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