Southwestern Sardinia
If a glass of cool prosecco sounds good, join the locals at this popular pub. There's seating in a polished wood interior or, better still, on its…
Must-see nightlife in Sardinia
Eastern Sardinia
Going strong since 1875, Nuoro’s oldest cafe is something of a local institution. The interior recalls a more glamorous age, with frescoed cherubs, marble…
Alghero
One of Alghero’s big-name clubs, the summer-only Ruscello attracts a young party-loving crowd with its three dance floors and DJ-fuelled soundtrack of…
Eastern Sardinia
High on the Altopiano, this simple bar with a huge parking lot opposite the trailhead for Cala Goritzè makes a welcome stop for morning cappuccinos or…
Eastern Sardinia
All kitted out in decor hyping the fabulous Route SS125 drive, this simple cafe-bar sits atop the spectacular Genna ’e Silana pass and offers a welcome…
Cagliari
One for beer fans, this is an unpretentious, no-frills pub, little changed over the past two decades. It has a fine selection of guest beers, bottled and…
Cagliari
This long-standing lounge bar boasts alfresco seating on the panoramic Bastione di Saint Remy, one of Cagliari's prize locations. Recently reopened after…
Alghero
This backstreet pub is a fine spot for an evening's beer drinking in the centro storico. It's a basic set-up with stone vaults, wooden benches and a…
Alghero
On the centro storico's showpiece piazza, this venerable cafe attracts a constant stream of tourists to its square-side tables and formal wood-lined…
Northwestern Sardinia
A local landmark, this bustling bar-cum-pasticceria (pastry shop) near the waterfront draws a regular crowd, with people popping in at all hours, be it…
Sulcis
A salty seafront bar where fishermen stop for a beer after a day on the water. It's not going to win any design awards, but with the summer crowds…
Alghero
One of several cafes and bars offering ringside seats on Piazza Sulis, this is a prime spot for people-watching and evening drinks. Aperitifs (from €3.50)…
Eastern Sardinia
Right on Piazza Mazzini, this is an excellent place to park yourself with a cool beer and watch the world go by. It’s equally good for the morning paper,…
Oristano
This modern cafe – think bare wooden floorboards and black and grey tones – is the place for an early evening aperitivo accompanied by a predinner snack…
Alghero
By day a quiet neighbourhood cafe, the Diva shows her true colours at night when the atmosphere hots up as suntanned sippers drop by for a cocktail (€7)…
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Right on the main square, this central hub swells with happy holidaymakers until the early hours. Grab an outside table and enjoy ringside views of the…
Olbia
With outdoor seating in the heart of town, this popular cafe is good for morning coffee and cornetti (croissants), or beer, cocktails and vino later on.
Sassari
A cosy cafe with low stone ceilings and a few outdoor tables beneath a stretch of 13th-century wall. It's open all day from breakfast and serves a buffet…
Cagliari
Named after the elves that populate its small, stone-clad interior, this relaxed wine bar is a popular evening hang-out, serving decent cocktails and a…
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Towards Palau, 3km south of town, is Santa Teresa’s nightlife hub, centred on this outdoor club, where DJs and the occasional band crank up the party vibe…
Golfo di Orosei
Troubles indeed seem far away at this arty Beatles-themed bar, set around a pocket-sized courtyard. It’s a chilled spot for a snack, cold beer or cocktail.
