Glasgow
Something a bit different, this welcoming, spacious brewpub on the edge of Glasgow Green churns out beers brewed to the traditional German purity laws …
Must-see nightlife in Western Europe
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Set on a pedestrian, stone-flagged street just footsteps from the Seine, with one of the city's prettiest terraces, cornflower-blue-painted L'Ebouillanté…
County Clare
Crotty's brims with character, thanks to an old-fashioned high bar, intricately tiled floors and a series of snugs decked out with retro furnishings. Trad…
Paris
Dating from 1923, this Montparnasse brasserie, restaurant and bar américain was the first of the area’s grand cafes to stay open late into the night, and…
Antwerp
This quiet, cosy cafe with a mini-bookshop section feels like a neighbourhood home away from home, with excellent coffee (from €2.50), cakes, simple…
South Cornwall
This waterside pub under the Greenbank feels appropriately nautical: with its glass windows, harbour outlook and navy-blue decor, it feels curiously close…
Glasgow
Now some may be uncomfortable with the thought of drinking in a church. But we say: the Lord giveth. This bar, restaurant, club and theatre venue is a…
Wallonia
On top of the usual beers and cocktails, this celebration of liquid Belgium pours Walloon pékèts (gin, sometimes flavoured), fruit-wine tasters and…
Notting Hill & West London
On the roof of Olympia London carpark and part of Olympia's costly regeneration, the vast expanse of (cashless) Pergola goes for a rustic-chic look of…
Antwerp
If you just want a cuppa go elsewhere. This place is for tea connoisseurs who want to savour rare Chinese brews like Wild Purple or En Shuy Lu in an…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
From the well-worn, tiled floor to the day’s menu scrawled in marker on the vintage mirror, quintessential neighbourhood cafe Aux Deux Amis is perfect for…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
For a taste of old-world Paris, linger over a glass of vin naturel (natural wine) at this delightfully retro wine bar with wooden bistro tables between…
Glasgow
Above the cafe of the same name, this little upstairs gem is far from the often-boisterous Merchant Sq pubs opposite. Pared-back unvarnished wooden stools…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Casablanca meets pop artist Andy Warhol in this cool lounge inside a former fabrique de chemises (shirt factory). Its clever name means ‘I have nothing’…
The West End
The gorgeous ground-floor saloon of this Sam Smith's pub, dating from 1872, boasts pressed-tin ceilings, handsome tiling, etched mirrors and 'snob screens…
London
The ubiquitous but delicious Scottish brewery recently opened this new outpost half-buried under an office block steps from the Tower of London. The 33…
Paris
Clink china with lunching ladies, their posturing poodles and half the students from Tokyo University at Angelina, a grande-dame tearoom with bevelled…
The West End
This plush, tropical-themed cocktail bar is tucked into the decadent surroundings of The Waldorf Hilton. The luxury extends to the menu which is packed…
Lisbon
Set high above the far eastern end of the Santa Apolónia train station complex, this former social club for Lisbon's railworkers was long ago transformed…
Liège
In the heart of the youth-jammed nightlife zone, this popular little pub has genuinely ancient rough-stone walls painted lugubrious red and black, all a…
Óbidos
In the shadow of Santa Maria church and a couple of 500-year-old Japanese maple trees, this cash only, open-air esplanade offers some of Óbidos' most…
South Holland
Secreted in the rear garden of the Museum Simon van Gijn, this cafe is a delightful spot in which to enjoy a coffee, tea, slice of cake or panino. Reserve…
Bath
Get chatting to Bath's bohemian muso crowd around the real fire at this laid-back locals' favourite. Conversation starters include the table football, bar…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Smoked Bloody Mary, Like a Porn Star, Diamond, Rich Boy and Zelda Negroni (named after American writer F Scott Fitzgerald's wife) are among the…
Oxford
Oxford’s oldest pub – there’s been a pub here since 1242 – the creaky old Bear requires almost everyone to stoop while passing from room to room. An ever…
Amsterdam
A small but exceedingly sleek bar inside the stunning Conservatorium Hotel, Tunes has a long transparent bar and wow-factor flower displays. Admire them…
Paris
This floating boîte (club) aboard a three-masted Chinese junk with a couple of world voyages under its belt bobs beneath the Bibliothèque Nationale de…
Amsterdam
Away from Nieuwmarkt's main cluster of coffeeshops, Bluebird does attract tourists but it has a more local vibe. The multiroom space has murals and local…
Paris
A classic Parisian corner cafe, Le Pure is a charming spot to drop into for a morning coffee, aperitif, contemporary bistro meal or weekend brunch. Its…
The West End
An unexpected oasis for the weary Covent Garden visitor, Mr Fogg's is a themed throwback to the drinking dens of yore. Taking its name and inspiration…
Óbidos
A fado shawl and guitar on the wall sets the precedent for what's to come in this intimate space, a former chapel: a warm, friendly wine bar serving up a…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Fitted out with exposed brick walls, copper pipes and studded Chesterfield sofas, this stylish pub mixes inventive house cocktails including a lemon…
Galway City
Emerging acts play here before they hit the big time. It's the place to hear bands but it's also renowned for regular stand-up comedy, along with a silent…
Paris
Taiwan's fabulously addictive bubble tea (zhēnzhū nǎichá) has finally made it to Paris. If you're not familiar with the drink, consisting of sweet milk…
Bordeaux
Enjoy a refreshing glass of blanche (white), ambréé (amber), blonde or brune (brown) beer brewed in situ at this innovative brasserie in Saint-Michel. A…
Paris
Free admission for everyone on Thursdays lures a fun-loving, dance-mad student set to this vast underground club, with 1500 sq m of dance floor and a…
The Douro
Attached to the Hostel des Arts, this vibrantly decorated bar serves a full lineup of coffee, local wines and mixed drinks to a young and artsy crowd…
Cardiff
Latin legal phrases are printed on the walls of this solidly traditional pub (a nod to the many patrons from the legal fraternity), but there's nothing…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
This riverside Young’s pub in Barnes was formerly a Masonic lodge. It's huge, traditional and welcoming downstairs, but the temptation in warmer months is…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Suspended bare-bulb lights and fretted timber make this split-level space a stylish spot for specialist gins (130 varieties), including a devilish…
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