Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • UnTUBO

    Siena

    Live jazz acts regularly take the stage on Thursday and Friday nights at this intimate club near the Campo, which is popular with students and the city's…

  • Edlmoser

    Vienna

    Run by passionate winemaker Michael Edlmoser, this Heurigen occupies a house that's four centuries old, with a charming, tree-shaded garden centred on a…

  • Residence

    Bilbao

    Residence hosts acoustic jam sessions throughout the month, including Irish folk, blues and roots. Even when there's nothing on, it's a great little spot…

  • Oslovelo

    Oslo

    Celebrate cycling at this light and friendly cafe and bar. It does all-day breakfast with coffee from Supreme and serves all manner of beers, including…

  • G&T Bar

    Berlin

    At this drinking salon devoted to gin-based libations, a black-and-gold colour scheme sets the mood for a night of civilised sipping. A vast selection…

  • Castle Hotel

    Manchester

    Old-fashioned boozer founded in 1776 with a strong musical heritage: John Peel interviewed Joy Division's Ian Curtis here in 1979 and some of its fine…

  • Fiddlers Elbow

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    On Carrickmacross' wide main street, Fiddlers Elbow contains a buzzing bar, an upmarket restaurant serving dishes like smoked bacon–wrapped chicken (mains…

  • Masto

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    Modern and busy, this wine bar and deli takes its wine seriously, and offers a quality list by both glass and bottle. Cram into the small space, claim a…

  • Hot Mess

    Belgrade

    Hot Mess epitomises the sybaritic splav, with selfie-snappers posing by the on-board pool, blinding neon lights and a young, uninhibited crowd going wild…

  • U Gallet

    Pollença

    Known also to locals as the 'Gallito' (cockerel) and full of enticingly cosy nooks and posters of Bowie, the Rolling Stones and Ed Sheeran, this excellent…

  • Cafe Bar

    Hanover

    Have a seat at the whitewashed communal table or sink into a leather armchair at this chill neighborhood cafe in artsy Linden and while away some time…

  • Malevo

    Barcelona

    This joyful bar feels a bit like a lost cabin in the woods with its wood-panelled walls, tiled floors and old sporting photos. Once you've wedged yourself…

  • Ægir Bryggeri

    The Western Fjords

    Looking for all the world like a stave church, Æegir Brewery, all appealing woodwork and flagstones, offers six different kinds of draught beer, all…

  • El Molino del Gato

    Albarracín

    The 'Cat's Mill' is easily the most interesting setting for a drink in Albarracín. Built around a 15th-century riverside mill (underneath the tourist…

  • Merveilleux Tearoom

    Bruges

    An elegant marble-floored tearoom on a cobbled passage near the Markt. Coffee comes with a dainty homemade biscuit and sometimes a little glass of…

  • Socrates Bistro

    Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye

    Named after the Brazilian footballer rather than the Greek philosopher, this sleek but cosy venue is located on the hippest bar and cafe strip in…

  • Narya Cafe

    Kuşadası

    The outdoor tables at this hybrid cafe and çay bahçesi (tea garden) in a small park on the water's edge have a million-dollar view and are sensational…

  • Vertical Bar

    Riomaggiore

    With outdoor tables on a prime stretch of Via Colombo, Vertical Bar is a great spot for coffee or cocktails – depending on which direction you're steering…

  • Raidd Bar

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Don't be deceived by the laid-back lounge atmosphere of the ground-floor bar, one of the busiest gay hang-outs in Le Marais. Upstairs, it is a pulsating…

  • Ibaïa Café

    Bordeaux

    The living is easy at this chic waterfront address, a hybrid cafe-bar serving drinks and tapas-style dishes, grilled fish à la plancha and other light…

  • Polo Lounge

    Glasgow

    One of the city's principal gay clubs is an attractive spot, with opulent furnishings. The downstairs Polo Club and Club X areas pack out on weekends,…

  • Savannah

    West Ibiza

    With its horizon-facing views, glam decor and seafront terrace, Savannah is a fine pick for a cocktail or a dining table with a sunset view. The intimate…

  • The Jam

    Macedonia

    There are more animated spots within earshot, but this relaxed little cafe-bar plays good music, makes good coffee and serves stronger stuff for the…

  • El Sbarlefo

    Venice

    If you’re looking to escape the raucous student scene on Campo Santa Margherita, head to this chic bar with its sophisticated soundtrack, high-quality…

  • Arokaria

    Rethymno

    A popular hang-out with locals is this vibrant cafe with a bohemian flavour that attracts a mixed crowd of students, fashionistas and artists. Join them…

  • Il Molo

    Lake Maggiore

    You can't get much closer to the lake than Il Molo, the liveliest eating and drinking spot in Ranco. Grab an open-air table and join locals and day…

  • Auld Shillelagh

    North London

    We're going out on a limb and calling this London's best Irish pub. The staff are sharp, the Guinness is good, and the live entertainment is frequent and…

  • Waikiki

    Tarifa

    Live music, DJ sets and sunny cocktails keep things busy at boho-cool beachfront lounge spot Waikiki, on the west side of the old town. Mojitos, daiquiris…

  • De Molay

    Cyprus

    Here's your chance to drink a beer in a Crusader church. The twin churches of the Knights Templars and Hospitallers were built in the 13th century and…

  • Golden Eagle

    The West End

    If you are seriously into singalongs, head for this attractive free house in Marylebone, where the keys of the old 'goanna' (piano) get tickled by Tony …

  • Tenedeion Winehouse

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Secure a comfy cushion outside under Tenedeion's street art–style mural and enjoy a tasting of nine different wines from the island's Çamlıbağ winery…

  • Stary Kapitan

    Vladivostok

    Facing the marina, the Old Captain has an excellent selection of draft beers, such as German Weihenstephan. The delectable seafood dishes (pan-seared…

  • Bohemian Lane

    Bilbao

    Inviting coffeehouse Bohemian Lane has wicker chairs, furniture made from salvaged wooden pallets and mismatched cushions. A laid-back spot for fair trade…

  • Pons

    Northern Germany

    If Pons looks this cracked, crooked and uneven when you walk in of an evening, just imagine how it will seem when you stagger out after a few drinks. This…

  • Ô Bar'Hik

    Wallonia

    For an alternative to the rowdy drinking holes on nearby Marché aux Herbes, this cosy wine bar is the perfect antidote. With a focus on France, Spain and…

  • Burç Café

    Black Sea Coast

    Atop Sinop Fortress's best-located tower, this atmospheric spot is unbeatable for views down onto the harbour – though it's a better option for dry days.

  • De Republiek

    Bruges

    Set around a courtyard comprising characterful brick buildings, this big buzzing space is super-popular with Bruggelingen (Bruges locals). DJs hit the…

  • Stage 12

    Innsbruck

    The backlit, gold-kissed bar at Stage 12 has a terrace for summer imbibing, a vintage popcorn machine and mixologists who really know their stuff. House…

  • Zéro Zéro

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Zéro Zéro screams Berlin with its banquette seating and tag-covered walls (and ceiling, and windows, and bar…). Electro is the sound and the house…

  • La Finca

    Granada

    Bringing third-wave, Granada-roasted coffee to the city with astounding success, this small rustic-chic cafe sources its fair-trade speciality beans…

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