York
Housed in a cavernous old warehouse, half the floor space in this craft brewery is occupied by giant brewing tanks while the rest is given over to simple…
Must-see nightlife in Western Europe
Anglesey & the North Coast
What started out as a North Coast–plying coffee van has found a more permanent home in this wonderful thimble-sized cafe. You may well find yourself…
Troyes
Riding the new wave of retro-style coffee shops, vintage-cool Chez Gus is one of the hippest hang-outs in town for an espresso, smoothie, speciality tea…
Strasbourg
Emerging urban artists from various countries showcase their edgy work at this gallery, wine bar and concert venue. There are regular free gigs, including…
Wallonia
David Frere, the friendly and award-winning barista behind this small cafe, serves up some of the best coffee in Wallonia. It's well worth stopping in for…
Strasbourg
Huddled away in Petite France, this chilled-out haunt has Italian coffee worth raving about – served with an artistic flourish – relaxed vibes and good…
Troyes
This is one of the chicest Champagne bars in town, with its lilac walls, cosy living-room feel and quirky scattering of vintage furniture. Black-and-white…
Nantes
This former banana-ripening warehouse on Île de Nantes is home today to a line-up of trendy restaurants, bars and clubs, each hipper than the next…
Wallonia
The best espresso in town is served up at this buzzing cafe south of the Grand Place. MoMA (which stands for Mons Manhattan) takes its inspiration from…
Ribeira
Sunset is prime-time viewing on the terrace of this terrific wine bar by the Rio Douro. As you gaze across to the graceful arc of the Ponte Dom Luís I and…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Behind its charming chambray-blue façade, this creative wine bar named after a Jacques Roubaud novel fuses shelf after shelf of literary novels with an…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This delightful bar time warps you back to the more glamorous age of art nouveau, with its dark wood, red velvet walls, soft lamp lighting and vintage…
Miragaia
A little bubble of bohemian warmth in the heart of Porto, Pinguim attracts an alternative crowd. Stone walls and dim lighting create a cosy, intimate…
Lyon
A fantastic addition to Lyon's nightlife scene, La Maison M has three separate spaces: a tropical-style bar near the entrance, a dance floor to the left…
Belfast
Named for the Belfast poet and socialist, the John Hewitt is one of those treasured bars that has no TV or gaming machines, just the murmur of…
Cardiff
Inspired by prohibition-era bars, this swanky speakeasy is hidden behind a narrow lane in the city centre. Find the bell with a feather painted nearby (it…
Nice
The most atmospheric spot for a tipple in the old town, whether you’re after one of the many beers on tap or a local wine by the glass. Brick-lined and…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Take an award-winning London-born mixologist, Dave Palethorpe, add a candlelit, turquoise-kissed setting and give it a funky twist – et voilà – you have…
Grenoble
This welcoming coffee joint might just brew the best cup in Grenoble. The decor is pure New Zealand kitsch, and food follows the same theme (try avocado…
Miragaia
Up the steep flight of steps from the river is one of the finest roof terraces in Porto: Mirajazz. Sunset is prime time for sipping a porto tónico or a…
Strasbourg
At the top of the cocktail bar pile, the intimate, backlit Code Bar knows its mixology, with creative, attractively presented concoctions that reach from …
Cardiff
With charmingly scruffy rooms sprawling around a central bar painted racing green and festooned with hops, the Lansdowne is esteemed for its food (mains …
Brussels
A characterful and enjoyably down-at-heel art nouveau café, with geometric floor tiling, a handsome wooden bar, stained glass and vintage light fittings…
York
One of York's charms is finding teeny places like this cafe, shoe-horned into historic buildings. In this case the host is a 14th-century, rotund…
Namur
High in the citadel, this airy pavilion has eagle's-perch views across the Meuse and the woodlands that extend attractively into the distance. Vistas from…
Northeast Belgium
The bare boards of this youth favourite have a well-loved patina, the vine threatens to break chunks out of the verandah and the rear riverside terrace…
Cassis
Close to central Cassis, with a regularly open cellar door and a viticultural pedigree stretching back to the 1800s, this seaward-facing winery is a good…
Oxford
A long-established local favourite, Jericho’s finest retro-look bar is renowned for its expertly mixed cocktails – typically priced at around £7.50, and…
Brussels
At last count, Moeder was serving 46 artisanal beers. The setting is contemporary rather than old world: walls are bare brick and hung with photos, and…
Aliados & Bolhão
Riding the craft beer wave that is currently so big in Porto, this new bar has 70 brews on offer (tripping the globe from Belgium to the States). A house…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
A charming cast has taken over this cosy corner pub, transforming it into one of London's most legendary queer cabaret venues. Order a Twink in Pink or a…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Near one of the city’s iconic viewpoints, this spacious sun-drenched terrace has a mix of sofas and white patio furniture, where you can sip cocktails (€7…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Originally crowd-funded into being by the lads at Brecon Brewing, the Tap is a treasure trove of craft beer, traditional cider, estate wines and locally…
Nice
Footsteps from cours Saleya, this hip tapas bar (strapline: ‘In Sangria We Trust’) struts its vintage stuff on the ground floor of a quintessential Niçois…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
In the heart of gallery land, this timeless fin-de-siècle cafe and erstwhile stomping ground of Paul Cézanne and Georges Braque attracts a grown-up set of…
The Midlands
Dating from 1823, the Chestnut incorporates dark wood, gilded mirrors, flickering candles, peat fires and a pressed-tin ceiling. Trad sessions take place…
Chester
If you're looking for the best pint in the city, the aficionados at the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) reckon you'll get it at this boozer in a Grade II…
Lyon
Tapping into the latest craving in Lyon, this elegant spot has an impressive tea list, plus a photogenic wall of canisters packed with loose-leaf goodness…
Belfast
On a sunny afternoon, it's hard to beat the Belfast Lough–facing beer garden at this welcoming local, just footsteps from Holywood train station. It's a…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This smoky, bohemian drinking den feels secreted away from the heaving masses on nearby streets. With kitschy decor, free (salty) popcorn and a wide range…
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