Madrid
Opposite the Teatro Real, this classic before-performance cafe has opera singers who double as waiters. They break into song from around 1.45pm and 9.30pm…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Trieste
If you can't make it to the Carso wine region, get the owner here to ply you with indigenous grape varieties (the Vitovska selection is encyclopedic). Or…
Promontorio del Gargano
A cosmopolitan and more casual 2018 offshoot of Monte Sant'Angelo's popular Casa li Jalantuúmene restaurant, this cosy wine bar specialises in Puglian…
Reggio Calabria
Street art and excellent pizza made from Slow Food ingredients combine with Lievito's own range of craft beers – the 9% Belgian-style Tripel is a smooth…
Lipari
If you fancy a late-night drink or simply want a prime people-watching perch during the passeggiata (evening stroll), pull up a chair at this hugely…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Yes guys, if you have a barba (beard) you will be made particularly welcome at this inviting saloon-style bar – in a strip of drinking holes – right…
Extremadura
A slick alternative to the time-honoured terraces that surround the Plaza Mayor, this place is part lounge, part wine bar and very much a gin specialist…
Rome
Occupying an ex-wool factory in Rome's northeastern suburbs, this cool underground venue hosts live gigs and hot clubbing action, led by top Roman crews…
Palermo
Red theatrical curtains, old wooden cabinets and vintage curiosities: this snug bar pulls a mixed-aged crowd of artists, students and general bohemians,…
Montalcino
Specialising in organic, biodynamic and natural wines, this casually stylish enoteca is a good choice for those after a glass or two of wine accompanied…
Barcelona
A theatrical elegance marks the interior of this small, chandelier-lit lounge just off the Rambla del Poblenou. Deft bartenders stir well-balanced…
Salamanca
With its elaborate stained-glass windows, ethno-chic from all over the world and laid-back atmosphere, the Geographic Club is an excellent choice in…
Venice
Affectionately known as Il Rosso, this red-fronted cafe has been at the centre of the bar scene on Campo Santa Margherita since the late 1800s. It's at…
Granada
A cosy wood-panelled bar with hams in the window and an astonishing collection of wines (per glass €3 to €4) from all over Spain – everything from organic…
Gijón
Bottles tower up to the ceiling at this sensational, split-level, open-stone-walled cocktail bar opposite the waterfront. Soak up the Playa de San Lorenzo…
Hora (Mykonos)
Attached to the 'straight-friendly' Hotel Elysium, this poolside bar has long been the first port of call for the gay party crowd. Handsome barstaff flirt…
Ayvalık
Negotiate the backstreets around Ayvalık's waterfront to the best place to enjoy sunset. The town's bright young things crowd in for cold beer, good…
Milan
This eccentric tiki bar, home to Milan's unexpected surfer scene, is located in the midst of a sports centre. The upside is an outdoor garden, a barbecue…
South Ibiza
A long beachside bar where sun and fun worshippers work off hangovers and prepare new ones. Entry is free and the ambience moves from chilled to party…
Athens
As you'd expect of a hotel rooftop bar, these are not the cheapest drinks in town – but they are well prepared and come with one of Athens' best panoramic…
Milan
This belle époque bar with its glittering Murano chandelier and counter full of sugary confectionary is something of an institution in the Quad. It is…
Sultanahmet
Open on fine days in summer, this rooftop bar has a full view of Aya Sofya, Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı and the Bosphorus, while the Blue Mosque is only…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Secreted in the Esedra Arcade near Piazza della Repubblica, this cafe has retained its original 1960s decor, including murals – you'll feel like you're…
Palma de Mallorca
Inhabiting an early-20th-century Santa Catalina landmark for sailors passing through Palma, this place has been reborn as a watering hole of a more…
Matera
The roots of this daytime/nighttime cafe as a small gelateria still show: you can get yourself a cono medio (medium cone) of pistachio and cicciolata…
Palma de Mallorca
Ray Charles, Marlene Dietrich and Frank Sinatra once used to let their hair down at this clubbing classic, which has been going strong since the 1950s…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Pocket-sized Da Lele is perpetually jammed with students and workers, stopping for a cheap, stand-up ombra (small glass of wine; from €0.70) on their way…
Rethymno Province
If you're here in summer, head underground to rock out at the Cave bar. Built into a natural cave, it's one of Crete's more unique drinking spots, and…
West Ibiza
Enjoying a prime beachfront location, the Ibiza Rocks Bar is a haven for music lovers, with acoustic performances from the likes of Pete Doherty and Ed…
Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore's liveliest drinking den is a local institution – around in one form or another since 1921. Stop in here to catch up on village gossip (if you…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Hugo's, on one of Paceville's main drags, is a lively alfresco, sleek-looking bar, and the nicest of the many 'Hugo' options in the area. It's great for…
Rethymno Province
Classy La Mar is the standout among the port-side terrace cafes, with tasteful decor and an interesting menu of original cocktails. Here you can opt for a…
Agios Nikolaos
Rub shoulders with gregarious locals at this contemporary cafe-bar sprawling over several tiers above pebbly Gargadoros Beach, about 1km south of the town…
Oltrarno
Craft-beer devotees will enjoy this dimly lit, hole-in-the-wall drinking joint, a step away from the tourist crowds with knowledgeable bartenders at the…
Beyoğlu
The great thing about this neighbourhood place is its inclusiveness – the regulars include black-clad boho types, besuited professionals, expat loafers…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A drinking den that has undergone several transformations over the years now treats you to the sounds of great Manchester bands, from Joy Division to…
Beyoğlu
On the top floor of a dishevelled building off İstiklal, Leb-i Derya has wonderful views across to the Old City and down the Bosphorus, meaning that seats…
Northern Malta
Doing what it says on the tin, this place combines memorabilia of the King with shows from a homegrown Elvis impersonator and other weekly gigs from…
Kadıköy
Third-wave coffee is hugely fashionable in İstanbul, and this hole-in-the-wall coffee lab attracts serious coffee drinkers who shop, live and work in…
Pisa
A dedicated all-rounder, Bazeel is a hotspot from dawn to dark. Laze over breakfast, linger over a pizza or hang out with the A-list crowd over a generous…
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