EuropeEntertainment

Art, Film entertainment in Europe

  1. Filmbar Im Kesselhaus

    This sleek student restaurant and bar is the hub of eating and drinking activity on the university campus. Beyond that, it also shows art-house films usually related to the theme of shows in its associated exhibition space (www.filmgalerie.at). If the vegetarian offerings, salads, pasta and meats don’t get you up here, then the lively indoor and outdoor bar or the cine­matic aspect might.

    reviewed

  2. A

    Bar Quebra Costas

    In the perfect position to sip a cold beer as you watch people puff and pant up the Quebra Costas, this Coimbra classic has a great terrace as well as a recently updated interior with sharp art on the walls. Thursday through Saturday there’s music into the wee hours, from chilled-out electronica to jazz.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Cineworld Multiplex

    This 17-screen cinema replaced many smaller cinemas and shows only commercial releases. The seats are comfy, the concession stand is huge and the selection of pick ‘n’ mix could induce a sugar seizure. It lacks the style of the older-style cinema, but we like it anyway.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Universale

    The owners have converted this old cinema, putting a restaurant upstairs and a bar in the middle of the downstairs area, around which gathers a mixed set of locals tending towards the beautiful people. In the background a screen plays classic black and white movie clips.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Gefärlich

    This deeply groovy bar-club-restaurant-lounge-café-hairdresser-clothing store-art space (really) has made a major splash on the Nørrebro nightlife scene. It gets packed on weekends, with the incriminating evidence usually posted on MySpace by midweek.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Rote Fabrik

    This once counter- cultural and now largely mainstream institution stages rock concerts, original-language films, theatre and dance performances. There’s also a bar and a restaurant. Take bus 161 or 165 from Bürkliplatz.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Studentenclub Schützengasse

    The grunge factor is high at this student club, which may be just what the doctor ordered as an antidote to highbrow burnout. Monday movie nights and salsa nights also provide diversions.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Kanzlei

    What is a school playground by day morphs into an outdoor bar session by night, especially in summer. Kanzlei’s club action happens downstairs, underground.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Melkweg

    The 'Milky Way' draws the masses with its eclectic live music - everything from Afro-Celtic to thrash - plus dance halls, cinema, lounges and art galleries.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Galeria Bar Santa Clara

    Arty tearoom by day and chilled-out bar at night, this terrific place has good art on the walls, a series of sunny rooms and a fine, riverfront terrace.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    West Balkan Club Bar

    This place without a sign has something for everyone - from live music and/or DJ to bars in the garden and films on the big screen. Bit alternative.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Glinka Opera & Ballet Theatre

    Adorned with statues, the classical-styled building of Glinka Opera & Ballet Theatre firmly sticks to the musical classics.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Bar Diligência

    This bar hosts live music of varying quality, including occasional fado, from about 10.30pm most nights.

    reviewed

  15. Star

    A huge entertainment complex with cinemas, bowling and billiards, plus a pumping nightclub and bar.

    reviewed

  16. Villa Serena

    Three floors of film screenings and music, live and canned, plus a garden for outdoor chilling.

    reviewed

  17. M

    Sava Centar

    The Sava Centar hosts major concerts, film festivals and multimedia events.

    reviewed

  18. N

    Dom Omladine

    Dom Omladine hosts major concerts, film festivals and multimedia events.

    reviewed

  19. O

    Riff Raff

    This cinema-cum-bistro is a counter-cultural way to start the evening.

    reviewed