Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • Boulevard du Rhum

    Namur

    This atmospheric, low-lit drinking space serves up some of Namur's best cocktails. The vibe is classy but not pretentious – just right for lingering over…

  • Prolog

    Prague

    Arguably Smíchov's most upscale watering hole, this classy cocktail bar, with a subdued interior of dark woods and black leather, draws an after-work…

  • Varadero

    Palma de Mallorca

    This minimalist, glass-fronted bar's splendid situation, jutting out into the Badia de Palma, makes it feel as though you've weighed anchor. The squawking…

  • Liceo de Taoro

    North Coast Tenerife

    The 19th-century Liceo de Taoro has a magnificent setting high above the square. It's now a private club, where you can still order a drink from the bar…

  • Tim's

    Western Mallorca

    One of the original bars in the marina, dating from the '70s, Tim's can stay open as late as 4am at the height of summer. It's a fine spot to sink a beer…

  • Beer Bros

    Azerbaijan

    Qәbәlә's quirkiest pub has a choice of three draft beers, all at AZN1. The charming owner lived in Canada and speaks good English. Good-value local food…

  • On the Road

    Thessaloniki

    This charismatic waterfront cafe-bar is packed with nomads and locals – its rock soundtrack, lack of glitz and general likeness to the captain's quarters…

  • Kalyon Cafe

    Western Anatolia

    A favourite haunt of younger İznik locals who come here to gossip and sip çay for hours, Kalyon is a friendly joint with a wide lake-facing veranda. Head…

  • Küba

    Bodrum Town

    Bodrum's poshest and most popular address for Turkey's clubbing elite, Küba books the nation's leading DJs in the summer months. lts terrace bar…

  • Makasar Bistrot

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Recharge your batteries with a quiet drink at this bookish bistrot. Pick your tipple from the 250-variety tea menu or opt for an Italian wine and sit back…

  • Atmosféra u zámku

    Moravia

    This cozy, inviting corner cafe, just near the main entrance to the Archbishop's Chateau, offers a welcome retreat after scrambling up the chateau tower…

  • Bean Around The World

    Jersey

    One of Jersey's best coffee shops, the Bean is both a community hub and a place to drink some seriously good coffee that's roasted on-site. Beans include…

  • Mick Doyle's

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    One of Graig's hidden treasures is this unchanged-for-generations shop-pub on Main St. Doyle's is the sort of place where you can buy a bag of potatoes,…

  • Luogo Divino

    Turin

    The excellent, and not ridiculously priced, wines here are poured after a discussion about your likes, mood and whims. While wine is the raison d'etre, it…

  • Tesla

    Skiathos Town

    Orb-like lamps, exposed-brick walls and a contemporary-industrial look create a suitably moody vibe at this cool handcrafted-cocktail bar, named for…

  • Cafe Bar Georges

    Dodecanese

    Venerable stone bar on the square, where the old boys gather to discuss the issues of the day. The interior is refreshingly blue, with glass-topped tables…

  • Epireia

    Athens

    One of several nice cafes on pretty, green Plateia Proskopon, this airy, colourful place has the typical unpretentious Pangrati vibe, plus solid food …

  • Pessoa's Cafe

    Tavira

    Abstract oils and watercolours cover the walls of Pessoa's, but in summer the best seats are on the sunny, south-facing riverside terrace, so get in early…

  • Marshall

    Mostar

    With a ceiling covered with musical instruments, this music-pumping cafe-bar is named for an ancient Marshall speaker in the owner's collection, rather…

  • Café Orloff

    Amsterdam

    Orloff's sprawling terrace, shaded by a red awning on the picturesque Kadijksplein, is perfection on a sun-splashed day, supping from its array of beers…

  • Papperla Pub

    Zermatt

    Rammed with sloshed skiers in winter and happy hikers in summer, this buzzing pub with red director chairs on its pavement terrace blends pulsating music…

  • Spirito Brussels

    Brussels

    The name refers to the former function of the building: an Anglican church. The decor is still very much intact, but it's now lit gorgeously in shades of…

  • Golden Heart

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    It’s a distinctly bohemian crowd that mixes in the cosy, traditional interior of this brilliant Spitalfields pub, famous as the watering hole for the…

  • Má Ideia

    Aveiro

    With books to browse, art on the walls and a laid-back cafe vibe, this is the place for craft beer in Aveiro. Choose from the selection of international…

  • Mado

    Edirne

    Local residents are as enamoured of the Mado chain of dondurma (Turkish ice cream) cafes as the rest of their compatriots, and flock to this huge branch…

  • Hidden Rooms

    Cambridge

    A cocktail bar for aficionados of the craft. At Hidden Rooms (if you can find it), booths and table service add an edge of exclusivity, while twice…

  • Efendi Şarap Evi

    Ürgüp

    The shaded porch here is one of the nicest places in Cappadocia to partake in a spot of wine tasting. Tastings consist of eight wines and you can order…

  • Noir

    Pafos

    This place is superbly poised right on the corner of the newly pedestrianised Kennedy Sq, coupling ace people-watching potential with upbeat modern decor…

  • Frieda Bar

    Cologne

    Even if punk and stoner rock are not usually your thing, you'll get a warm and fuzzy feeling in this campy pub-style bar that pours Kölsch instead of…

  • Le Gatsby

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This elegant cocktail bar has an intimate vibe upstairs with wood panels, vintage wall lamps and comfy armchairs. It's even more inviting downstairs in…

  • La Vaquería Montañesa

    Madrid

    Inhabiting an old dairy and tucked away in a little-visited corner of Chamberí like some hidden Madrid treasure, La Vaquería Montañesa does terrific food,…

  • David Sardo

    Friuli Venezia Giulia

    This winery offers a fabulously bucolic setting along with peachy glasses of Malvasia and Terans the flavour of forest fruits. They match the cheese and…

  • Bar Marqués

    Kreuzberg

    In this tiny shrine to spirits tucked beneath the eponymous Spanish restaurant, the emphasis is on drinks that have written cocktail history. From Old…

  • Gin Corner

    Centro Storico

    Forget fine wines and craft beers: this chic bar at Hotel Adriano is all about the undistilled enjoyment of gin. Here the making of a simple G&T is raised…

  • Arion

    Dodecanese

    Over 100 years old, this venerable, high-raftered, wood-panelled bar, at the heart of the waterfront, is a major local landmark and rendezvous point…

  • Beer Capital

    Leuven

    When it opened, the Capital claimed to offer the world's widest beer range, with over 2000 brews. That has been trimmed a little since, but it's still so…

  • Grain Barge

    Bristol

    This lovingly converted 1930s cargo vessel used to transport barley and wheat. Fittingly it's now used by the Bristol Beer Factory to showcase its craft…

  • Les Caves de Prague

    Paris

    Take a seat surrounded by floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with thousands of bottles of wine, or out on the terrace on rue de Prague in fine weather, to…

  • Kavarna Oaza

    Eastern Slovenia

    Great location, on-the-ball staff and something for everyone on the vast drinks menu. Grab a coffee or one of the multitude of teas in the morning, and a…

  • Black Dog Ballroom

    Manchester

    A basement bar with a speakeasy vibe, but there's nothing illicit about drinking here: the cocktails are terrific (it runs occasional mixology sessions),…

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