Galway City
Rainbow flags and motifs adorn Galway's premier LGBTQ bar, where Wednesday is student night, DJs spin dance music on Friday, Saturday brings drag acts,…
Must-see nightlife in Western Europe
Derry (Londonderry)
Above Quays Bar, Derry's hottest club spreads over two floors, and has the city's largest rooftop terrace. Guest and resident DJs play; see the Facebook…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Gay and straight, black and white, young and old – everyone has a soft spot for this offbeat club. It gets going at around 2am on weekends with DJs…
London
Marooned among a sea of soulless office blocks a short walk from Tower Hill, this slim, nautically themed 1802 pub has an ornately decorated facade and…
Bath
Owned by Bath Ales, locals' favourite 'the Sally' quenches many a thirst with house beers such as amber Gem and the stronger Wild Hare Pale Ale. Food is…
Chester
An old-fashioned boozer with a lovely atmosphere, the Falcon is great for a pint, especially the selection of Samuel Smyth ales, wheat beers and ciders;…
Antwerp
In a fine brick building that started life as a 16th-century warehouse, the cool, modernised interior hosts a welcoming bar aimed for a gay male clientele…
Paris
This unassuming locals' hang-out doesn't even bother with a sign, but it keeps things interesting with activities, like blind taste tests, throughout the…
Aliados & Bolhão
Vintage wallpaper, gilded mirrors and walls of books give a discreet charm to this nicely lit beer and wine bar. On weekends, DJs spin funk, soul, jazz…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Trumps is still one of Lisbon’s best-known gay clubs, with cruisy corners, a sizeable dance floor and events from live music to drag. It features national…
Madeira
Slightly away from the tourists, this tiny cafe spreads tables across sunny Largo dos Herédias near Ribeira Brava's Ethnographical Museum. Serves coffees,…
Paris
There aren't many bars in western Paris that come attitude-free, so if you're in search of a friendly welcome to pair with a beer and burger, Bugsy's is…
The Ardennes
With 13 brews on tap, a quirky interior with seats that look like old tram benches, a large terrace and cosy rear garden-yard, Georges is the most…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Pop into the slate-floored Joiners for a pint from the pub's own on-site microbrewery. A drop of the hoppy Three Cliffs Gold Ale is the one to try. It…
Bordeaux
Don your dancing shoes and hit the oldest nightclub in town (and about the only one in the centre) for some serious 1970s, '80s and '90s pop. Admission…
Delft
Belgian beer is the popular choice here, enjoyed in great quantities at a sea of tables in leafy Beestenmarkt. There are more than 10 beers on tap, and…
Belém
Watch boats bob on the water over coffee or cocktails (€8 to €10) at this stylish, dressed-in-black dockside lounge bar. Guest DJs liven things up…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Doing drag in Lisbon since 1976, this popular club has a tiny dance floor, famous nightly drag shows hosted by the talented Debora Kristal (starting…
Liège
Take surreal decor with a ghoulish dark humour, add arcade games, thrash metal music and staff with more piercings and ink than plain skin et voilà – c…
Limoges
Small and sophisticated, this wine bar is considerably more grown-up than many of Limoges' drinking options. There are some 200 bottles to choose from, as…
County Dublin
Two dozen or so craft beers complement the usual selection of brewery beers here; add to this an excellent lunch and dinner menu and you've got one of the…
The Midlands & the Marches
In the atmospheric Lanes – a tangle of alleys south of the High St – this old-fashioned pub has fine draught ales and a crowd that rates its drinks by…
Coimbra
Join the black-caped students at their union bar, where beers are cheap and everyone is welcome. The esplanade out back, with wood decking and a grassy…
Aliados & Bolhão
Part 1920s bookshop, part cafe-bar, this old-school charmer spills out onto the cobbled pavement – a terrific spot for people-watching and eavesdropping…
Rotterdam
A shipping container is the centrepiece bar of Hugh's massive, multilevel space, which has a geometric retro design, DJs on the decks and a lounge vibe…
Delft
Cosy little Locus Publicus is filled with cheery locals quaffing their way through the 200-strong beer list, including 13 on tap. There's great people…
The Beiras
Hidden away in a tiny corner behind Praça Luís de Camões, this laid-back little bar is a fine spot for an evening drink, perhaps at one of the tables…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Real ales, real ciders and plenty of locals catching up under the low, twisted roof-beams of this 18th-century pub in the narrow-laned heart of Dol…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Behind its faded sage-green façade, the ‘Storeys’ (all three floors) offers an alternative to Le Marais' more glamorous venues, with indie music and a…
Viana do Castelo
Tucked below Viana's cathedral, this favourite nightspot draws a local crowd for caipirinhas, glasses of wine and nibbles of local charcuterie and cheeses…
Northeast Belgium
Sit beside a fireplace beneath historic beamed ceilings at this quiet pub and get stuck into a choice of over 200 brews including all the Trappists and 25…
Liège
Want deep discussions (in French) about the state of the world? Then venture into this intimate little cafe with two convivial little balconies, located…
The Midlands
Stop for a pint at Craughwell's, renowned for its rollicking trad-music sessions and impromptu singalongs. Visitors and locals alike contribute to the bar…
The Lake District
This brewpub produces its own award-winning beers such as Cockermouth Pride, Lakeland Honey Beer and Cuddy Lugs. You can watch the vats at work through a…
Bristol
Around 40 varieties of cider are served on this converted barge, including raspberry, strawberry and six perries (pear cider). Best enjoyed at a table set…
Amboise
The big draw at this convivial bar on Amboise's mid-Loire island: supremely romantic views of the château. Serves beer (€3.50) and light meals, but the…
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny's best venue for craft brews is a long, narrow beer hall of a place owned by Carlow Brewing Company, with a wide selection of ciders and ales,…
Ghent
Ghent’s uberpopular brewery-pub serves excellent herb-infused brews. Guided tours of the brewery (for a minimum of eight thirsty punters) are available by…
Lyon
On the 7th floor of Lyon's opera house, this panoramic bar with small outdoor terrace offers sweeping views over the city, and it makes a fine spot for a…
Nottingham
Nottingham's original cocktail bar rocks the Lace Market with DJ sets and quirky takes on favourites such as elderflower mojitos. The roof terrace gets…
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