Monaco
A see-and-be-seen hang-out for Monaco's high-rollers, this perpetually packed piano bar is reminiscent of old-school cabarets with its shiny bar counter,…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This is the bar that's open when all the genteel wine bars are shuttered (and where all the hospitality staff head after their shifts are done), but it's…
Eastern Sardinia
All kitted out in decor hyping the fabulous Route SS125 drive, this simple cafe-bar sits atop the spectacular Genna ’e Silana pass and offers a welcome…
Lefkada
If you find yourself wondering where everyone's got to first thing in the morning, they're probably here, by the marina amid a row of Italian-style cafes,…
Sitges
Overlooking Sant Sebastià beach, this old-time bar claims to be Sitges' oldest 'pub'. It's decked out like a ship, playing flamenco and jazz, and does…
Cagliari
One for beer fans, this is an unpretentious, no-frills pub, little changed over the past two decades. It has a fine selection of guest beers, bottled and…
La Tetería del Hotel la Bohème
Cáceres
A soothing lavender-toned tea lounge stuffed with chintzy chandeliers, cushy sofas, mosaic tables and wall lanterns, where you can sip on 20-plus aromatic…
Antalya
The good word comes in a cup at this informal cafe in the St Paul Cultural Center. Regardless of your faith, you'll enjoy an espresso or cortado coffee …
Peloponnese
This covered patio in the middle of the town has comfortable lounge chairs to kick back with a coffee, cocktail or something from the decent wine list…
Bilbao
In the dressy, bar-heavy area around Calle de Licenciado Poza, this casual neighbourhood hangout is decidedly unpretentious. Chatty drinkers of all ages…
Corfu Town
Small, relaxing but pricey bar, in the square just below the cathedral. As well as local beer, wine and spirits it also serves Corfu’s distinctive (and…
Syracuse
Back after a major revamp, this polished all-day cafe, bistro and bar is as good for an espresso as it is for a Sicilian vino or beer. Bites include a…
Gozo
On the road to Victoria about 600m east of Xlendi, La Grotta has a unique setting with amazing views. It's housed in a limestone cave in the cliffs above…
Venice
Billing itself as a cafe, wine bar and art gallery, modern Imagina brews top-notch espresso, pours quaffable wines and serves fresh, tasty salads,…
Lazio
A cobbled road, al fresco tables overlooked by medieval walls, the sound of happy drinkers – this popular cafe is a fine spot for an evening aperitif…
Venice
Honouring centuries of Venetian enoteca (wine bar) tradition, fourth-generation sommelier Giovanni d'Este will open any bottle on his shelves to pour you…
Las Alpujarras
At this well-placed cafe on Plaza de la Libertad, you can tune into the local grapevine over a morning coffee or fortify yourself against the mountain air…
Kadıköy
Run by an artist collective, this hybrid cafe, art gallery and performance space is dedicated to artistic creation and hosts arty happenings, including…
Around Athens
This pleasant cafe and bar on Nikolaidou is busy with families and youngsters who spend hours enjoying their cappuccinos under the shady canopies. Sit…
Cyprus
This club near Escape Beach is one of the most popular nightlife venues along the coast. Iridescent lights glow on its outdoor bars and stage and there…
North & Interior Ibiza
For good chill-out tunes and a vista of the bay, pop into this little bar-restaurant perched above Portinatx' southernmost beach. There's an extensive…
Elounda
On the western side of the main square and overlooking the little harbour, this convivial bar is as busy as a beehive from morning till late at night. It…
Zaragoza
This Zaragoza institution evokes the grand old cafes of Spain's past with a black-and-gold facade, heavy wooden decor and marble-top tables. It's a…
Trieste
This lovely cafe and chocolate shop makes everything in-house, including the hot chocolate slowly simmering in a great pot behind the counter and, in…
Barcelona
Eye-catching D9 draws a sports-minded crowd, with a long, colourfully lit bar, table football, outdoor seating and a big screen showing key football…
Alaçatı
Popular 'Coffee Corner' is known for its cocktails, desserts and – of course – coffee (espresso, French press and Turkish). There's indoor and outdoor…
Barcelona
An eclectic and cheerful crowd hangs about this small bohemian bar. Pull up a padded 'keg chair' or grab a seat on one of the worn lounges at the back and…
Valletta
The Loop mingles with its neighbouring bar, another tiny hole-in-the-wall place, and has a vintage feel inside, with the original tiled floor. There are…
Milan
Living has one of the city's prettiest settings, with a corner position and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arco della Pace. The bounteous…
Gijón
Pull up a tall stool with Plaza de San Lorenzo views at this sultry, sophisticated hangout, where gold-sequinned lamps dangle from the ceiling and…
Syracuse
Yes, it's touristy, but few cafes offer a view as breathtaking as this one. Slap bang on one of Italy's most beautiful squares, it's a fetching spot for a…
Antica Pasticceria Fronte della Rocca
Northwestern Tuscany
This historic cake shop and chocolate-maker has been the hub of local life since 1885. Its atmospheric pavement terrace was clearly designed with 'go slow…
Northern Malta
This pumping summer club, at the lido opposite the Dolmen Resort Hotel, is popular with tourists and locals happy to carry on all night to cool tunes in a…
Cagliari
This long-standing lounge bar boasts alfresco seating on the panoramic Bastione di Saint Remy, one of Cagliari's prize locations. Recently reopened after…
Turin
Perhaps the most gilded of the gilded, this glittery cafe dates from 1822. You'll get neck-ache admiring the weighty chandelier and pay for the privilege …
Alghero
This backstreet pub is a fine spot for an evening's beer drinking in the centro storico. It's a basic set-up with stone vaults, wooden benches and a…
Milan
With its thick black-and-white striped wallpaper, zigzag parquet flooring and sculptural furnishings by Borsani and Fornasetti, Les Gitanes is as high…
Cappadocia
This modest cafe, on Uçhisar's main square, has shaded terrace seating and chatty staff. It's a good spot for a çay or cold drink stop, though there's no…
Alghero
On the centro storico's showpiece piazza, this venerable cafe attracts a constant stream of tourists to its square-side tables and formal wood-lined…
Burgos
This cafe is famed for its tasty lazos (puff pastry delicacies), as well as excellent coffee served straight up or flavoured with vanilla, cinnamon or…
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