Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Yedi

    Turquoise Coast

    The best cafe in town, a hip little joint with expertly prepared espresso options created by a knowledgeable barista; plus cakes and pastries. Alt-Turkish…

  • Enoteca Cava Turacciolo

    Bellagio

    A contender for Bellagio's most charming address, this cosy wine bar occupies a candlelit, stonewalled space tucked down a lane near the waterfront. The…

  • Monogram

    Hania

    Soak up the sun at a street-side table with music wafting from this hip corner coffee spot. Beans are sourced from around the globe, including Guatemala…

  • Trondheim Microbryggeri

    Trondheim

    This splendid home-brew pub deserves a pilgrimage as reverential as anything accorded to St Olav from all committed øl (beer) quaffers. With up to eight…

  • Alaus Biblioteka

    Vilnius

    With 17 rotating Lithuanian and international craft brews on tap and the bar staffed by knowledgeable staff, this might be your idea of heaven, especially…

  • Hard Shake

    Klaipėda

    This cocktail bar is small in size but a giant when it comes to mixology. The list of drinks (both classic and original) is epic, and if by some freak…

  • The Hall

    Northwest England

    Nitro, Chemex, batch brew, siphon…whatever way you want it, this superb cafe in the old parish hall can satisfy even the most demanding coffee connoisseur…

  • Dziórawy Kocioł

    Kraków

    Harry Potter fans should head to this quaint basement cafe hidden away on ul Grodzka. It's aptly decorated from tip to toe with magical memorabilia,…

  • Biergarten

    Rotterdam

    A sun-bleached labyrinth of wooden tables, brightly painted stairs, exotic foliage and low-slung festoon lighting, the Biergarten throngs with thirsty…

  • Volksgarten ClubDiskothek

    Vienna

    Spilling onto the Volksgarten's lawns, these early-19th-century premises are split into three areas: the Wintergarten lounge bar with vintage 1950s…

  • Harry Klein

    Munich

    Follow the gold-lined passageway off Sonnenstrasse to what some regard as one of the best Elektro-clubs in the world. Nights here are an amazing alchemy…

  • Birch Hall Inn

    North York Moors National Park

    The hamlet of Beck Hole is home to the wonderfully atmospheric Birch Hall Inn, where it's like stepping into the past. The 'bar' is a tiny sitting room,…

  • Cantine Matteotti

    Genoa

    The Puccini wafting up the laneway gives you some clue that this is a special little place. The owners here have a passion for good music and brilliant…

  • Tiirikkala

    Turku

    This cool, contemporary Nordic–style space inhabits a gorgeous old wooden house that opens to a street-level terrace and fabulous roof terrace. Unique…

  • Monika's Garden Wine Bar

    Hania Province

    One of the best spots for a drink in town, this attractive, modern wine bar with a delightful garden courtyard features more than 40 top-quality wines by…

  • Project 52

    Jersey

    An arty space with distressed furniture, hidden behind an unmarked door down a tiny cobbled street, this speakeasy-style bar specialises in fine spirits,…

  • Dada Salon

    Bodrum Town

    Occupying an old sponge warehouse, this bohemian speakeasy is owned by Okan Bayulgen, a well-known TV, film and theatre actor. An intimate venue for…

  • Terminus Bar

    Bergen

    Consistently voted one of the world's best whisky bars, this grand old bar in the Grand Hotel Terminus is the perfect place for a quiet dram. It promises…

  • Sinagogi

    Hania

    Housed in a roofless Venetian building on a small lane next to the synagogue, this popular summer-only lounge bar with eclectic decor is a laid-back place…

  • Tipografia

    Braşov

    Tipografia calls itself a teahouse, but it's an excellent all-rounder. It makes a mean cup of coffee too, and by sunset the place morphs into one of the…

  • Maison du Peuple

    Brussels

    This venerable 19th-century building faces out onto the market square of Parvis de St-Gilles. A combined café, bar and exhibition space, its scruffy-cool…

  • Fúzio Wine Bar & Cellar

    Eger

    This rather precious wine bar in the cellars of master vintner Tibor Gal has tastings and serves wine by the glass and bottle. A large, comfortably…

  • Japadeunon

    Colmar

    This new, bottle-lined wine bar is a drop of sophistication. Here you can sample and quaff wines from Alsace and elsewhere (from €3 per glass), and there…

  • Helst

    De Pijp

    At this bare-brick space, the 30 taps feature a rotating range of obscure brews such as New Zealand Yeastie Boys, Austrian Bevog, Spanish Naparbier and…

  • Inn Deep

    Glasgow

    Descend the stairs to find yourself in a fabulous spot on the banks of the Kelvin. It's glorious on a fine day (and Glaswegians set that bar pretty low)…

  • Black Sheep

    Tivat

    This wonderful little gastropub swims against Montenegro's tsunami of wines and rakija, serving up lashings of craft beer and cool cocktails. Hip,…

  • Vino Vino

    Namur

    Marc Detraux, who is excellent value for a chat about wine, runs this little haven of pleasure. There's always something interesting available by the…

  • Apoteka Bar

    Vilnius

    Find the cosy nook in a stone alcove or perch around the bar beneath the heavy wooden beams before tasting some of Vilnius' most imaginative mixology…

  • Luna Garden

    Antalya

    This huge garden cafe on the eastern side of Kaleiçi is rammed to the rafters in the evening with young holidaying Turks sipping tea and coffee, flirting…

  • Franzbar

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    A perennial local favourite, Franzbar straddles the wine-bar/beer-hall and student/grown-up divides. Join the crowds for scrumptious tartine (miniature…

  • Firi Firi – The Beer House

    Corfu Town

    Sample local and imported beers, either inside the custard-coloured villa at the foot of the steps leading up to the Neo Frourio or at the terraced tables…

  • Brothers Cafe

    Como

    The charm factor is high in this hip little cafe and drinking den. Stop by in the morning for fresh pastries (including vegan-friendly options) and…

  • Moccacafe

    Bohemia

    You won't find a better flat white anywhere in town, or for miles around for that matter (Moccacafe uses specially roasted beans). It also serves…

  • Mousiko Kafenio

    Lesvos

    This hip student favourite is filled with eclectic paintings, old mirrors and well-worn wooden fixtures, giving it a relaxed, arty vibe. Mix in some great…

  • Coffee Grinder

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Datça's best cafe enjoys a lovely position at the north end of the beach prom, and serves the full gamut of perfectly prepared coffee options: cold brew,…

  • Radio City

    Valencia

    Almost as much mini-cultural-centre as club, Radio City, which gets packed from around 1am, pulls in the punters with activities such as language exchange…

  • Le 365

    Grenoble

    Good-humoured mixologists preside over a fabulous cocktail list at this chic and ever-so-slightly risqué bar. Sip one of myriad mojito varieties –…

  • Zum Silbersack

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    A real St Pauli icon, Zum Silbersack is one of our favourites in the area. It's the sort of place where you'll find students, junkies, executives,…

  • Enthusiast

    Moscow

    Scooter enthusiast, that is. But you don't have to be one in order to enjoy this superbly laid-back bar hidden at the far end of a fancifully shaped…

  • Siopa

    Estepona

    Stamp-sized Irish-run bar-cafe on a pedestrian street near the historic centre specialising in bottled craft beers. You'll see no clichéd Gaelic-pub…

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