Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe

  • La Granja 1872

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This long-running cafe – dating back to the 19th century – serves up thick, rich chocolate with doughy, sugar-covered xurros (churros in Spanish), as well…

  • Berlin

    Thessaloniki

    Berlin has operated since 1979, and still welcomes a crowd of bleary-eyed party people seeking a grunge or Gothic fix to see them through until morning…

  • Club Pollença

    Pollença

    Observe Pollença life in all its guises over drinks and tapas on the terrace of this rambling colonial-flavoured cafe with a superb position on Plaça…

  • Aperitif Bar Thaler Perlage

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Fuchsia-hued velvet couches and bookshelf-lined walls set the elegant tone at this champagne bar on the 2nd floor of the Thaler department store. The…

  • City Hall

    L'Eixample

    A long corridor leads to the dance floor of this venerable and popular club, located in a former 19th-century theatre. Music styles, from house and techno…

  • Marzana 16

    Bilbao

    Overlooking the Nervión, Marzana is a hip little spot that draws a festive and bohemian crowd, who come for evening drinks and people watching. The inside…

  • Iera Odos Art Cafe

    Samos

    Lush, decadent luxury is not what you'd expect in this corner of the Aegean, but here you are, amidst velvet cushions and lavish chandeliers, with a…

  • Aylak Madam

    Ankara

    A super-cool French bistro-cafe with a mean weekend brunch (from 10am to 2.30pm), plus sandwiches, head-kicking cappuccinos, and a jazz-fusion soundtrack…

  • Decanter

    Aosta

    A friendly, much-loved wine shop and bar where you can taste some of the Aosta Valley's excellent produce. Charcuterie boards, melted tomino cheese with…

  • Decantautore

    Le Marche

    A small but atmospheric bar dug into Sarnano's medieval walls at the foot of the historic centre. It offers a surprising array of local and international…

  • El Drapaire

    El Raval

    Part of the recent explosion in the craft-beer scene, this cosy, beamed tavern has been given a new lease on life and now has 14 taps, featuring Spanish…

  • Velo Cafe

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This sun-drenched bicycle-themed spot northwest of the historic centre serves the best cappuccino in town. It's a favourite gathering spot for a post-ride…

  • Chalikouti

    Rethymno

    In the alt-flavoured quarter below the Fortezza, this cooperative-run cafe draws chatty locals with coffee from Mexican Zapatistas, sugar from landless…

  • Sketch

    Livorno

    With a cocktail menu designed like a beautiful book featuring hand-drawn illustrations, and a dynamic mixologist happy to also create off-list, cocktail…

  • Per Se

    Oviedo

    A wonderfully comfy, cave-like cafe-bar crammed with fairy lights, chunky mirrors and sink-into seating. Kick back over a big choice of coffees and teas,…

  • Ágora

    Sevilla Province

    Set on a cosy cobbled plaza just off Calle La Plazuela (the main drag through Cazalla's hilltop centre), this cafe provides a welcome spot for a leisurely…

  • Foiniki Art Cafe

    Ios

    It’s easy to settle into this laidback little bar, with its friendly owners, stacks of magazines and craft beer from Crete and elsewhere in Greece. Tucked…

  • Bottega del Vino

    Perugia

    A classic stone building, live jazz (on Wednesday evenings) and hundreds of wine bottles lining its woody, art-clad interior create a cosy, convivial air…

  • La Crème

    Basque Country

    A fine place to recharge on the main plaza, La Crème serves up good coffees, smoothies and other refreshments, though most people drop in for the decadent…

  • Bon Bar

    Southern Mallorca

    Views – that's what this place is all about. High above the main body of the inlet and with uninterrupted vistas, this is the place to nurse a cocktail,…

  • Uno

    Malta

    In Ta’Qali Crafts Village, this popular open-air local club hauls in Malta's beautiful people, who shake it to house and R&B on Friday and Saturday nights…

  • Pablo’s Bar

    Skopelos

    At the north end of the waterfront above Ta Kymata taverna, owner-bartender Christos serves up mellow jazz and mellower cocktails (€9) in a stylish,…

  • Meltemi

    Dodecanese

    Irresistible beach bar at the far end of the harbour that curves 400m north from the ferry dock. Sit on the sand savouring a cocktail as the sun sinks…

  • Caffè Mediterraneo

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    With its arched windows, polished-wood bar and jazzy beats, this stylish cafe attracts a young, good-looking crowd. Join them for morning coffee or a cool…

  • La Casetta a Monti

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Doll's house in size, seating only 16 in a cramped space, this cafe in the cobbled heart of Monti serves decent coffee, panini, pastries and a fruit and…

  • Cotton Club

    Bilbao

    A Bilbao institution since 1994, with a saxophone beer tap and bottle cap–studded walls, the Cotton Club draws a diverse crowd to its DJ-stoked nights and…

  • Tezgah Cafe

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    This quirky little cafe does a whole swag of different teas and coffees, including – we never thought we'd see the day – flat whites. There's a cheerful…

  • Caffè Nina

    Costa Smeralda

    Grab a pew in Caffè Nina's cosy, stone-walled interior, or opt for the sprawling front terrace facing San Pantaleo's church square; either way, it's the…

  • Nassau Beach

    Palma de Mallorca

    This cruisy beach club – with DJs, driftwood decor, beach chairs for lounging, and spectacular views out to sea and back along the bay to the cathedral –…

  • Traktör

    Alaçatı

    Hip staff, a courtyard garden, good coffee, cold beer and live jazz music – the recipe for a perfect bar-cafe! Traktör is one of the best watering holes…

  • Osteria Pieri Mortadele

    Udine

    Yes, there's a popular restaurant out back, but it's the spill-onto-the-road front bar that will hold your interest. A rock-and-roll soundtrack, excellent…

  • Da Emilia

    Turin

    This Vanchiglia local is everything you could want in a neighbourhood bar: come for coffee, have a bite to eat, drop in for a good wine or nicely made…

  • Argot

    Centro Storico

    See out the night over craft cocktails in this intimate speakeasy. The vintage leather sofas, subdued lighting and friendly attitude create a cool…

  • Koh Tao

    San Sebastián

    Good at any time of the day, Koh Tao is a laid-back place with mismatched vintage furniture, comfy armchairs, street-art murals on its exposed-brick walls…

  • Old Market Street

    Larnaka

    This cool kid on the block makes a mean cocktail and has a chilled-out, friendly ambience. The signature cocktail menu includes plenty of creative and…

  • Co.So

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Tiny Co.So (meaning 'Cocktails & Social') was founded by Massimo D'Addezio (a former master mixologist at Hotel de Russie) and is hipster to the hilt…

  • Why Not?

    Merano (Meran)

    At this loud, shiny and fun spot in Merano's pedestrian zone, owner-bartender Stefano Urru loves what he does, and most of the cocktail ingredients are…

  • Koukoutsi

    Paros

    On the inland back corner of the main square, this traditional hangout is a gem. Small and lively, with walls covered in posters and wooden benches filled…

  • Chocolicious

    Ierapetra

    Carb heaven for the sweet toothed. In this locally adored cafe cocoa, milk, nuts, fruit and other delicious morsels find their destiny in chocolates,…

  • Badulake

    Bilbao

    A well-known address on the nightlife circuit, Badulake bursts to life on Thursdays when Las Fellini, a local cabaret act, ham it up in front of a largely…

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