Cardiff
We rate the cocktails and ambience much more highly than the food at this hip cafe-bar directly opposite the National Museum. Slink into the comfy chairs,…
Must-see nightlife in Western Europe
Marseille
Shake it to techno, funk and indie in between games of pétanque at this mythical Marseillais club with four salles (rooms) beneath 17th-century stone…
Belfast
In Belfast's oldest surviving building, dating from 1711, McHugh's retains a wonderfully traditional feel with its old wooden booths and benches, and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Staff have a wonderfully irreverent sense of humour at this grungy late-night bar where night owls inevitably end up when there's nowhere else to go…
Cork City
You could easily walk along South Main St and never know that this sleek bar with heated roof terrace was right above you. The cocktail menu covers all…
South Cornwall
A decent coffee stop, next door to the Plaza Cinema. It's tiny – not much more than a chrome bar and a couple of tables – but there are often tempting…
Kilkenny City
Sit back in the comfy leather seats and peruse the enormous whiskey menu (200 varieties and counting). If you're lucky you might even grab the coveted…
Leeuwarden
In this spot for 30-odd years, this music and sports cafe lures a faithful older crowd with its 1950s sounds and pavement terrace that scarcely changes…
Paris
If you're counting the centimes in your pocket, La Cordonnerie is your spot for cheap drinks and a good time. The €3 pints during happy hour (5pm to 8…
Cork City
Genial is the word that springs to mind as you enter this timeless family pub and are greeted by generations of regulars. It's cosy in more ways than one;…
Cardiff
Occupying the corner of the main street and a shady lane, Peppermint has a pleasant interior (curved banquettes, feature wallpaper and a long bar), but it…
Guimarães
An always bustling cafe-bar where sport blasts on the TV and lots of men sit around the circular counter. A long-standing favourite, going strong since…
Leeuwarden
Outdoor tables fan out in all directions at this canal-side cafe, including across the canal bridge strewn with tubs of summertime geraniums. When the…
Antwerp
Of all the terraces on Marnixplaats overlooking the huge Neptune sculpture, this happy spot is generally the most popular. And when skies open, the big…
Aliados & Bolhão
In a handsomely designed throwback to the 1950s, this intimate cafe housed in a former warehouse hosts a good mixed gay and straight crowd. It's a retro…
Aliados & Bolhão
Something of a Porto stalwart on the Rua Cândido dos Reis, Plano B is where DJs and live bands hold court. Much like the crowd, the line-up is truly…
Cascais
Sitting unsuspectingly above one of the most atmospheric and touristy streets in Cascais is this alternative watering hole, a dive bar with a rock and…
The Ardennes
A low-key café with a people-watching terrace, a wide range of fair-priced beers (most €3.90) and plenty of decent pub food at reasonable prices (mains €9…
Dublin
A decent boozer that is a favourite with rugby fans who didn't get tickets to the match – they congregate around the TVs and ebb and flow with each…
Glasgow
Near Queens Park station, this upbeat spot doles out more than a hundred varieties of rum. It backs up the Caribbean theme with Jamaican and Creole…
Birmingham
Chinatown's Arcadian Centre, centred on an open-air plaza, is the gateway to Birmingham's hedonistic nightlife quarter south of New St station, with…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With its classic cafe decor and famed kir royals (crème de cassis topped with Champagne), Le Sancerre is often packed to capacity in the evening,…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A nod to the 1938 flick Hôtel du Nord, this timber-and-tile cafe along the canal has an arty, spirited ambience, well-priced drinks and good food (steak…
Évora
Praxis has one big dance floor, one small dance floor and DJs spinning house, R&B and hip-hop. It’s a lively, good-time crowd, but the place doesn’t get…
Paris
You won't find big-name, mass-market beers at this corner neighbourhood bar, but you will find some 70-odd bottled brews, mainly French, Belgian and…
Ericeira
This casual place is almost summed up by its name. It offers a relaxed beach-town vibe and is a perfect spot for an afternoon drink, whether a fruit juice…
Linen Hall Library Coffee Shop
Belfast
The Linen Hall Library has a small coffee shop selling sandwiches and cakes as well as hot dishes like soup and chicken pie. There are great views of…
Groningen
In a 17th-century brewery (note the keg hanging outside bearing its namesake key), this vintage bar dating to 1977 has a local following for its cosy…
Southeast Wales
A Victorian stationmaster's house with flagstone floors and wood-burning stoves, the Foxhunter is now an appealing country pub serving hearty meals. It's…
Wallonia
Around the back of the Abbaye d'Aulne, it's worth seeking out this timeless brasserie, which serves up excellent high-fermentation beers, including the…
South Cornwall
Veryan's pub is a snug, old-school boozer – fireplaces, woodburners, brass knick-knacks and all. There are nooks and crannies to nestle down in, and a…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
With its fabulous pavement terrace spilling onto rue Ste-Croix de la Bretonnerie, the Missing Star is a trendy, gay-friendly bar with a retro interior of…
Amsterdam
If your Vondelpark football game's washed out, switch to Plan B and shoot some pool at this friendly hangout with 13 pool tables, two dartboards, sports…
Paris
This tiny salon de thé (tearoom) has a tempting array of hot chocolate, chocolate sculptures, cakes and pastries as well as a fine collection of tea to…
Coimbra
An institution amongst Coimbra's student bar-hoppers, this tiny place near the old cathedral is the ideal venue for a big night. Think cheap shots,…
Paris
DJs spinning everything from electronic to funk and soul hit the decks from Wednesday to Saturday at this busy drinking venue on the Bastille beat. Most…
Portree (Port Righ)
Portree's pubs are nothing special, but the Isles Inn is more atmospheric than most. The Jacobean bar, with its flagstone floor and open fires, pulls in a…
Ullapool
Known as the FBI, this character-laden waterfront inn is a popular spot where locals and visitors go to mingle. The food isn't anything special but it's…
Skye
You can enjoy a bar meal of Cullen skink or roast venison (food served noon to 9pm) washed down with Isle of Skye Brewery ale at the public bar in the…
Temple Bar
Only a couple of doors down from the Olympia Theatre, this is a wonderful old-style bar where conversation – not loud music – is king. The beer is also…
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