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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Vladivostok
Facing the marina, the Old Captain has an excellent selection of draft beers, such as German Weihenstephan. The delectable seafood dishes (pan-seared…
Bilbao
Inviting coffeehouse Bohemian Lane has wicker chairs, furniture made from salvaged wooden pallets and mismatched cushions. A laid-back spot for fair trade…
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…
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…
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.
Bruges
Set around a courtyard comprising characterful brick buildings, this big buzzing space is super-popular with Bruggelingen (Bruges locals). DJs hit the…
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…
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…
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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