Must-see nightlife in Europe

  • New York Barcaffe

    Bohemia

    One of those tough-to-pigeonhole places, this is a popular cafe most of the day, but transforms into a lively bar at night. We like it because they also…

  • Braunauer Hof

    Munich

    Near the Isartor, drinkers can choose between the traditional Bavarian interior or the beer garden out the back, which enjoys a surprisingly tranquil…

  • Candela

    Granada

    Murals by local street artist El Niño de las Pinturas adorn the walls and shutters at this lively, well-established neighbourhood bar in the lower Realejo…

  • Es Paradis

    West Ibiza

    Long-running Es Paradis is one of the prettiest of Ibiza's macro-clubs, with loads of marble, greenery and a glass-pyramid roof that defines the San An…

  • Herman

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Named for owner Bart Neirynck's German teacher, Herman offers up a bewildering range of Belgian beers, 100 in all, from abbey ale and wheat beer to Lambic…

  • Roxy

    Vienna

    This seminal Viennese venue still manages to run with the clubbing pack, and sometimes leads the way. DJs from Vienna’s electronica scene regularly guest…

  • La Pergola

    Sorrento

    When love is in the air, put on your best Italian shoes and head for a predinner libation at the Hotel Bellevue Syrene's swoon-inducing terrace bar…

  • Lloyd's

    Dresden

    In a quiet corner of the Neustadt, Lloyd's oozes grown-up flair thanks to stylish cream-coloured leather furniture, huge mirrors and fanciful chandeliers…

  • Portas Largas

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This Bairro Alto linchpin retains original fittings including black-and-white tiles, columns and porticos. It throws open portas largas (wide doors) to a…

  • Café de las Horas

    Valencia

    Offers high baroque, tapestries, music of all genres, candelabras, bouquets of fresh flowers and a long list of exotic cocktails. It does themed Sunday…

  • 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),…

  • Downtown

    Dresden

    This iconic old factory is home to one of Dresden's most popular clubs, a mainstream affair that packs in a young and up-for-it crowd with three floors of…

  • Rooms Hotel Bar

    Tbilisi

    For a bit of luxury, and some of the best cocktails in the Caucasus, head to the gorgeous bar at Rooms Hotel. Impeccable service, great interiors and good…

  • Bar La Tienda

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This place has genuine character, with shelf upon shelf of liquor, an old black-and-white chequered floor, cabinets stuffed with books and more, a ceiling…

  • Negroni

    El Raval

    Good things come in small packages, as this dark, teeny cocktail bar shows. The bold black decor lures in a largely student set for personalised cocktails…

  • Menada

    Skopje

    Popular with the local art and culture crowd, Menada often has live music – jazz, rock, folk – and a good atmosphere till the wee hours. The wood-panelled…

  • Bar Hotel Catedral

    Almería

    Almería's cathedral provides the atmospheric backdrop to leisurely drinks at the slick in-house bar of the Hotel Catedral. Sit out on the plaza or head…

  • Enerji

    Baku

    Combining concert space, restaurant and upmarket nightclub, this is the bling-fest playground of Baku's glamorous socialite elite. Expect a very stringent…

  • Spatif

    Sopot

    Head up the steps off ul BMC to find this unmissable, avant-garde place packed with charity-shop leftovers and backstage kitsch. The crowd ranges from…

  • El Bar de Eric

    Granada

    Strewn with old posters and framed photos of musical heroes, from Debbie Harry to Jim Morrison, this laid-back bar is the creation of Spanish drummer Eric…

  • Cafe con Libros

    Málaga

    One in a line of bars and cafes embellishing Picasso’s home square, this one is probably the most bohemian and Picasso-esque. Piled with books, mismatched…

  • Mojito Lab

    Paris

    A study in mojito mixology, the neon-lit Lab offers 16 versions – such as a Smoky Mojito with spiced rum and ginger ale or a Paris Mojito with fresh…

  • Sunrise

    Ibiza Town

    One of the most popular bars on Ibiza Town's LGBT-oriented 'Street of the Virgin', Sunrise has a gorgeous interior with a disco ball and swings dangling…

  • De Brouwzaele

    Ghent

    Local gents unwind with newspapers, and grannies lunch on shrimp croquettes in this low-key classic café set in a triangular former brewery house. A giant…

  • Het Bruggenhuis

    Northwest Belgium

    This picture-perfect rural tavern seems to have stepped straight out of an ethnographic museum. Seats spill out canal-side with rural views along the…

  • Café 29

    The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland

    Walk through the passageway at al NMP 29 to find Café 29, a popular cafe with salads and light bites, as well as coffee, beer and a full drinks list. Café…

  • Il Vincaffè

    Orvieto

    A tavern from another century – just a simple, unadorned bar and basic wooden tables – this is a convivial spot for a glass or two of wine, perhaps an…

  • Walter's Coffee Roastery

    Kadıköy

    Describing itself as the 'world's first coffee lab' (a claim we repeat with a degree of scepticism), this designer roastery and cafe takes its coffee…

  • Kapadokya Peri Cave

    Cappadocia

    Follow the signs down into the valley, from the ridge in front of Uçhisar Castle, to find the sweetest cafe in town on a terrace right in front of a fairy…

  • Milk

    Ålesund

    A very stylish big-windowed bar that is right on the water and open late. While grown Norwegians are indeed known to neck a glass of the white stuff, it's…

  • Koffiehuis Voltaire

    Den Bosch

    Apparently Voltaire drank 40 cups a day, but one or two are delicious enough to savour at this friendly, alternative coffee specialist with stool-seats…

  • Old Charm

    Malta

    Something slightly different for Malta, the Old Charm is a cosy wine bar with a snacks and platters menu offering a mix of Mediterranean and Indian…

  • Feldmann’s Bierhaus

    Bremen City

    A slightly older crowd can be found chatting and lingering over the wide range of Haake-Beck beers in this modern Bierhaus on the Schlachte bar-and…

  • Koupa Libre

    Athens

    Friendly corner spot on the quieter end of the Iraklidon pedestrian route. Cold-brew coffee, craft beer and ouzo are on offer.

  • Bottoms Up

    Dresden

    This is one of Neustadt's most popular and happening bars. There's an outside beer garden, cider on tap, choices of beers ranging from fancy Belgian to…

  • Tango

    Fira

    This is edge-of-the-caldera stuff, with stupendous views, delicious cocktails – its champagne cocktails are a speciality – a fashionable crowd and…

  • O’Connell’s

    Tampere

    Popular with both Finns and expats, this rambling Irish pub is handy for the train station and has plenty of time-worn, comfortable seating and an air of…

  • Du Phare

    Bruges

    Tucked into the remains of one of Bruges’ original town gates, this off-the-beaten-track tavern is best known for its live blues and jazz sessions – check…

  • Maxine

    Helsinki

    On the top of Kamppi shopping centre, this classy venue makes the most of the inspiring city views. It's divided into three sections, with a bar area – a…

  • Blau Skybar

    Alghero

    This modern, glass-walled bar boasts some of the best views in town from its lofty position on the 9th floor of the four-star Hotel Catalunya. Arm…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }