Vienna
On weekends it’s often hard to find a seat on the time-worn sofas at this colourful, alternative bar with walls covered in local artists’ works. Electro…
Must-see nightlife in Europe
Around Athens
Drop in for a drink at the cushy poolside bar at the boutique hotel Margi (doubles from €441).
Brussels
With sleek bare bricks, exposed concrete and a beautiful tiled floor, this light-filled aperitivo bar also serves moreish snacks to soak up the booze. Try…
Kyiv
A bar for real bar flies, Amigos is a laid-back place with friendly bartenders and big variety of original and classic drinks. It's significantly cheaper…
Marseille
Together, Le Rooftop – a spectacular open-air cocktail bar with rotating DJs playing house, electro, disco and rock – and Reverso – the restaurant space…
Kraków
The colourful cafe on the corner is a cupboard full of surprises, from the whimsical sculptured creatures lurking in the corners to the intriguing artwork…
Zürich
There's a touch of rock 'n' roll about Stubä – the dark lighting, the shabby chic furniture, the cocktails with a kick – but if you're eating, the main…
Reykjavík
One of Old Reykjavík's most beguiling night-time hideaways, low-key, welcoming Klaustur is primarily a wine bar, but drinks also include a bold selection…
Prague
Take a break from the beer with a visit to this cute vinotheque to sample some good Czech wines (such as a Frankovka red or Veltlínské zelené white) at a…
El Raval
This fun and minuscule club is a standing favourite with the downtown crowd. In the main dance area DJs dish out house, techno and electro, while upstairs…
Zürich
Home to three dance floors, this versatile club and concert venue hosts weekly parties that range from '90s-themed discos to Goth gatherings and salsa…
Athens
This tiny cafe has made a name for itself for its hot chocolate and handmade truffles, displayed like gems in a glass case. It's a tiny, cosy place for…
Lviv
Given a full makeover in recent years, the Cabinet has lost its ambience but is still a decent place for a coffee and cake stop. It's been done out as a…
Lviv
This simple pub puts the focus on great beer. The beverages in question: obscure craft ales from around Ukraine for 30uah to 50uah a pint. There are also…
Syntagma & Plaka
This relaxed wine bar, all mismatched vintage furniture, showcases the best of Greek vintages, paired with Greek cheeses and cold cuts. It periodically…
St Petersburg
The nicest of several cafes located within the Summer Garden, where you can also watch free musical performances on some nights during the summer months.
Valencia
Brightly lit and elegant with see-and-be-seen windows, this bar specialises in agave distillates, with a good range of mescal and raicilla to try, along…
Copenhagen
Friendly, attitude-free and particularly popular with an older male crowd, this small, themed bar promises plenty of penal action, with uniformed 'guards'…
Castle District
This diminutive cafe dating from 1827 is the perfect place for coffee and cakes (550Ft to 750Ft) in the Castle District. Be warned: in high season it’s…
Sofia
Rock’n’Rolla is an iconic representative of Sofia`s rock scene, hosting live concerts and karaoke parties. The wildest parties take place on Friday and…
Zürich
Saluting nautical towns like Hamburg and Amsterdam, this small, cosy bar welcomes weary landlubbers with a large selection of craft beers, maritime decor,…
Athens
A good cool-weather destination, this cosy bar glows with candles and vintage brass instruments, and stays warm with the sounds of New Orleans bebop and…
Paris
With its archetypal belle époque decor (brass fittings, polished wood, large murals) and excellent wines by the glass, this old-style brasserie is an…
Valencia
On a prominent corner near the market, Birra & Blues offers 11 tasty beers brewed locally, served in a handsome modern space with a semicircular bar and…
Brussels
Each summer, a series of guinguettes (temporary kiosks) pop up around the parks of Brussels. Shaded Guinguette Maurice is a lovely spot for cold beer,…
Venice
So much more than a cafe, Le Café serves everything from croissants to pasta to cocktails – but the real reason to come here is to enjoy a drink at the…
Dubrovnik
Appropriately named, this buzzy little bar is rocky and relaxed, with craft beer and cocktails being the main poisons – aside from those being exhaled by…
Zürich
Tucked away down a little side street, there are only a handful of tables and a small outdoor seating area at this cosy little place, but they roast their…
Antwerp
A great dance venue with a decent-sized yet still intimate dance floor. It's most famous for its Saturday male-only gay night. There's also Thursday…
Budapest
The 'Rocking Horse' (with appropriate decor) is a two-storey affair with Czech beers on tap, friendly bar staff whose eye you can catch and DJs some…
Copenhagen
If you can't take crowds and cigarette smoke, keep moving. If you can, this tiny, loud, often packed gay bar is a seriously fun spot for shameless pop and…
Brussels
Amid surrounding trendiness, this refreshingly unpretentious corner bar still attracts crusty beer-nursing locals with unfeasibly long moustaches. Hurry…
Belgrade
This stylish spot is perfectly located for pre-Savamala clubbing drinks. Sip bottled craft beers and cocktails while watching the street action out of the…
Amsterdam
This perennially hip, two-level bar attracts a young professional crowd that spills out onto the pavement. It does great cocktails and doubles as a Thai…
Syntagma & Plaka
This casual bar-cafe hides at the end of the narrow Praxitelous arcade. It's a great place to chill out, particularly during the day. By night DJs play…
Syntagma & Plaka
Ignore the corny punning name – the team at this combo wine shop and bar are wise in the ways of the grape in all its varieties, whether Greek or…
Kyiv
The Podil branch of the long-running, Africa-themed coffee shop. The original is just off maydan Nezalezhnosti.
Athens
Sidle up to the backlit bar or relax at tables outside at this small, cool spot. It's one of a few good mellow bars on this narrow street.
Brussels
A cute Ste-Catherine club with a retro, burlesque feel, it hosts funk all-nighters and swing nights, plus garage and DJ sets.
Kraków
You'll love this bi-level bohemian cafe, where Kraków's coolest cats come to drink strong coffee and think deep thoughts.
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