Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • La Cabra

    Aarhus

    First-rate bean sourcing and roasting combine with fine barista skills to make La Cabra the city's best coffee spot, and the queue for a takeaway brew…

  • Gemini

    Yerevan

    With the look and feel of a Parisian boulevard cafe, Gemini keeps its band of regulars happy with the city's best coffee (we love both the Armenian and…

  • Molly’s Bar

    Lesvos

    With its painted blue stars, beaded curtains and bottles of Guinness, this whimsical British-run bar on the harbour waterfront’s far eastern side is…

  • Franciscan Well Brewery

    Cork City

    The copper vats gleaming behind the bar give the game away: the Franciscan Well brews its own beer (and has done since 1998). The best place to enjoy it…

  • JackieO’

    Hora (Mykonos)

    The mainstay of Mykonos' gay party scene since Apollo was a lad, this waterside bar is wall-to-wall writhing bodies after 11.30pm, with the waitstaff…

  • Cloakroom Cocktail Lab

    Treviso

    This dark speakeasy with a glittering bar stacked with top-quality spirits, unusual bitters and distillates is one of the top 10 bars in Italy. It stocks…

  • Erenler Nargile ve Çay Bahçesi

    Istanbul

    Set in the vine-covered courtyard of the historic Çorlulu Ali Paşa Medresesi, this nargile cafe near the Grand Bazaar is the most atmospheric in the Old…

  • Paradox

    Split

    This stylish wine and cheese bar has a fantastic rooftop terrace, a massive selection of Croatian wines (more than 120, including 40 by the glass) and a…

  • La Scuna

    Corniglia

    Craft beer on draft, first-rate cocktails and creative appetisers make a great combo at this surprisingly hip little spot in this most traditional of…

  • Blue Note Club

    Ios

    This local institution has been thumping since 1979 and is still one of the hottest spots on the island. The manager has a penchant for Swedish, rock and…

  • Far i hatten

    Malmö

    Smack bang in the middle of Folkets Park, Far i hatten is a popular summer hang-out that transforms from smart casual cafe by day into an illuminated…

  • Au 36

    Champagne

    This slinky wine boutique has a ‘wall’ of Champagne, innovatively arranged by aroma, and a laid-back upstairs tasting room. A two-/three-glass tasting…

  • De Pintelier

    Groningen

    Step back to the 1920s at this cosy Belgian bar where the selection of beer and jenever (Dutch gin) reads like an encyclopaedia. Its long wooden bar and…

  • Briki

    Macedonia

    Hands-down Kavala's best-situated cafe, Briki sits pretty at the southern end of the Panagia peninsula, its wood-and-stone, bric-a-brac–crammed interior…

  • Parantez

    Beyoğlu

    Asmalımescit's most popular bar is tiny, so on weekend evenings the action spills out into Jurnal Sokak and a party atmosphere ensues. Fight your way to…

  • Zum Stadtkrug

    Northern Germany

    The dark beer brewery at this 1936-established pub consistently rates among the best in Germany. It’s full of antique brewing equipment, and it opens to…

  • Papaya

    Pag Island

    Rated one of the best clubs in the world (it came in at number six in DJ Mag's 2017 list), Papaya is the kingpin of the Zrće scene, complete with palm…

  • Antithesis

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This snug cafe whips up a mighty fine slice of cake as well as some great coffee, pots of tea and delicious smoothies. If you’re peckish there's a small…

  • Culture Club Tarantino

    Podgorica

    Exemplifying the offbeat flavour of the Bokeška strip, this quirky spot promotes local music, art and other alternative happenings. It's a good place for…

  • Weinerei Forum

    Prenzlauer Berg

    After 8pm, this living-room-style cafe turns into a wine bar that works on the honour principle: you ‘rent’ a wine glass for €2, then help yourself to as…

  • Clandestino Cocktail Club

    Palma de Mallorca

    Well worth seeking out if you up for a sophisticated, big-city feel, Clandestino offers smoochy jazz on the soundtrack, candlelit tables, excellent…

  • Katze

    Hamburg

    Small and sleek, this 'kitty' (Katze = cat) gets the crowd purring for well-priced cocktails (the best caipirinhas in town) and great music (there's…

  • Chico Ostra

    Valencia

    This lovable cafe-bar in Benimaclet is our favourite in the barrio. With a grotto-like entrance giving way to a cool white interior, it does a range of…

  • Im Alten Zolln

    Lübeck

    This classic pub inhabits a 16th-century customs post. There's an excellent beer selection. Patrons people-watch from terrace and pavement tables in…

  • Le Bar des Prés

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Sake-based craft cocktails and tantalising shared plates (from €20) by a Japanese chef create buzz at the chic cocktail-bar arm of Cyril Lignac's foodie…

  • Pirate

    Hydra Town

    During the day, friendly Wendy and Takis and their kids run this cafe with first-rate coffee, some of the island's most delicious breakfasts and home…

  • Brot & Wein

    The Salzkammergut

    The owner's astonishing collection of contemporary art posters dating back a couple of decades wallpapers this brilliant basement wine bar. Head here in…

  • Cafe Podnebi

    Brno

    This homey, student-oriented cafe is famous citywide for its excellent hot chocolate, but it also serves very good espressos. There are plenty of baked…

  • Beer District

    Nice

    One of Nice's coolest new nightspots, Beer District pours a regularly rotating line-up of 16 draught microbrews and 50 bottled beers from all over the…

  • Kafana Pavle Korčagin

    Belgrade

    Raise a glass to Tito at this frantic, festive kafana (tavern). Lined with communist memorabilia and packed to the rafters with revellers and grinning…

  • Menomoka

    Modena

    Step up your coffee game at this trendy, barista-driven cafe that produces Modena's best espresso, pulled from 100% Arabica specialty blends from around…

  • La Vigne

    Hora (Naxos)

    The only true wine bar in Naxos is hidden in a tiny alley just behind Plateia Mandilara. It’s run by two congenial French ladies who'll tell you a thing…

  • Sunset Beach

    Ulcinj

    Hidden behind the fortifications on the quiet, western side of the Old Town, this blissful wee beach bar consists of day beds and tables perched on rock…

  • SardOa

    Alghero

    The Basque country lands in Alghero at this chilled wine bar. Under a vaulted stone ceiling, happy punters sit on wooden crates and sip Basque and…

  • L'Altra Vineria

    Alghero

    L'Altra Vineria is all about the pleasures of craft beer and island wine. The bar, run with warmth and infectious enthusiasm by Luca and Sonia, is a small…

  • Cabahia

    Pula

    This artsy hideaway, 2km south of the centre in Veruda, has a cosy wood-beamed interior, eclectic objects and rock portraits on the walls, dim lighting,…

  • L'Epicurieux

    Cannes

    A cosy little spot for a glass or two of a local vintage – the wine list here is great, with hand-picked choices from local domaines including Côtes de…

  • Holly Bush

    North London

    This beautiful Grade II–listed Georgian pub boasts a splendid antique interior, with open fires in winter. It has a knack for making you stay longer than…

  • Lórien

    Palma de Mallorca

    The helpful owner can guide you through the vast choice of craft ales on offer here, be they local, Spanish or international. It's a friendly, cosy and…

  • Olde Black Boy

    Yorkshire

    A favourite watering hole of poet Philip Larkin, Hull's oldest pub has been serving ale since 1729. Oak floors and roof beams, dark-wood panelling and a…

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