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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pompeii
Friendly, laid-back Campana is Campania's first speciality-coffee roastery, the passion project of young maverick roaster Paola Campana. Sip and slurp…
Lucca
Food pairings with fine wine and bubbles is the speciality of this glamorous enoteca (wine bar), champagneria (champagne cellar) and bistro in central…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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