Ankara
Biber attracts everyone from pale-faced student goths to alternative rockers. The music can be as mixed as the crowd on the right night. There are dozens…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Fira
Relax at Crystal, and its views to die for, with coffee in the morning and cocktails as your day evolves. This is one of those spots that you won't want…
Around Athens
Typical of the Glyfada day–night beach clubs, this is a restaurant-cafe for beachgoers and has a DJ at night. It's part of the Akti tou Iliou beach…
Northwestern Tuscany
Quench your thirst at the end of the day with a craft beer at Prato's highly regarded birrificio artigianale (artisan brewery), headed up by female brewer…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
This cafe and shop has been around since 1935 and is famous for its own brand of coffee, which is even exported to the US. Unsurprisingly, the coffee here…
Pelion Peninsula
Hip little cafe on the large four-level plateia (square) of Pouri, managed by the convivial Anna and Dimitris. As well as good coffee and drinks, and live…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Around 350m walk from the Sliema ferry, Caffe Berry is a firm favourite with locals, who like to combine some of the island's best coffee – the pistachio…
Southern Tuscany
Tables in the atmospheric logge (loggia) overlooking Piazza Garibaldi are prime people-watching positions, making this cafe the most popular in town…
Epiros
This very hip little cafe makes a nice break after the Parigoritissa Church across the road. It has seats outdoors across the road, and at night it often…
Cáceres
Las Cigüeñas' secluded courtyard, with its lofty palm trees and ivy-covered walls just inside the Ciudad Monumental, is the perfect spot for a quiet…
Venice
True to its name, artsy student types pack out this cafe-bar on the weekends and spill out onto the street outside. It's been serving drinks and snacks…
Venice
Enjoy Palazzo Ca' Giustinian's peerless waterside Grand Canal position in this cafe-restaurant. Try to nab a seat on the outdoor terrace – it's the…
L'Eixample
A typical long, narrow Eixample bar with white-tiled walls, La Chapelle houses a plethora of crucifixes and niches that far outdo what you’d find in any…
Fethiye
A popular joint on Fethiye's most raucous street after dark, the 'Hour Glass' keeps good time throughout the day as a bar and has several screens showing…
Jerez de la Frontera
One of two historic bars on Calle Francos where flamenco singers and dancers have long met and drunk, with varied live music, tapas (€2 to €5.50) and a…
Barcelona
Metro attracts a fun-loving gay crowd with its two dance floors, three bars and very dark rooms. Shows and parties can range from parades of dancers to…
Santander
One of Cañadío’s buzziest bars, Canela is fun, friendly and unpretentious, with tall tables dotting the square outside and a busy cultural calendar…
Corfu Town
Gleaming, bright-white nightspot, west along the New Port, with a minimalist aesthetic, spectacular night shows and a retractable roof. Open-air DJ…
Valletta
Easily the most laid-back bar in Valletta, Ġugar's slightly hippy vibe extends to local students downing big bottles of frosty Cisk lager at tiny tables…
Kalkan
For a flavour of 20th-century Kalkan, when things were far more mellow, head to this garden bar under a canopy of mature trees for cocktails or wine…
Madrid
This neighbourhood spot with its big marble bar top evokes the classic cocktail bars of Madrid's past, but it's a casual place with few pretensions. There…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Part of the worldwide rock 'n' roll chain, with a buzzy vibe, music-themed decor and a stunning rooftop terrace with sea views beyond the palms. Regular…
Central Greece
With its little blue street-front tables alongside a public fountain, this long-established kafeneio (coffeehouse) is the nicest place to sip a coffee or…
Turin
Elbow your way to the bar or hope for a seat at one of the five wee tables at this art nouveau gem, where regulars sink espresso in piedi (standing)…
Rethymno
Hobnob with fun-lovin' locals at this hot-and-heavy party palace. In summer DJs spin mostly international chart music for the tourist crowd, while Greek…
Thessaloniki
If your love of guitar music is matched only by your devotion to popcorn and beer, step into the darkness of this Czech-inspired place. Central European…
Alghero
Exposed stone walls, lilac hues and a low-key jazz soundtrack set the tone at this good-looking wine bar. In summer sit out on the cobbled piazza and…
Hania
By day locals fill the tree-shaded plaza tables at this modern, cool cafe and sip iced coffee, and by night the place buzzes with party life. There’s no…
West Ibiza
Right by the Egg roundabout, Plastik is one of the best club-bars in Sant Antoni, with quality DJs, an intimate dance floor and lots of pre-parties for…
Valladolid
Decor here is suitably comedic, with Laurel and Hardy on the screen and Chaplin pics (and similar) decorating the walls. It's a reliable, popular choice…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Discerning drinkers throng to this cupboard-sized counter on a Rialto Market square to sip on top-notch prosecco and other wines by the glass (from €2)…
Alicante
Friendly and sociable, this is an attractive space with exposed stone, flamboyant lighting and other designer touches. The drinks are decent and it opens…
Eastern Sardinia
Offering lovely sea views from its shady terrace below the spreading branches of an ancient olive tree, Bar L'Olivastro is a relaxed spot for a coffee and…
The Dolomites
Legendary throughout Val di Fassa for après-ski, this four-way split between a pizzeria, American bar, trash disco and Italian restaurant nevertheless…
Bellagio
All gleaming walnut wood, glinting mirrors and regiments of bottles, the art nouveau Bar Rossi is one cafe not to miss. Revel in the elegant interior or…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The latest venture by renowned Roman mixologist Patrick Pistolesi, this futuristic-flavoured cocktail bar features neon lights, arcade games, inventive…
Bologna
On leafy Piazza Minghetti, this trendy restobar is a local favorite for its creative cocktails (from €9). The small indoor space is intimate, but it's all…
Bodrum Town
Classy speakeasy where mixologists rustle up the best cocktails (most ₺50 to ₺60) in town. Located in a 500-year old building with a lovely terrace garden…
Skopelos
It's all about the sweeping views across to Skiathos and Evia from P’tharakia's wonderful hillside terrace, where coffees, cocktails and live music happen…
Venice
If sedate wine bars aren't really your bag, this reassuringly pub-like place has battered furniture, sports on the TV, tables on the square, Guinness on…
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