Kreuzberg
This ‘kitty’ is naughty, sexy and decadent, listens to electro of all stripes and fancies extravagant get-ups (or nothing at all). Berlin’s most (in…
Kreuzberg
This ‘kitty’ is naughty, sexy and decadent, listens to electro of all stripes and fancies extravagant get-ups (or nothing at all). Berlin’s most (in…
Prague
This neighbourhood pub in the more gentrified part of Žižkov celebrated 90 years of banging down půllitry (half-litre glasses) in 2019. The best beer here…
Aliados & Bolhão
This cosy cafe and bar gets its groove on by spinning records from the 2500-strong collection lined up behind the bar. Serving up single-origin pour-over…
London
Formerly the Bank of New Zealand, this magnificent Grade II–listed building has reincarnated as a whimsical mock Victorian-era trading outpost stuffed…
Milan
Jazz, cigars and elaborate cocktails are all part of the allure of this exclusive speakeasy with a secret location. Behind a fake shopfront of waving cats…
Kyiv
Ukraine is grain country, so no surprise you can find good craft beer. There are 180 types of bottled beer here and more than 25 on tap – many of them…
Paris
Only French AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) wines are served at this bar à vins (wine bar) footsteps from Marché d'Aligre. A communal table is the…
Prague
The least touristy of Prague's grand cafes, the Lucerna is part of an art-nouveau shopping arcade designed by the grandfather of ex-president Václav Havel…
The West End
Pendant bar lights, bright clutter, graffitied walls and raucous atmosphere give a New York vibe to this snug basement saloon just north of Oxford St. If…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Housed in the Palombi Enoteca bottle shop, L’Oasi della Birra is exactly that – an oasis of beer. Offering hundreds of labels – everything from German…
Kyiv
This bar/cafe spills into a courtyard near the origin of Andriyivsky uzviz. Choose between coffee, refreshing lemonades and competently mixed cocktails…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Black leather, bevelled mirror tiles and a copper wall gleam with candlelight in this darkly glamorous basement bar below the eponymous steak restaurant…
Prague
This cosy cafe in the industrialised eastern end of Holešovice is a good alternative in case its sister restaurant, Phill's Corner, is packed. There are…
Dublin
Given its location, Arthur’s could easily be a cheesy tourist trap, and plenty of Guinness Storehouse visitors do pass through the doors tempted by…
Ljubljana
This ex-army garrison – taken over by squatters in the 1990s and converted into a free-living commune – is home to several clubs, bars and concert venues…
Vienna
Brace yourself, because once you cut through the haze of cigarette smoke and 1980s Austropop, the SLUbar is a parade of luminous purple lighting, violet…
Glasgow
Offering comfort and style just a step away from the madding crowds of Central Station, this classy establishment is frequented by well-dressed drinkers…
Copenhagen
Located just off the bustling Strøget pedestrian street, this quiet, cozy and quaint yellow house is the perfect spot to take a break with a coffee and a…
Milan
A homage to Futurism, Milan’s most infamous art movement, Lacerba has dishes from Futurist Marinetti’s kooky culinary manifesto (death to pasta!), as well…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
All gold swirls and cherubs, this art-deco cafe has been a Lisbon institution since 1905. Sure it’s touristy, but the terrace is brilliant for watching…
Stockholm
Consistently hosting groundbreaking DJs from Sweden and beyond, Slakthuset (The Slaughter House) is the centre of Sweden’s dance and techno scene. During…
Lisbon
With a rugged, unfinished look, Fábrica do Braço de Prata started off as an underground cultural organisation in 2007. The various rooms in this spacious,…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Coffee connoisseurs can’t miss Faro, where the Florentine Marzocco espresso machine concocts a life-changing caffè with 100% Arabica beans, hand-picked to…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Perched on the top two floors of luxury department store La Rinascente, this flirty bar promises plenty of champagne, dishes by Michelin-starred chef…
London
The 'Jampot' does double duty as a historic wood-lined pub with a basement wine bar. It stands on the site of London's first coffee house (1652),…
Copenhagen
The air may no longer be thick with tobacco, but the intriguing conversations continue at this unapologetically old-school drinking den. A traditional hit…
Kreuzberg
This legendary club began as an artist squat in the early 1970s and soon evolved into Berlin’s seminal punk venue, known for wild concerts by the Dead…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Watch the Amstel flow by from the balcony and waterside terraces of this very grand two-level café with soaring ceilings, streaming natural light and…
Madrid
This tiny bar boasts a mighty wine list, with over 400 wines from nearly every region in Spain. Chalkboards highlight recommended sips by type, including…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
More than just a bar for a casual drink, the hotspot in Cais do Sodré is an art installation curated by none other than street artist Vhils. Drinks and…
Prague
Originally opened in 1907, this well-kept, more civilised Žižkov tavern has changed only slightly since 1989, still sporting its typical wood inventory…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Chandeliers, heady perfume and walls painted a hypnotic 1950s blue: the spirit of the Deep South runs deep at intimate Kind of Blue. Named after the Miles…
Barcelona
There's an old-fashioned jauntiness to this vintage-style cocktail den in El Poblenou, marked by its original-period exterior with tiles and gin bottles…
Kraków
Indalo is a quaint spot, well hidden but just minutes from the centre. The cafe began life as an arts and crafts centre, and you can still buy handmade…
Prague
Prague’s nicest open-air wine garden claims to be its oldest too – apparently established by Emperor Charles IV himself. Enjoy a glass of locally made…
Prague
Jáma (‘the Hollow’) is a popular American expat bar plastered with old rock-gig posters ranging from Led Zep and REM to Kiss and Shania Twain. There’s a…
Miragaia
Espiga is a cultural hub in Porto that blends food and drink with art and education. As a space to fuel the imagination, the cafe/bar/gallery hosts…
Venice
Opera composer Richard Wagner had the right idea: when Venice leaves you weak at the knees, get a pick-me-up at Lavena. An espresso at the mirrored bar is…
Prague
This organic coffee shop serves high-end coffees and pastries in a welcoming, rustic setting with a big garden out back. Light food items are also served,…
Belfast
A cramped and staunchly traditional bar, Bittles is a 19th-century triangular red-brick building decorated with gilded shamrocks. The wedge-shaped…
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