Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Kalypso

    Pag Island

    Kalypso is the coolest-looking club on the strip, built into a cove at the northern end of the beach with myriad cabana-like bars surrounded by palm trees…

  • Code Bar

    Strasbourg

    At the top of the cocktail bar pile, the intimate, backlit Code Bar knows its mixology, with creative, attractively presented concoctions that reach from …

  • Tenax

    Florence

    The only club in Florence on the European club circuit, with great international guest DJs and wildly popular 'Nobody's Perfect' house parties on Saturday…

  • El Eucalipto

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    This fine little bar is devoted to all things Cuban – from the music to the clientele and the Caribbean cocktails (including nonalcoholic), it’s a sexy,…

  • Perky Peacock

    York

    One of York's charms is finding teeny places like this cafe, shoe-horned into historic buildings. In this case the host is a 14th-century, rotund…

  • Brasserie Verschueren

    Brussels

    A characterful and enjoyably down-at-heel art nouveau café, with geometric floor tiling, a handsome wooden bar, stained glass and vintage light fittings…

  • SKØG Urban Hub

    Brno

    Exposed brick walls, unadorned light bulbs hanging from the ceiling, loads of effortless attitude and, naturally, some of the best coffee and cakes in the…

  • Barfussbar

    Zürich

    The Frauenbad public bath (only open to women during the day) opens its doors to some refreshing nocturnal bar action. Up to 150 men are allowed into the…

  • Plan B

    Warsaw

    A legendary Warsaw watering hole, this grungy, upstairs bar on Plac Zbawiciela invariably draws a crowd. Find some couch space and relax to smooth beats…

  • Lansdowne

    Cardiff

    With charmingly scruffy rooms sprawling around a central bar painted racing green and festooned with hops, the Lansdowne is esteemed for its food (mains …

  • Hoppy Pub

    Thessaloniki

    With 18 beers on tap, and many more behind glass, Hoppy is Thessaloniki's most dedicated purveyor of craft and obscure froth. Beers change every week,…

  • Le Panorama

    Namur

    High in the citadel, this airy pavilion has eagle's-perch views across the Meuse and the woodlands that extend attractively into the distance. Vistas from…

  • Puhvet APTEK

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Drop by the old 1930s pharmacy to admire the clever restoration that has turned it into a smooth late-night haunt. Fabulous decor (including original…

  • De Gouden Vis

    Northeast Belgium

    The bare boards of this youth favourite have a well-loved patina, the vine threatens to break chunks out of the verandah and the rear riverside terrace…

  • Kirchenwirt Macoratti

    Friuli Venezia Giulia

    This historic wine bar manned by not one, but two, sommeliers is located in the medieval tower in Tarvisio’s town square. It comes with…an ice-cream…

  • Clos Sainte Magdeleine

    Cassis

    Close to central Cassis, with a regularly open cellar door and a viticultural pedigree stretching back to the 1800s, this seaward-facing winery is a good…

  • Raoul’s

    Oxford

    A long-established local favourite, Jericho’s finest retro-look bar is renowned for its expertly mixed cocktails – typically priced at around £7.50, and…

  • King & Mouse

    Vilnius

    While a collection of more than 300 whiskies (and whiskeys) from around the world is its forte, this bar also does great cocktails and food. Knowledgeable…

  • Moeder Lambic Fontainas

    Brussels

    At last count, Moeder was serving 46 artisanal beers. The setting is contemporary rather than old world: walls are bare brick and hung with photos, and…

  • Deseo 54

    Valencia

    It's mostly the young and beautiful at this upmarket and famous discoteca, which plays quality electronic music to a largely, but by no means exclusively,…

  • Clot dels Romans

    Catalonia

    Hidden off on a tiny lane near the Temple Romà, this stylish terrace bar makes a great spot for an afternoon or evening libation. Come for wines and…

  • Sacher

    Salzburg

    Nowhere is the chocolate richer, the apricot jam tangier and the cream lighter than at the home of the legendary Sacher Torte. The cafe is pure old-world…

  • Armazém da Cerveja

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Riding the craft beer wave that is currently so big in Porto, this new bar has 70 brews on offer (tripping the globe from Belgium to the States). A house…

  • Café Bar Pilotů

    Prague

    This old-fashioned cocktail bar, with a big wooden serving bar and walls of books behind, features inventive cocktails based on favourite locales around…

  • Monk

    Eskişehir

    There are retro vibes aplenty at this chilled-out cafe, with old vinyl stacks, walls lined with bookshelves and a soundtrack of acid jazz and lounge. They…

  • Boomerang

    Costa del Sol

    It's always a party at this super-friendly bar with a devoted international and gay following up in Torremolinos' Pueblo Blanco neighbourhood. Great mixed…

  • Glory

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    A charming cast has taken over this cosy corner pub, transforming it into one of London's most legendary queer cabaret venues. Order a Twink in Pink or a…

  • Derviş Cafe & Restaurant

    Sultanahmet

    Superbly located directly opposite the Blue Mosque, the Derviş beckons patrons with its comfortable cane chairs and shady trees. Efficient service,…

  • Kavárna na Kozím plácku

    Kutná Hora

    This cute cafe with big timber beams and mismatched 1950s furniture serves vacuum pot Doubleshot coffee, and real hot chocolate with chilli, ginger and…

  • Brauhaus Ernst August

    Hanover

    A Hanover institution, this sprawling brewpub makes a refreshing unfiltered pilsner called Hannöversch. A party atmosphere reigns nightly, helped along by…

  • Cafe Pianola

    Kraków

    Convenient corner pit-stop, between Wawel and the Old Town, for excellent coffee or wine. Though the pavement tables are tempting in nice weather, don't…

  • Armani Privé

    Milan

    In the basement of the Armani superstore, this club has a Japanese–modernist aesthetic, the calm of which you’ll need after the hysteria of getting in and…

  • Scottish Pub Academia

    Central Montenegro

    Cosy and companionable, this popular place does a fair impression of a Scottish pub, with hearty fare and – of course – a long list of beers and whiskies…

  • Cobra

    Prague

    This all-purpose cafe, lunch spot and late-night bar has something for everyone: very good coffee and tea, microbrews and well-made cocktails. There's…

  • Casablanca

    Central Montenegro

    Java by day, jazzhands by night. This cute little bar offers exceptional people-watching from its prime position on Cetinje's main drag. It's not all…

  • A Rumènta

    Genoa

    A Genovese original with delightful staff and an easy-going crowd, A Rumènta serves up local craft beers (nine taps from a changing rotation), alongside…

  • Dead Poets Bar

    St Petersburg

    This very cool place has a sophisticated drinks menu and an almost unbelievable range of spirits stacked along the long bar and served up by a committed…

  • Portas do Sol

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Near one of the city’s iconic viewpoints, this spacious sun-drenched terrace has a mix of sofas and white patio furniture, where you can sip cocktails (€7…

  • Chicago

    Wallachia

    The shady garden out front and the rooftop terrace are both big draws at this popular cafe and cocktail bar. Fresh lemonades, good coffees and a long list…

  • Hemingway Bar

    Staré Město

    The Hemingway is a snug and sophisticated hideaway with dark leather benches, a library-like back room, flickering candlelight, and polite and…

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