Must-see nightlife in Eastern Europe

  • Sundogs

    Varna

    This welcoming watering hole is a great place to make new friends, chase down excellent pub grub with a good selection of beers, or show off your smarts…

  • Vinum Bonum

    Korčula Island

    Tucked away on a car-free lane just off the harbour, this casual place allows you to nibble on antipasti while you sample some of the island’s best wine…

  • Janis Club

    Cluj-Napoca

    Follow the mural of rock stars beneath neon lights and psychedelic rafters at this hyperactive, ever-changing bar, which draws a young crowd clamouring…

  • Torine

    Adriatic Coast

    If you don't fancy a cab to Budva, get your dancing-and-drinking shoes on and head to this cavelike club. Local folk-pop is the soundtrack here; you'll…

  • Maraton

    Banja Luka

    Behind a tiled wooden porch, this chilled-out pub is themed around a cult Yugo-era movie (The Marathon Family), with scenes turned into cartoon strips…

  • Beer Bar 903

    Western European Russia

    Enjoy mellow river views with delicious beers brewed on-site at this rustic, chalet-like bar. Photo opps of the kremlin out front are some of the best you…

  • Quahwa

    Zagreb

    Living up to its tagline ('for coffee lovers only'), Quahwa serves up some of the finest arabica in Zagreb, from superstrong lattes to traditional Turkish…

  • Opium

    Vilnius

    This compact venue – which serves food in the daylight hours – is for serious clubbers. Some of Vilnius' best DJs as well as international acts play…

  • Seaside Bar

    Jūrmala

    This hot dancing spot sits high above the trees on the 11th floor of Hotel Jūrmala Spa. Nurse your cocktail in a space-age bucket seat or get jiggy with…

  • Byblos

    Poreč

    On summer weekends, celebrity guest DJs crank out electro-house tunes at this humongous open-air club, 3km south of town. Expect to pay up to €25 for…

  • Caffe von Habsburg

    Sarajevo

    This charming little shoebox cafe-bar, with original brick-arched ceilings, is a veritable museum full of reproduced old pictures and memorabilia from the…

  • Yalta

    Sofia

    Shake it with Sofia's trendy types and local and international DJ stars at this hip, hyper spot that's been going strong since 1959 (it was Bulgaria's…

  • Ponta Beach Bar

    Petrovac

    With a sea-level terrace built into the stone at the south end of the beach, this is a great location for a sunset cocktail. Later on, local rock bands…

  • Coffee Hill

    Lithuania

    Inside the Anykščių Kultūros Centras, this sleek, minimalist cafe serves a mean espresso and a chocolate avocado cake practically guaranteed to convert…

  • Club Uljanik

    Pula

    Going strong since the 1960s, the legendary Pula club these days caters to a young party crowd who come for its range of themed weekend parties and…

  • Cafe Artizanat

    Transylvania

    Enjoy chilled elderflower cordial and forkfuls of homemade cake at this shady courtyard cafe. It's south of the fortified church, on a street west of the…

  • Bačva

    Rijeka

    Craft and foreign beers, great music and fun decor add up to a good central night-time option. There's also live music some weekends, and then the…

  • Platinum

    Tivat

    Tivat's party palace, with top DJs, model-type bartenders and a shiny, select crowd of merrymakers shaking their stuff until sun-up. You'll have to scrub…

  • Prostorija

    Herceg Novi

    There's a chilled-out Ibiza vibe to this little bar, with an industrial-chic interior and a mirrorball strung over the stepped lane. On summer nights, DJs…

  • Imperium Club

    Sibiu

    Cosy barfly joint with vampish vaulted ceilings, dimly lit booths for canoodling, great cocktails (15 to 18 lei) and occasional live acts and screenings…

  • Mr Moose

    Western European Russia

    A tiny drink-in or takeaway craft-beer shop with around 15 Russian beers on tap (from R270) and a small selection of bottled beers. It's tucked away off…

  • Kafe Paraliite

    Bulgaria

    Perch on a crescent-moon-shaped stool, gulp coffee from colourful Troyan pottery and nibble a meringue stuffed with hazelnuts at this friendly cafe near…

  • Život

    Rijeka

    Funky, retro weekend-only nightclub for the over 25s playing '80s and '90s hits and much more. The decor is an eclectic mix of grandmotherly antiques and…

  • Gothic

    Transylvania

    This brick-walled pizzeria spills into a beer garden, where you can chill with a lager (8 lei) or bottle of wine (35 lei) and watch tourists mill around…

  • Mr Dorian Gray

    Ulcinj

    Fun courtyard club on the western end of Mala Plaža. As with most Balkan nightclubs, the doorfolk don't look too kindly upon scruffy chic: polish up if…

  • Art Club Nylon

    Plovdiv

    A bastion of bohemia, this damp, bare-bones but always interesting spot hosts rock and indie bands, themed nights and plenty of drunken, late-night…

  • Batel

    Rovinj

    Locals grab a seat outside this old-town cafe-bar for their morning caffeine hit, then return later for a drink in one of the booths in the cosy, dimly…

  • Cafe-Bar Produckty

    St Petersburg

    Retro movie posters, mix-and-match furniture and a working juke box provide the shabby-chic wrapper for this relaxed cafe-bar serving hot drinks, beer and…

  • Valentino

    Rovinj

    Premium cocktails and champagne seem like the appropriate poison at this high-end spot. There are fantastic views from the cushions scattered on the water…

  • Nautica

    Herceg Novi

    Pull up a seat at the bar or at a table outside and sup on a coffee, cocktail or smoothie while you check your emails. Come nighttime there's sometimes…

  • Kafemat 27

    Serbia

    For arguably the best coffee blends in town, join the trendy locals at this street-corner hang-out with modern industrial-style decor and a casual outdoor…

  • Surf Saulīte

    Latvia

    Right on the sand, this summer cafe serves up smoothies, good coffee, draft beer and ice cream. Hang out under the awning or take in the rays on the…

  • Dolce Fellini

    Plovdiv

    Gelato flavours, from cookie to lemon, as well as dainty patisserie, custard puddings and smooth coffee seduce passers-by at this exceptional Italian…

  • Revelin

    Dubrovnik

    Housed within the vast vaulted chambers of Fort Revelin, this is Dubrovnik's most impressive club space, with famous international DJs dropping in during…

  • Tavulin

    Dubrovnik

    Claiming a relatively quiet corner of the old town, this cute little 'wine and art bar' pours a plethora of wine by the glass, sourced from all over the…

  • Kult Caffe

    Zadar

    Kult's huge umbrella-shaded terrace is one of the old town’s key meeting points. It's great for a quiet afternoon coffee or the start of a raucous night…

  • Club Admiral

    Ruse

    Describing itself as a 'Scottish pub', Admiral is a big, lively place with a traditional pub, smarter piano bar and a summer garden where food is also…

  • Coral Beach Club

    Dubrovnik

    Spreading out along a fine stretch of pebbles, this swanky beach bar rents out luxurious loungers and serves cocktails to the bronzed souls reclining on…

  • Aristocrat

    Sighişoara

    Sip cocktails or boozy coffees in this converted theatre space, or twirl for live music, themed club nights and DJ sets at this catch-all cafe and…

  • Sweet Rosie

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Revellers jam into the warm, dark-wood interior of this fun Irish pub for a huge beer menu, tasty pub grub, occasional live music and a raucous good time.

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