Fort William
The lounge here enjoys a good view over the loch, and the bar exudes a relaxed, jovial atmosphere where climbers and tourists can work off leftover energy…
Must-see nightlife in Western Europe
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Going strong since 1861, old-school boozer Trent House out-cools many Newcastle bars because it isn't trying. There's a jukebox with jazz and electronica…
Ericeira
This otherwise unexciting bar offers Ericeira's best selection of local craft beer, including a wealth of bottles from local suds house Mean Sardine and…
Funchal
Now loomed over by the new Savoy, Funchal's longest-established British pub has sports TV, Sunday roasts, occasional live music and a low-lit interior –…
Évora
Attracting all ages, this tiny, smoky but cosy spot with little wooden tables in a cave-like space attracts a loyal following who enjoy kicking back…
Viana do Castelo
This glass-box bar-cafe by the riverfront is a popular evening gathering point for locals. It’s a prime spot for a sundowner, with full-on views of the…
Biarritz
Rugby is a religion in Biarritz, and this place is themed around the colours of Biarritz Olympique (red and white). It gets lively on match days, but it's…
Toulouse
This brick-walled bar and tapas joint on place St-Pierre attracts a vivacious crowd of students and artists. Sip coffee by day, while evenings bring…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
If you need to ease your way up or down the steps of Montmartre, look no further than this kick-back cafe-bar, which serves inexpensive espresso and…
Keswick
A spit-and-sawdust pub that claims to be the oldest drinking den in town. It's owned by Jenning's Brewery, so you can sup on a pint of Cumberland or Sneck…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Amid Red Light windows by the Oude Kerk (watch which door you enter!), this cafe makes a good stop for an espresso accompanied by jukebox music while you…
Honfleur
The brick-vaulted 'Green Parrot' has a selection of over 60 beers from all four corners of Europe and a fine terrace for people-watching. Serves breakfast…
The West End
Ku is a three-tiered pleasure palace near Leicester Sq, with a cocktail bar and lounge above ground playing pop videos on wall-hung screens, and a proper,…
St-Tropez
Young, happening harbour-side bar for beautiful people, with chichi decor in shades of white and silver. It's been run by the same family for 50 years,…
Bayonne
When there's a big rugby match on (the local club is one of the biggest in France) and the weather is fine, rue Poissonnerie is completely blocked by the…
Bayonne
To sip no fewer than 380 different teas (reputedly the most in France), take a seat amid the metal canisters of this cafe, established in 1920. Tea is…
Évora
Right in Évora’s medieval heart, this bar has a pretty tree-shaded patio for nursing a glass of Alentejo wine. The food is pretty good too.
Glasgow
This student favourite on a West End backstreet near the River Kelvin is a relaxed den that serves nearly a hundred different teas and other infusions. It…
Avignon
Avignon’s inner-city gay bar rocks well into the wee hours, pulling a clientele that is not always that quiet, based on dozens of neighbour-considerate …
Nottingham
Its setting in a deconsecrated 19th-century church with soaring ceilings, glorious stained glass and flickering candles makes Nottingham's branch of this…
Oxford
Celebrating cycling culture in all its forms, this cool modern coffee shop pulls in caffeine fiends with its stripped-back, bare-white decor, easygoing…
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Liège
The tree-shaded terrace by Liège's cathedral is a good place to sip a glass of wine with local arty types. The bistro section next door with an all-black…
Birmingham
Sit in perspex chairs in front of giant blow-ups of Hawaiian beaches and groove to rock and roll at this tiki bar. Tropical-themed cocktails include…
Lagos
A good-natured and buzzing dive bar, this dark-wood place gathers plenty of surfers and backpackers, who spill out onto the street-side tables. Live music…
South Cornwall
This is where the locals hang out in Flushing, a traditional village pub with benches on the street, an open log fire and plenty of beers on tap. Pub…
Bordeaux
Lounge lizard-like in the sun over a pot of mint tea and honey-soaked Moroccan pastry at this popular neighbourhood cafe. Its pavement terrace overlooks…
Cambridge
Bringing a South Pacific vibe to the centre of Cambridge, Lola Lo specialises in cocktails and themed nights, featuring house, chart, commercial dance,…
Southeast Wales
This 16th-century coaching inn gets packed to the rafters during rugby games but it's a great place for a quiet beer or pub meal otherwise. Upstairs there…
Cork City
Long-running Havana Browns has three bars, a VIP room, an outdoor terrace and a fine line in neon and amber backlighting. The music doesn’t stray far from…
Mértola
This vaguely medieval-feeling bar has friendly barkeeps and eclectic decor (colourful paintings and a wall of skeleton keys), with a shaded wooden terrace…
Nottingham
An underground club for those who like their bass heavy and their beats supercharged, Stealth is attached to live music venue the Rescue Rooms.
Nice
Primped and pretty A-gays crowd shoulder to shoulder at Nice’s compact, perennially popular gay bar. Le 6 keeps a busy event and party schedule: guest DJs…
Biarritz
A trendy hangout near the old port, as popular for early evening grub as for late-night cocktails. The name is a pun – take a look at the pictures above…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A dance-loving crowd has flocked to Carib for years, drawn by DJs spinning a variety of world beats – Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian MPB and samba, African…
Montpellier
Happy hour runs from 6pm to 8pm at this Brit-themed pub with a French twist and a young crowd. There are eight brews on tap including Guinness and English…
Paris
More than 80 cocktails are detailed on the menu of this quiet, classy cocktail bar. They don't come cheap, but all are painstakingly made to order and…
Keswick
Benches, beams, hearths, rugs: the old Dog is the picture of a Lakeland pub. Look out for Thirst Rescue ale, which donates part of its proceeds to the…
De Pijp
The decor inside is nothing flash (an updated, blander version of a brown cafe, pretty much), but Het Paardje has one of best, most sprawling terraces in…
Southeast Wales
A traditional pub tucked down a pedestrian lane, the Hen & Chickens hosts live jazz sessions on Sunday afternoons (outside when it's sunny) and occasional…
Cascais
For the craic in Cascais, it has to be this cheery Irish watering hole. Pull up a stool for Guinness, Premiere League footy or live jam sessions on…
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