Must-see nightlife in Eastern Europe

  • Dubrovnik Beer Company

    Dubrovnik

    The first (and only) brewery in Dubrovnik occupies an industrial-style hangar near the main bus station. The taproom serves a standard lager, IPA, pale…

  • Tsentralny

    Minsk

    It's known as a place where you can drown your sorrows with BYN1.80 vodka shots – and therein lies its beauty. While models and hipsters crash the Old…

  • Bar Boris

    Western European Russia

    Boris' tiered, polished wood parliament-style bench seating, aimed at a cinema-sized sports TV screen, is the ultimate in sports bars. The long dark-wood…

  • PUBeraj

    Novi Sad

    The hippest and certainly the most local of the smattering of bars around Laze Telečkog, PUBeraj is the brainchild of local Andrija Nikitović, who figured…

  • Brimborium

    St Petersburg

    When you see the smart, chatty crowd here you'll understand why the bar's name is a casual reference to Faust. Brimborium is a charming, upscale place,…

  • Hop Inn

    Zagreb

    Craft-beer fanatics may well want to take a break from the central nightlife hub to head to this small, laid-back bar where local craft beer (15KN–34KN…

  • Farsh & Bochka

    St Petersburg

    On bar-lined ul Belinskogo, Farsh & Bochka stands out for its wide-ranging line-up of craft brews, with over 30 on draft, including SPB and Russian…

  • Schumli

    St Petersburg

    With its large range of coffees, sumptuous selection of cakes and – best of all – freshly made Belgian waffles, this small but friendly cafe is a great…

  • Splav Cristal

    Novi Sad

    While Novi Sad's collection of splavovi (river-barge nightclubs) aren't as hedonistic as Belgrade's, Cristal certainly gives it a red-hot go, with live…

  • Fabrique

    Split

    Big, bright and brash, this large industrial-style bar has offset its brick arches with kooky light fixtures and elegant little tables where the Splitćani…

  • Leila Records

    Belgrade

    Oozing vintage cool, this part-bar/part-vinyl-record-shop is a magnet for indie scenesters, bohemian artists and stalwart vinylphiles. During the day, it…

  • Pid Zolotoyu Zirkoyu

    Lviv

    The latest addition to Lviv's cafe scene is this historical pharmacy punctiliously converted into a very stylish coffeehouse. The tables and bar are liver…

  • Čajdžinica Džirlo

    Sarajevo

    Minuscule but brimming with character, Džirlo brews 29 types of tea, many of them made from distinctive Bosnian herbs. They are served in lovely little…

  • Užupio kavinė

    Vilnius

    The plum spot on the Vilnia, next to the main bridge into Užupis, is the best thing about this cafe-bar. In summer, grab a table on the deck overlooking…

  • London

    Minsk

    One of the hippest cafes in town, itsy-bitsy London serves up light bites, coffees, fresh teas, beer, wine and hot grog that are just the tonic when the…

  • Galerija

    Split

    Locals come here to catch up with friends without loud music drowning out the conversation – except during the weekend DJ sessions. Plus it stocks soy…

  • Pivnica Mali Medo

    Zagreb

    Sister pub to Pivnica Medvedgrad, Mali Medo has snaffled prime position along this pedestrian strip and gets crammed with people enjoying house-brewed…

  • 16,50

    Wallachia

    About as cool as it gets in sleepy Severin. There’s decent pizza and other nosh on hand, as well as a garden terrace furnished with wrought-iron sofas and…

  • Prince

    Budva

    If you're hankering for something slightly more stout than Montenegro's light lagers, pop down to this friendly little hang-out. It bills itself as an …

  • Crazy

    Constanţa

    This is a stylish and secluded spot for coffee or drinks, and works equally well for relaxing in the afternoon or partying in the evening. The main draws…

  • Vinyl

    Zagreb

    Much beloved by the locals, this all-day lounge on a popular stretch is split into cafe and club areas. It delivers fun both day and night, including live…

  • Nautica

    Hvar Town

    It starts slowly, with a mixed crowd enjoying cocktails by the water, but once Hula-Hula winds down and Kiva packs out, Nautica comes into its own as an…

  • Shekerdzinitsa

    Veliko Târnovo

    Centuries of Veliko Târnovo history can be tasted in the Turkish 'sand coffee' at this characterful little cafe near the old-market neighbourhood. Most…

  • BAR by Azur

    Dubrovnik

    The BAR can be summed up in three words: classy, cosy, cocktails! With retro armchairs, photo displays and a rug-covered floor, its spacious (nonsmoking!)…

  • NOA Lounge Bar

    Ohrid

    You'll find just as many people eating as drinking at this sleek cafe-bar on the lively Kosta Abraš strip in Ohrid's Old Town. At night, the music is kept…

  • D16

    Split

    D16's baristas are serious about coffee and they've got the beards to prove it. Hidden away in the back lanes of Diocletian's Palace, this hip little…

  • Bolshoy Bar

    St Petersburg

    A dapper boxcar-sized spot with old-time music and black-and-white films playing silently in the background, wryly named Bolshoy serves up good coffees by…

  • Maydan

    Western Ukraine

    The best, most atmospheric watering hole in town boasts a dark tavern-like hall with long benches and a stage for local weekend strummers to perform, two…

  • Crazy Horse

    Niš

    Guinness, darts, live Irish music, Champions League on a huge projection screen in the massive riverfront garden…in the birthplace of Constantine the…

  • Pint House

    Western European Russia

    When the weekend comes, this is Oryol's premier party place, with quaffing crowds going bonkers to live bands. The rest of the time, it is a fairly…

  • Beercap Barshop

    Minsk

    This is a generously stocked craft-beer place at the very centre of the Old Town action. Choose from about a dozen draught beers inside, with about half a…

  • Kava Tava

    Zagreb

    This chic black-and-red cafe is a popular hang-out for families and big groups of friends. For top-notch people-watching, you really want to snag a table…

  • U Ratushi

    Minsk

    This multilevel pub-style restaurant is packed with a raucous, fun-loving crowd who come to drink cheap drinks and dance to live rock music. It's one of…

  • Lente Arcului

    Bucharest

    This hidden garden behind a poorly marked gate is a breath of fresh air in a heavily urbanised neighbourhood. Grab a picnic table and enjoy a fresh…

  • Tito

    Sarajevo

    Lighten the mood after the History Museum with a drink at this amusingly tongue-in-cheek cafe tucked around the back, where the many Tito photos are…

  • Kafeterija Biro

    Niš

    Niš isn't as accustomed to barista-driven coffee as Belgrade and Novi Sad, but this little coffeehouse was the first in town to brew and prepare next…

  • The Tea Room

    Tirana

    Styled like an old English-village teashop, this little place serves a dozen bio teas, although we're pretty certain that the mango and yoghurt tea isn't…

  • Vinoteka

    Belgrade

    If you want to take a deep dive into Serbian wine, this cosy Savamala wine bar boasts 40 domestic wines by the glass (290RSD to 450RSD) and nearly 300 ex…

  • Funk

    Zagreb

    A rather-blah cafe during the day but at night Funk comes into its own. Head down the spiral staircase and you’ll see why this cult spot has locals at its…

  • Coco Loco

    Mostar

    Lamps shaped like stylised leaves or fashioned from a punctured guitar create interesting lighting patterns over framed commemorations of the various…

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