRN Café wraps around the corner of the DRN building, one of Prague's most unique new structures, just a stone’s throw away from the National Theatre. The…

  • Dubliner

    Erfurt

    On weekends it seems as though everybody’s popping by to knock back pints of Kilkenny or Guinness at this boisterous 'Irish' tipple-house. Smokers can sit…

  • Ottakringer Brauerei

    Vienna

    Dominating one corner of the 16th district, this is the largest of Vienna’s city breweries, home to the beloved Ottakringer beer. Dating from 1837, the…

  • Café Prückel

    Vienna

    Unlike other Viennese cafes with sumptuous interiors, Prückel features an intact 1950s design. Intimate booths, strong coffee, diet-destroying cakes and…

  • Zwiebelfisch

    City West & Charlottenburg

    With its clientele of grizzled and aspiring artists, actors and writers, this cosy pub has been Charlottenburg at its boho best since the patchouli…

  • Kavarna Zvezda

    Ljubljana

    Perhaps the best 'olde worlde’ cafe in Ljubljana is the 'Star', with an entrance off both Kongresni trg and Wolfova ulica. It has all the usual varieties…

  • James Joyce

    Staré Město

    Join English speakers at this Prague original, a friendly pub that boasts something rarely seen in the city's bars: an open fire. Toast your toes while…

  • Galeria

    Warsaw

    Long-running and popular late-night gay nightclub, offering midweek karaoke and DJs at the weekend. Show up late if you want to dance and mingle with the…

  • La Bodega Flamenca

    Prague

    La Bodega resides in an atmospheric, red-brick cellar. With the Latin music turned down low, the crowd seems a bit more reflective (at least compared with…

  • Podwale Bar & Books

    Warsaw

    If smoking a cigar while savouring a cocktail, premium whiskey or a glass of wine in a clublike environment takes your fancy, this bar, close by the Old…

  • Pivovar Národní

    Prague

    While this microbrewery looks like an ordinary restaurant on the outside, the garden out back is massive – it's the largest in the city centre, which is…

  • Cafe Kweer

    Bremen City

    Part of the local information centre for gay men and lesbians, this place turns into a dance club on Fridays featuring everything from 1920s sounds to…

  • Teestübchen in Schnoor

    Bremen City

    Set in a medieval building in the Schnoor district, this teahouse serves its numerous varieties – black, green, chai, rooibos, sencha, Darjeeling, you…

  • Coyote

    Kraków

    Belt out your favourites at this karaoke bar just off Plac Szczepańska. There's plenty of fun to be had even if you're not a crooner – take the…

  • Kavarna Cacao

    Ljubljana

    Just steps from central Prešernov trg, Cacao is one of the most stylish cafes on the river. The chocolate-brown interior is a great place to chill out…

  • San Remo Upflamör

    Kreuzberg

    Gather your posse at this laid-back hangout before heading a few doors down to the area’s celebrated clubs and concert venues. The odd name, by the way,…

  • Cafe Tölke

    Bremen City

    This Viennese-style coffee house in Bremen will please even the most discerning lovers of the roasted bean. Furnishings are original sofas, mirrors and…

  • Schreckenskammer

    Cologne

    Empty chairs are a rare sight at this locals’ favourite with a pedigree going back to 1442. There's a fine beer garden, excellent food (mains €9 to €20),…

  • Presseklub

    Erfurt

    A former gathering spot for media types, this club is now a glittery cocktail lounge and dance venue. Nights range from 'Salsavanza' (celebrating the…

  • Chalet

    Kreuzberg

    This electro club in a handsome red-brick, 19th-century customs house is warmly decked out in vintage furnishings, patterned wallpaper and a coffered…

  • Fledermaus

    Vienna

    Fledermaus is among Vienna's most relaxed and down-to-earth clubs in terms of decor and clientele. Its program runs the spectrum of musical styles from…

  • Park Restaurant & Cafe

    Lake Bled

    The Park Cafe has a huge terrace and a commanding position over the lake’s eastern end – it's a good spot for coffee and kremna rezina (€3.50). The cafe…

  • Klub Pod Jaszczurami

    Kraków

    This local legend student club has been going strong since the 1960s, and the black-and-white photos of performances down through the years that are…

  • Crack Bellmer

    Friedrichshain

    In the RAW compound, behind the requisite street-art-festooned facade, awaits this bar-club combo with vintage sofas, lofty ceilings and chandeliers…

  • STA Café

    Ljubljana

    Good coffee, great wi-fi and friendly staff. Find the flight of stairs that runs off busy Slovenska cesta and climb one flight to find a big, welcoming…

  • Top Kino Bar

    Vienna

    Occupying the foyer of the Top Kino cinema, this relaxed place serves Austria’s finest lagers to an alternative crowd. The decor is highly retro,…

  • Roadrunner's Paradise Club

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Rock-and-roll temple for rebels without a cause. From rockabilly parties to concerts by the famous and the not-yet-famous, there's often some kick-ass…

  • Cafedu

    Prague

    Students love Cafedu and are usually in the majority. The ground-floor cafe serves quality coffee, cakes and baguettes, ideal for enjoying a cup with a…

  • Twist Sky Bar

    Dresden

    Yes, it may be inside the rather faceless Hotel Innside, part of the Melia chain, but this 6th-floor cocktail lounge gives you incredible views of the…

  • Hells Bells

    Prague

    In spite of the glitzy office towers, Smíchov is still a down-and-dirty kind of place, and this Goth-friendly, heavy-metal bar is where the locals let it…

  • Kavarna Kapitanija

    Koper

    A number of all-day cafe-bars face the water along Pristaniška ulica. This chilled-out, tropical-ish space, with its open terrace and wicker lounges,…

  • Kavarna Kino

    The Julian Alps

    A short walk from the town centre, this cafe and DIY store is an unlikely mecca for beer lovers: it stocks almost all Slovenian craft brews, from Kamnik's…

  • Vis-à-vis

    Kraków

    This cafe and stand-up bar is famous for having the cheapest beer prices on the main square and as a haunt of artists: painters, poets, singers and actors…

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