Den Haag
On buzzing Denneweg, this sun-drenched corner bar has a wine list concentrating on European tipples but flirts with the New World too; there are dozens of…
Must-see nightlife in Europe
Lefkada
With salsa music blaring from the speakers, Cuban street-scene photos adorning the walls, a long list of well-prepared Caribbean cocktails and a paint job…
Eskişehir
Exposed brick, wine racks, ceiling-to-floor windows and cool artwork give Memphis the feel of a craft brewery, and its draught beer selection indeed…
Prague
A classic Žižkov hangout, this cheap-and-cheerful pub-restaurant pulls Kozel (including the excellent black version) and Urquell beers and serves big…
Centro Storico
Advance reservations are essential if you are keen to watch the sun setting over the fountains of Piazza Navona from the rooftop terrace bar-restaurant of…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Positioned on Venice’s loveliest campo (square), this wine bar specialises in vini naturali (natural-process wines) – organic, biodynamic, wild-yeast…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
Named after a dark-skinned variety of wine grape that originated in Hungary, this buzzy, modern wine bar serves a dizzying array of varieties (mostly…
Mostar
Lamps shaped like stylised leaves or fashioned from a punctured guitar create interesting lighting patterns over framed commemorations of the various…
Belgrade
If you want to take a deep dive into Serbian wine, this cosy Savamala wine bar boasts 40 domestic wines by the glass (290RSD to 450RSD) and nearly 300 ex…
West Ibiza
On the southwest side of the bay, you can eat, drink and soak up the final rays at boho-cool Kumharas, with its hippy market, ethnic beats, shisha pipes,…
Bristol
The Bristol outlet of Britain's punk brewery draws both the just-finished work crowd and those who want to linger at the cluster of tables out front…
San Sebastián
A hip favourite near the cathedral, Pokhara draws a wide cross section of imbibers and party people to its weekend DJ sessions. During the week, it's a…
Latin Quarter
Arguably the most English of the ‘English’ tearooms in Paris, this institution, founded by a certain Miss Klinklin in 1928, is a fine spot to break for…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Cent-conscious students love this American-styled bar for its lavish spread at aperitivi time – €10 for drink and sufficient nibbles to not need dinner…
Barcelona
Come summer, this re-created Balearic-style mansion attracts squadrons of beautiful people, locals and visitors alike, for a full-on night of music …
Thasos
The words 'hip' and 'ouzerie' seldom go together, but the understated stylishness of this terrace-bar at the northern edge of Hrysi Ammoudia (Golden Beach…
Delft
Opposite the Oude Kerk, this is one of Delft's most popular hangouts. It's known for student-friendly hours and occasional performances by live bands, who…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
This intimate Conde Duque haunt is known for its good food, but we like it more for its passion for that old Madrid favourite, vermut (vermouth). Here it…
Zealand
Beside Gilleleje's eastern lighthouse, the great attraction of this 18th-century inn is its fabulous terrace looking across the water towards Sweden. The…
Szczecin
Pass the large bloody-mouthed plastic shark strung up outside to discover Szczecin’s best beer garden wrapped around a wooden pavilion. The place offers…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
The teeny, wood-panelled Tweede Kamer ('second living room') feels more like a brown cafe than a coffeeshop, especially given the local crowd and…
Lviv
This fantastic, utterly unique beer hall is located three storeys underground in a centuries-old beer-storage vault once used by the neighbouring Lvivske…
Munich
The Everest of Munich beer gardens can seat up to 8000 Augustiner lovers, making it Bavaria's biggest – an accolade indeed. It's in a lovely spot in a…
Vienna
This small wine bar is inconspicuously located in the Gothic vault of a former monastery. You're welcome to crush peanut shells on the wooden floor as you…
Fairy-Tale Road
This sprawling, low-ceilinged Irish bar, lined with 'authentic' Hibernian timber, leather and books, is popular with locals and travellers alike. It's a…
Russian Caucasus
This little basement bar evokes a beer garden, while there is also seating on the shady pavement along Pushkinskaya ul. Take your pick from five house…
Prague
The Vinohrady branch of a popular pub chain that started in the Old Town. The idea is to highlight smaller, regional beers from around the country, rather…
Southern Canal Ring
Ablaze with tiling the colour of sunshine, this Spanish tapas bar has an agreeably battered interior and its margaritas are the business. It gets busy…
Old Town
A cross between a traditional pub and a pre-club bar, Villager has a shabby-chic, laid-back vibe. It can be standing room only in the main bar in the…
Pula
A statue of James Joyce greets you at the entrance to this bar named after his famous novel (which occupies the ground floor of a building where Joyce…
Málaga
Hidden away in the back alleys of Málaga's old town, this patio bar has a young, left-field feel, with plenty of Frank Zappa hairstyles and Che Guevara…
Eastern Mediterranean
An Irish pub in name (and some decor) only, the Newport is nonetheless a pleasant option for an evening restorative after wandering the upmarket shopping…
El Raval
The dimly lit ship-like interior, with low wooden beams and cocktail shakers and literature displayed in glass cabinets, is just a taster at this elegant…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Also known as Engelse Reet (ask the bartender for a translation), this small, narrow and ramshackle place doesn't allow you to do anything but drink and…
Macedonia
A superfriendly cake shop run by the wonderful Flora, where you can sip tea and coffee by day and enjoy drinks by night, and eat homemade sweets. The…
Windsor & Eton
In the taproom of this boutique brewery, half a mile west of the central station, you can sample hoppy delights like the award-winning Knight of the…
Edinburgh
Promoting itself as the Southside’s only ‘alternative’ pub, the Auld Hoose certainly lives up to its reputation, with unpretentious decor, gig posters on…
Dubrovnik
For a quiet coffee or a relaxed breakfast in a romantic neighbourhood setting, sit at the Kop's upper terrace. For mind-blowing views of Fort Lawrence …
Telavi
Located on the outskirts of Telavi, this excellent winery has won many international awards and is one of Georgia's most famous wine producers. It…
Barcelona
Named after the prized cocktail ingredient, this mojito-loving spot has an upstairs bar where you can peruse the first-rate house-infused gins (over 20 on…
