Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Kvartirnik

    Belarus

    Homel's best bar is down by the river in the basement of Provence restaurant. DJs, live music and vinyl nights ensure a lively crowd every night of the…

  • Romantso

    Athens

    Based in the former offices of famous, but now defunct, magazine Romantso, this diamond of a creative hub has multiple facets. It's an all-day cafe-bar,…

  • Upopa Epops

    Athens

    This lovely bar-restaurant is one of the reasons Petralona is considered a just-the-right-amount-of-cool neighbourhood. It has numerous rooms filled with…

  • Il Bacchino

    Southern Tuscany

    Owner Magdy Lamei may not be a local (he's from Cairo), but it would be hard to find anyone else as knowledgeable and passionate about local artisanal…

  • Fredonia Coffee

    Marmaris

    Fredonia boasts a prime spot on the prom, and from its lovely front terrace you can gaze over the azure waters of Marmaris bay. Offers a full range of…

  • Sub Club

    Glasgow

    Scotland's most famous house club is still going strong several decades on. Saturday at the Sub Club is one of Glasgow's legendary nights, offering…

  • Kyteler's Inn

    Kilkenny City

    Dame Alice Kyteler's old house was built back in 1224 and has seen its share of history: she was charged with witchcraft in 1323. Today the rambling bar…

  • La Bodeguita de San Segundo

    Ávila

    Situated in the 16th-century Casa de la Misericordia, this superb wine bar is standing-room only most nights, though more tranquil in the quieter…

  • Zur Ritze

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    The uniqueness of this Reeperbahn classic begins from the moment you pass through the long laneway and between the legs of the large 'receptionist'…

  • Három Holló

    Budapest

    This fabulous, recently relocated cafe is as close as you’ll find in 21st-century Budapest to the old-style intellectual hangouts that were so prevalent…

  • Bamboo Bar

    Milan

    In a city full of designer drinking dens, the Bamboo Bar literally raises the bar with its double-height windows offering up incredible city views. Expert…

  • MacCarthy's Bar

    Beara Peninsula

    If you're carrying an original copy of the late Pete McCarthy's bestseller, McCarthy's Bar, you'll be excited to see the front-cover photo in real life …

  • Quanta Basta

    Lecce

    Just maybe Lecce's best Negroni cocktail is a fine reason to adjourn to Quanta Basta's outdoor tables for your nightly aperitivi session. Further…

  • Drink, Shop & Do

    North London

    This kooky little outlet in a former Victorian bathhouse will not be pigeonholed. As its name suggests, it is many things to many people: a bar, a cafe,…

  • Kavárna Pod Lipami

    Prague

    Popular neighbourhood cafe serves fair-trade coffees, as well as teas, other drinks and light meals (such as hummus, soups and salads) in a comfortably…

  • Gogos Gefsis

    Lefkada

    Very friendly bar-cafe on the main pedestrian street, with pavement tables plus a quirky interior kitted out like a vintage grocery. The Greek sign is…

  • 7G Roaster

    Vila Nova de Gaia

    The baristas really know their stuff at this speciality coffee roasters. In the cool, monochrome, wood-floored space, you can sip a perfectly made…

  • Strandperle

    Hamburg

    Hamburg's original beach bar is a must for primo beer, burgers and people-watching. All ages and classes gather, mingle and wriggle their toes in the sand…

  • Wieninger

    Vienna

    A hidden wonderland with a convivial local atmosphere, Wieninger has a magical lantern- and candle-lit garden draped with vines and a cosy, wood-panelled…

  • Genys Taproom

    Kaunas

    A heavy-rock soundtrack, black walls and Kaunas' best craft beer is what Genys Taproom is all about. There are nine or 10 house brews on tap, from the…

  • Cucina.eat

    Cagliari

    A bookshop, a bar, a bistro? Cucina.eat is pretty much all these things with its central bar and ceiling-high shelves stocked with wines, olive oils,…

  • Espressini

    South Cornwall

    Cornwall's best coffee house, bar none, run by committed coffee aficionado Rupert Ellis. The choice of blends, roasts and coffees is enough to fill a 2m…

  • Fontaine Palace

    Latvia

    A legendary music venue across the Baltics, there is live music almost every night in this former port warehouse. The never-closing bar extends over two…

  • Old Fashioned

    Vladivostok

    This fabulous cocktail lounge is a low-lit and beautifully set-out space, with a gorgeous wooden bar and gloriously comfortable sofas and chairs to lounge…

  • Barissimo

    Constanţa

    Worth a trip to admire the stunning steampunk-inspired interior of tiles and colours and big bar built from stacks of pulped paperback books. Great coffee…

  • Muriel's Cafe-Bar

    Belfast

    Hats meet harlotry (ask who Muriel was) in this delightfully snug and welcoming bar with retro-chic decor, old sofas and armchairs, heavy fabrics in…

  • Hooligan

    Minsk

    The haphazard look is very much by design at this brick-walled hipster hangout on vul Kastrychnitskaya. Belly up to the recycled-wood bar, play table…

  • Marcvs Marvlvs Spalatensis

    Split

    Fittingly, the 15th-century Gothic home of the 'Dante of Croatia', Marko Marulić, now houses this wonderful little 'library jazz bar' made up of small…

  • Kira's Club

    Chişinău

    More than a club, this intimate basement venue might better be described as a multifaceted counterculture haven. DJs are the norm, but on any given night…

  • Magda

    Ljubljana

    It's hard to put a finger on what makes Magda so special. Maybe it's the expertly prepared espresso (just €1 a cup purchased at the bar) or the unique …

  • Das gute Leben

    The Salzkammergut

    Das gute Leben is many different things at once. Between 10am and 2pm it serves breakfast as well as its excellent open sandwiches (€5.20 to €9.80), and…

  • B2O

    Kaunas

    What sets the B2O (the new incarnation of the locally legendary BO bar) apart from its peers is the convivial atmosphere that makes you want to linger for…

  • Lola Bikes & Coffee

    Den Haag

    The owners and staff at this cafe are passionate cyclists, and operate a workshop at the rear where they repair racing bikes in between serving excellent…

  • Zetter Townhouse Cocktail Lounge

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Behind an unassuming door on St John's Sq, this ground-floor bar is decorated with plush armchairs, stuffed animal heads and a legion of lamps. The…

  • Gram

    Warsaw

    Play pinball and old-school arcade computer games at this cute, circus-themed bar where the beers go for a bargain 10zł. On your way up from the bigger…

  • Santé

    Paros

    Several tiny blocks south of the waterfront, in the shade of a huge eucalyptus tree, Santé is a good spot for coffee during the day, but things only…

  • Le Pot au Lait

    Liège

    Liège’s wackiest pub-café lurks down a private cul-de-sac decorated with psychedelic murals and lamps resembling radioactive triffids. Watch UFOs landing…

  • Layerjeva hiša

    The Julian Alps

    This is an excellent coffeehouse that does double and triple duty as an art gallery and a local cultural centre. Check the website for events, including…

  • Antikvariatet

    Trondheim

    Now this is our kind of place – craft beers on tap, shelves lined with books, lovely views over the water and regular live gigs to boot. Unsurprisingly it…

  • Hype Bar Lounge

    Wallonia

    Hype feels like a hidden retreat from the busy Grand Place, with a laid-back crowd gathered at outdoor tables on a peaceful square. The friendly staff…

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