Aberdeen
This lovely Edwardian-style pub with wood panelling, marble-topped tables and walls decorated with old musical instruments is a great place for a quiet…
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Amsterdam
A jovial canal-side watering hole, ‘The Grape’ is one of Amsterdam’s oldest pubs and was once a distillery, evident in its gas chandeliers, carpet-lined…
Paris
Worn wooden parquet, a vintage zinc bar, a leather Chesterfield sofa and old metal chairs picked up at the flea market strike the perfect shabby-chic…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Along pedestrianised Parc Rives de Seine, this bar has two waterside terraces with panoramas best savoured over a cocktail, beer or wine and tasty cheese…
Aran Islands
The buzzing Bar provided last pints for those emigrating from Galway to the USA, hence its former name, the American Bar (and its photos of Elvis, Bob…
Clermont-Ferrand
Ostensibly Irish with a soundtrack of rock ‘n' roll and folk, this cafe-bar manages to be all things: a coffee joint where you can catch a sports match, a…
Amsterdam
This rambling Swiss-chalet-style timber house has a gingerbread look about it, at the edge of the Vondelpark forest. It's actually a regular cafe with…
Paris
Hundreds of wines from winemakers across France, including up to a dozen by the glass, can be paired with charcuterie and/or cheese platters at this…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Small and intimate (and simultaneously sleek and grungy), this Cais do Sodré watering hole boasts a beautiful hardwood back bar and original stained glass…
Amsterdam
In-the-know hop heads like to go straight to the source of cult brewers Butcher's Tears. The brewery's all-white clinical-feeling taproom is tucked at the…
Amsterdam
Located in the former Vondelpark pavilion at the northeastern end of the park, this stylish and comfortable cafe has a large terrace overlooking the pond …
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
This spirited 1950s-styled bar-cafe – all shades of yellow and lit by neon – has a mosaic-tiled façade, formica tables, red-vinyl lounges, framed concert…
The West End
This cheery local favourite takes its name from Queen Charlotte, who previously stored food here for her husband George III, during his nearby treatment…
Sagres
Natural timber features throughout the rustic-chic interior of this lively cafe-bar, which has a great postsurf vibe. The upper level has a sun-drenched…
De Pijp
Boca's (inspired by the Italian word for 'mouth') is the ultimate spot for borrel (drinks). Mezzanine seating overlooks the cushion-strewn interior, but…
Paris
A collection of miniature cuddly gorillas is the clue to the kitschy-cool vibe at this fun cafe-bar, one notch up from your regular neighbourhood hang-out…
Lisbon
It would be odd to venture to Arroios just for a pint, and you'll need to tolerate the out-of-place, American-diner-style decor, but this tiny new 10-tap…
Edinburgh
One of the newer additions to Edinburgh’s burgeoning coffee scene, Cult Espresso is an intimate, industrial-chic cafe serving single-origin coffees to the…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Kettles gleam behind the bar at this microbrewery, whose eight taps have four of its own brews – pale ale, porter, IPA and smoked beer – alongside…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Down a back alley beside Skipton's canal basin, this friendly pub is essentially a modern craft beer bar but still manages to cultivate a traditional feel…
North London
This little cafe just before the entrance to the British Library piazza scores highly on design but even more on its coffee. One of just three London…
Glasgow
Perhaps the best bar on Ashton Lane, Brel can seem tightly packed, but there's a conservatory for eating out the back so you can pretend you're sitting…
Peniche
Don't ask us how an otherwise unremarkable supermarket (fine for quick provisions) became the happy hour of choice among the surf crowd but its patio is…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A steely black façade, dim interior lighting and tropical decor inject an exotic vibe into the city's favourite tiki bar. Punch bowls serve up to four…
Galway City
Neighbouring the Asian Tea House, this lantern-lit bar decorated with Buddha statues mixes inventive cocktails such as the Shanghai Kiss (passion-fruit…
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Amsterdam
No, it's not a blue and white UFO cake stand landed in the park, this is the Vondelpark outpost of local brewery heroes Brouwerij ’t IJ. Opened in late…
Bordeaux
When respite from the urban crowds beckons, duck into this peaceful coffee shop near the cathedral. Books to tempt and be browsed casually sit on shelves…
Rotterdam
If Rotterdam had a ‘best view from a cocktail bar’ award, this bar on the 7th floor of the De Rotterdam building would be the clear winner. Action unfolds…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Venture beyond Alentejo and Douro wines at this excellent wine bar, where some 65 offerings by the glass (€2.60 to €50) can be sipped under an impressive…
Grenoble
Attracting a spirited, student-filled crowd, this popular bar serves 40+ vins aromatisés (flavoured wines; €2.50) in an array of extravagant flavours:…
The West End
Cool, assured, and expertly staffed, this tiny Soho cafe-bar is perfect for a Negroni (the speciality), house cocktail (mostly £12) or top-notch coffee,…
Glasgow
Perfect for a pint after the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, this great spot offers the delicious range of artisanal beers from the brewery of the same…
Glasgow
A breathtaking domed ceiling and majestic chandeliers make this casino a special space. Originally a bank and later Glasgow's High Court, this regal…
Vila Nova de Gaia
With a private-member's-club feel, Dick's is a class act at the Yeatman, with plush sofas for conversing, live music between 9.30pm and midnight from…
The Burren
You can’t miss O'Donohue's – it’s the bright blue building with a painted fish drinking a pint of Guinness on the side that’s visible for miles around. It…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This simply styled, cosy coffee shop serves top-notch brews that are roasted across the street. Along with the usual options, Nude has rotating single…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
With its exposed brick walls, Bruce Lee poster and vinyl spinning on the turntable, Fragments is a hot address for excellent coffee made with a gleaming…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This grand erstwhile brothel has an alluring mix of restored history and industrial chic. Between the high-ceilinged restaurant, one of the best terraces…
Aran Islands
A local linchpin, the island's only pub has outdoor tables with great views. Live music plays most nights in July and August, with spontaneous weekend…
Limerick City
With its attractive riverside setting, a maze of stone-walled and wood-panelled rooms, outdoor tables overlooking the water, and a menu that runs from…
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