St Petersburg
This very cool place has a sophisticated drinks menu and an almost unbelievable range of spirits stacked along the long bar and served up by a committed…
Must-see nightlife in Eastern Europe
Wallachia
The shady garden out front and the rooftop terrace are both big draws at this popular cafe and cocktail bar. Fresh lemonades, good coffees and a long list…
Latvia
This easy-going subterranean place sees itself as something of a Latvian cultural bastion in the east, its fire power generated by great local beer and…
Hvar Town
The spot to catch the sunset to the sound of techno and house music, Hula-Hula is known for its après-beach party (4pm to 9pm), where all of young, trendy…
Vilnius
With draught mead, numerous local brews and a flower-filled beer garden, Leičiai is a cheerful place to clink glasses with locals. Mop up the damage with…
Klaipėda
Attached to the city's major brewery, this industrial-style beer hall serves a wide range of interesting beers (their core ones, as well as small-batch…
Sofia
Unsurprisingly, this rakish communist-era retro bar has a huge selection of rakia (Bulgarian brandy) on hand; before you start working your way down the…
Subotica
A slick, colourful lounge that plays the likes of Lou Reed on one of Subotica's leafy streets, Bodis & Porto has a small but creative selection of…
Sofia
A local institution, DaDa bar is far more than a place to drink. The mission here is culture, and expect to find live music, art installations, readings…
Moscow
A flagship of the new converted factory space, Khlebozavod 9, this is a relatively large two-level bar specialising in craft beer. At the end of the week,…
Cluj-Napoca
Before you flee from the hackneyed 'Irish pub abroad' theme, know that this subterranean place has plenty of atmosphere resounding from its cavernous…
Hvar Town
A happening place in an alleyway just off the waterfront, Kiva is packed to the rafters most nights, with patrons spilling out and filling up the lane…
Central & Eastern Istria
The old loggia was the centre of Hum life in Venetian times and it remains so today, thanks to this friendly little bar. Drop by to sample local wine and…
Sibiu
Superb coffee and authentic cocktails (try the mojito) make this a special spot, night or day. There's an organic feel to the wood-accented interior, but…
Vilnius
It's hard to resist this bohemian wine bar, named after the bouffant-haired chanteuse herself, with inexpensive Prosecco on tap and a good array of wines…
Vilnius
Dedicated to serious mixology, 'the Alchemist' turns base materials into golden evenings for many a Vilnius hipster. It's very popular and the limited…
Vilnius
With its distressed, artfully mismatched furniture and hipster chow such as avocado toast and chia-seed pudding, Elska distinguishes itself with a pocket…
Vilnius
This tiny, charismatic bar does a great line in craft ales from Lithuania and further afield. If you need sustenance to keep the drink and chat flowing,…
Cluj-Napoca
Squeezed into a narrow courtyard, a jaunty beer garden adjoins this zanily decorated bohemian cafe. Insomnia is one of a slew of bars catering to Cluj's…
Brač Island
Head to this stone courtyard, tucked away from the buzz of the coastal promenade, to listen to indie tunes, sample from a big selection of local and…
Bucharest
This remains one of the favourite go-to bars in the old town; most nights, especially weekends, bring big crowds and themed dance parties. There's a large…
Wallachia
Guinness Pub is a fun and rowdy drinking option most nights. If you're hungry, there's a full menu of Romanian dishes and grilled meats, too. It's located…
Zadar
Perched on top of the old city walls, this exceedingly cool bar-club-garden is very Ibiza-esque, with harbour views, day beds, secluded alcoves, billowing…
Adriatic Coast
The 'best place to party in town' gong surely goes to Green Mill (and its friendly neighbour Bar Varadero), with exuberant crowds, thumping good-time…
Vilnius
An all-white interior, mellow jazz in the background and delectable cakes on display all make for excellent accompaniments to the coffee, which is roasted…
Latvia
The castle's 19th-century brewery lives again, thanks to one of Latvia's best craft breweries, Valmiera-based Valmiermuiža. Sample their range of beers…
Pag Island
Repeatedly voted one of the top 100 clubs in the world, Aquarius is a huge space with stylish alcoves, great views and a glassed-off area. Top DJs and…
Latvia
A real beer garden! Enjoy excellent local brews under fruit trees laden with apples at this popular spot at the north end of town. The menu includes…
Zadar
Many locals swear that this is the best coffee in the old town. It also does cocktails and craft beers, and it's far enough off the main tourist drag to…
Vilnius
This labyrinth of medieval cellars stocks a staggering 300 bottled beers from around the world, as well as 20 keg brews from local microbreweries. The pub…
Podgorica
Laid-back and local, this hip spot has live music (usually, obviously, jazz) on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Try the owner's homemade wines and…
Western Estonia & the Islands
A very welcoming little bar in a red-brick building in the old centre, Alibi has a great range of beers and frequent events, including comedy and live…
Central Montenegro
Fantastic bar that often hosts various cultural events, from music (orchestra, blues, rock, you name it) to alternative art and cinema exhibitions.
Bucharest
A crowded student-oriented bar and rock club that's less flashy and more relaxed than some of the other venues around the historic centre town.
Braşov
The best coffee in town can be sipped at this hole-in-the-wall cafe, which has a few wooden stools for you to perch amid bulging bags of beans.
Varna
Yet another bar along Kraybrezhna aleya in Primorski Park where you can lounge on the beach all day, and then drink and dance all night.
Central Montenegro
This vibrant cafe-bar is populated by friendly, arty locals nattering over superb coffees by day and even better cocktails by night.
Podgorica
Fun and friendly little nook that often hosts live rock, ska and alternative bands.
Belgrade
An ideal spot for rakija rookies to get their first taste of the spirit of Serbia. English-speaking staff will gently guide you through the 51 options,…
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
