Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Palazzo Roccabruna

    Trento

    For an excellent introduction to Trentino region wines, stop in at this provincial government-sponsored enoteca housed in a historic palazzo, where you're…

  • Circolo Illuminati

    Southern Rome

    Tech house, hip-hop, chill music and top DJs rev up clubbers into the night from Wednesday to Sunday. Earlier in the evening patrons can enjoy showy…

  • Resilience Cafe

    La Spezia

    An atmospheric spot for a pre- or post-dinner drink, the Resilience Cafe exudes effortless style, with its wine red walls, shelves of books, twinkling…

  • Londra Bar

    Venice

    There may be flocks of tourists outside, but the Londra Palace is a haven of serenity and its sleek bar, decked out in wood and white leather, is like a…

  • L'Osteria di Birra del Borgo Roma

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Italy is no longer just about wine: there's a growing demand for locally produced craft beer. Try some of the best at this contemporary brewhouse with its…

  • Hive Club

    Zürich

    Electronic music creates the buzz at this artsy, alternative club (cover Sfr35) adjacent to Frau Gerolds Garten in Kreis 5. Enter through an alley strung…

  • Piwiarnia Warka

    Kraków

    This informal pub/restaurant perches on one of the busiest streets in Kraków, but its outdoor annex is sheltered enough to provide an ideal combination of…

  • Sciascia Caffè

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    There are several contenders for the best coffee in town, and the caffè eccellente served at this polished old-school cafe in Prati, which opened in 1919,…

  • Roses

    Kreuzberg

    A palace of camp and kitsch with pink furry walls that Barbie would love, Roses has been a glittery fixture on the LGBT-and-friends Kreuzberg booze…

  • Grünerløkka Brygghus

    Oslo

    This atmospheric and amiable alehouse and microbrewery does a range of house brews from pilsners to Weissbiers, and also serves up some intriguing ales…

  • De Groene Olifant

    Amsterdam

    A local favourite for generations, the Green Elephant is 19th-century elegance meets modern bohemian, with tiled floors, dark bentwood chairs and leaf…

  • Buža

    Dubrovnik

    Finding this ramshackle bar-on-a-cliff feels like a real discovery as you duck and dive around the city walls and finally see the entrance tunnel. However…

  • Café Sissy

    The Salzkammergut

    Yet another Sissy (or Sisi, Sissi or Princess Elisabeth) pilgrimage site, with reproductions of her covering the walls of this popular riverside bar-cafe…

  • Pritličje

    Ljubljana

    The ultra-inclusive 'Ground Floor' offers something for everyone: cafe, bar, live music, cultural centre and comic-book shop. Events are scheduled almost…

  • Fenster Café

    Vienna

    Tucked down a cobbled lane, this cute hole-in-the-wall cafe is riding the third-wave coffee movement with ease. Place your order through the Fenster …

  • Ráno Kavu Večer Víno

    Prague

    The name translates as 'Morning Coffee, Evening Wine' and the reality is just as good as the concept. Slide into this tiny space in the morning to get a…

  • The Underdog

    Athens

    Far from underdogs, the championship-winning baristas here really know how to make a decent cup of coffee. This speciality coffee roaster and cafe-bar…

  • Solenoid

    Northern Armenia

    The sign says it's a refrigerator shop and you have to ring the doorbell to get in (tell them Lonely Planet sent you), but there's a good reason for that …

  • Sirbu

    Vienna

    Far-reaching views across Vienna’s urban expanse extend from the terraces of this peaceful spot, which is marked by a small sign leading to the vine…

  • Humber St Distillery

    Yorkshire

    This ambitious, gin-obsessed cocktail bar in the heart of Hull's Fruit Market area has dark-wood bar panelling offset by exposed-brick walls. The gin menu…

  • Mastro Malto

    Mediterranean Coast

    One of Sciacca's friendliest bars is also a great spot for a wide range of Italian and international craft beers. Four revolving beer taps keep things…

  • Goa

    Southern Rome

    At home in a former motorbike-repair shop down a bamboo-lined dead-end alley in post-industrial-style Ostiense, Goa is Rome's serious super-club with…

  • Simona

    Yerevan

    The Velvet Revolution is alive and well at this underground cocktail bar and vinyl club. Illuminated in a red hue cast by Victorian lampshades, Yerevan’s…

  • Vino Culture

    Plovdiv

    Opening up from the blink-and-you'll-miss-it exterior is an airy brick-walled space where staff truly know their vintages. Delicious Bulgarian wines start…

  • Red Panda

    Western European Russia

    It might be a fair hike south from the town centre, but Red Panda is a great basement craft-beer bar with tasty food and a welcoming atmosphere. Ten…

  • Mandarin Combustible

    Moscow

    Dining, drinking and dancing are all on offer in this sexy space. There is a long menu of Pan Asian cuisine – as well as sushi, pasta, tapas and more –…

  • Anticafe Teynik

    Northern Armenia

    Popular with Vanadzor's youth, Teynik is an anticafe, meaning you pay per hour to get unlimited tea or coffee and snacks. It's a great deal considering…

  • Patra

    Prague

    It's hard to pigeon-hole Patra, Let's say a popular, trendy, gay-friendly bar and cafe that on any given evening might screen a film or host a music act…

  • Les Caves

    Chamonix

    Spread over four levels with cosy hidden corners, this futuristic/rustic disco chalet – stone archways, fancy disco balls, sleek leatherette seats –…

  • Lokal Blok

    Prague

    The perfect Prague combination: a raucous pub and a state-of-the-art climbing wall (though presumably you’re supposed to climb before you drink and not…

  • Pinakoti Pinakoti

    Pelion Peninsula

    It's hard to imagine a more perfect location for an all-day cafe than Pinakates’ pedestrian-only village square. It's just below the main road in front of…

  • Terra Rossa

    Corniglia

    Just off the road that leads down to the station, this vine-covered terrace has pretty views over the vineyards tumbling down to the water, and…

  • TOMS Flagship

    Thessaloniki

    Set inside the courtyard of the Old Post Office building, this friendly, vintage-strewn space offers good coffee, drinks, brunches and books to browse…

  • Cafe Del Mar

    Dodecanese

    This superfriendly hillside lounge bar just above the north end of the beach has paradisiacal sea views, chilled pine-shaded patios, white sofas and…

  • La Puerta

    İzmir

    La Puerta's spacious inner courtyard is a popular spot for early evening beers and cocktails later at night. The friendly bar staff can advise on the best…

  • Hennu Stall

    Zermatt

    Last one down to this snowbound ‘chicken run’ is a rotten egg. Hennu is the wildest après-ski shack on Klein Matterhorn, located below Fri on the way to…

  • La Vieille Cave

    Corte

    Sit round a barrel on a low stool in this jewel of a wine cellar, and let the formidable Emmanuel Simonini guide you through the innumerable vintages on…

  • She Soho

    The West End

    This intimate basement bar has DJs, comedy, drag-king cabaret, burlesque, live music and party nights, all in addition to a generally friendly and…

  • Café Koosje

    Amsterdam

    Between the Artis Royal Zoo and the Hollandsche Schouwburg, Koosje has a lovely location, where you can perch at the window or on the terrace and sup wine…

  • L’Apollo

    Bordeaux

    No place buzzes with a local Bordelais crowd quite like the Apollo, a fabulous neighbourhood bar with burnt-orange, paint-peeling façade and busy pavement…

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