Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe

  • Antigua Casa de Guardia

    Málaga

    This atmospheric tavern dates to 1840 and is the oldest bar in Málaga. The peeling custard-coloured paintwork and black-and-white photographs of local boy…

  • Star City

    Arrecife

    It's impossible to miss this looming green skyscraper, which, unsurprisingly, was built before César Manrique introduced strict building guidelines. Like…

  • Ehl-i-Keyf Cafe

    Alanya

    The shaded back courtyard of this restored Ottoman residence is a trendy hang-out for Alanya's bright young things, and a great antidote to the more…

  • Barnaba

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    Hands-down Testaccio’s most sought-out spot after dark, wine bar Barnaba favours natural and independent producers spanning the bel paese. It also…

  • Buco Pertuso

    Naples

    The northern Italian tradition of aperitivo is slowly spreading to the south of Italy. Every evening inside the cavernous Buco Pertuso, trays of riso…

  • N'Ombra de Vin

    Milan

    Set in the atmospheric surrounds of a one-time Augustine refectory, this enoteca (wine bar) gets packed with an older upmarket kind of crowd, especially…

  • Trimani

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Part of the Trimani family’s wine empire (their vast enoteca around the corner on Via Goito stocks 4000-odd Italian and international labels), this is an…

  • New Albatros

    Western Sicily

    Strategically placed for people-watching on Favignana's main pedestrian street, this bar serves drinks and snacks along with an eclectic mix of reggae,…

  • La Nena

    Barcelona

    At this delightfully chaotic cafe, indulge in cups of suïssos (rich hot chocolate) served with heavy homemade whipped cream and melindros (spongy sweet…

  • Osteria ai Pugni

    Venice

    Centuries ago, brawls on the bridge out the front inevitably ended in the canal, but now Venetians settle differences with one of over 50 wines by the…

  • Chandelier Cafe

    Naples

    The cool and simple interior of this bar allows its signature bacchanal buffet to take centre stage during the aperitivo (pre-dinner drink) hour. Mingle…

  • Bohème

    Hania

    Bohème's pretty, tree-shaded terrace and vine-covered pastel-pink stone building provide the perfect retreat. Sip coffee, craft beer or cocktails while…

  • Rosa Salva

    Venice

    For over a century, Rosa Salva has been serving tea, pastries and ice creams to the passing trade on Campo Zanipolo. Inside the 1930s throwback interior,…

  • Brunegg'n

    The Dolomites

    Fire pits and art-school-style video projections give this bar a big-town feel but it's beloved by locals and the staff is fabulously welcoming. The…

  • La Vermuteria del Tano

    Barcelona

    Scarcely changed in decades, with barrels on the walls, old fridges with wooden doors, vintage clocks and marble-topped tables, this corner vermouth bar…

  • Soap at Dome

    Ibiza Town

    A famous gay bar known as the final destination for the club parades that so define the Ibiza night. Around midnight in the summer months, Soap at Dome's…

  • Fiaschetteria La Pace

    Pistoia

    'Everything is going to be all right' is the strapline of this hip bar and bistro. And indeed, be it shelling free peanuts around a wooden table in the…

  • Mevlana

    Rhodes Town

    Shoppers on the Old Town’s most commercialised street tend to double-take when they spot this venerable Turkish-styled cafe, with its pebble-mosaic floor,…

  • Gran Caffè La Caffettiera

    Centro Storico

    The Roman branch of a well-known Naples coffee house, this stately art-deco cafe enjoys a prime position on graceful Piazza di Pietra. Star of the show…

  • VOLT

    Milan

    Owned by fashion guru Claudio Antonioli, this is possibly Milan's most beautiful club. Set against a sleek all-black interior, it attracts an affluent…

  • Electro Lobster Project

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This bar-club-restaurant has outside seating in a lovely spot overlooking Balluta Bay. There's nowhere else like this on Malta, with a bar and restaurant…

  • Sicilia's Cafe de Mar

    Ionian Coast

    Directly opposite the iconic Scogli dei Ciclopi, with white sofas and armchairs scattered across a palm-shaded garden, this bar-lounge-restaurant hybrid…

  • Teteria Dar Al-Chai

    Toledo

    Peel back the centuries at this atmospheric teahouse hidden on the west side of the old centre. Moroccan-style lamps, tile-covered walls and Mudéjar-style…

  • El Maravillas

    Barcelona

    Overlooking Les Corts' peaceful Plaça de la Concòrdia, El Maravillas is an escape from the crowded Ciutat Vella (Old City), filled with tiled floors,…

  • Anna Na Ena Milo

    Pelion Peninsula

    Snug cafe where the quirky interior is decorated with children's book covers (including the one that gave the cafe its name, Anna Na Ena Milo – Anna Have…

  • Aroma

    Bologna

    You'd walk right past this seemingly typical Italian caffè and never think twice, the wince-inducing logo certainly not helping matters. But inside,…

  • Pizzo & Pizzo

    Palermo

    Divided into a wine bar-cum-restaurant and next-door deli-bistro, Pizzo & Pizzo is a great place for aperitivo, with complimentary morsels like cucumber…

  • İnkaya Tarihi Çınaraltı Çay Bahçesi

    Western Anatolia

    This tea garden in İnkaya village (7km from Bursa) is a popular pit stop near Uludağ. Head here for çay and cold drinks as well as simple gözleme (stuffed…

  • D!Vineria

    San Gimignano

    Massimo Delli, the owner of this tiny wine bar on the street leading up to the rocca, will enthusiastically suggest local wines to try (consider ordering…

  • Intra Moenia

    Naples

    Despite the sloppy service, this ivy-clad literary cafe on Piazza Bellini is a good spot for some square-side downtime. Browse limited-edition books on…

  • Fincan Cafe

    Safranbolu

    Candy-coloured chairs, wind chimes and pots of blooming geraniums decorate the cobblestones outside and a bright interior of colourful cushioned seating…

  • Caffé Baglioni

    Milan

    Take a load off your feet at the Hotel Baglioni’s darkly sumptuous cafe. With its plush teal-coloured armchairs, glossy black tables and art deco touches,…

  • Satan's Coffee Corner

    L'Eixample

    Home-baked pastries and Japanese-inspired, street-food-style bites (€3 to €12) pair with devilishly delicious seasonal beans at this white-walled…

  • Gimlet

    Barcelona

    Under the watch of the talented folk behind popular restaurant Cerveceria San Fernández next door, and Dry Martini in L'Eixample, red-dressed, stylishly…

  • Papageno

    Bergamo

    A small pub with English-style decor and a trio of seasonal craft beers on tap, Papageno resides just off the main square in the Città Alta. Granted, it…

  • Blue Wave

    Barcelona

    Right on the water, this prize-winning, marine-inspired bar is designed like a tumbling wave, with shimmering blue tiling, earthy tones on the terrace,…

  • El Rouge

    Barcelona

    Decadence is the word that springs to mind in this bordello-red lounge-cocktail bar, with acid jazz, drum and bass, and other sounds drifting in the…

  • Elephanta

    Barcelona

    Off Gràcia's main drag, this petite cocktail bar has an old-fashioned feel, with plush green banquettes, art-lined walls and a five-seat bar with vintage…

  • Cafè del Binari

    Milan

    Named after the rail tracks that drove modernity through the heart of Milan, this Liberty-style cafe reflects the glamour of the railway age. Plump red…

  • Absenta

    Barcelona

    Decorated with old paintings, vintage lamps, check-tiled floors, stained-glass windows and curious sculptures, this whimsical drinking den specialises in…

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