Must-see nightlife in The Baltic States

  • 7777

    Lithuania

    Take the wooden boardwalk across the dunes from Vasaros Ambasada to reach this beach. The drinks are pretty standard – Aperol and melon spritzes, Švyturys…

  • Bukowski

    Vilnius

    The eponymous Barfly is the spiritual patron of this charismatic boho bar in a less-trodden pocket of Old Town. It has a back terrace for finer weather,…

  • Red Sun Buffet Beach Bar

    Latvia

    The beach outpost of the popular city-centre cafe brings a bit of style to the strand. Grab a seat on the large covered patio that opens on to the Baltic…

  • Žvejų Baras

    Klaipėda

    Set aglow by lead-lined lamps, the maritime-meets-industrial vibe of this timbered portside pub lives up to the name, meaning 'Fisherman's Bar'. This is…

  • Knygų Ministerija

    Kaunas

    It's hard not to love the Ministry of Books, this LGBT-friendly coffee shop and beautiful bookshop all in one. While the books are exclusively in…

  • Vanilės Namai

    Klaipėda

    If you prefer your people-watching with a side-serve of meringues, macarons or little sablés (French shortbreads), head to this stylish corner cafe…

  • 2½ Ubuolio

    Kaunas

    A den for locals to glug a cold one over trivia nights and sports screenings, this cider pub in a vaulted cellar gets packed out even on weeknights and…

  • City Coffee

    Lithuania

    The mellow tinkling of the piano in the background and walls covered in sketches of European cities in days of yore create a welcoming atmosphere at…

  • Sunset

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Pärnu’s biggest and most famous summertime nightclub has an outdoor beach terrace and a sleek multifloor interior with plenty of nooks for when the dance…

  • Notre Vie

    Vilnius

    Wedged into one of the prime crossroads in the twisting streets of Old Town is this charismatic little wine bar, offering Old and New World wines by the…

  • Pabo Latino

    Vilnius

    Forgive the cheesy themes ('Girls Night Out!', 'Be My Latin Lover!'): if you want to salsa till the wee hours, and don't mind a cocktail or two, this…

  • Kablys: Jūra. Kultūra

    Lithuania

    The most offbeat and diverse venue in Palanga, Kablys ('hook') faces the Botanical Park, away from the noise and action of central Palanga. It's a bar,…

  • NiShA Bar'o Perspektyva

    Kaunas

    This relaxed pint-sized bar is well worth seeking out for its bewildering array of bottled brews from all over the world. Whether you're after a Belgian…

  • Soho

    Vilnius

    Proud, friendly and party-obsessed, Soho proudly bills itself as Lithuania's 'most popular' (and pretty much only) LGBTQ club. On a regular night, DJs…

  • Fotokava

    Lithuania

    The one independent coffee outlet among Palanga's coffee chain outlets, Fotokava is a stylish space decked out with vintage cameras. It's not a speciality…

  • Šilelis GastroPub

    Lithuania

    Charming pub with an outdoor terrace peeking out of the foliage, retro '80s interior and some interesting Lithuanian craft beers on the menu. Generous…

  • Opium

    Vilnius

    This compact venue – which serves food in the daylight hours – is for serious clubbers. Some of Vilnius' best DJs as well as international acts play…

  • Seaside Bar

    Jūrmala

    This hot dancing spot sits high above the trees on the 11th floor of Hotel Jūrmala Spa. Nurse your cocktail in a space-age bucket seat or get jiggy with…

  • Coffee Hill

    Lithuania

    Inside the Anykščių Kultūros Centras, this sleek, minimalist cafe serves a mean espresso and a chocolate avocado cake practically guaranteed to convert…

  • Surf Saulīte

    Latvia

    Right on the sand, this summer cafe serves up smoothies, good coffee, draft beer and ice cream. Hang out under the awning or take in the rays on the…

  • Sweet Rosie

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Revellers jam into the warm, dark-wood interior of this fun Irish pub for a huge beer menu, tasty pub grub, occasional live music and a raucous good time.

  • Taste Map Coffee Roasters

    Vilnius

    This smart coffee shop in western Vilnius is the favourite haven of the laptop-toting set. They also roast their own beans and sell cakes and sandwiches.

  • Caffeine LT

    Lithuania

    The local branch of the popular nation-wide chain serves reliably good coffee in various forms and is decked out with fantastic photos of the region.

  • Herman Bistro & Bar

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this brightly painted bar serves sandwiches, hearty meals and cocktails, or you can just slink in for a beer.

  • Šachmatinė

    Lithuania

    One of the biggest, most raucous clubs in Palanga, playing mainly house and mainstream dance music until dawn.

  • Pub Vaekoda

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The name means 'weigh-house' and this is one of Kuressaare's most significant historic buildings, built in 1663 to measure goods for taxation and…

  • John Bull

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Despite the name, this pub in the castle park isn't particularly English. In fact, there's more of a Soviet vibe going down: the bar is made from an old…

  • Rannapaargu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    This imposing, A-framed wooden establishment overlooking Kärdla Beach is a daytime cafe and night-time club. The food isn’t memorable, but on Fridays and…

  • O Kõrts

    Lahemaa National Park

    This tavern has a scuffed wooden interior and a broad outdoor terrace, perfect for catching the late-afternoon sun. The menu offers predictable pub fare…

  • Skliautas

    Kaunas

    Great for beers and a boisterous atmosphere, Skliautas bursts with energy at most times of the day and night. Go in the early evening for a relatively…

  • Pärnu Kuursaal

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    This late-19th-century dance hall has been transformed into a spacious countrified beer hall with a large terrace at the back. An older mix of tourists…

  • Romantic Bar

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Despite the cheesy name and bland hotel-bar vibe, the superb sea views from this venue make it the perfect setting for a sundowner cocktail or a nightcap,…

  • Vasaros Terasa

    Vilnius

    Open only in the warmer months – as the name, 'Summer Terrace', suggests – this big, boisterous courtyard is one Vilnius' best places to catch a band or…

  • Chameleon

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Chameleon is indeed a changeable creature, morphing from cafe to cocktail bar as the sun goes down, but it’s the latter incarnation that suits it best…

  • Shamrock

    Kaunas

    While the name might be the most Irish thing about it, the Shamrock is a decent and genuinely hospitable pub. Irish and British beers (Guinness, Murphy's,…

  • Viva Lavita

    Klaipėda

    On the 20th floor of the K building of the Amberton hotel, and attached to the restaurant that shares its name, Viva Lavita offers spectacular views of…

  • Skonis ir Kvapas

    Vilnius

    Dedicated to the sensual delights of tea and coffee, 'Taste and Smell' is a stylish courtyard cafe with a talent for the brew. Hot spiced cups for winter,…

  • Piano

    Lithuania

    Outdoor barbecue restaurant and terrace by day, cocktail bar–club by night, Piano tries to keep the throngs happy throughout the day. A crowded summer…

  • Storas Katinas

    Klaipėda

    The 'Fat Cat', has unusual charm for a hotel bar – it's more in line with other vaulted-brick beer cellars in Germanic Klaipėda. There's a daily menu of…

  • Nesė Pramogų Bankas

    Klaipėda

    The 'Nesė Entertainment Bank' has many faces: the complex entails an Irish pub, a whisky bar, a casino and alounge bar. It's not the most interesting…

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