Nîmes
A spectacular location and a large terrace directly opposite Les Arènes means this opulent 19th-century cafe gleaming with chandeliers and mirrors gets…
Must-see nightlife in Western Europe
Paris
The ‘Crazy Heart’ is hip without attaining that too-cool-by-half pretentiousness that reigns in the Étienne Marcel environs. It’s a tiny, gallery-like bar…
Ghent
Silver-floral wallpaper, black-and-white photos from the glory days of celluloid and the occasional live jazz performance (9pm most Thursdays Oct-Apr)…
Windsor & Eton
This bright, bubbly 16th-century pub is tucked into a cobbled lane opposite the castle; sit at its street-side tables and admire the fortifications. Chain…
Cardiff
Billing itself as a prosecco bar, patisserie and Peroni specialist, Nine Yards serves coffee and lip-smacking sweet treats (the cannoli are particularly…
Brighton & Hove
In fine weather this laid-back Brighton institution throws open its doors and windows, and tables spill out onto the pavement. You’ll be just as welcome…
York
On a street that is notorious for its Saturday-night drunken revelry, Brigantes is a wood-panelled haven of peace and sophistication, with hand-pulled…
Angers
The many watering holes along the St-Laud pedestrian zone include this lively place, established in 1997, whose little black street-side tables and red…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Little has changed since the days of gas lighting at this lively wine bar. It offers 15 selected reds, whites and rosés by the pot (46cL), along with a…
London
For a pub that survived the Great Fire by 50m, the Hoop & Grapes is surprisingly lacking in atmosphere. The current structure probably dates from the 17th…
The West End
This venue is not quite the party place that Ku Bar Lisle St is and it therefore tends to be popular with a slightly older, smarter gay crowd. It's within…
Paris
Beneath a large awning, the exceedingly generous terrace fills up fast, especially for after-work drinks (less so the food), at this lively corner cafe…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Paris’ first microbrewery was opened by a French restaurateur and French brewer over two decades ago, and still brews four fabulous beers (blond, amber,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
No single address captures the Paris of Belleville-born singer Édith Piaf (1915–63) better than this busy neighbourhood cafe. Lit with red neon lights,…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Somewhat hidden above a Vodafone shop steps from the monastery, you'll find one of Batalha's few bars, a modern – but smoky – tasca that draws a lively…
De Pijp
Right on Albert Cuypstraat, the Green Butterfly strikes just the right balance between hip and gezellig (cosy, convivial), making it perfect for a koffie…
Bordeaux
A warm atmosphere fills this well-established bar, host to live music – including lots of jazz – every Thursday and Sunday evening from 7pm. Soirées DJs …
Derry (Londonderry)
With wooden booths, leather sofas and roaring fires, the Blackbird hasn't sacrificed comfort and cosiness in its bid to create a modern space. The kitchen…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Grab a quick coffee and croissant, snack or light bite to eat at this urban-slick cafe, on the ground floor of the Musée d'Orsay. Limited bar-stool…
Dublin
This spacious bar is filled with colourful murals to admire and snap while working your way through the extensive drink selection. Taking inspiration from…
Marseille
Caffè Noir, with its severe charcoal façade and black pavement terrace staggering down the street in three steps, more than lives up to its name. Inside…
South Cornwall
This cosy, old-style, whitewashed Portscatho pub dates from the 18th century and is all the better for it: expect worn wood, swirly carpets, plenty of…
Marseille
Popular with Corsican locals, this small club next to the opera was once a favourite of Spanish refugees in Franco's era. It has limited dancing, lots of …
South Cornwall
A popular late-night bar set into an old townhouse just a short walk from the cathedral. It looks small from the outside, but opens out Tardis-style into…
Luxembourg City
Dress to impress to gain entry to this designer spot in the pedestrian zone with a sleek, dark interior of terrazzo floors, dark-red walls and a timber…
Wiltshire
Having a pint here means downing a drink at the only pub in the world inside a stone circle. The best table is the Well Seat, where the glass tabletop…
County Mayo
The main draw of this bar (formerly called The Pub) is the memorabilia depicting the remarkable achievement of Don Allum – the first person to row across…
Whitby
The best place in town for atmosphere (though it might not look it from the outside) and real ale, with its impressive range of cask-conditioned beers…
The Midlands & the Marches
This Grade II–listed, triple-decker space is styled after a neon-lit American dive bar, with retro, vintage and industrial decor, craft beers, and…
Latin Quarter
Snag a sunlit table to catch up on emails or write postcards home at this busy, timeless cafe facing Notre Dame. Coffee, tea and inexpensive French…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Stained glass, polished wood and a roaring fire set an immediately comforting tone, but it's the beer that the grizzled bunch of blokes propping up the…
Cardiff
The decor's all over the place (prohibition speakeasy meets Buddha bar meets mad-scientist's lair) but the bar staff are slick enough to distract from any…
Ypres
One of Ypres' oldest houses, the 1772 Binnenhuys was rare in surviving WWI relatively intact. It's now an old-world home interiors shop, but tucked away…
Peak District
The ivy-draped Castle Inn has four centuries of practice in rejuvenating hamstrung hikers (and their dogs – pets are warmly welcomed here). Gourmet…
Auvergne
Sipping one of dozens of fragrant teas, you'll have little choice but to live like a local in this warm and welcoming salon de thé, which charms with…
Mértola
Just outside the old walls, the Cafe Guadiana is a popular local gathering spot for coffee, desserts, tapas, decent pizzas (around €7) and good wines by…
Paris
Beyond Les Funambules' awning-shaded terrace you'll find a beautiful cafe-bar with frescoes, a zinc bar and a coffered ceiling with a chandelier. Classic…
County Dublin
At the front is an old-style tavern frequented by a mix of locals and visitors; at the back is the venue for a nightly traditional Irish music and dance…
Ghent
In a graphic metaphor of globalisation, Ghent's classic old-world coffee shop is now hidden behind a brash Starbucks. Its response? A bright new takeaway…
Birmingham
Narrow boats glide past the terrace of this 18th-century lock-keeper’s cottage, where the low-ceilinged interior is strung with nautical paraphernalia and…
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