Mallorca
The pure-white beach bar carries more than a hint of Ibiza with a tapering outdoor promontory over the water that’s perfect for sunset cocktails, DJ…
Must-see nightlife in Spain
Chueca
This graceful old cafe has been serving coffee and meals since 1888 and has long been favoured by Madrid’s literati for a drink or a meal – all of Spain’s…
Toledo
In a former 16th-century palace, this atmospheric bar and restaurant has historical artefacts on display in the glassed niches of the brick-and-stone-clad…
Madrid
Javier and Zoë, a Spanish-Australian couple, named their cafe after St Georges Road in Zoë's native Melbourne, and the Aussie legacy doesn't end there…
Madrid
Out in the otherwise sedate streets east of El Retiro, this fine neighbourhood bar is one of the best places in Madrid to try vermut (vermouth), from the…
South Ibiza
At the southeastern end of Platja de Ses Salines, a hefty (worthwhile) walk from the parking, this is the island's coolest chiringuito. It draws quite a…
Val d'Aran
The ideal destination after a day of hiking or skiing is this congenial drinking den, with 14 taps of artisanal beer and a menu of global street food…
Bilbao
For a friendly, laid-back drinking scene – with great food to boot – this bohemian south-bank spot is hard to top. The interior is awash with Mason-jar…
San Sebastián
The name is a misnomer but this new-town place is spot-on for coffee. Set up by two Brazilian friends, it does small-batch roasting on site, and uses…
Palma de Mallorca
This old antique shop has been transformed into one of the most original places in Palma to nurse a drink and nibble on tapas. Curios, prints and knick…
Mallorca
Renowned for taking the ubiquitous Mallorcan bar snack pa amb oli (bread with oil) to the limits of its potential, this greenery-draped roadside bar…
Chueca
Once a haunt of writers and intellectuals, this architectural gem blends Modernista and art-deco styles, and its interior could well overwhelm you with…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Close attention to every detail makes Boconó special – coffee is roasted on-site and fanatics have a choice of styles: espresso, AeroPress and Chemex,…
Palma de Mallorca
What was once a workshop for the cathedral is now one of Palma's most atmospheric bars, a 500-year-old room graced by marble tables and festooned with the…
South Ibiza
The rawest, least pretentious club in Ibiza, right by the airport runway, DC 10 is all about the music and has a distinctly underground vibe. The door tax…
Gros
The long wooden bar, industrial fixtures and inviting front terrace make a suitable backdrop to the dozen quality brews on tap. Half are from its own…
San Sebastián
San Sebastián's top club, a classic disco housed in a grand seafront complex, sets the stage for memorable beachside partying. The club action kicks in…
Northeastern Mallorca
A much-loved sunset spot, the Royal has a classy terrace overlooking the narrow end of the harbour. There's music from 8pm on Thursday (DJs), Friday …
Bilbao
This unabashedly hipster joint draws lovers of craft beer to its cosy, eclectically adorned interior of mismatched furniture and artfully hung bicycle…
Madrid
Yes, the tapas here are outstanding, but they play second fiddle to the vermouths – the selection of one of Madrid's favourite tipples from across Spain…
Pamplona
Just off the beaten path, this delightful little corner bar has obvious charm with its vintage decor and delicious spread of pintxos. The real draw though…
Palma de Mallorca
Beachfront chill-out lounge and much-loved spot for a sundowner and tapas. DJs bring the beats Thursday to Sunday. You can reserve a sunbed for €25, and…
San Sebastián
Everyone's favourite indie venue, Dabadaba is a fine spot to escape the old-town crowds, with a laid-back ambiance, good craft brews and an inviting…
Toledo
A few steps from the cathedral, this neighbourhood drinking den has a creative soul, with eclectic furnishings (cheese grater lamps, a drip-painted bar),…
Murcia
A quite incredible selection of rums greets you on entering this bar. There are nearly a thousand available, with Caribbean travel videos playing to get…
La Latina & Lavapiés
This fine little bar is devoted to all things Cuban – from the music to the clientele and the Caribbean cocktails (including nonalcoholic), it’s a sexy,…
Valencia
It's mostly the young and beautiful at this upmarket and famous discoteca, which plays quality electronic music to a largely, but by no means exclusively,…
Catalonia
Hidden off on a tiny lane near the Temple Romà, this stylish terrace bar makes a great spot for an afternoon or evening libation. Come for wines and…
Costa del Sol
It's always a party at this super-friendly bar with a devoted international and gay following up in Torremolinos' Pueblo Blanco neighbourhood. Great mixed…
Madrid
In a lovely bar flooded with natural light, Chipén serves up more types of vermouths than you knew existed, as well as cavas, champagne and spirits. It's…
Alicante
For quality drinks and well-curated sounds in a welcoming, relaxed but stylish atmosphere, head out of the mayhem of the Barrio to this place, with a…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
Long before craft or artisan beers took hold in Madrid, La Tape was onto it. The menu has dozens of Spanish and international beers, as well as a…
Salamanca
Excellent cocktails, friendly bar staff and a cool crowd make for a fine mix just north of the Plaza Mayor. Apart from the creative list of cocktails, it…
Málaga
If you want your coffee dispatched quickly in a takeaway cup and don’t really care for Starbucks, head to the 'Last Monkey’, a super-friendly small cafe…
Chueca
A happy Madrid crowd packs this place out on weekends. The food's good, but it's the designer cocktails that make the bar stand out. If you get here any…
Madrid
We like a cocktailier who mixes things up a bit. Among the more than 30 cocktails he produces, Carlos Moreno here does some really cool stuff – try the …
Malasaña & Conde Duque
Taking a modern slant on the idea of an old Madrid taberna (tavern), Malpica has white walls, strategically placed greenery and wood furniture. Great…
Palma de Mallorca
Sushi, champagne, plush white loungers, bronzed bods, DJ beats and summertime barbecues are what Magaluf-based Nikki Beach has to offer. There's also a…
Málaga
The ‘Rabbit Hole’, as its name translates, keeps the punters happy with daily listings of a dozen ever-changing craft beers and an equal number of more…
Madrid
Order a cocktail, then lie down on the cushions and admire the vista from this fabulous rooftop terrace. It's a brilliant place to chill out, with the…
