Thessaloniki
This charismatic waterfront cafe-bar is packed with nomads and locals – its rock soundtrack, lack of glitz and general likeness to the captain's quarters…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Dodecanese
Venerable stone bar on the square, where the old boys gather to discuss the issues of the day. The interior is refreshingly blue, with glass-topped tables…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Recharge your batteries with a quiet drink at this bookish bistrot. Pick your tipple from the 250-variety tea menu or opt for an Italian wine and sit back…
Bodrum Town
Bodrum's poshest and most popular address for Turkey's clubbing elite, Küba books the nation's leading DJs in the summer months. lts terrace bar…
Skiathos Town
Orb-like lamps, exposed-brick walls and a contemporary-industrial look create a suitably moody vibe at this cool handcrafted-cocktail bar, named for…
Western Anatolia
A favourite haunt of younger İznik locals who come here to gossip and sip çay for hours, Kalyon is a friendly joint with a wide lake-facing veranda. Head…
Turin
The excellent, and not ridiculously priced, wines here are poured after a discussion about your likes, mood and whims. While wine is the raison d'etre, it…
Athens
One of several nice cafes on pretty, green Plateia Proskopon, this airy, colourful place has the typical unpretentious Pangrati vibe, plus solid food …
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This winery offers a fabulously bucolic setting along with peachy glasses of Malvasia and Terans the flavour of forest fruits. They match the cheese and…
Edirne
Local residents are as enamoured of the Mado chain of dondurma (Turkish ice cream) cafes as the rest of their compatriots, and flock to this huge branch…
Dodecanese
Over 100 years old, this venerable, high-raftered, wood-panelled bar, at the heart of the waterfront, is a major local landmark and rendezvous point…
Madrid
Inhabiting an old dairy and tucked away in a little-visited corner of Chamberí like some hidden Madrid treasure, La Vaquería Montañesa does terrific food,…
Pafos
This place is superbly poised right on the corner of the newly pedestrianised Kennedy Sq, coupling ace people-watching potential with upbeat modern decor…
Centro Storico
Forget fine wines and craft beers: this chic bar at Hotel Adriano is all about the undistilled enjoyment of gin. Here the making of a simple G&T is raised…
Ürgüp
The shaded porch here is one of the nicest places in Cappadocia to partake in a spot of wine tasting. Tastings consist of eight wines and you can order…
West Ibiza
Long-running Es Paradis is one of the prettiest of Ibiza's macro-clubs, with loads of marble, greenery and a glass-pyramid roof that defines the San An…
Granada
Murals by local street artist El Niño de las Pinturas adorn the walls and shutters at this lively, well-established neighbourhood bar in the lower Realejo…
Sorrento
When love is in the air, put on your best Italian shoes and head for a predinner libation at the Hotel Bellevue Syrene's swoon-inducing terrace bar…
Valencia
Offers high baroque, tapestries, music of all genres, candelabras, bouquets of fresh flowers and a long list of exotic cocktails. It does themed Sunday…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This place has genuine character, with shelf upon shelf of liquor, an old black-and-white chequered floor, cabinets stuffed with books and more, a ceiling…
Almería
Almería's cathedral provides the atmospheric backdrop to leisurely drinks at the slick in-house bar of the Hotel Catedral. Sit out on the plaza or head…
Granada
Strewn with old posters and framed photos of musical heroes, from Debbie Harry to Jim Morrison, this laid-back bar is the creation of Spanish drummer Eric…
Ibiza Town
One of the most popular bars on Ibiza Town's LGBT-oriented 'Street of the Virgin', Sunrise has a gorgeous interior with a disco ball and swings dangling…
Kadıköy
Describing itself as the 'world's first coffee lab' (a claim we repeat with a degree of scepticism), this designer roastery and cafe takes its coffee…
Málaga
One in a line of bars and cafes embellishing Picasso’s home square, this one is probably the most bohemian and Picasso-esque. Piled with books, mismatched…
Orvieto
A tavern from another century – just a simple, unadorned bar and basic wooden tables – this is a convivial spot for a glass or two of wine, perhaps an…
El Raval
Good things come in small packages, as this dark, teeny cocktail bar shows. The bold black decor lures in a largely student set for personalised cocktails…
Malta
Something slightly different for Malta, the Old Charm is a cosy wine bar with a snacks and platters menu offering a mix of Mediterranean and Indian…
Fira
This is edge-of-the-caldera stuff, with stupendous views, delicious cocktails – its champagne cocktails are a speciality – a fashionable crowd and…
Athens
Friendly corner spot on the quieter end of the Iraklidon pedestrian route. Cold-brew coffee, craft beer and ouzo are on offer.
Alghero
This modern, glass-walled bar boasts some of the best views in town from its lofty position on the 9th floor of the four-star Hotel Catalunya. Arm…
Beyoğlu
Broadcasting from the basement of its tiny pub just off İstiklal Caddesi, this indie radio station livestreams on Facebook and YouTube and hosts popular…
Cappadocia
Follow the signs down into the valley, from the ridge in front of Uçhisar Castle, to find the sweetest cafe in town on a terrace right in front of a fairy…
Larnaka
Right at the end of the Makenzy Beach promenade, Ammos (Greek for ‘sand’) is a splendidly bright, white venue that pumps out urban house and lazy funk…
Rhodes Town
Peer through the miasma of cigarette smoke past prints of Bowie and Morrison, and you should find a few arty types propping up the bar. With its nostalgic…
Monaco
The grande dame of Monaco's cafes (founded in 1882), it's perfect for un petit café and a spot of people-watching. Everything is chronically overpriced,…
Centro Storico
This warm, timber-ceilinged wine bar is an oasis of calm in the backstreets around Campo de' Fiori. It offers a carefully curated wine list of mostly…
El Raval
Once a haunt of visiting US Navy boys, this exercise in Americana kitsch is the perfect way to finish an evening – if you can squeeze in. All sorts of odd…
Elounda
This day-to-night stalwart has been getting mobbed by tourists, expats and locals for nearly 30 years – and for good reason. The drinks are cold and…
La Spezia
A dark, bohemian, elegantly dishevelled wine bar on a pretty street in the pedestrian centre, Odioilvino is a fine place to relax with locals over a…
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