Mostar
Take a gaping cavern in the raw rock, add a sound system and colourful flashing globe-lamps and hey presto, you have this one-off party bar. They…
Must-see nightlife in Eastern Europe
Zagreb
A secret spot only the locals know about, and probably the most understatedly hip little bar in town. A slightly older boho crowd packs the two small,…
Plovdiv
Refreshing drinks with fruit syrups, soda water and ice cream are served in mason jars at this slick cafe, but you're really paying for the view: tables…
Zagreb
This former factory turned club, outside the centre near Zagreb's new CBD, hosts varied weekend events, sometimes two parties on one floor, resulting in a…
Bulgaria
Shumen's most popular club nights unfold inside this cavernous disco, which has more than a decade's worth of late nights under its belt. Check its…
Zagreb
Zagreb's most underground club, on the western outskirts of the city, only opens once or twice a month. But when it does, there's a great vibe and a very…
Wallachia
A popular spot to grab a beer (although there's no Irish beer, despite the name) or occasionally see some live music or even stand-up comedy. The location…
Chişinău
An intimate pub with big wood-beamed ceilings, original Guinness in cans, classic Irish breakfasts and a mean cock-a-leekie soup. It's also a good place…
Kotor
Montenegro’s most pumping club comes into its own in summer, hosting big-name international DJs and local starlets. It's set up in the baffling Balkan…
Zagreb
A city-centre hotspot for sampling Croatian wines by the glass (14–25KN), this basement bar with a few sidewalk tables sits right by the funicular. Pair…
Bulgaria
Watch the world drift by from this colourful cafe on Sliven's pedestrianised shopping street, whether it's between sips of a coffee crowned with whipped…
The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast
A perennial on the Mamaia summer scene, Megalos is situated in the centre of the resort about 100m south of the northern telegondola station. If this club…
Tirana
Start your night on the very top of Tirana's Sky Tower for spectacular city views from the revolving bar. Cocktails are surprisingly reasonably priced…
Sarajevo
There's no written menu at this temple to tea, just three tables, a dog asleep in the doorway and passionate staff who will talk you through the range,…
Western European Russia
Its walls plastered with Soviet-era newspapers and a Stalin bust behind the bar, this spot is a decent choice for a drink with sports on the TV, DJs and…
Korčula Island
A popular hang-out for young Korčulans, this flashy bar morphs into a club on summer nights. There's a second location on a terrace that spills out into…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
This big eclectic bar at the B-dul Decebal intersection combines Greek fast food and decent grills with Irish (and other) beer. There are plenty of…
Bulgaria
During the day, languish on the outdoor floral sofas, cappuccino in hand; at night, grab a neon-coloured cocktail during one of Opium's themed nights or…
Moldova
A play on the Russian word for sandwich (buterbrod), this hole-in-the-wall does a knock-out fresh-squeezed lemonade (a city speciality), plus killer…
Dubrovnik
Tucked into a corner behind the cathedral, Troubadour looks pretty nondescript during the day. That all changes on summer nights, when jazz musicians set…
Minsk
Ў Gallery's attached cafe draws Minsk's creative class for coffee and laptops by day and wine by night. There are delicious cakes and bar food and a…
Wallachia
This relaxed pub and cafe, just a short walk west of the centre, is good for a beer or light meal. There's a terrace out front and a covered bar behind…
Zagreb
Zagreb's smallest club also has the most powerful sound system, the feel of a private party and top-notch local and international DJ acts spinning deep…
Veliko Târnovo
Overlooking the main street, and around the corner from Samovodska Charshiya, Tequila Bar is a festively painted, as-fun-as-you'd-expect student bar with…
Plovdiv
A cafe-diner by day – serving burgers, salads and mixed European cuisine – Avenue slips into its spikiest high heels by night for DJ sets, house and retro…
Pula
Stop at this humble cafe-bar for outdoor seating with an unrivalled view down into the amphitheatre. The view and the cheapish drinks make it a good place…
Western Siberia
This cleverly named Irish pub is a fine place for a pint of Guinness or a round of après-ski shooters. There's another branch in the Ays Club.
Vis Island
Head to this cafe-bar to sip coffee between outings to the beach and then return for cocktails at night. If you're peckish, it serves British-style…
Western European Russia
Small modern cafe specialising in coffee (from R89), tea and light meals (soups, salads, pasta) with walls adorned in movie and music posters. There’s…
Split
This locals' cafe has an upstairs terrace and a big-screen TV for sporting events. It's a relaxed place, away from the buzz of Diocletian's Palace. The…
Tirana
A Blloku hotspot favoured by a cool crowd, Nouvelle Vague is one of the places to head any night of the week for a great atmosphere, full cocktail list…
Varna
This popular cocktail bar by the beach keeps late hours. Find it about midway in Primorski Park, around where bul Tsar Osvoboditel would cross if it…
Sarajevo
Flying the Spanish flag in central Sarajevo, this cosy little bar has street-side tables made from barrels and a good selection of wine by the bottle …
St Petersburg
This long-running dive bar is a sort of musical and alcoholic tribute to the ruler who 'outlived six presidents of America and six leaders of the Soviet…
Black Sea Coast
Another typically brash Sunny Beach nightspot playing dance, soul and '80s hits. Located in the northern quarter of Sunny Beach between the main road and…
Pelješac Peninsula
Located by the side of the main road in Donja Banda, this wine bar stocks a wide variety of local wines, as well as a selection of rakija (grappa) and…
Moscow
Four clubs. Four drinks. And one band of very merry Moscow travellers. That's what you get for your money on this weekly pub crawl. Dancing on the bar is…
Sofia
No need to queue at the bar at this convivial beer hall – the tables have their own beer taps. Food is also served, and there's live music on Fridays and…
Sofia
Very hip, very trendy and very crowded, this buzzing drink spot also offers narghile (water pipes) and serves food. Nightly dance music and DJs start…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
Inhabiting a lavishly restored 1906 former Austro-Hungarian officers' club, this 'Viennese' cafe serves ice cream and indulgent slabs of gateaux but no…
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