Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Paliturka Coffee & Books

    Kyiv

    An excellent find hidden in a courtyard off Khreshchyk, Paliturka has good tunes and a boho vibe, in addition to fine coffee. Plenty of spaces to chat or…

  • The Vicarstown has a cosy facade for winter

    Vicarstown Bar

    Cork City

    A stalwart resident on the Cork pub scene, the long and narrow interior here is dark and cosy with a decent alternative rock soundtrack. On the weekends,…

  • CK Browar

    CK Browar

    Kraków

    Serious tipplers will head for this below-ground microbrewery with its cavernous drinking hall. The amber fluid is brewed on the spot to an old Austro…

  • Martha's Pub

    Novi Sad

    One of the best in a street of top bars, Martha's is a small, smoky and stupendously sociable den famous for its divine medovača (honey brandy; 100RSD)…

  • Alice Cocktail Bar

    Brussels

    Cocktail mixologists bewitch with their concoctions at this converted 19th-century town house above the Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate restaurant…

  • Daiquiri Bar

    St Petersburg

    Escape the Nevsky buzz at the legendary Daiquiri Bar on Konyushennaya square. With literally hundreds of cocktails, it can take half an hour to look…

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    Kavárna Zanzibar

    Prague

    Zanzibar started out years ago as a place to buy newspapers and tobacco products. Over the years it’s evolved into a homey space that's a cafe, bar or…

  • Gin Joint

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Just what the name promises: there's an impressive 180 gins (but only one produced in Greece) as well as other fancy beverages to sample, some with…

  • Podil East India Company

    Kyiv

    As the name implies, this American-owned place in the heart of Podil's bar district offers drinks as well as food with an Oriental twist. It's American…

  • Christianshavns Bådudlejning & Café

    Copenhagen

    Right on Christianshavn's main canal, this festive, wood-decked cafe-bar is a wonderful spot for drinks by the water. It's a cosy, affable hang-out, with…

  • Areia's bar restaurant facade.

    Areia

    Chueca

    The ultimate lounge bar by day (cushions, chill-out music and dark secluded corners where you can hear yourself talk or even snog quietly), this place is…

  • Solidaritet

    Stockholm

    Solidaritet plays host to both Swedish and internationally renowned DJs with an emphasis on electronic music. The interior decor, designed by leading…

  • Espresso Embassy

    Budapest

    Some people say that this upbeat cafe just south of Szabadság tér has the best espressos, flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes in town (500Ft to 850Ft)…

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    Hole in the Wall

    Dublin

    This pub is officially the longest in Ireland and is more than 350 years old. As you travel down past the cosy snugs and fireplaces, you’ll find not only…

  • Centrál Kávéház

    Budapest

    This grande dame of a traditional cafe dates back to 1887. Awash with leather and dark wood inside, it's also a great spot for people-watching. It serves…

  • Monks Wine Room

    Monks Wine Room

    Gamla Stan

    Set in atmospheric 17th-century surroundings in the heart of the old town, Monks Wine Room has a well-stocked cellar with hundreds of bottles to choose…

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    Skúli Craft Bar

    Reykjavík

    The big draw here is the 14 craft beers on tap, the majority of which are normally Icelandic. Or you might want to opt for one of the bottled beers –…

  • Hadik Kávéház

    Budapest

    This place has brought history back to Bartók Béla út. The Hadik is a revived old-world cafe that pulled in the punters for more than four decades before…

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    Alma

    North London

    This friendly pub features film-themed posters and paraphernalia, and serves a decent variety of craft beer, ale and cider. The Sunday roasts are superb…

  • Odeon Cafe

    Athens

    This corner cafe-bar is a delightful slice of local Athens life, where friends chat quietly beneath an ivy bower over the footpath. Extra-friendly staff,…

  • The exterior of The Old Frizzle in Wimbledon

    The Old Frizzle

    Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court

    This lively, spacious bar serves reasonably priced drinks and impressive food – take on the Wimbledon Whopper burger if you fancy a challenge. The staff…

  • The entrance to the Prince Alfred, a Victorian pub in Maida Vale

    The Prince Alfred

    Notting Hill & West London

    The Prince Alfred is a handsome pub in the upmarket neighbourhood of Maida Vale. Its original Victorian decor is intact – complete with ‘snob screens’…

  • Wood You Like Bar

    Kyiv

    This is an intimate, welcoming place serving great cocktails at reasonable prices. Try the killer Old Fashioned with Plantation rum (69% ABV) or the…

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    De Vagant

    Antwerp

    More than 200 types of jenever (gin; €3 to €20) are served in this timeless, bare-boards local café decorated with posters and enamel signs.

  • Shake 'n' Shake

    Belgrade

    Frock up for a big night on this swish splav on the Sava. The playlist is designed with dancing in mind; think R&B, house and '90s hits. Once the excesses…

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    Nebotičnik

    Ljubljana

    This upscale club does double duty: by day, it's an elegant cafe with a breathtaking terrace atop Ljubljana's famed art deco Skyscraper (1933) offering…

  • Hipster hangout cafe Phil

    Phil

    Vienna

    A retro bar, book and record store, Phil has a relaxed-as-it-gets vibe and attracts a bohemian crowd happy to hang out on kitsch furniture like your…

  • Street view of Café Tocado

    Café Tocado

    Valencia

    With the rich reds and romance of a French belle époque locale, this place backs it up by actually having a small cabaret theatre alongside the intimate…

  • Elektropionir

    Belgrade

    Bust out your best moves to eclectic electro and a boggling variety of live acts on Elektropionir's dancefloor. It was one of Cetinjska 15's first clubs,…

  • Bašta

    Belgrade

    Located in an old building with a whimsical courtyard, creative cocktails and frequent live jazz (along with occasional 80s, blues and salsa), Bašta is so…

  • Cafe Schinkelhaven is perfectly located for a post-Vondelpark beer

    Café Schinkelhaven

    Amsterdam

    Close to the Vondelpark, Café Schinkelhaven's hugely popular candle-topped terrace tables make an irresistible pit stop before heading along…

  • Pavage

    Sofia

    Enjoy well-made cocktails in the open air at this secluded bar and club, just a couple of blocks east of bul Vitosha. Early evenings and through the week…

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    Bar des Amis

    Brussels

    A great bar to kick-start a night out, right in the centre of the vibrant Ste-Catherine area. The cosy atmosphere is enhanced by vintage items hanging on…

  • Outdoor seating only is available at bar Guerra al Pigneto.

    Guerra al Pigneto

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Forget the other bars that line Pigneto’s main pedestrianised drag. If you want authenticity, this traditional shop is the place, with its cheap beer and…

  • Medelin

    Lviv

    This is a surprisingly untouristy coffeehouse given the location, a joint favoured by the locals for its brews from around the bean-growing world. The…

  • Snacks and casual drinks by day, dancing by night at Time Out Market

    Rive Rouge

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Located inside Time Out Mercado da Ribeira, Rive Rouge is the new nightlife spot in Cais do Sodré. Start the night with casual drinks and snacks on the…

  • Kontakt

    Budapest

    Design-led decor and excellent locally roasted coffee make this little cafe, down a tiny pedestrian alleyway, a great place to pause. Go across the road…

  • Library Bar

    Copenhagen

    The Copenhagen Plaza’s intimate hotel bar mimics a classic London gentlemen’s club, with leather chairs, shelves lined with books and a stained-glass…

  • Handlebar

    Athens

    Expanded in 2019, Handlebar is the place to have a coffee or a craft beer, perhaps while getting a bicycle repaired at the neighbouring shop. Even without…

  • Cafe alleyway is subtley signposted along Florianska

    Żarówka Cafe

    Kraków

    It’s easy to miss this little alleyway off ul Floriańska, but it’s an adorable spot for a quick refresh in summer or winter. Grab a freshly made lemonade…

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