Café del Círculo de Bellas Artes
Madrid
This wonderful belle-époque cafe was designed by Antonio Palacios in 1919 and boasts chandeliers and the charm of a bygone era, even if the waiters are…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Burgos
Serving good coffee by day, and cocktails and top-shelf spirits after dark, La Boveda is a classy place to get your Burgos night underway. It's certainly…
La Palma
This cafe and mirador at the bend in the LP-1 road is a good spot for a coffee or a beer and to gaze down to the Puerto de Tazacorte below; you can hike…
Valencia
On the plaza in Benimaclet, this place has been around for years and hasn't changed much. It's a simple, colourful, grungy venue for rock music, beer and…
Istanbul
Garnering our vote for the best limonata in town, this pretty cafe with its jaunty red-and-white checked tablecloths tablecloths is an excellent place to…
Syntagma & Plaka
Serving the best coffee in the Syntagma area, Kaya is in an odd triangle of real estate, with just enough room for the baristas. Order to go, or sip your…
Athens
A great way to spend a rainy day with the kids once you've exhausted the museums is at this brightly decorated cafe that specialises in board games. The…
Barcelona
A busy, classic Sant Gervasi meeting place, Marcel has an old-world feel, with a wood bar, black-and-white floor tiles, high windows and uncomplicated…
Ancient Rome
Quaff craft beer in the shadow of the Colosseum at this bar by Scottish brewery BrewDog. With its stripped-down grey-and-brick look and up to 20 brews on…
Macedonia
This famed beach bar on a sheltered cove 4km south of Sarti pours drinks day and night in the season. It's reached via a rough and steepish track, so you…
Monaco
This super-stylish tea bar is all the rage with Monaco's ladies who lunch. There are more than 130 loose-leaf teas to choose from, served classically in a…
Castellón Province
The garden bar of this historic club is a lovely space despite being rather alarmingly branded 'Brunch – snack and fun' at last visit. It's a perfect spot…
İzmir & the North Aegean
As hipster as Bozcaada gets, this friendly place opposite the museum serves espresso coffee, local wine, cocktails, smoothies and sandwiches. Seating is…
Arrecife
Arrecife's most stylish club attracts a well-heeled crowd to party alongside local DJs and occasional live bands, while its attached lounge bar (all sleek…
Çanakkale
One of the best spots to be when the sun sets over the Dardanelles, Golf has a huge outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a beer or a glass of tea while…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
A seminal Trastevere hangout. Grab a table on the shady piazza terrace and watch the world go by amid a mixed Roman and tourist clientele. The drinks and…
Beyoğlu
Once the mother ship for inner-city hipsters, this small temple to house and techno near Taksim isn't the hot spot it once was, but retains a crew of…
Dodecanese
Wood floors, stone walls, a low-lit interior and nostalgic tunes set the scene in this atmospheric bar and create the perfect spot to unwind over a coffee…
South Aegean
This internationally flavoured student haunt serves draught beer in its covered courtyard garden and bar, festooned with pictures of Hollywood greats and…
Fira
Aaaah, Irish bars! You either love them or hate them. But if you're into your Guinness and sports on the big screen during the day, plus loud music and a…
Thessaloniki
The cosy interior cheerfully blends classic countryside Greece and colourful retro, with space for just a few tables. Along with coffees and drinks,…
Cádiz
A cosy, boho bookshop-cafe and cultural space where you can flick through the day's papers over coffee, homemade cakes, fresh orange juice, and breakfast…
Cagliari
This vaulted pub carved out of rock is an atmospheric spot for specialty craft beers and ales, which pair nicely with the excellent hamburgers and…
Cortina d’Ampezzo
A typical Bavarian beer bar with a cosy wooden interior and an impressive line up of German, Austrian and Italian brews. To accompany your pint, there are…
Catania
Indie-spirited Mono serves up free, regular live music to a mostly local crowd. Acts include singer-songwriters and emerging talent, with a courtyard that…
Northwestern Tuscany
Lounge with hip locals at Lettera 22, a refreshingly stylish and up-to-the-minute literary cafe between the beach and the train station with free wi-fi,…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
With its high vaulted ceilings and narrow pavement tables, this is a good spot for Italian craft beers – there are 23 on tap. And should hunger strike,…
Istanbul
In the shadow of the Süleymaniye Mosque, this student cafe has a roof terrace with magnificent views over to Beyoğlu, down the Golden Horn and up the…
Pavia
A reference point on Pavia’s aperitivo scene is this friendly all-day bar, which serves up a bountiful selection of snacks on its period counter come 6pm…
Southern Tuscany
One of the few bars in Porto Ercole open year-round, Baretto has a lovely terrace overlooking the marina. In summer, tables here are the most sought after…
Valldemossa
With chequerboard floor, warm terracotta walls and jazzy music, this sedate and arty cafe is a relaxed spot to sip speciality teas or thick hot chocolate…
Patra
Whether you're nursing a margarita or a glass of wine from a great selection of Greek vintages, this stylish bar is a spot worth lingering. Salads come in…
Sultanahmet
This hotel lounge bar–cafe close to the Basilica Cistern is chock-full of antique furniture, richly coloured rugs and old etchings and prints, but its…
Skopelos
Tables trickle down the stone steps outside Skopelos' first home-grown, red-windowed craft-beer hangout, whose four handcrafted signatures on tap (€6)…
Cadaqués
With its cluster of terrace tables gazing out on Port Doguer, bohemian Mut is an excellent spot for vermouth and cocktails. There's also a chalkboard menu…
Málaga
This cafe in Soho mixes traditional Spanish touches (table service, alfresco seating and great cakes) with a more modern hipster vibe and an appreciation…
Palma de Mallorca
The tapas and pintxos at this charismatic little place, which has been going strong since 1949, are rated as some of the best in Palma. As if the intimate…
Marbella
As Buddhist statues overlook the heathens on the dance floor, the DJ spins everything from funk and acid jazz to hip hop and rock. The interior is…
Corfu Town
With its ochre facade, jungle wallpaper, Hieronymus Bosch prints, faintly decrepit benches and countless light bulbs, this century-old hang-out has the…
Athens
This small, simple bar with tables spilling out onto a pedestrian street anchors a few solid blocks of good nightlife. The vibrant murals out front are…
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