Must see nightlife in Graz

Delightful Promenade is a Graz institution. Run by the people behind the legendary Aiola, it's a pretty, modern take on the traditional coffee house. On a…

A rambling, warm and endearingly boho addition to Lend's usual line-up of grungy bars, Blendend is a great drinking and snacking spot during the week and…

Buna is one of Graz' independent coffee roasteries; this is its city-centre cafe. Come for coffee chat and expertly crafted flat whites, espressos and…

This traditional cafe does old school beautifully with homemade pastries, lots of things to read and pleasant, suited waiters who have found a calling in…

A super laid-back bar in a lovely rotunda-style building in the park, perfect for an early or late drink. Check the website for details of DJs or live…

This huge terrace cafe-bar tops the Kastner & Öhler department store and has the best view in the city. Enjoy the clouds and rooftops over a breakfast…

This small Italian wine bar and cafe is a nice place to retire to between sights for a glass of wine or coffee, or for its selection of tramezzini (small…

This branch of the popular Graz chain is an early-morning coffee must if you're in need of 'good' coffee in the centre. Big windows and a raised…

This small wine bar with lovely courtyard tables is like stepping into a Sicilian home, with welcoming service and a range of excellent southern Italian…

One of Graz' most popular dance places with a wide range of performers and theme nights each week ranging from hip-hop and RnB through to reggae,…

The tunnels under Schlossberg were once used as air-raid shelters. Today, some of them have been refashioned into a large arts-clubbing venue. See the…

Situated downstairs in the same building as the bar M1, this cellar spot is the favoured hangout of Graz' metal connoisseurs. Enter from Prokopigasse.

This traditional bar and Beisl (bistro pub) with a dark-wood interior and outside seating has an alternative feel and super-cheap eats from breakfast on.

Student-friendly retro theme nights, dance music and occasional live gigs. See the website for upcoming events and prices.

A young, fashionable student crowd loves this place, which has a patio perfect for warm summer evenings. There's a small admission of around €5 when there…

M1 is a modern three-storey cafe-bar replete with rooftop terrace. Its spiral staircase can cause a few problems after a couple of the 200 or so cocktails…

Grab a coffee or settle in with a spritz as the Mur splashes below your feet. Kids can entertain themselves in the play area while you kick back.

The brassy Kulturhauskeller is a popular student hangout with a great cellar-pub feel and a Wednesday karaoke night.