Must-see nightlife in Central Europe

  • Žmauc

    Ljubljana

    Žmauc is the best place to slum it in Ljubljana, with a smallish bar inside packed day and night. The décor is great – check out the manga comic-strip…

  • Brasserie des Halles de l'Île

    Geneva

    This industrial-style venue in Geneva's old market hall on an island in the Rhône serves a buzzing cocktail of after-work aperitifs and sometimes DJs. Its…

  • Master's Home

    Munich

    Colonial-era trappings such as zebra skins, African spears, dark wood panelling and random pieces of taxidermy, plus plenty of antique furnishings and…

  • Kumbal

    Prague

    This stylish coffee bar in a 1930s functionalist building manages to be both hip and comfortable at the same time. There’s good coffee and tea, though not…

  • Six Pack

    Cologne

    An institution in the Belgisches Viertel, Six Pack is a worthy stop on any Cologne pub crawl. Pass through the battered door, belly up to the super-long…

  • Sub

    Düsseldorf

    Getting past the door can be tough, but if you succeed you’ll have a fine time inside this glitzy basement haunt designed to look like a subway station…

  • Vernissage Bar Club

    Zermatt

    The ultimate après-ski antithesis, Vernissage at the Backstage Hotel exudes grown-up sophistication. Local artist Heinz Julen has created a theatrical…

  • CofFee

    Valais

    Sit in the late-afternoon sun and slurp an ice-cold shake or smoothie at this chilled ‘bar & smooth music’ address halfway up the main drag. Chocoholics…

  • Fröccsterasz

    Budapest

    In what was once a bus terminus, this popular open-air bar heaves in summer, when young crowds flock here to drink a fröccs (wine spritzer), meet friends…

  • Savoy

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Spread over several levels, this former bank just outside Göttingen’s Innerstadt (inner city) changes its spots each night. Wednesday night is student…

  • Marius

    Geneva

    This doll's-house-size bar à vin – an old butcher's shop, hence the tiles and ceramic – is a great little spot in Plainpalais to discover regional and…

  • Studio

    Bremen City

    This venue, situated in the small lane known as Auf den Höfen, has changed names over the years but the design and concept remain much the same: a…

  • Café Odeon

    Zürich

    This one-time haunt of Lenin and the Dadaists is still a prime people-watching spot, taking you through from morning coffee to evening cocktails. Despite…

  • Káptalani Borozó

    Pécs

    This funny little ‘wine bar’ opposite the Csontváry Museum has outdoor seating on a tiny terrace next to an early Christian site and serves white…

  • Frania Cafe

    Kraków

    Kraków’s only laundromat cafe is the perfect place for a traveller in need of refreshment and clean clothes. Drop off your laundry for service or opt to…

  • Club Culture Houze

    Kreuzberg

    Fetishists of all sexual persuasions are welcome to get in on the action at this playground for advanced sexual experimentation. Themes and fetishes vary…

  • Žilinská Kozlovna

    Slovakia

    A rambunctious drinking hall with an emphasis on Czech beer, Žilinská Kozlovna has cheap brews on tap, good vibes and a decent menu of hot, fresh food to…

  • Heart

    Munich

    Exclusive dine-dance-flirt club ensconced somewhat fittingly in the old stock exchange and aimed at well-heeled over-25s who like their beef tartar served…

  • Marietta

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Retro is right now at this been-here-forever self-service retreat where you can check out passing eye candy through the big window or lug your beverage to…

  • Gaffel am Dom

    Cologne

    Right in the shadow of the Dom, this rambling beer hall pours traditional Kölsch beer for up to 1200 thirsty guests. Hearty Rhenish dishes, including some…

  • Cutty Sark Pub

    Ljubljana

    A pleasant and well-stocked pub with colourful bright-yellow windows and a long history. Set in the courtyard behind Wolfova ulica 6, the ivy-covered…

  • Hospůdka Obyčejný Svět

    Prague

    This traditional pub has something of a darkly lit, British gentlemen’s club feel about it. There's an excellent range of beers on hand, including harder…

  • Titanic

    Vienna

    Opened way back in 1982, this club is old school, with door check and bouncers, so dress reasonably conservatively. Inside, two large dance floors soon…

  • Pub Guinness

    Wrocław

    No prizes for guessing what this pub serves. This lively, convivial Irish-themed pub is spread over three levels, and the Guinness isn't bad. The ground…

  • Klub K4

    Ljubljana

    This popular venue in the basement of the Student Organisation of Ljubljana University (ŠOU) headquarters features all-night DJ and electronic music…

  • ČSA Bar

    Friedrichshain

    This sophisticated bar right on Karl-Marx-Allee has been carved out of the eponymous Czech national airline offices. All hard edges and clear lines, it…

  • Figaró Kert

    Budapest

    A little oasis in the concrete jungle that is Újlipótváros, this seasonal cafe sets itself up in an empty lot on the corner of Katona József utca and…

  • Südblock

    Kreuzberg

    Standing the test of time, Südblock has long encapsulated the true spirit of Berlin. In addition to coffee, brunch, and drinks served in the heaving beer…

  • Maláta Bar

    Esztergom

    If you want to kick your heels up, head for this popular pub-bar with a retro Hungarian look (curios, ‘antiqued’ stuff, exposed brick walls) and canned…

  • Das Orange

    Vienna

    Once a down-at-heel Gastehaus (tavern), this place received a complete makeover and reinvented itself as a modern bar with a distinct retro feel and grown…

  • Mango Bar

    Vienna

    Mango attracts a young gay crowd with good music, friendly staff and plenty of mirrors to check out yourself and others. There are three bars, a dance…

  • Café Göttlich

    Berlin

    This rare den of urban cool in gritty Wedding serves coffee by local gourmet roastery Bonanza Coffee Heroes and lovely cakes, although loyal locals keep…

  • Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa

    Kraków

    No bar crawl of Kraków would be complete without visiting one of its many shot bars, like Pijalnia. With other branches on Szewska, Floriańska and Plac…

  • Patrick's Irish Pub

    Ljubljana

    This excellent local version of an Irish pub is popular with both expats and locals. There's decent bar food, such as chicken wings and burgers, and a…

  • Pitomá Kavárna

    Prague

    This likeable and popular neighbourhood cafe has friendly service and a quiet back room that's perfect for writing postcards home or having a friendly…

  • Cafe Absinthe

    Gdańsk

    By day this unassuming bar occupying an inconspicuous corner of the Teatr Wybrzeże building is the haunt of a few coffee-cradling newspaper readers. But…

  • Café Celebrity

    Prague

    This cafe is part of the cluster of gay-friendly places that make up the old Radio Palác building. The Celebrity offers early-morning breakfasts on…

  • Viva Havanna

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Come for a Cuba Libra, a beer or a wine, if only to sit on the wonderful terrace with its unbeatable views of the palace. Decent tapas, Flammkuchen …

  • Supermarket

    Zürich

    Looking like an innocent little house, Supermarket boasts a dance floor surrounded by three cosy lounge bars, a covered back courtyard and an interesting…

  • Goodmann

    Vienna

    A tiny venue attracting clubbers who want to party before breakfast, Goodmann serves food in its ground-floor restaurant while night owls young and old…

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