Edinburgh
The plush banquettes and sleek, polished tables in this sharply styled bar are just the place to pose with a passionfruit bellini or a glass of Pol Roger…
Edinburgh
The plush banquettes and sleek, polished tables in this sharply styled bar are just the place to pose with a passionfruit bellini or a glass of Pol Roger…
La Gomera
A fun-filled La Playa club/piano bar hosting a great regular line-up of live music and events – from flamenco performances to tango workshops to DJ…
Western European Russia
Heading down pedestrianised ul Lenina away from pl Lenina, on the right before you hit the bridge, you'll find this cosy basement beer bar with stuffed…
Poznań
A funky drinking hole, ‘Bird Radio’ is a retro riot of chipped wooden tables, potted plants and bird images everywhere along its shelves and walls (the…
County Meath
Filled with welcoming regulars, this small, traditional, sage-green-painted pub beside Norman-era St Peter's Bridge faces Newtown's ruins. It's a no…
Bilbao
Lamiak, a long-standing Casco Viejo favourite on the gay scene, is a buzzing cafe with a cavernous red and black hall, cast iron columns and upstairs…
Small Cyclades
Just when you thought that tiny Donousa is about as far from hipsterdom as you can get, this stylish espresso/craft beer bar opens above the quay. The…
Rotterdam
A truly marvellous location on the western point of Wilhelminapier, the terrace bar/cafe at Hotel New York offers a casual vibe and marvellous views of…
Bosnia & Hercegovina
On warm summer days this cafe's outdoor benches and open-sided lounge make ideal perches on which to slurp an ice cream or sip a Bosnian coffee while…
York
Licensed since 1644, this is York's oldest pub – a warren of small rooms and a small beer garden, with a half-dozen real ales on tap. It was used as a…
Haarlem
Just off the Grote Markt, you can choose from more than 100 different vodkas and cocktails including Sweet Spring (pomegranate vodka and lychee), a Bloody…
Prague
If you're seeking good cocktails and a low-key, unpretentious vibe, Bonvivant's is the right choice. If you're bar-hopping around Vinohrady, it's a good…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
The pioneer of Amsterdam's beer cafes is a minuscule space covered all over in beer paraphernalia. The 14 beers on tap and 200 in the bottle (mostly from…
San Sebastián
Glorious beach views extend from this waterfront cocktail bar in the 1929-opened Real Club Náutico de San Sebastián building, designed to look like a boat…
El Raval
A wonderfully low-key yet stylish bar on a street full of them, this busy industrial-chic place has excellent mojitos (€5 to €7), a fashionable crowd and…
Galway City
At any one time 20 stouts, ales, Pilsners, wheat beers and ciders from around Europe rotate on the taps of this beer specialist, in addition to over 60…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A blind pig is a alternative name for a speakeasy, and this slick-looking place with its dim lighting definitely looks the part. Its professionally mixed…
Palma de Mallorca
This cavernous and quirkily cluttered small bar is easy to mistake for a shop. Step inside, perch on an old soda case and allow yourself to be guided by…
St Petersburg
Tucked down a narrow lane off busy Kronverksky, Yasli makes a fine retreat on chilly nights, with its excellent craft brews on tap and satisfying pub grub…
Canterbury
Owned by an Anglo-Peruvian couple, this highly aromatic cafe imports, roasts, grinds and sells its unsurpassed beans and blends. There’s local art on the…
Dodecanese
Whether you choose a seat on its sun-soaked roof terrace or within its modish interior, this is a cool spot for a midday frappé or sunset glass of vino…
Staré Město
Big, busy beer hall that's all stained glass, tightly packed tables, wood panelling and dried hops and serving Kozel and Gambrinus lagers. It's crowded…
Formentera
Formentera only has one real club, but it's a good one: an intimate, Balearic-chic space that draws an increasingly good roster of DJs. It's said to have…
Amsterdam
This modern cafe has a stylish fit-out with wooden floors, dangling light globes and a timber-slatted curved ceiling. Single-origin beans are roasted…
Frankfurt am Main
This Musik-Lokal, inside the Südbahnhof S-Bahn station, is known for its ‘30-Plus’ parties (9pm to 3am Saturday), open to anyone who’s been around for at…
Warsaw
This arty, bohemian haunt has been a touchstone of the area for several years. Concerts, films, debates and lectures feature regularly in the basement…
Regensburg & the Danube
This trendy haunt puts on occasional art exhibitions, but it's the walled beer garden in the shade of mature chestnut trees that punters really come for…
Hania Province
A hip, relaxed bar and music venue, Agios is one of Paleohora’s best hang-outs any time of day. It's a great spot for breakfast, with good coffee, and…
Silves
Located below the castle entrance, Café Inglês has a wonderful, shady terrace for a coffee or ice-cold beer (pub-style food is also available). One of the…
The Midlands & the Marches
Moored on the River Trent overlooking Newark Castle, this former grain barge, which once plied the waters between Hull and Gainsborough, is an idyllic…
Valencia
Nothing is typical in Benimaclet, but this spot named in homage to Franz Kafka does seem to exemplify the alternative artistic vibe, with regular events…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This waterside chill-out space, at the Westin Dragonara, is all white curtains and sofas, and has sparkling views over to St Julian's. It's popular with a…
El Hierro
Catering to a lively local crowd, this cheerful little cafe marries its contemporary feel – mismatched furniture, hot-red Smeg fridge – with an adventure…
Rijeka
A cafe-bar with luxurious decor, comfy sofas and a VBZ – Croatia's biggest publisher – bookshop at the back, Filodrammatica prides itself on specialist…
Antwerp
This fetish club for gay men has the distinction of being the country's most disreputable nightclub, with rooms devoted to fulfilling almost every…
Ancona
Enjoying a privileged Piazza del Plebiscito setting, this hophead hangout pours fine ales through eight taps built from imported New York water piping. As…
Prague
In this dark, moody cafe on the outskirts of Stromovka park, ambient electronic music and strong coffee fuels hipsters tinkering on laptops. Luft also…
Lyon
This bookshelf-lined pub in St-Paul is a great place to sip a quality brew amid a friendly mix of locals and expats. Stop in Tuesday nights (at 9pm) for…
Prague
This relaxed beer garden and cafe is the perfect place to cool off under the trees. You’ll find it just on the edge of the sculpture garden, south of the…
Rome
This green kiosk-bar has been serving its signature lemoncocco drink for more than 50 years. A zingy blend of velvet-smooth coconut milk and freshly…
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