Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Café Andino

    Fuengirola

    This cosy little cafe roasts its own beans, serves strong, aromatic coffee and does a sideline in homemade cakes. It’s right next to the bus station…

  • Jazz Club

    Małopolska

    This great bar with frequent live jazz is located inside the city's Szczebrzeszka Gate in the defensive wall. In summer there are outside tables up high…

  • Avocado Bar

    Grindelwald

    This is a young ‘n’ fun place to kick back on a leather pouffe with a post-ski schnapps or to people-watch on the terrace in summer. There's occasional…

  • Pauza

    Kraków

    Walk up a flight stairs from within the Pasaż Bielaka to find this beloved street-smart bar, known for its arty and alternative atmosphere.

  • BeerHouse & Craft Kitchen

    Vilnius

    This labyrinth of medieval cellars stocks a staggering 300 bottled beers from around the world, as well as 20 keg brews from local microbreweries. The pub…

  • Icebar

    Lappland

    The original and best, with vodka- and gin-based cocktails served in ice glasses amid sculpted ice furniture. These days, Icebar is open year-round in the…

  • We Love Coffee

    Salzburg

    For a caffeine fix on the go, you can't beat this cute cafe in a converted Piaggio Ape, which parks up next to Mozartsteg. It makes mean espressos, chai…

  • Pub Mont Fort

    Valais

    In winter, this après-ski heavyweight near the Médran cable car station apparently sells the most beer in Switzerland. Its shots and shakers are equally…

  • Enquête de Goûts

    Alsace

    Crammed with crime novels and mismatched furniture, this quirky hole-in-the-wall bookshop also does a fine line in breakfasts, coffee, tea and two-course…

  • Bath & Bottle

    Isle of Man

    A cocktail bar styled like a gin joint from the roaring twenties – it does excellent cocktails and on Wednesdays at 8pm there are classic films in the…

  • Multitap Piwiarnia Częstochowa

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    At the back of a courtyard off al NMP, you'll find this welcoming pub with a dozen top Polish craft brews on tap. Settle in at one of the seasonal tables…

  • Kolibri

    Ljubljana

    Exquisitely crafted cocktails in a cozy nook on a hidden corner. The bartenders clearly take pride in their work, and there's live piano music on Fridays…

  • Sejdefa Ethno Jazz Club

    Podgorica

    Laid-back and local, this hip spot has live music (usually, obviously, jazz) on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Try the owner's homemade wines and…

  • Bíboros

    Eger

    A subdued ruin bar by day, the 'Cardinal' transforms into a raucous dance club late in the evening; the cops at the door most weekend nights are a dead…

  • Barracuda Bar

    Interlaken

    Taking you through from coffee to cocktails, this cafe-lounge is a nicely chilled spot, with occasional live music. The bagels, paninis and wraps are…

  • Modernartcafé

    Lyon

    Changing art on the walls, weekend brunch and various photography-, music- and video-driven events make this art bar a linchpin of Croix Rousse's creative…

  • Caffè Concordia

    Agrigento

    Since 1948, this simple cafe has been a local favourite for its delicious almond milk, made with fresh-ground local almonds, sugar, water and a hint of…

  • Kuchlbauer

    Regensburg & the Danube

    This unmissable brewpub is half museum, half tavern with oodles of brewing knick-knacks lining the walls. The house beer comes in wheat, dark and Helles…

  • Riders Palace Club

    Graubünden

    The favourite hang-out of freestyle dudes, this too-cool bar in the lobby of the eponymous hostel rocks to gigs and DJs spinning beats into the blurry…

  • Heustadl

    Tyrol

    Just north of Sennhütte, this rollicking shack is always fit to bursting with beery throngs at its postski parties. There’s live music from 3pm to 6pm…

  • Operncafé

    Graz

    This traditional cafe does old school beautifully with homemade pastries, lots of things to read and pleasant, suited waiters who have found a calling in…

  • Parkhouse

    Graz

    A super laid-back bar in a lovely rotunda-style building in the park, perfect for an early or late drink. Check the website for details of DJs or live…

  • Alibi

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    A very welcoming little bar in a red-brick building in the old centre, Alibi has a great range of beers and frequent events, including comedy and live…

  • JBM Brew Lab

    Brno

    This destination pub is prized for its own home brews as well as for serving a wide range of carefully selected craft beers and IPAs from around the…

  • Artisan

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    A mecca for those who enjoy drinking craft beer, this hipster bar stocks artisanal tipples from around the globe and serves simple but tasty global food…

  • 24 Kitchen Street

    Liverpool

    This multipurpose venue splits its focus between the arts and electronic music. The converted Victorian building is one of the best places in town to…

  • Quiosque 8ª Colina

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    This Largo da Graça kiosk of a nearby microbrewery serves five taps of their sudsy wares – brewed just 170m away – in a pleasant public square setting.

  • Indra Club

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    The Beatles' small first venue is open again and has live acts some nights. The interior is vastly different from the 1960s and there is a fine beer…

  • Copenhagen Coffee Lab

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    This Danish-based speciality coffee house – one of Lisbon's best – is perfect for refuelling with a caffeine jolt while browsing at the Feira da Ladra.

  • Café Republika

    Slovakia

    An uplifting, split-level cafe serving Žilina's best espresso along with wine and cocktails after sundown. The chocolate brownie goes well with either.

  • Black Bull Snowbar

    Valais

    Near the river, this wooden hut with bar stools to squat on outside is high-energy people-watching terrain. Full-on après-ski fun until the wee hours.

  • Tom's Beer Box

    Chur

    The bottle-top window is a shrine to beer at this chilled haunt in the Old Town, where locals spill outside to socialise and guzzle one of 140 brews.

  • Bazaar Sainte Marie

    Metz

    Retro-chic bar with red walls, vintage sofas, a relaxed vibe and old-school music. Check the website for details of gigs, exhibitions and DJ nights.

  • Blues Brothers Bar

    Central Montenegro

    Fantastic bar that often hosts various cultural events, from music (orchestra, blues, rock, you name it) to alternative art and cinema exhibitions.

  • Čajna Hiša

    Ljubljana

    This elegant and centrally located teahouse takes its teas very seriously. Also serves light meals (lunch €10) and there's a tea shop next door.

  • Zapa Cocktail Bar

    Český Krumlov

    Most of Český Krumlov empties out after dinner, but Zapa keeps going until after midnight. Expect a relaxed vibe and the town's best cocktails.

  • Fire Club

    Bucharest

    A crowded student-oriented bar and rock club that's less flashy and more relaxed than some of the other venues around the historic centre town.

  • Croitoria de Cafea

    Braşov

    The best coffee in town can be sipped at this hole-in-the-wall cafe, which has a few wooden stools for you to perch amid bulging bags of beans.

  • Makalali Beach Bar

    Varna

    Yet another bar along Kraybrezhna aleya in Primorski Park where you can lounge on the beach all day, and then drink and dance all night.

  • Roo Bar

    St Moritz

    Snow bums fill the terrace of this après-ski joint at Hauser's Hotel. Hip-hop, techno and hot chocolate laced with rum fuel the party.

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