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…
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…
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…
Munich
Colonial-era trappings such as zebra skins, African spears, dark wood panelling and random pieces of taxidermy, plus plenty of antique furnishings and…
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…
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…
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…
Zermatt
The ultimate après-ski antithesis, Vernissage at the Backstage Hotel exudes grown-up sophistication. Local artist Heinz Julen has created a theatrical…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ljubljana
This popular venue in the basement of the Student Organisation of Ljubljana University (ŠOU) headquarters features all-night DJ and electronic music…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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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