Small Cyclades
A cosy little cavern of a bar and a hip late-night hangout, Scholio serves you from a long list of cocktails (both original and classic) to a soundtrack…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Barcelona
Cold brews, flat whites and even your classic cafè amb llet (€1.50 to €4) are artfully crafted with beans from inland Costa Rica at laid-back Onna. Inside…
Palma de Mallorca
This glamour puss of a club brings a splash of Ibiza to Palma's late-night scene. Set away from the town centre, down by the port, it's a three-floor…
Athens
Location, location, location! This cafe-bar sits at the junction of the two pedestrianised cafe strips and has a sweeping view up to the Acropolis. The…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Kalakathou is one of a clutch of cafes that share a laid-back alternative vibe. Come for board games, buskers and to sip a frappé under the vines. This…
Tabanco El Guitarrón de San Pedro
Jerez de la Frontera
Revitalised by sherry-loving owners (who offer pairings and tastings), El Guitarrón hosts regular flamenco dancing (Thursday) and singing (Friday and…
Barcelona
With weekend parties, rotating art exhibits, vintage decor and jazzy geometric-print walls, La Federica has become a favourite of the local LGBTQI+ scene…
Ankara
With a fun felt shop on the ground floor and quirky local art gracing the walls of the cafe upstairs, this place is a lovely find. Great for a çay or…
Lecce
Treat yourself to great coffee and pasticciotto (custard pie) at this iconic chandeliered cafe in Lecce's main square. And try to get past the lavish…
Palma de Mallorca
With over 60 varieties by the glass (from €4), this convivial little cubby hole gives you every opportunity to get to grips with the wines of Mallorca …
Bolzano (Bozen)
Pull up a stool at one of the original marble-slab counters decorated with bas-reliefs of fish at this lively streetside bar on the site of a fish market…
Eastern Mediterranean
Need a vitamin injection after some hard travelling? This friendly place, lined with photos of famous clientele, is the spot for freshly squeezed juices…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This neon-lit, stone-walled cocktail bar makes an enjoyably edgy contrast to La Seu d'Urgell's medieval centre. The wonderful liquid mixes (€5 to €8) will…
Skopelos
Clamber above the churches at the far end of the old quay to this divine sea-view terrace. It's friendly and efficient, with coffees, fresh fruit and…
Mallorca
This hipper-than-thou waterside chill-out space has a long list of cocktails, wicker sofas, hammocks, cabana chairs and the inevitable DJ soundtrack…
Chueca
Modelled on the famous New York club Studio 54, this nightclub draws a predominantly gay crowd, but its target market is more upmarket than many in the…
Barcelona
Even the music hasn’t changed since this place got going in 1980. Those longing for rock ‘n’ roll crowd into this animated bar, listen to old hits and…
Bari
This bohemian street corner combination of cafe, bar and bookshop also features occasional events like poetry readings and book launches. Drop by for a…
Mardin
Join the moustachioed throngs in Mardin's most authentic tea and coffee house. In between blokey rounds of backgammon, cards and okey, the faded amber…
Formentera
A sun-bleached little beach shack that's something of a low-key Formentera legend, Piratabus is perfect for sipping a mojito (€10) and demolishing a few…
Southern Tuscany
It may be modest in size, but this wine bar is ambitious in its aspirations. There's a small but stellar list of wines by the glass (order the Roccapesta…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Beer connoisseurs, you have found your Nicosia nirvana. Just off Ledra St, this chilled-out bar is home to what must be the best range of beers from…
Skopelos
Climb the twisting whitewashed stairs just left of the town hall to find this soothing, fabulously positioned cafe-bar spread across a tree-studded…
Matera
A favourite of expat locals, this cool and compact bar combines hip bar staff with great cocktails and craft beer. Thoroughly unpretentious and welcoming,…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Located high on Behramkale's slopes near the Temple of Athena, this cool and compact cafe and bar has excellent views over surrounding valleys and across…
Sitges
Follow the sounds of sultry R & B and hypnotic house towards this cocktail-fuelled club, just back from Aiguadolç marina (a 20-minute walk east from…
Granada
With bottles stacked to the rafters, hanging strings of garlic and a small wood-and-brick interior, friendly La Tana is one of Granada's greatest wine…
Agios Nikolaos
This alt-flavoured lair buzzes with the conversation of earnest boho locals and offers a cocktail of cool tunes, a sea-facing terrace, and an eclectic…
Playa Blanca
The stylish seafront chill-out terrace gazing across the waves to the Montaña Roja is the draw at this popular Marina Rubicón address – perfect for…
Almería
Craft beer goes hand-in-hand with jam sessions and live music at this laid-back pub. The subdued lighting and walls plastered with posters and concert…
Chios
Owner Dimitris is good to have a chat with and get travel tips from. He makes fresh orange juice from blood oranges and flavours Greek coffee with mastic…
Ikaria
This snappy portside bar, with great pitta snacks, draught beer and good coffee, owes its name to the bank next door, with which it shares an interior…
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Gaziantep
Get your vitamin C fix here. The menu offers plenty of freshly squeezed juices and the 'atom' (combining milk, honey, banana, hazelnuts and pistachios)…
Andalucía
Hidden away in the old town's backstreets, La Beltraneja combines an interior of exposed stone, flowery wallpaper and pop-art murals with an ample open…
Cagliari
The outside tables at this handsome brick-vaulted cafe are the place to be for an early evening aperitivo. Come around 6.30pm and you'll find every seat…
Çanakkale
Regulars crowd in for cocktails served amid colourful street art and wall murals, and the international menu features pizza, pasta, steaks, salads and…
Venice
If you've managed to find this wood-panelled bar in the warren of streets off San Bartolomeo, toast yourself with a cocktail and order a plate of heaped…
Cuenca
Near the cathedral, this Vespa-loving tapas bar and drinking den has a strong local following for its welcoming vibe, not to mention the tasty sharing…
San Sebastián
Appropriately named, this atmospheric bar is full of bottles of Scotland’s finest (3400 bottles to be exact, though only 200 varieties are served) as well…
Thessaloniki
Sitting just below street level, this snug waterfront cafe-bar is perfect for a Sunday-morning coffee (€3) or afternoon beer (€4). It's sometimes a good…
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