Genoa
Piazza delle Erbe's sliver of bars is the place for Genoa's youth to enjoy an alfresco drink. The tables of various bars merge in the cobbled square, but…
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Çanakkale
Dominating the cafe action at the southern end of the kordon, Şakir'in Yeri is as popular for breakfast – the pastries are delicious – as it is for…
El Hierro
Opposite the town hall, this cavernous basement bar is Valverde's go-to night-time hangout (possibly the only one…), with moody lighting, thumping music,…
Bologna
The atmospheric former private chapel of the Bentivoglio family boasts four interior rooms with original paintings. The aperitivo buffet is top-notch here…
Marmaris
Big hitter Joy Club is shiny and sinful with three large bars. It scores big time for sheer loose behaviour. Expect mainstream party sounds. Entry free…
Ronda
Come here to try herbal, Moroccan, Pakistani or a host of other teas, all served in pretty Moroccan ceramic teapots. There are hookahs for smoking, too,…
Parma
An ultramodern cafe in historic digs next to the Batisttero. Here you can perch yourself on Ikea-style clear plastic chairs for wine, tea, coffee and some…
Matera
Stripped-back surfaces, gleaming beer taps and bare, oversized light bulbs signal the youthful direction of this lively bar on one of the new town's main…
Garachico
Duck into the sumptuous Hotel La Quinta Roja then double round the back to this delightful small bar located on a picturesque cobbled side street. Here…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
On Rome's unofficial 'Gay Street', this laid-back cafe near the Colosseum serves mainly tourists during the day and a largely gay crowd in the evenings…
Rimini
Early risers bump into the remnants of last night's dance marathons in this swish cafe on Rimini's main square. Mornings are for cappuccinos, evenings for…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
This innocuous-looking bar on the edge of Testaccio’s clubbing strip is a well-known neighbourhood address. Frequented by a young student crowd, it's a…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
One of several tapas bars on this street, Bodegón Lagunetas also has a restaurant. Hang out in the bar with a caña (draught beer) and enjoy the…
Dodecanese
Facing the quay, with a roomy terrace and waterfront tables, the port’s largest bar turns stylish and modern once indoors. Free wi-fi, computer terminals…
Hania
Look for the psychedelic decorated facade at this tiny bar with a bamboo-covered terrace. The owner spins vinyl from his collection of over 700 albums,…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Bolzano's party reputation got started at this Piazza delle Erbe veteran. If you can make it through the animated crowds thronging the sidewalk terrace,…
Catania
While no longer on Catania's list of must-try venues, this casual eatery and bar still draws punters for aperitivo and languid cocktail sessions. Live…
İzmir & the North Aegean
With shady garden seating just off the main road, this cool beer garden makes a welcome midtown pit stop. It's one of three dishevelled birahanesi (beer…
Fethiye
With bumpers protruding above its doors, this wacky, car-themed British boozer-cum-club stages live music at weekends when its popularity with locals and…
Black Sea Coast
The bar itself is just a mustard-yellow box but there is accoustic live music at 9pm daily and seating that spills out onto the harbourside, so you can…
Aragón
One of Daroca’s more interesting cafes, with decor that mixes Marilyn Monroe posters with a handful of electric organs – presumably put there for show. It…
Oviedo
In the heart of Oviedo’s old-town party scene, this slim, stone-walled bar is as popular for tasty, fuss-free tapas (dishes €6 to €10) as for the Spanish…
Matera
Positioned opposite the Chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso and the valley of the Gravina, Keiv is a good place to pick at antipasti over a sundowner, or to push…
Agrigento
With outdoor seating in the thick of Via Atenea, by evening this popular cafe morphs into a trendy hangout for the 30-something aperitivi set, who stop by…
Burgos
With its old-world elegance, Café España has been a bastion of the Burgos cafe scene for more than 80 years. These days some 20 different coffees are…
Granada
Club nights at this glittery converted cinema draw a young, gelled-up crowd who come to look good, take selfies and dance to mainstream commercial tunes…
Rethymno
In summer there are few locations more enchanting than this laid-back garden among the branches of orange, grapefruit and lemon trees. Occasional live…
Rhodes Town
With its grotto-like bar and pebble-mosaic courtyard, Christos offers New Town visitors a tranquil escape. During the day it doubles as an art gallery;…
Valencia
This bar bills itself as a pre-club venue, but nevertheless gets pretty lively in its own right, with a mix of pop and house sounds, guest DJs and student…
Fethiye
This little cafe-bar has tables nudging the boats at Karagözler 2 marina and even one or two on a small wooden platform over the water. It's a great place…
Alonnisos
Halfway between Patitiri and Old Alonnisos, this sunset-soaked cafe-bar serves up sweeping vistas to Skopelos and Evia, cocktails (€8), snacks (€4 to €9)…
Zaragoza
A small but more sophisticated spot than most city-centre bars, Bacharach has a mainly 30s-and-40s clientele, good music, and decor themed to its…
Venice
Romance may be in the air in Venice, but the top-notch wines lining these exposed-brick walls surely help. This is mainly a restaurant, so you're best to…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
The antithesis of the brash drinking dens that still exist in this part of Tenerife, this simple wooden kiosk on the beach has all it needs to whip up a…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
A handsome colonial-style building is home to an atmospheric bar, with dark burgundy walls, warm woodwork and several moodily lit rooms. There’s live…
La Laguna
This convivial and contemporary tight-squeeze space is a decent choice for enjoying healthy fruit-and-veg juices or coffee. Savoury snacks and a selection…
Puerto del Carmen
Amid bold pink-and-white decor or on a small sea-view terrace, La Delicatezza throws homemade ingredients into original, artfully presented cocktails (€8)…
Agios Nikolaos
This casual haunt popular with locals and visitors prides itself on being the only place in town to play only Greek music. A low-key drinking den by day,…
Kalkan
This garden bar-restaurant is the watering hole of choice for expats to mourn the old country over cocktails, pizza, pool or table football. Check…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Serves delicious fresh fruit juices (€2 to €3.50), including strawberry, mango, papaya, avocado and various delectable combinations. Local workers also…
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