Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • 'Cabaret' being performed at Bar Jeder Vernunft.

    KitKatClub

    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…

  • U Sadu exterior.

    U Sadu

    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…

  • BOP interior

    BOP

    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…

  • The exterior of Trading House

    Trading House

    London

    Formerly the Bank of New Zealand, this magnificent Grade II–listed building has reincarnated as a whimsical mock Victorian-era trading outpost stuffed…

  • 1930 Cocktail Bar in Milan

    1930

    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…

  • Old Bar

    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…

  • My Little Cellar exterior (close-up)

    My Little Cellar

    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…

  • Kavárna Lucerna exterior in the Lucerna passage

    Kavárna Lucerna

    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…

  • Entrance to London Cocktail Club.

    London Cocktail Club

    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…

  • Birreria/wine bar Oasi della Birra also plays double duty as a store - find your next favorite beer here.

    L’Oasi della Birra

    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…

  • Druzi Cafe

    Kyiv

    This bar/cafe spills into a courtyard near the origin of Andriyivsky uzviz. Choose between coffee, refreshing lemonades and competently mixed cocktails…

  • The discreet entrance to Hawksmoor, famed for its high quality steaks

    Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar

    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…

  • Phill's Twenty7 exterior.

    Phill's Twenty7

    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…

  • The outside of Arthur's traditional Irish pub

    Arthur's

    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…

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    Metelkova Mesto

    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…

  • Slu Bar entrance

    SLUbar

    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…

  • Champagne Central

    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…

  • Den Lille Gule Kaffebar

    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…

  • The Futurism themed design inside Lacerba

    Lacerba

    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…

  • Portuguese Tarts at Casa Brasileira on Rua Augusta.

    Café a Brasileira

    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…

  • Slakthuset

    Stockholm

    Consistently hosting groundbreaking DJs from Sweden and beyond, Slakthuset (The Slaughter House) is the centre of Sweden’s dance and techno scene. During…

  • Concert Room in Fábrica do Bracço de Prata

    Fábrica do Braço de Prata

    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,…

  • Faro's cappuccino

    Faro – Luminari del Caffè

    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…

  • The entrance of department store La Rinascente, which houses Up Sunset Bar on its top floor.

    Up Sunset Bar

    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…

  • The facade of Jamaica Wine House, a popular bar in the City

    Jamaica Wine House

    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),…

  • Palæ Bar

    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…

  • Live Music at SO36, legendary music club in Kreuzberg.

    SO36

    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…

  • Cafe de Jaren in city centre.

    Café de Jaren

    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…

  • The entrance to Taberna Averías.

    Taberna Averías

    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…

  • Bar meets art installation in Cais do Sodre curated by Vhils

    Stupido 1/1

    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…

  • U Kurelů interior.

    U Kurelů

    Prague

    Originally opened in 1907, this well-kept, more civilised Žižkov tavern has changed only slightly since 1989, still sporting its typical wood inventory…

  • Kind of Blue

    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…

  • Balius Bar is a warm bar offering classic cocktails, plus light bites & a weekly live jazz band in Barcelona

    Balius

    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…

  • Cafe front

    Indalo Cafe

    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…

  • Pagoda amongst vineyard at Vinicni Altan winery.

    Viniční Altán

    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…

  • Jama exterior

    Jáma

    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…

  • Espiga

    Espiga

    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…

  • Interior of Caffe Lavena

    Caffè Lavena

    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…

  • Bio Zahrada exterior

    Bistro Zahrada

    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,…

  • Bittles Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

    Bittles Bar

    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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