Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Oscar Bar & Cafe

    Copenhagen

    In the shadow of the Rådhus, this friendly corner cafe-bar remains the most popular gay in the village. There's food for the peckish and a healthy quota…

  • Some of the delicious cookies at Coffee & Kicks.

    Coffee & Kicks

    Madrid

    Coffee & Kicks is the place for aficionados. You can get your flat white on or try one of the pastries while perching on a stool and flipping through a…

  • Entrance to VR bar Vrei

    Vrei

    Vienna

    Virtual reality (VR) bar Vrei pairs technology and gaming with thin-crust pizza and ice-cold beer. Offering free-to-try VR headsets and pay-to-play VR…

  • Ugo bar interior

    Ugo

    Milan

    Hipster home Ugo has a retro vibe that will appeal to latter-day Gatsbys who find themselves in need of a rum or whisky-based cocktail such as Whip &…

  • Artefakt Cafe, cafe exterior which is popular both at night and during the day

    Artefakt Cafe

    Kraków

    This much-loved student cafe has two front rooms and a small garden at the back. Bookshelves line the walls of one room, while big photos – part of a…

  • P2 by Malbeck

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    A lush wine bar adorned with plants, crisp timber and golden pendant lamps, P2 is a refreshing spot for a buzzing, grown-up vino session. Wines by the…

  • Inside bar Ex-Circus.

    Ex-Circus

    Centro Storico

    A great little bar tucked around the corner from Piazza Navona, Ex-Circus is a laid-back place with sofas, arty decor and free, fast wi-fi. It's popular…

  • Mlýnská kavárna exterior.

    Mlýnská Kavárna

    Malá Strana

    Pretty much the only decent place to drink in this part of Malá Strana, the 'Mill Cafe' is an artists' hangout (David Černý is a regular) linked to Kampa…

  • Le Biciclette exterior at sun down

    Le Biciclette

    Milan

    Bicycles are the theme of this cosy art bar and bistro, and they hang stylishly from the walls alongside works by emerging artists. Still popular with…

  • Pivna Duma

    Kyiv

    A brewpub smack dab in the middle of town? Works for us. They produce a crisp pilsner, an aggressive wheat bock (6.2% alcohol), and seasonal specialities,…

  • Glou Glou specialises in natural wines

    Glouglou

    De Pijp

    Natural, all-organic, additive-free wines are the stock-in-trade of this convivial neighbourhood wine bar in a rustic stained-glass-framed shop, where the…

  • Patrons inside Carpe Diem, Hvar's top nightclub.

    Carpe Diem

    Hvar Town

    Look no further – you have arrived at the mother of Croatia’s glitzy coastal bars. From a groggy breakfast to (pricey) late-night cocktails, there's no…

  • The entrance to the Castle, an historic and popular pub in Tooting

    Castle

    North London

    A gorgeous, boutique pub – if there is such a thing – with a winning formula of snazzy decor (wooden floors, designer wallpaper, soft furnishings and…

  • Living Room

    Copenhagen

    Spread over three levels and decked out in vintage decor and a Moroccan-themed tea room, the aptly titled Living Room is a super-cosy (albeit often busy)…

  • Pojnarówka art&coffee bar, located on the campus of the University of Agriculture, it's far enough back from the main road for a peaceful drink

    Pojnarówka Art & Coffee Bar

    Kraków

    On the campus of the University of Agriculture, this conservatory-style cafe is ideal to catch some afternoon rays and a cup of coffee. It doubles as an…

  • El Lokal, exterior

    El Lokal

    Zürich

    With photos, paintings and postcards adorning all the walls and a huge skeleton hanging from the ceiling, you could spend hours poring over the decor at…

  • Dobrá Trafika exterior

    Dobrá Trafika

    Prague

    From the outside you’d never know there was a rustic little coffee shop tucked behind this tobacconist on busy Korunní. The shop sells teas, sweets and…

  • Baby Club exterior

    Baby Club

    Marseille

    Located in the bohemian neighborhood of La Plaine, Baby Club offers the perfect atmosphere for an abandoned after-hours party. Look for its garish zebra…

  • Hoffa exterior

    Hoffa

    Prague

    Low-lit design is the key feature here – a long (12m!) bar fronting a big space with sleek, functional decor and a wall of windows looking out onto…

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    Teerenpeli

    Helsinki

    In a long, split-level space with low lighting and a mix of social and intimate seating, this excellent pub serves superb ales, stouts and berry ciders…

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    Cafe Berlin

    Valencia

    Russafa does bohemian so well, and this is one of many quality cafe-bars of this type, offering a lounge-room-like ambience with books, art exhibitions…

  • Inside entrance of Jardin Urbano

    Jardín Urbano

    Valencia

    Rather charmingly eclectic, the interior of this inviting corner cafe features books, a fountain, plants and artworks. Slightly removed from the hectic…

  • Radetsky Cafe street view

    Radetzky Cafe

    Milan

    Fabulous banquette and window seating make Radetzky one of the most popular aperitivo places on this stylish, pedestrianised strip. In keeping with the…

  • Spy Bar

    Stockholm

    Though it's no longer the super-hip star of the scene it once was, the Spy Bar (aka ‘the Puke’; spy means vomit in Swedish) is still a landmark and fun to…

  • Cafè del Centre is located on the right side of Eixample, this emblematic space offers us an original atmosphere and excellent tapas.

    Cafè del Centre

    L'Eixample

    Travel back to the 19th century at this charmingly old-world cafe, in business since 1873. The mahogany bar extends down the right side as you enter,…

  • Café Ponyvaregény

    Budapest

    The 'Pulp Fiction' is a quirky little basement cafe that has a loyal following despite all the competition in this part of south Buda. The old books and…

  • La Habana, look out for Che Guevara to find this Cuban bar

    La Habana

    Kraków

    Find a corner at this Cuban-themed bar known for its great cocktails and cosy atmosphere. Smokers can purchase cigars at the bar and enjoy them upstairs…

  • Acid, interior

    Acid

    Zürich

    Bar meets coffee shop in this hip address. Acid serves excellent coffee and mixes fine cocktails, most of which are their own creation or remastered…

  • Lokal Coffee Roasters

    Belgrade

    This small but smart street-side coffee joint/smoothie and juice bar in the well-to-do Vračar quarter serves some of Belgrade's best coffee (espresso from…

  • Dianei 4

    Bucharest

    Popular cafe and drinking garden, just off busy B-dul Carol 1. Choose from a broad menu of well-pulled espressos as well as breakfasts (around 20 lei)…

  • Or Coffee facade

    OR Coffee

    Brussels

    Coffee geeks rejoice: this speciality espresso bar, which roasts its own beans, serves some of the best caffeine in the city. Among battered sofas,…

  • Outside entrance to Horchatería de Santa Catalina.

    Horchatería de Santa Catalina

    Valencia

    Horchata is a sweet, opaque, very Valencian drink made from pressed chufas (tiger nuts), into which you dip large finger-shaped buns called fartóns…

  • Klub Kulturalny, between the Planty Park and the main square, you'll spot this alley entrance by its large rock star paintings

    Klub Kulturalny

    Kraków

    This underground cellar bar has winding walkways and a plethora of cosy rooms. It's popular with students for its cheap drinks and smoking room at the…

  • Hangover Bar

    Kyiv

    With an open-air dance floor packed with beautiful bodies, this is Kyiv's top summer nightclub. The action is, predictably, centred on weekend nights; at…

  • Cafe 1

    Lviv

    Bright and welcoming, the jumble sale of mismatched furniture, old shoes and potted plants that tumbles out onto pl Katedralna is Cafe 1, a great place…

  • London

    Kyiv

    Enter through a door in the form of an iconic red telephone box to find yourself in this classy UK-inspired cafe. Siphon, aeropress and pour-over brews…

  • In summer months people flock to the outdoor tables at Strani

    Strani

    Venice

    There's always a party on at Strani thanks to its excellent selection of beers on tap, well-priced glasses of Veneto wines and platters of sopressa (soft…

  • The inviting exterior of Bar and Books

    Bar & Books Mánesova

    Prague

    This upmarket New York–style cocktail and cigar bar occupies a former rugby pub and couldn’t be more different in terms of atmosphere. Check the website…

  • Sport Bar, exterior

    Sport Bar Cafeteria

    Zürich

    The name is slightly misleading – don’t expect to catch your favourite team on TV here. Instead, this casual, quiet cafe-bar mixes what are arguably the…

  • Grab a table outside to enjoy the bustle of Via Garibaldi

    El Rèfolo

    Venice

    Although the bars along Via Garibaldi may look interchangeable, the queue for El Rèfolo’s pavement tables says otherwise. Part of the draw is the ever…

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