Vilnius
This smart coffee shop in western Vilnius is the favourite haven of the laptop-toting set. They also roast their own beans and sell cakes and sandwiches.
Must-see nightlife in Eastern Europe
Lviv
Even if you decide to skip the Lviv History Museum, it's worth popping in for a coffee in its aptly named inner courtyard with its Renaissance arcading.
Mostar
This late-night rock-edged bar spills out into the central courtyard of the Tabhana (former tannery). There's live music most evenings around midnight.
Podgorica
The name may remain but the decor's shifted from London to Los Angeles (is that Barbra Streisand on the ceiling?), in this popular late-night cafe-bar.
Lithuania
The local branch of the popular nation-wide chain serves reliably good coffee in various forms and is decked out with fantastic photos of the region.
Sakhalin Island
Expats in the know head to this big dark-wood bar for cold beer and pub grub (mains R300 to R1000), famous seafood chowder and themed party nights.
Northern European Russia
This 'Parisian' cafe is a favourite with locals for its decent coffee and delectable cakes (skip the wafer-thin pizza and the soggy pasta, though).
Western Estonia & the Islands
With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this brightly painted bar serves sandwiches, hearty meals and cocktails, or you can just slink in for a beer.
Kotor
This cluttered, cavernous old-school bar is a top hang-out, where laid-back conversations and rock music take precedence over texting and techno.
Zagreb
This darling of Zagreb's dive bars is the gathering spot for the city's artists, bohos, media types and local drunks. Socialist chic at its best.
St Petersburg
The Petrograd Side branch of this quirky chain of hipster cafe-bars – like the others it's arty and a very pleasant place to cool your feet.
Budva
Enjoy coffee, cake or cocktails while soaking in the ambience of the Old Town’s main square. Their homemade ice tea is an absolute must-try.
Zadar
A lively hole-in-the-wall bar that spills out into a narrow lane in the heart of the Varoš action. It gets infectiously raucous at weekends.
Bulgaria
Settle in beneath red lamps at a bar decorated with woodcarvings (this is Tryavna, after all) and sample cocktails with the town's hip crowd.
Adriatic Coast
One of Bar's more alternative bars, with regular live rock bands, '80s music nights (think The Cure, et al) and a friendly, fun-loving crowd.
Sofia
Centrally located ID is a late-night dance club that draws a mix of gay and straight clientele for dancing, various theme nights and cabaret.
Central & Eastern Istria
The spectacular valley views from the terrace are the main draw of this cafe-bar at the end of the village. It also serves ice cream.
Yakutsk
The most popular club in the centre, Evropa is a five-storey complex with dance club, sports bar, bowling alley and, uh, strip club.
Durmitor National Park
Living up to its intriguing name (meaning 'Strange Forest'), this cafe-bar somehow manages to be rustic and hip at the same time.
Zagorje
The best place in town for a coffee. Do as the locals do and pull up a seat on the pavement out front to watch the world go by.
Herceg Novi
This awesomely laid-back little hang-out often hosts live blues and classic-rock acts. Chairs are set out on the stepped lane.
Herceg Novi
Jadran’s smart waterside terrace overlooks the water polo stadium; it's a fine place for competitive beverage quaffing.
Rovinj
Rum-based cocktails, Cuban cigars, straw parasols and the shade of tall pine trees make this open-air bar a popular spot.
Cluj-Napoca
While this cafe is almost a little too trendy, with its polished tables and trance soundtrack, the coffee is to die for.
St Petersburg
One of the more upmarket of the city's bakery-cafe chains, Volkonsky offers reviving brews and tempting confections.
Zagreb
A tiny little cafe with tables outside, serving some of Zagreb's best coffee and tea. It closes on Sunday in August.
Adriatic Coast
La Esquina makes up for its tiny indoor area with stacks of seats under a canopy of trees. The coffee’s excellent.
Lithuania
One of the biggest, most raucous clubs in Palanga, playing mainly house and mainstream dance music until dawn.
Split
This chic little place, with cushions on the lane, is great for a cocktail and a spot of people-watching.
Mali Lošinj
On summer evenings the terrace of this harbourside bar is the place to be, with live music most nights.
Trebinje
The covered terrace of this popular Old Town cafe-bar is one of Trebinje's best see-and-be-seen spots.
Ulcinj
A worthy attempt at an Irish pub with dark wood and electric candles adding to the atmosphere.
Northern Montenegro
A sociable locals' hangout with frequent live music, often of the frenetic-accordion variety.
Moldova
The hottest club in Tiraspol, often pulling top DJs from Moscow and elsewhere. Serious fun.
Northern Montenegro
Fun local hangout that fuses cocktails, literature and sport... and somehow makes it work.
Adriatic Coast
A chilled-out little bar, under the pine trees by the water on the way to Šušanj Beach.
Central Montenegro
Reliable party place, with heaving crowds, live bands and DJ'ed parties.
Northern Montenegro
The (only) place in Gusinje for hanging with locals over a few drinks.
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