Beyoğlu
There aren't as many traditional teahouses in Beyoğlu as on the Historic Peninsula, so this cluster of çay bahçesis (tea gardens) in a picturesque cobbled…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
West Ibiza
Ibiza's (and Spain's) most famous bar, Café del Mar is an island institution and a place of pilgrimage. The seafront bar has been serving up the same mix…
Puerto del Carmen
Savour the artisan triumphs of the island's first microbrewery over a speciality Märzen or APA (€3 to €4) and a homemade burger (mains €8 to €12), on a…
Verona
Packed to bursting come aperitivo hour, wood-panelled, marble-topped Monte Baldo lures with its generous aperitivo bar and 120 or so mostly regional wines…
Mardin
If the eclectic interior of bric-a-brac, chirping canaries, antiques and a random fish tank doesn't charm you, the view of the Mesopotamian plains…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Snag a table on the pavement, order one of the moreish and very well-priced strawberry or peach mojitos and gaze down to the soul-stirring bell tower of…
Bilbao
Moorish-style arches, exquisite tiling, polychrome wooden ceilings, frescoes and a marble bar are the defining characteristics of this grande dame dating…
Almería
Straddling one of Almería's liveliest street corners, La Chumbera makes an atmospheric break any time of day. The bold yellow interior, with cactus-themed…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Run with much pride, passion and creativity by the Nardecchia family for almost 80 years, Caffè Lungara is an address Romans love, from students to arts…
L'Eixample
Spain's first branch of beloved Scottish artisan-beer label BrewDog is set within a boldly reimagined early-20th-century bank, with 20 taps on the go. The…
Gaziantep
Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) so thick you could stand a spoon in it. Coffee has been served here since 1635. Today Tahmis Kahvesi occupies both the…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
This welcoming all-rounder is a prime spot in which to lounge in comfort (grab an armchair if you can) over breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, or a dusk…
Trieste
Trieste does do glamour and this bar, which convivially spills out into the alley beside it, attracts a slightly older, very well-put-together crowd come…
Gijón
With cushy velvet sofas and contemporary art on its whitewashed walls, this delightfully cosy, family-friendly coffee lounge and bookshop makes the…
L'Eixample
Wander in past crazy mirrors, penny slot machines and other ancient fairground attractions from Germany, as well as futuristic furniture like glowing…
Milan
This iconic Milanese bar is not only said to have invented the aperitivo concept, but also the ever-popular negroni sbagliato (made with prosecco not gin)…
Oristano
This appealing new cafe, bar and arts space fills the interior courtyard and stone-and-brick-vaulted former stables of a palazzo on Oristano's main square…
Barcelona
At this moody, shoebox-sized Gràcia hang-out, creative mixologists smartly outfitted in braces rustle up wildly original reinventions of the classic Old…
Barcelona
Candlelit tables, loungey beats and colourful cocktails bring a beachy Polynesian vibe to this easy-breezy xiringuito on Bogatell's lively, silky sands…
La Latina & Lavapiés
One of our favourite barrio bars, La Inquilina has a cool-and-casual feel and deep roots in the Lavapiés soil. Contemporary artworks by budding local…
Venice
On weekdays this hip and surprisingly spacious cafe keeps the university crowd watered and fed, with espresso served in dainty china, homemade cake,…
The Veneto
As the name suggests, this cafe is the centre of village life in Asolo. The terrace overlooks the main piazza, while inside a long bar is backed by…
Rome
A modish restaurant-cafe in the university district near Via Nomentana, Momart serves one of Rome's most bountiful spreads of apericena (an informal…
Lake Como
The tiny terrace of Bar Il Molo is Varenna's most sought-after aperitivi spot, although the cocktails sometimes morph into huge pitchers of beer. It's…
Antalya
This chilled-out garden bar-cafe, with tables scattered along stone walls and beneath shady fruit trees, is where Antalya's university crowd reshapes the…
Milan
Originally a bakery, Pandenus was named after the walnut bread that used to emerge from its (still active) oven. Now the focaccia, pizzetta and bruschetta…
Western Sicily
After an afternoon touring the Saline, this is a gorgeous place to kick back and contemplate the beauty of this unique landscape over a beer or an…
Jerez de la Frontera
Decked with bullfighting memorabilia, this yellow-walled tabanco is forever popular for its wonderfully simple, meat-heavy tapas, from chacinas (cold cuts…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Fashionistas and style gurus congregate at this rakish lounge bar for their 7pm aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks). Part of the art deco Hotel Locarno near…
Naples
You're not here for the drab decor and sallow lighting but for Piazza Bellini's hottest bargains: €1.50 bottles of Peroni and €2 spritz. These cut-price…
L'Eixample
DJs spin on weekends at this high-spirited venue but it's positively hopping from early on most nights, often hosting language-exchange sessions. Funky…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Well into its second decade and still going strong, Irish transplant Tanya's little slice of Dublin has been awarded a coveted 'best Irish pub outside…
Beyoğlu
Cheekily located in the midst of Cihangir's cafe scene, where third-wave coffee and baristas with attitude are a given, this tranquil teahouse has…
Barcelona
As the name suggests, this elegant little cocktail bar is Barcelona's original cycle-themed boozy hang-out – expect bike-wheel chandeliers and tables,…
Chueca
A few steps up the hill from Plaza de Chueca, this longtime centrepiece of gay Madrid – a huge statue of a nude male angel guards the doorway – is an…
Mardin
One of our favourite joints in Mardin. This modern cafe, with a stone-and-wood interior offset by art prints and bookcases, is a relaxing place to while…
Venice
Marco Nordio has filled his jam-packed wine store in characterful Calle de le Botteghe with a stash of unusual Veneto and Italian wines, as well as some…
Iraklio
Crop divides its focus equally between two vices: caffeine and craft beer. At the time of writing it was Iraklio's only craft-focused bar, with five…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Cleverly designed to look like a vintage joint, the Yellow Hostel's around-the-clock bar is constantly packed with young international travellers. DJs…
Palma de Mallorca
Behind a set of ancient timber doors is this extraordinary bar. Inhabiting the restored pati of an old Mallorcan house, Abaco hovers between extravagant…
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