Andorra la Vella
With its live-music nights, tables on a cobbled street and shop-window-full of artisan international and Andorran brews, La Birreria is a popular old-town…
Must-see nightlife in Mediterranean Europe
Valladolid
This smooth cafe-bar is famed for its superb coffee and is popular with students (the nearby Calle de Librería is an epicentre of early-evening student…
Udine
Fabulously eccentric decor makes this place rather memorable in a city of atmospheric bars. Great wines, grappa, and cheese and meat platters complete the…
Badajoz
Sink into a sparkly cushioned corner between beautifully carved arches at this tucked-away Moorish-themed tea, coffee and cocktail lounge, with a cosy…
San Remo
A lively if sophisticated bar once you've had enough seaside fun for the day. Friendly staff, excellent wines and great aperitivo snacks draw the locals.
Turin
Beneath the trees on Piazza Savoia, the terrace here is a favourite place for an apericena – its buffet banquet is one of the best in the town centre.
Limnos
Lively open-air beach bar at Riha Nera, open all day and most of the night, with decent drinks and an all-ages clientele.
Evia
A reliable pick among the several beachy coffee-and-cocktail bars facing the water at the west end of town, with late-night beats and a tempting sandside…
Alonnisos
Deckchairs peer out on Patitiri Bay at this stylish year-round cafe-bar at the southwest end of town, where you can sip cocktails (€9) as the sky turns…
Side
Grab an comfy chair at this neon-lit corner bar on a small square just off the beach promenade. Cocktails are relatively well-priced considering the…
Santiago de Compostela
This small warren of stone-walled rooms is dedicated to live and DJ rock music in all of its many modes – with a pretty good collection of rock posters…
Side
This ever-popular spot opposite the beach might be better suited to a tropical island than a Turkish promontory. It boasts it serves the best mojitos in…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This Irish pub has a suitably blarney atmosphere, together with Guinness on tap and nightly live music provided by the accomplished and popular resident…
The Dolomites
A pubby sort of day-to-night bar that pumps out the spritz at aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks) hour and does the town's best Negroni cocktail.
Golfo di Orosei
Troubles indeed seem far away at this arty Beatles-themed bar, set around a pocket-sized courtyard. It’s a chilled spot for a snack, cold beer or cocktail.
Macedonia
Relax on the leaf-shaded terrace of this inviting portside cafe, a favourite haunt of Kavalans whiling away sunny afternoons with caffeine and…
Barcelona
With old tile floors, wood panelling and little marble tables, Sol Soler is perfect for a beer, vermouth or Campari overlooking the busy square out front.
Ürgüp
After dark, Ürgüp's bright young things lounge around on the sofas out the front as hip-hop blasts from the stereo. There's often live music from 8pm.
Lesvos
Colourful doesn't begin to describe this cheerful hang-out that anchors the far west end of the village. Good drinks, snacks and a welcoming atmosphere.
Almería
A long-standing hotspot on the Almería nightlife scene, Campanilla draws a young, glossy crowd, who come to party over cocktails and commercial tunes.
Vigo
A good way to start an evening is at one of the Old Town bars like rock-music den Bar Princesa on Praza da Constitución. It's open for breakfast too.
Puerto del Carmen
A busy spot near the harbour for a plate of steamed mussels washed down with cold beer on tap, including Guinness, Paulaner and John Smith’s Bitter.
Şanlıurfa
This pub and beer garden is a haven from the Anatolian heat. It's too blokey for single female travellers, but we've seen local couples together here.
Kyrenia (Girne)
Take a break with a syrupy Cypriot coffee, or freshly squeezed orange juice, at this cute little place under a shady tree and watch the world go by.
Ioannina
An atmospheric bar on two floors, with live music, DJ parties and, well, gin. A solid place to drink and talk, and maybe dance, into the wee hours.
Kaş
With its wooden decks right on on the water, this bar 'under the grape tree' is a top spot for a sunset beer (₺18) or a cocktail with Meis views.
Lesvos
On the waterfront, close to the Molyvos Hotel, this friendly all-day cafe has a great selection of coffees, along with decent drinks come evening.
İzmir & the North Aegean
For a coffee or Coke on the main square in the upper village, this place has a pleasant shaded terrace offering attractive views and good company.
Ikaria
Rambling and cheerful cafe on the waterfront, serving Greek coffee, ice cream, ouzo, beer, baked goodies and small plates from morning till night.
Barcelona
A timber bar and marble-topped cafe tables lend San Marco an old-school charm – making it a fine place for a pick-me-up when exploring Sarrià.
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Jazz bands and pianists perform every night in summer (10pm to 1am) in this blue-and-white 'dive bar' (their words, not ours) on the waterfront.
Córdoba
A classic rock-pop club, fills up around 3am at weekends but there are live bands around 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays if you're an early bird.
Hania Province
Fortuna, on the left before the entrance to the town, is a great open-air place for a late-night drink. Things really get going after midnight.
Hora (Mykonos)
With a narrow terrace squeezed up against the sea in Little Venice, this little cocktail bar's cosy cushions are prime sunset-watching perches.
Zaragoza
Zaragoza's large and lively first brewpub, Cierzo brews its own ales on the spot and serves up good sharing plates to snack on with your beer.
Epiros
Follow the bear sign for panoramic views over the Pindos Mountains, best enjoyed with coffee or thick Greek yoghurt drowned in honey and nuts.
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Look for the pink Cadillac poised precariously on the roof at this popular Irish pub. There's frothy ale on tap and live music on Wednesdays.
Marmaris
At the eastern end of Bar St and towards the water, Club Areena is a large open-air nightclub with bars, terraces and nightly foam parties.
Kadıköy
This Kadıköy branch of the popular coffee chain is conveniently located between the iskele (ferry dock) and the produce market.
Padua
It's standing room only behind the floor-to-ceiling windows of this hipster bar serving lots of regional tipples as well as simple snacks.
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