Kalkan
An Aladdin's cave of a place brimming with antiques and curios, hanging lanterns, sea shells and curvy metalwork furniture. It's most popular as a cafe,…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Palermo
Chipped concrete floors, old sewing machines turned tables and a gramophone turned lamp: welcome to one of Palermo's most eclectic (and best) wine bars,…
Barcelona
A loyal crowd of regulars swings by teensy check-floored Syra for takeaway coffees (€2 to €3), accompanied by delicate Moroccan pastries, cookies and…
L'Eixample
Desperate for a drink, but equally in need of clean laundry? LaBar is the place for you: a relaxed spot with low-hanging lights, wooden tables and chairs,…
Patra
An extension of the Prego cafe across the road, the broken doors, graffiti and crumbling concrete here meld into the tropical garden vibe, all plants and…
Venice
Entire university careers and international romances are owed to Al Parlamento's powerful espresso, happy-hour cocktails (6pm to 9pm) and excellent…
Çanakkale
Turkish craft beer in Çanakkale – who'd have thought? The Helles Cafe increases its friendly ambience and al fresco appeal along the kordon by serving…
Eastern Mediterranean
This authentic coffeehouse, in a building dating back to 1911, has old-world ambience in spades. Pull up a wooden chair inside (don't forget to marvel at…
Venice
This walk-in closet somehow manages to distribute wine, craft beer and cicheti to the overflowing crowd of young Venetians in approximate order of arrival…
Perugia
Join Perugia's aperitivo set at this trendy hotspot decked out in Scandi-inspired minimalism with plenty of blond wood, clapboard tables and smooth…
Naples
They may be a little older, but the ’90s kids are still partying at this tiny veteran bar, tucked away on a centro-storico side street. Here, well-mixed…
Cyprus
Exuding more than a whiff of the French Riviera, this classy option on the beach is run by the Aphrodite Hills five-star resort. Dine under giant white…
Monterosso
Going strong since the 1980s, this back-lane enoteca (wine bar) run by the welcoming Eliseo and Mary makes a charming setting for a glass or two. Grab an…
Capri
On a street flanked by tasteful shops and near two lovely piazzas, this is the best place in Anacapri to park your gluteus maximus for a bit of tourist…
Barcelona
Now run by the third generation of owners, this corner bar overlooking Plaça de la Revolució de Setembre de 1868 is an animated spot to sip on a house…
Valencia
This tiny bar, a former pharmacy, is a haunt for local characters, and features a marble counter and ornate embossed wooden ceiling. It's a sound stop for…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Think living room with zebra-print chairs, walls of indie art, Lou Reed biographies wedged between wine bottles, and owner Gabriele playing his favourite…
South Ibiza
Named after its highway location, 7km southwest of Ibiza Town, Km5 is a glam, neon-lit multipurpose space that draws a very fashionable crowd. Lounge over…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
If you're looking for us during the evening in Nicosia, we're usually here, people-watching and listening to the rebetiko (urban Greek folk music)…
Beyoğlu
Tucked in an avant-garde enclave behind the Galatasaray Lycée, this hipster watering hole is known for its beef burgers (₺19) and tacos (₺25 to ₺28), the…
L'Eixample
An intimate terrace wreathed in jasmine and other greenery, gazing out onto Plaça de Catalunya with Montjuïc and Barceloneta in the distance, the Hotel…
Nafplio
Just by the steps up to the Palamidi fortress, this welcoming cafe-bar is an all-rounder that offers breakfasts and brunches, all-day sandwiches and…
Venice
After a stroll along the Zattere, retreat to this snug local drinking hole, right opposite the city's oldest functioning gondola workshop. Wines are well…
Elba
An old farmhouse on a hill overlooking Marino di Campo, 4.5km north of town along the SP25, is the on-trend venue for Elba's biggest music club, firmly on…
Milan
La Vineria strips away all the aperitivo hoopla and serves up glasses, carafes and bottles of wine (and olive oil) straight from the barrel. A glass of…
Bay of Naples
From May to September, the floating pontoon bar sets sail to the centre of Lago di Miseno (Miseno Lake) at around 9.30pm each night, with a shuttle-boat…
Madrid
Overlooking one of the most famous football fields on earth, this trendy cocktail bar will appeal to those who live and breathe football or those who…
Vicenza
Industrial lighting, a sticky stone floor and battered tables set the scene at this earthy pub. Beer is the star attraction, with around 15 mostly…
Elba
In the biz since 1964 (hence its name), this mythical discoteca remains the Saturday-night hot spot on the island for dancing beneath the stars and…
West Ibiza
Ibiza does indeed rock at this party hotel hosting the top gigs on the island – Dizzee Rascal, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, The Prodigy, Stormzy and Arctic…
Northern Malta
This glamorous open-air haunt alongside Malta's aquarium feels very Ibiza-esque, with its fantastic sea views, infinity pools and white sunshades. It's…
Matera
Located on the narrow pedestrian thoroughfare leading to the cathedral, Monkey Drink House morphs from being a good spot for a morning espresso through to…
Caffè Fiaschetteria Italiana 1888
Montalcino
You could take a seat at one of the tables in the slender square outside this atmosphere-laden enoteca-cafe, but then you'd miss its remarkable 19th…
Barcelona
Newspapers plaster the wood-panelled walls and ceilings of this split-level bar (hence the name). Read the headlines of yesteryear while reclining in an…
L'Eixample
Some formulas just work, and this place has been working since the 1970s. Set up some guitars in the table-packed back room, add some cheapish preprepared…
Madrid
Jazz aficionados will love this place for its endless jazz soundtrack and discreet leather booths (at last, a bar that has gone for privacy instead of…
Barcelona
This great little neighbourhood bar is a small slice of Barcelona history. It was here (and on the surrounding block) that the popular Olimpia Theatre…
Mallorca
This is the flip side to Magaluf´s English pubs and all-day-English breakfast scene, a super cool lounge club which attracts a glamorous crowd with its…
Northern Malta
Our pick of the bars along the Qawra promenade. Ocean views southeast to the Ghallis Tower are best enjoyed from one of Malta's biggest decks, and…
Ibiza Town
Tucked away on a Sa Penya backstreet, this boho bar mixes some of the best cocktails in town, with lots of absinthe action on its beautifully illustrated…
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