Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe

  • Street view of Birra & Blues.

    Birra & Blues

    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…

  • Le Café, some of the delicious cakes and pastries.

    Le Café

    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…

  • Bartesera

    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…

  • Oinoscent

    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…

  • Tranzistor bar in Athens' Psyrri neighbourhood.

    Tranzistor

    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.

  • Enoteca della Strada del Vino di Marsala

    Marsala

    The elegant, cornice-framed facade of late 17th-century Palazzo Fici provides a magnificent prelude to the wine that awaits visitors inside at Marsala's…

  • Vapori di Birra

    Central Tuscany

    A member of the Comunità del Cibo a Energie Rinnovabili della Toscana (www.comunitadelciboenergierinnovabili.it), a network of food producers in the Val…

  • Campana

    Pompeii

    Friendly, laid-back Campana is Campania's first speciality-coffee roastery, the passion project of young maverick roaster Paola Campana. Sip and slurp…

  • Bollicine d'Autore

    Lucca

    Food pairings with fine wine and bubbles is the speciality of this glamorous enoteca (wine bar), champagneria (champagne cellar) and bistro in central…

  • Pikes

    West Ibiza

    A legendary rural hotel that's hosted the likes of Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones, Bon Jovi and Bianca Jagger (and is where Wham! filmed its 'Club Tropicana…

  • FM23

    Modena

    The big personality behind the now-closed rock-and-roll craft-beer bar Maltomania is one of the partners behind Modena's newest and best destinations for…

  • Bitters Bar

    Iraklio

    The indisputable frontrunner of Iraklio's mixology scene is this den of Prohibition-inspired decadence centred on a retail alcove just off Lion Sq…

  • La Bodeguilla de Basilio

    Cuenca

    Arrive here with an appetite, as you're presented with a complimentary plate of tapas when you order a drink, and not just a slice of dried-up cheese –…

  • Hemingway

    L'Eixample

    There's often a queue out the door for a table at this intimate, speakeasy-style basement cocktail den with a tiny front terrace. International whiskies,…

  • Ponale Alto Belvedere

    Lake Garda

    Perched high above Lake Garda on the Strada del Ponale, the Belvedere lures in large consortiums of walkers and cyclists either because they’re too…

  • Pancaffè O Girasole

    Naples

    The chances are you'll find warm, wise owner Nelli behind the counter at this tiny, sunny cafe, making cappuccinos, gluten-free hot chocolates, or freshly…

  • La Via del Tè

    Oltrarno

    When the urge for a decent cup of tea takes hold, head straight to this elegant and old-world Florentine tea shop and sala da tè (tea room) in Santo…

  • Espai Joliu

    Barcelona

    Inspired by its owner's time in Berlin, this charmingly stylish former carpenters' workshop is Barcelona's original plants-and-coffee concept cafe (much…

  • VyTA Farnese

    Centro Storico

    Feast your eyes on the monumental magnificence of Palazzo Farnese while enjoying a coffee or drink on the terrace of this chic cafe-bar. It serves quality…

  • Antica Cantina Sepe

    Naples

    This pocket-sized cantina and grocery store has become an unlikely hotspot thanks to next-gen owner, Francesco Sepe, and his on-tap local vino, sold at €1…

  • Canal Cafe

    Athens

    With a view across the tidal canal that's part of the grounds surrounding the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, this cafe is the best place…

  • Nardini

    The Veneto

    Established in 1779, Nardini is the world’s oldest grappa producer and one of Italy’s oldest companies. Its original grapperia bar flanks the 16th-century…

  • FOB

    Rimini

    FOB, named after the Foam on Beer draught head control system installed above its 34 taps (pints €5 to €6.50), is one of Emilia-Romagna's most visually…

  • Zuma Bar

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Dress up for a drink on the rooftop terrace of Palazzo Fendi of fashion-house fame – few cocktail bars in Rome are as sleek, hip or achingly sophisticated…

  • La Concha

    El Raval

    This long-running bar is dedicated to ground-breaking 20th-century actress Sara Montiel: the walls groan with more than 250 photos of the sultry star…

  • Giuletti Km0

    San Marino

    This restaurant and trendy cocktail lounge prides itself on sticking with local products wherever possible – the majority of its wine, cheese, cold cuts…

  • Anticafé

    Madrid

    Bohemian kitsch at its best is the prevailing theme here and it runs right through the decor and regular cultural events (poetry readings and concerts)…

  • Los Aljibes

    Lanzarote

    On the east side of Tahíche, Lanzarote's first microbrewery is spread across a jazzy palm-sprinkled terrace and a sunken whitewashed home in which…

  • Prima Classe

    Ragusa

    Off the tourist trail, Prima Classe is where the ragusani play. A slick mix of concrete floors and designer Spanish lighting, it's a cafe, bar and art…

  • Tumbao

    Tarifa

    The ultimate Tarifa-cool beach hang-out, Tumbao serves up cocktails, tinto de verano, and loungey sunset beats on a grassy, beanbag-strewn patch…

  • Caffè Mexico

    Naples

    One of Naples' best (and best-loved) coffee bars – even the local cops stop by for a quick pick-me-up – is a retro-tastic combo of old-school baristas, an…

  • La Cigale

    Barcelona

    La Cigale is a very civilised place for a cocktail, with oil paintings on the walls, gilded mirrors and leatherbound volumes scattered about. Prop up the…

  • Caffè del Tasso

    Bergamo

    They could serve mud-water in this cafe on Bergamo’s main square, so delightful is the setting. Notwithstanding, the drinks still taste just as good as…

  • Espresso Mafia

    Girona

    With stripped-back white-on-white decor and (nonsmoking) tables below moody stone arches, Espresso Mafia is your go-to caffeine-shot spot on Girona's…

  • Teatro Kapital

    Madrid

    One of the most famous megaclubs in Madrid, this seven-storey venue has something for everyone, from cocktail bars and dance music to karaoke, salsa, hip…

  • Los Aljibes

    Costa Teguise

    Lanzarote's original microbrewery brings its signature APA, Märzen and other star creations to this 2019-opened Costa Teguise tap room, right next to the…

  • Marmalade

    El Raval

    The golden hues of this backlit bar and restaurant beckon seductively through the glass facade. There are various spaces, adorned in equally sumptuous…

  • Beach Brothers

    Bay of Naples

    Right on Miseno's sandy beach, Beach Brothers is a blissful spot to kick back with a beer or spritz and watch the sun set lazily over Procida and Ischia…

  • Bar Pasticcerie Nannini

    Siena

    Established in 1886, Nannini's good coffee and location near the Campo ensure that it remains a local favourite. It's a great place to sample Sienese…

  • El Rabipelao

    Barcelona

    With DJs spinning salsa beats, occasional live music and a covered back patio, El Rabi is a celebratory space. Silent films play, red-washed walls are…

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