Vilnius
Wedged into one of the prime crossroads in the twisting streets of Old Town is this charismatic little wine bar, offering Old and New World wines by the…
Must-see nightlife in Lithuania
Vilnius
Forgive the cheesy themes ('Girls Night Out!', 'Be My Latin Lover!'): if you want to salsa till the wee hours, and don't mind a cocktail or two, this…
Lithuania
The most offbeat and diverse venue in Palanga, Kablys ('hook') faces the Botanical Park, away from the noise and action of central Palanga. It's a bar,…
Kaunas
This relaxed pint-sized bar is well worth seeking out for its bewildering array of bottled brews from all over the world. Whether you're after a Belgian…
Vilnius
Proud, friendly and party-obsessed, Soho proudly bills itself as Lithuania's 'most popular' (and pretty much only) LGBTQ club. On a regular night, DJs…
Lithuania
The one independent coffee outlet among Palanga's coffee chain outlets, Fotokava is a stylish space decked out with vintage cameras. It's not a speciality…
Lithuania
Charming pub with an outdoor terrace peeking out of the foliage, retro '80s interior and some interesting Lithuanian craft beers on the menu. Generous…
Vilnius
This compact venue – which serves food in the daylight hours – is for serious clubbers. Some of Vilnius' best DJs as well as international acts play…
Lithuania
Inside the Anykščių Kultūros Centras, this sleek, minimalist cafe serves a mean espresso and a chocolate avocado cake practically guaranteed to convert…
Vilnius
This smart coffee shop in western Vilnius is the favourite haven of the laptop-toting set. They also roast their own beans and sell cakes and sandwiches.
Lithuania
The local branch of the popular nation-wide chain serves reliably good coffee in various forms and is decked out with fantastic photos of the region.
Kėdainiai
The one and only speciality coffee shop in town. They roast their own beans and there's a decent assortment of sweet bites to go with your brew.
Lithuania
One of the biggest, most raucous clubs in Palanga, playing mainly house and mainstream dance music until dawn.
Kaunas
Great for beers and a boisterous atmosphere, Skliautas bursts with energy at most times of the day and night. Go in the early evening for a relatively…
Vilnius
Open only in the warmer months – as the name, 'Summer Terrace', suggests – this big, boisterous courtyard is one Vilnius' best places to catch a band or…
Kaunas
While the name might be the most Irish thing about it, the Shamrock is a decent and genuinely hospitable pub. Irish and British beers (Guinness, Murphy's,…
Vilnius
Dedicated to the sensual delights of tea and coffee, 'Taste and Smell' is a stylish courtyard cafe with a talent for the brew. Hot spiced cups for winter,…
Klaipėda
On the 20th floor of the K building of the Amberton hotel, and attached to the restaurant that shares its name, Viva Lavita offers spectacular views of…
Lithuania
Outdoor barbecue restaurant and terrace by day, cocktail bar–club by night, Piano tries to keep the throngs happy throughout the day. A crowded summer…
Klaipėda
The 'Fat Cat', has unusual charm for a hotel bar – it's more in line with other vaulted-brick beer cellars in Germanic Klaipėda. There's a daily menu of…
Nida
Kolibris is a dependable kavinė-baras (cafe-bar) near the harbour, good for a beer in the tented terrace after a day on the water, or for grilled pork,…
Klaipėda
The 'Nesė Entertainment Bank' has many faces: the complex entails an Irish pub, a whisky bar, a casino and alounge bar. It's not the most interesting…
Lithuania
Improbably Western-themed, this 'saloon' doubles as a lunch-spot by day and club by night, making use in both cases of a wide frontage on Palanga's main…
Vilnius
This hopping whiskey bar, specialising in American whiskeys and bourbon, gets absolutely packed most nights, so if you wish to savour your poison, go…
Lithuania
Between June and September tents housing round-the-clock bars sprout on the beach, and can be lovely places to see the sun set over the Baltic (or feel it…
Vilnius
With its smart timber interior and general air of expensive good health, Vaisinė is emblematic of the gentrification of Užupis. It's a great place to get…
Vilnius
It may look – and feel – like an airport lounge, but nothing can beat the panoramas of this sky-blue bar on the 22nd floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel…
Vilnius
Choose between wooden tables below vaulted ceilings and chandeliers, or bypass the main room and grab a comfy couch out the back. Best enjoyed in winter,…
Vilnius
The late-night cousin of the original, an Italian-focused wine bar on Stuokos-Gucevičiaus gatvė.
Vilnius
Great for live music, this charismatic place also has a terrace in summer, and exhibits the work of local photographers.
Klaipėda
Coffee culture isn't that rich in Klaipėda, and you can do worse than this decent cafe, with cakes, muffins and wi-fi.
Lithuania
Open from May to mid-September, this laid-back shack by the artificial beach is ideal for a post-swim shandy.
Vilnius
The slightly scruffy, off-beat front bar of the Jamaika hostel is perhaps one of the friendliest in Vilnius.
Vilnius
Live bands, karaoke, DJs and raucous late nights make this an institution in the heart of the Old Town.
