Parga
Wood panelling and electric guitars on the wall set the clubhouse tone at Parga's rock bar. The beers are cold and the staff is friendly. There's an…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Macedonia
This is a super-popular spot on Pavlou Mela, with comfortable sofas facing the street so that you can keep an eye on all the people walking up and down…
Cádiz
Find dark nooks under the red and orange lace curtains at blue-washed El Oasis, sipping discreetly on a Darjeeling in a state of contemplative meditation …
Cuenca
A bar-cafe affiliated with the adjacent Leonor de Aquitania hotel, El Tempo’s elegant sofas are literally crying out for an afternoon merienda (afternoon…
Corfu Town
Emulate Napoleon’s namesake empress by lounging for a languid hour, over coffee or fine French wine, on the plush seats of the grandest cafe on the Liston…
Catania
The decor may lean towards chintzy, but UNA Hotel's rooftop garden bar is worth a stop for the glorious view of Mt Etna. Head up just before sunset, order…
Göcek
Facing the Med, this relaxed bar is great for a sundowner after a day on the sea. Happy hour (5pm to 7pm) offers two-for-one cocktails, and the margaritas…
Alonnisos
One of several cheery portside bars serving cocktails (€9) below the town museum, jazzed up with leopard-print chairs and a decorative scooter. Globes…
Alghero
One of several cafes and bars offering ringside seats on Piazza Sulis, this is a prime spot for people-watching and evening drinks. Aperitifs (from €3.50)…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Popular with locals and expats for its Guinness on tap, screened football matches and suitably blarney atmosphere. Happy hour is from 4.30pm to 8pm…
Eastern Sardinia
Right on Piazza Mazzini, this is an excellent place to park yourself with a cool beer and watch the world go by. It’s equally good for the morning paper,…
Extremadura
Gastro-Bar Baraka has gone through a number of manifestations in recent years, the latest being an elegant Moroccan-style tea-house or cafe serving teas…
Tarifa
Anyone for a 1L margarita? The town's best people-watching spot serves cool cocktails and fresh orange juice, plus cooked breakfasts (€3.50 to €6.50) and…
Las Alpujarras
Positioned to lure visitors straight off the bus, this unpretentious bar serves fine coffees, smoothies and hot chocolate. It also does food but there are…
Perugia
Down a sidestreet off central Corso Vannucci, this lounge bar spins together frescoed plaster walls and luxuriant rugs with modern art and crazy…
Santander
Named after an Italian explorer, jam-packed Malaspina has a seminautical theme, giant G&Ts, Spanish and international chart-toppers and the odd ’80s night…
Macedonia
Open in high season (from June to September), Mylos is Plaka Litohoro's most popular beach bar by day and night. Expect regular DJs and crowds of young…
Mardin
Either retire to the expansive terrace for views, or grab an indoor table and a cold beer and wait for the live music to kick off – from Wednesday to…
Central Greece
Tucked away in the furthest corner of Arahova’s main square, with plentiful outdoor seating, this all-day cafe stays open late and attracts a relatively…
Santander
This unassuming gin-and-tonic specialist sits just back from Playa del Sardinero (next to the casino). Settle into a streetside table over light snacks…
Oristano
This modern cafe – think bare wooden floorboards and black and grey tones – is the place for an early evening aperitivo accompanied by a predinner snack…
Kalkan
Stylish black-and-white bar, offering a long list of cocktails, from classics to Kalkan Skies (Bacardi with lemon and pineapple juice), tapas and snacks …
Tarragona
This stone-walled bar in Tarragona's historic core glows with psychedelic lighting: the ideal backdrop to chugging well-priced beers, raspberry mojitos…
Las Alpujarras
A rough and ready bar where flat-capped farmers come to knock back sherry and graze on slices of ham and cheese. It doesn't look much but it's friendly…
A Coruña
This ever-popular beachside club boasts views across the bay and a dance-inducing mix of alternative pop, funk, soul, rock, disco and electronica. Also…
Macedonia
Zaza's friendly service, good cocktails and an easygoing vibe draw the crowds at weekends, when DJs and live acts animate the evenings, but it's just as…
Siena
Boasting a million-dollar view over the Campo, this osteria (casual tavern) serves cocktails, beer and wine by the glass, as well as pricey panini (€10 to…
Fiesole
On the main square in Fiesole, this atmospheric Irish pub is a popular local hangout for tip-top beers, excellent burgers and other quality pub grub.
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Off the beaten Trastevere track, away from the main action, this is a rip-roaring rock 'n' roll backstreet dive bar with music, beers, cocktails, hipster…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Keen on '80s pop and rock? You'll hear lots of it on the sound system at this cafe-bar, which has walls covered in collages and classic album covers, and…
İzmir
One of the most popular clubs in Alsancak, Jackson’s is housed in what was once the British consul’s residence. It has an in-house DJ, a small dance floor…
Dodecanese
Overlooking the square, this cosy cafe is a popular stop-off for its great coffee, cheese and/or spinach pies, baklava and local sweets. The sign is in…
Çanakkale
This thumping club at the northern end of the kordon spins Turkish pop for its party-focused patrons and offers drink deals for early-birds. Check its…
Konya
This nargile (water pipe) cafe is a popular evening haunt. It's best in summer when you can relax outside with your çay and nargile after a long day…
Kars
Housed in a historic mansion, this unthreatening cafe-bar serves beer (from ₺20) and attracts a younger crowd for the live Turkish/Caucasian/Kurdish music…
Thessaloniki
Equally good for a restorative coffee after ambling through Ladadika, or for a cocktail-fuelled evening, Misirlou is a stylish little place just inside…
South Aegean
At the village entrance, you can taste Şirince wines in the huge erstwhile Greek schoolhouse, with great views from the outside terrace and courtyard…
Kaş
This well-positioned cafe-bar has a nice relaxed atmosphere. Watch the world pass from the tables on the pedestrianised street, with a decent snacks and…
Agrigento
This trendy enoteca (wine bar) sits in a pretty piazza just off the main thoroughfare. Enjoy a cool aperitivo whilst munching on olives and listening to…
Vigo
A Vigo nocturnal classic, Van Gogh is always busy by night with a completely mixed-ages crowd. The long main bar has a colourful array of well over 100…
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