Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe

  • Irish Pub

    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…

  • Piccolo Espresso Bar

    Corfu Town

    Stylish little Piccolo on the attractive town-hall square attracts an arty crowd. Faded hippy cushions are set up as chairs on the wall outside. The…

  • Paralos

    Pelion Peninsula

    Tucked in behind the village church, just up from the beach, this cool bar has a front patio that’s equipped with well-padded chairs and benches. The…

  • La Habana

    The Dolomites

    Smart hole-in-the-wall bar that caters equally well to workers sipping morning espresso, those who leisurely spritz mid-morning and students nursing a…

  • Angelo

    Ibiza Town

    Hugging the old city walls, Angelo is a busy LGBT bar with several levels and a popular international rooftop restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and…

  • Paradise Beach Club

    Mykonos

    By day it's a place to sip cocktails around a saltwater pool but afternoon parties kick off at 4pm, with the second shift starting from 10pm. Big-name…

  • Cafe Paraskinio

    Athens

    The framed prints on the wall, plus the warm wooden fittings and furniture, give this convivial cafe-bar a romantic, old-fashioned atmosphere – the…

  • Bar Lento

    Rimini

    This artsy cafe is the domain of Rimini's alterna-hipsters, wandering bohemians and the anti-beach brigade. It's a great spot for settling in with a…

  • Kaseta

    Kos Town

    For locals, this is the place to be, and to be seen. Prices are hefty (coffee is slightly more, given its location overlooking the harbour). But it's…

  • Caffè Pasticceria Salza

    Pisa

    This old-fashioned cake shop has been tempting Pisans into sugar-induced wickedness since 1898. It's an equally lovely spot for a cocktail – any time…

  • Ego Bar

    Kyrenia (Girne)

    With its chilled-out atmosphere, this is a great spot in the Old Town for an evening drink within the stone walls of an open-air courtyard. In summer it…

  • Rock & Roll

    Rhodes Town

    Cool diner-style haunt with metro-tiled walls and '50s songs playing as you plant yourself at the bar, fix your quiff in the mirror and tuck into a burger…

  • Palio

    Epiros

    This cosy bar-cafe sits at one end of Konitsa's old market street, with seats outside under the plane tree on warm nights. The tsipouro flows freely, as…

  • La Jetee

    Hania Province

    Plonked on the sand at Pahia Ammos, this tourist haunt is known for its cocktails and sunset views. A menu of snacks (€4 to €8) is served all day to keep…

  • Ta Duo Lux

    Hania

    Hidden just off the eastern edge of the harbour, arty cafe-bar Ta Duo Lux is a perennial favourite among alternative types and is lively day and night…

  • Cafe 384

    Cappadocia

    If you're after an afternoon beer, look out for the stone facade, decorated with flower hanging baskets and multicoloured umbrellas, of this friendly bar…

  • Osteria da Sandra

    Grado

    Cute hole-in-the-wall bar on an old-town corner that attracts a local crew for an early-evening spritz or three. Has an excellent chilled white selection…

  • Casa del Caffe

    Trento

    Follow your nose to this coffee bar and chocolate shop for Trento's best espresso. Beans are roasted on the premises and the crowded shelves feature some…

  • Bar Michel

    Palma de Mallorca

    This friendly terraced bar in the heart of Palma's gay 'district' is a great place to kick-start your night. Very reasonable cocktails and tapas and…

  • Caffè Italiano

    Sassari

    One of the best places on Via Roma is this big, bustling bar with pavement tables and a stylish interior. Business folk lunch here, and young locals come…

  • Bass Club

    Argostoli

    Stylish, dimly lit and very central, the Bass Club pulses at night with Greek and Western music, often with guest DJs on the decks, and also operates a…

  • El Faro

    Fuerteventura

    On a jetty jutting out into the ocean, this swanky glass-walled bar is the top spot for a sunset cocktail. There's also a good beer menu and light snacks…

  • Bookstore Cafe

    Alonnisos

    Mismatched furniture and pastel-pink tables set the mellow tone for coffee, wine, ouzo and snacks of cheese and figs on the main square; secondhand books…

  • Villa Pascià

    Olbia

    This glam club attracts a young, upbeat crowd on summer weekends. The pick of local DJs keeps the dance floor rammed, pumping out house, hip-hop and Latin…

  • Da Ferdinando

    Positano

    Caribbean-style bamboo beach bar that springs up every summer on Positano's smaller Fornillo beach. It rents out sunloungers and serves drinks and light…

  • Apallou

    Epiros

    Konitsa's all-day coffee-to-cocktails cafe has a fantastic view, in addition to quality caffeine and a lively nighttime scene. Look for it inside the…

  • Papirüs Cafeteria

    Gaziantep

    A student crowd gathers in this historic Armenian mansion, with a leafy courtyard, in an alleyway off Atatürk Bulvarı that holds plenty of other cafes…

  • Le Petit Tremé

    Hondarribia

    This hip little bar pays homage to New Orleans through its great music line-up. Stop in for local craft beers and cocktails. There are a few tables on the…

  • Bar Il Malandrino

    Stromboli

    With warm homemade cornetti (Italian-style croissants) and reasonably priced (by Stromboli standards) cappuccino, this bar near the port makes a good spot…

  • Wood & Rock

    Macedonia

    From chamomile teas to Campari and everything in between, this cafe-bar at the bottom of Panagia is housed in one of the quarter's most historic buildings…

  • Galleraki

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Choose plum waterfront seating or the upstairs balcony at this friendly cafe-bar, and order one of its fresh-fruit cocktails (like the signature …

  • Bar Plaza Mayor

    Sevilla Province

    Plaza Mayor, Osuna's elegant central square, sets the stage for drinks at this local haunt. Al fresco tables overlook the square, providing a perfect…

  • Old Java

    Beyoğlu

    It's all about the beans. Here they roast their own, make a good brew (espresso, drip, Chemex, syphon and Aeropress) and serve it in hip surrounds where …

  • Ios Club

    Ios

    A deliciously sophisticated cocktail bar that’s perfect for sunset cocktails with sweeping views on the chic terrace. It’s along the pathway by Sweet…

  • 520

    Hora (Naxos)

    With a deck overlooking the harbour, this stylish bar whips up classic and original cocktails and it's a favourite place for sunset-watchers. The rest of…

  • Bar Piazzetta

    San Gimignano

    The town's best coffee is on offer at this cafe next to Porta San Matteo, served at tables on the piazzetta or in the modern interior. Other offerings…

  • Cafe Dalyano

    Dalyan

    Enjoys a prime corner plot that's the best people-watching spot in town. The Dutch-Turkish owners and their staff are amiable and you'll find everything…

  • Enetiko

    Monemvasia

    One of a new generation of cafes to rattle the medieval ambience of the Kastro, Enetiko has a lovely terrace with views, perfect for morning coffee,…

  • Enoteca Castiglioni

    Como

    If you're lucky you'll bag one of the clutch of tiny tables beside the ranks of wine-bottle-lined shelves. It's a smart, modern setting in which to sample…

  • Cafe 'N Bistro

    Black Sea Coast

    Just across the Roman Bridge, this friendly little pub pours Tuborg draft beers from ₺15, has a small range of Belgian bottled brews (Leffe ₺25) and there…

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