Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fà

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Named after a football chant, which translates politely as ‘What did you come here for?’, this pint-sized Trastevere pub is a beer-buff's paradise,…

  • Tribaun

    Innsbruck

    This cracking bar taps into craft-beer culture, with a wide variety of brews – from stouts and porters to IPA, sour, amber, honey and red ales. The…

  • Elska Coffee

    Vilnius

    With its distressed, artfully mismatched furniture and hipster chow such as avocado toast and chia-seed pudding, Elska distinguishes itself with a pocket…

  • Le Merle

    Namur

    Just off the beaten track, Le Merle has all the elements of a good neighbourhood pub: an easy-going crowd, a superb beer selection and, most importantly,…

  • Kneitinger

    Regensburg

    Kneitinger is Regensburg's local beer and there's no better place to head in the city for some hearty home cooking, delicious house suds and outrageous…

  • La Movida

    Nice

    No place in Vieux Nice offers better people-watching than the beach-facing tables on La Movida's streetside deck and upstairs terrace. Snag one in time…

  • Café Philo

    Kraków

    Black-brick walls are lined with well-loved books and records. Worn leather furniture is populated by intellectual types who look like they might be…

  • Farm Club

    Valais

    A legend in its own right, this swanky club beneath the Nevaï hotel has rocked since 1971. Look gorgeous to slip past the velvet rope and mingle with…

  • Komet Musik Bar

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Vinyl and only vinyl spins at this treasure of a music bar. Nightly themes range from ska and rocksteady to '60s garage punk and hip hop. Order a Helga,…

  • Nabokov

    Athens

    Just what you expect in an Exarhia bar: literary leanings, retro music, a bit of food and customers who treat it like their lifelong haunt, even though it…

  • La Dame du Mont

    Marseille

    Regular DJs bring reggae, soul, funk, rock and much else besides to this friendly, bustling hang-out on place Notre Dame du Mont. Craft beers, cocktails…

  • Špunka

    Vilnius

    This tiny, charismatic bar does a great line in craft ales from Lithuania and further afield. If you need sustenance to keep the drink and chat flowing,…

  • Via Notte

    Southern Corsica

    Corsica's hottest club, on Porto-Vecchio’s southern outskirts, Via Notte claims to be the largest open-air nightclub in Europe. With up to 5000 revellers…

  • Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage

    Reims

    This bijou wine bar is a convivial spot to chill over a glass of wine or Champagne (some 500 are offered) with a tasting plate of charcuterie and cheese…

  • Lola09

    Chueca

    A happy Madrid crowd packs this place out on weekends. The food's good, but it's the designer cocktails that make the bar stand out. If you get here any…

  • Catarsis

    Madrid

    We like a cocktailier who mixes things up a bit. Among the more than 30 cocktails he produces, Carlos Moreno here does some really cool stuff – try the …

  • Tepee Rock Bar

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Chomp on Mexican burritos while enjoying live rock bands at this popular restaurant-bar with a great foot-stomping atmosphere. It’s located in the tourist…

  • Insomnia

    Cluj-Napoca

    Squeezed into a narrow courtyard, a jaunty beer garden adjoins this zanily decorated bohemian cafe. Insomnia is one of a slew of bars catering to Cluj's…

  • Café Apollon

    Delphi

    A happy blend of old and new, Apollon is a charming, traditional kafeneio (coffeehouse) on the inside, coupled with a broad tiled terrace with stunning…

  • Biergarten im Schlossgarten

    Stuttgart

    Toast to summer with beer and pretzels at Stuttgart’s best-loved, 2000-seat beer garden in the green heart of the Schlossgarten. Regular live music on…

  • Sky Beach

    Stuttgart

    When the sun comes out, Stuttgarters live it up at this urban beach, complete with sand, cabana beds, DJs spinning mellow lounge beats and grandstand city…

  • Le Perroquet

    Lausanne

    Every bit as flamboyant as a parrot (perroquet), with its exotic wallpaper, jungle paintings, marble-topped tables and antique velvet sofas, Le Perroquet…

  • Roll Coffee House

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    This tiny (misnamed) beer house stocks around 90 different types of brew from around the world. Perched high above the marina, Roll is in the hands of…

  • Bonaparte Downtown

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Lanterns cast a warm glow across the cosy, knick-knack-crammed, wood-heavy interior at this pleasingly relaxed number, which morphs from a low-key spot to…

  • To Pikap

    Thessaloniki

    This grab-bag of groovy businesses, anchored on a gregariously smoky cafe-bar, also accommodates a record shop, a few racks of designer T-shirts and even…

  • Al Lido

    Lugano

    Partygoers flock to this cool summertime beach lounge for DJ beats, drinks, snacks and flirting by the lakefront. It's right next to Lugano's lido if you…

  • Scarsdale Tavern

    Notting Hill & West London

    This Fuller's pub, quietly located along Edwardes Sq, is a lovely place for a pint of ale or some satisfying food. Out the front in warmer weather, there…

  • Taş Kahve

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    It’s worth the trip to the island just to sip tea and talk fishing in this cavernous venue adorned with stained-glass windows and period black-and-white…

  • Roscoe Head

    Liverpool

    An institution amongst Liverpool boozers is this venerable old pub, which serves a good selection of ales to its ever-loyal clientele. It gets pretty…

  • Beer Garden

    Brač Island

    Head to this stone courtyard, tucked away from the buzz of the coastal promenade, to listen to indie tunes, sample from a big selection of local and…

  • Old City

    Bucharest

    This remains one of the favourite go-to bars in the old town; most nights, especially weekends, bring big crowds and themed dance parties. There's a large…

  • Hüsi Bierhaus

    Interlaken

    Some 50 different craft beers from around the world – Trappist brews to Swiss IPAs – keep the punters happy at Hüsi's. It also rolls out tasty pub grub …

  • Supreme Roastworks

    Oslo

    Run by award-winning barista Odd-Steinar Tøllefsenis, this friendly cafe and micro-roastery offers espresso-based coffees, drip or hand-filters (J60 or…

  • KitznBar

    Tyrol

    Nouveau-rustic KitznBar has become one of Kitzbühel's most happening haunts, with a retro-cool bar, coffee house, and a roof terrace perfect for kicking…

  • World Headquarters

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Dedicated to the genius of black music – funk, rare groove, dance-floor jazz, northern soul, genuine R&B, lush disco, proper house, reggae and more – this…

  • Guinness Pub

    Wallachia

    Guinness Pub is a fun and rowdy drinking option most nights. If you're hungry, there's a full menu of Romanian dishes and grilled meats, too. It's located…

  • Jatzhütte

    Graubünden

    Perched at 2560m at the top of Jakobshorn, this is Davos' wackiest après-ski joint. Those who dare to partially bare can soak in a 39°C (102.2°F)…

  • Coffee Karma

    Warsaw

    Laid-back Coffee Karma has an enviable perch on Plac Zbawiciela, with comfy couches and a light menu. The warmly lit interior hung with art is a fine…

  • Krazy Kanguruh

    Tyrol

    Owned by St Anton ski legend and two-time slalom world champion Mario Matt, this slopeside hotspot is loud, fun and jam-packed after 5pm. One too many…

  • Il Fermento

    Ticino

    For one of the top craft beers in town, swing across to this hip new urban microbrewery. Sip hoppy amber ales, zesty IPAs and malty bitters in the…

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