Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe

  • Aerides

    Alonnisos

    This stylish terrace cafe-bar with tables and chairs scattered under the trees on the village square is a great spot for breakfasts, fresh juices, ice…

  • Akti Café-Bar

    Ikaria

    Snappy bar at Hotel Akti, with sturdy mixed drinks and decent snacks. At night you can see the twinkling lights of Fourni on the horizon.

  • Minibar

    Rethymno

    A classic Rethymno hang-out, this place has been renamed and revamped but continues to house two bars and a dance floor that gets filled nightly by…

  • Bar Spetsa

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    One of life’s great little bars, this Spetses institution never loses its easy-going atmosphere. Find it 50m beyond Plateia Agiou Mama, on the road to the…

  • Caffè Fiorella

    Siena

    Squeeze into this tiny, heart-of-the-action space to enjoy some of Siena's best coffee. In summer, the coffee granita with a dollop of cream is a…

  • Luna Cafe

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    This arty, alternative hang-out, with comfy couches inside and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry quotes on the courtyard walls out the back, is a cosy, casual…

  • L'Officina

    Piedmont

    A nicely urban-feeling pub up in the shopping mall that stays open later than some and has good wine and cocktails, as well as a super-cheap tapas menu if…

  • Dock Cafe

    Central Greece

    Nafpaktos offers few joys to compare with parking yourself on a plush cushioned seat to relax over an espresso or cocktail, right on the quayside wall of…

  • Bar Torrefazione

    Southern Tuscany

    Gloria Dini makes the best coffee in town, which is why her Bar Torrefazione (Bar and Roastery) is always busy. The fact that it's the cheapest cup in…

  • Hamam Inn Bar

    Cyprus

    This bar-cafe is inside the stately 17th-century Cafer Paşa Hamam (Turkish bath). An atmospheric and historic choice for a beer or wine at the end of the…

  • Piutrentanove

    Gozo

    This small lounge bar on the waterfront has a sleek interior and a couple of outside tables, and is a lively place to be in the summer months. It also…

  • Gin Club

    Chueca

    As you'd expect, it's all about gin here, with more than 40 different types available including gin with coffee (El Gin Coffee). There's a bar to sit at…

  • Notos

    Samos

    From the main road, turn right (south) at the port to find this popular late-night music bar and taverna, opposite a public car park. Live music most…

  • Átame

    L'Eixample

    Cool for a low-key drink earlier on, Átame (Tie Me Up) heats up later in the night when the gay crowd comes out to play. There is a fun drag show Thursday…

  • Enoteca Mostó

    Rome

    Modern and busy, Enoteca Mostó is a popular local watering hole and eatery. Cram into the small space for top-shelf wines, knowledgeable staff and small…

  • Notia Jazz Bar

    Lesvos

    Come for the drinks and stay for the tunes at this hip music bar. There's live jazz on summer weekends. Good cocktails, Greek wine and draught beer are on…

  • Kahve Dünyası

    Marmaris

    This chain cafe, resembling the Left Bank of the Seine when compared to tacky Bar St across the bridge, is a relaxed spot for coffee and cake or an ice…

  • Monastery of Karolos

    Hania

    Beautifully set in the courtyard of a 16th-century monastery turned art centre, this open-air bar has a vibrant ambience, attentive service, great…

  • Çakarkeyf

    South Aegean

    A courtyard cafe off Saatli Kule Caddesi offering 'pure Turkish coffee' in such flavours as white or bitter chocolate, raspberry and walnut. Cakes and…

  • Kale Bar

    Antalya

    For the most spectacular harbour and sea views in Kaleiçi, head to this patio bar at the CH Hotels Türkevi. Beers start at ₺22 and cocktails are priced…

  • Monks Inn

    Cyprus

    Inside a medieval house, this well-stocked bar is all about relaxing and sampling the cocktails. It’s tucked away in a side street just east of Lala…

  • Screwdriver

    Skopelos

    Pink walls, mismatched furniture, guest DJs and party vibes at this late-night old-town coffee-and-cocktails spot, just inland (signed) from the middle of…

  • Sottovento

    Porto Cervo

    Bono, Craig David and Denzel Washington have all been spotted at this exclusive club. Getting in is no party and depends entirely on the whim of the stony…

  • L’Ambra Night

    San Teodoro

    Down by the beach, opposite Hotel L’Esagono, this club with an outdoor dance floor rocks to a mainly commercial beat. It occasionally welcomes DJ royalty…

  • Kafeneio Xalara

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    You could pretty much pick any of the boho-vibe pavement cafes along Faneromenis and come up trumps for a beer or coffee break, but we reckon Xalara does…

  • Enigma Club

    Fira

    A Fira hotspot with three bars and a big dance space, this is the catwalk clientele’s favourite spot amid cool decor and full-on sounds from house to…

  • Amapola

    Córdoba

    The artiest bar in the riverside area, with elaborate cocktails and a great terrace looking down to the river. Often DJs or live music on Friday and/or…

  • Wine Not?

    Langhe, Roero & Monferrato

    A stylish little wine bar and shop where you can taste the region's best wines. Their motto is 'drink wine not labels'. Pick up local chocolate and…

  • Hiroshima Mon Amour

    Turin

    This legendary dance club features everything from folk and punk to tango and techno. Check the website for specific opening hours and details on the…

  • Milos tou Tzerani

    Hania Province

    In a beautiful restored stone mill on the sea, this cafe-bar is a great place for a coffee or an evening drink and also serves light snacks, pizza, pasta…

  • Bukka Home Bar

    The Mani

    A creeper-clad cafe by day, come evening this joint morphs into a sultry bar. Slip into the vaulted cavern and sip on their tasty cocktails or well-made…

  • Lola Mundo

    Oristano

    With its piazza seating, bright modern interior and perfect centro storico location, this popular cafe is a great spot to hang out over a coffee or…

  • Porta

    Hora (Mykonos)

    The black sheep of the gay herd, Porta’s cruisey ambience fills small-scale rooms bedecked in Tom of Finland imagery. Things get crowded and close towards…

  • El Bosque Encantado

    Burgos

    'The Enchanted Forest' revels in its kitsch decor and is good for early evening drinks. There are plenty of other bars in the vicinity to keep the night…

  • Fix

    Iraklio

    If the trendy cafes along this pedestrian strip don’t do it for you, grab a table at down-to-earth Fix, which is sought out by an older crowd of…

  • Cargo

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    This long-standing favourite is known for its cocktails and antipasti platters. If you get here early you may be able to lay claim to a seat on the zebra…

  • Barolino Cocchi

    Turin

    A jewelbox-sized beautifully decorated neighbourhood drinking den where you can join locals over vermouth-fuelled sessions most nights. There's also a…

  • Cafe Maça

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This pretty little cafe in a 200-year-old conversion in the heart of the Old City is just the ticket for a drink and rest after a hot and dusty trawl…

  • Different Bar

    Pafos

    A popular and welcoming gay bar, thanks to the gregarious owner, Panos, with an attractive dark-ochre colour scheme and tables on the terrace overlooking…

  • Joy

    Samos

    The best of the waterfront cafes, serving good coffee, fresh juices and crêpes in the morning, and sandwiches, burgers, beer and wine by evening. And it…

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