Top 100 Bars In Europe 2025


This is our exhibition of the finest pubs and bars in Europe for 2025.

Who has reached the top step this year? Flip each of the windows below to find out more in the countdown to #1!


100. The Canny Man's, ๐„๐๐ข๐ง๐›๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ก ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

A carefully guarded love-or-hate pub that is a a monument to individual character and insistence on standards.

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99. Schluggstube, ๐•ญ๐–†๐–˜๐–Š๐–‘ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ (New Entry)

A one-off explosion of kitsch in the very heart of Basel provides something completely different.

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98. Graffiti, ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ

Fun among Novi Sad locals at this vivid in-the-know backstreet cafรฉ bar!

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97. Jernbanecafeen, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ (New Entry)

Set by Copenhagen station, this bar is dedicated to all things railway.

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96. Nabuchodonosor, ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท (New Entry)

Cutting edge natural wines in a bar perfectly pitched to be friendly, informal and accessible.

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95. Geea Caffe, ๐’๐ข๐›๐ข๐ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด

Cult late-night apartment bar with macabre artwork, baroque furnishings and bargain cocktails!

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94. Augustiner Brรคu Mรผlln, ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‡๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น (New Entry)

A veritable cathedral to beer and socialising, this gigantic, remarkable complex of beer halls makes enjoyment feel pretty damn easy.

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93. Opus Pistorum, ๐๐š๐ซ๐ข ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

High quality cocktails in a unique space offering a special, seductive atmosphere.

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92. Bodega Carol, ๐•ญ๐–†๐–—๐–ˆ๐–Š๐–‘๐–”๐–“๐–† ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ (New Entry)

Vibrant, bustling and atmospheric corner bodega with customers spilling out onto the street. This is the very picture of Barcelona social life.

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91. Pizzini, ๐๐š๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐  ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Late night revelry in old world surroundings proves Bamberg isn't just about its traditional breweries and beer halls.

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90. Cafรฉ Bendl, ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’†๐’๐’๐’‚ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

A lost-in-time late night hangout for unabashed, informal fun yards away from some of the most pompous and upright elements of central Vienna.

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89. Hobo Kiosk, ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (New Entry)

Quirky, unique with a distinctive identity and character, a basement bar with local beers and fabulous hospitality.

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88. Basket Bar, ๐’๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท (New Entry)

This characterful Viennese style pub is a true standout amidst a wash of bland Croatian 'caffe bars', with a legion of young fans on account of its distinctive identity and up to date drinks selection.

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87. Charlie's, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ (New Entry)

Breaking the typical British theme pub mould with its distinctive size and unconventional identity, with superb beers including immaculate cask ales.

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86. ฤŒierny Pes, ๐๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ฏ๐š ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

Black Dog's ancient vaults are a characterful setting for a pub that is simply the best Bratislava old town has to offer!

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85. Hofbrรคuhaus, ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

While touristy, this infamous state-run beer hall is jaw-dropping in scale, unique in form and draws you in to its noisy, gaudy fun.

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84. Cafรฉ de las Horas, ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ (New Entry)

A flamboyant bar that does its utmost to impress, with a versatile drinks list including the famous, and lethal Agua de Valencia.

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83. Kurnik ล opa Hospodaยฒ, ๐Ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐š ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

An ideal blend of modernity and tradition reboots the Czech pub format, offering modern beers in an authentic neighbourly hangout.

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82. Arboretum, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ข๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (New Entry)

Behind a blacked out shopfront is this ramshackle cocktail bar. Everything you see is for sale - including we hear - the business itself.

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81. Valli Baar, ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช

A true survivor and now preserved cultural icon, a bar where you can make new friends almost as soon as you walk in.

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80. Chmury, ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Part of a courtyard complex. All the strengths of Polish bars: vintage dรฉcor, latest craft beers, friendly and informal, lively surroundings.

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79. Foxtrot, ๐‹๐ข๐ฌ๐›๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Curated by Luis Pinto Coelho, a one-off interior. Cocktail-focused yet informal and casual - it's brilliant.

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78. Antigua Casa de Guardia, ๐Œรก๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐š ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Drink on the stand with locals in a former guard house opposite enormous wooden barrels of fortified wines. Utterly informal, absolutely fantastic.

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77. L'illustration, ๐“›๐“ฒ๐“ต๐“ต๐“ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท (New Entry)

Combining fine beer and wines with local art, this carefully curated brown pub with its enigmatic owner is treasured by locals.

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76. Taverne St. Paul, ๐‹๐ขรจ๐ ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Unspoilt and authentic central brown cafรฉ with distinctive Maasland facade that has rightly become a city institution.

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75. L'AXO, ๐•ฝ๐–Š๐–Ž๐–’๐–˜ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท (New Entry)

A beautifully pitched business offering local beers, champagnes, cocktails in a wholly unpretentious, convivial and vibrant neighbourly setting.

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74. Procรณpio, ๐‹๐ข๐ฌ๐›๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Luis Pinto Coelho created this lush nouveau space that has become the local pub, cocktail bar and living room, all in one.

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73. Speakeasy, ๐’๐ค๐จ๐ฉ๐ฃ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

A true hidden bar nestled midway up an apartment block. Unique cocktails served to a lively, unpretentious crowd.

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72. Ye Olde Vic, ๐’๐ญ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Supreme down-to-earth side-street boozer with fabulous real ales and a friendly communal atmosphere not to be missed.

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71. Kรคnguruh, ๐•๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ง๐š ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

A long-standing cult classic. Specialist beer to be savoured in a super-atmospheric, candlelit venue you will never want to leave.

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70. The Alexandra Tavern, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ข๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (New Entry)

Among the finest 'backstreet' neighbourhood pubs, with a feeling of welcome and contentment almost the moment you walk through the door.

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69. In De Wildeman, ๐€๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Central beer mecca that makes room for German and English beers too. Other than its beers and inevitably prices, not much else changes, which is to everyone's liking.

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68. Pivnice U Lva, ๐“รก๐›๐จ๐ซ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

The definition of a pub Czechs would label a "pajzl". Grotty, clapped out on the surface, but alive and vibrant underneath. So much magic in its mischief.

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67. Czarny Tulipan, ๐“๐จ๐ซ๐ฎล„ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Black Tulip, a diamond of a pub with its brooding atmosphere and social value, well worth a wander outside of the old town to find.

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66. Rasputin, ๐…๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Find a hidden bell to be led into a basement with shabby chic furnishings and highly intoxicating cocktails.

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65. Art Cafรฉ Kalambur, ๐–๐ซ๐จ๐œล‚๐š๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Spectacular Art Nouveau influenced bar/cafรฉ/dancehall/cinema open late. Because it's Wrocล‚aw, it's not too touristy either...

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64. Mleczarnia, ๐Š๐ซ๐š๐ครณ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

The ghosts of old Kazimierz are all around you at this antiquey bar with a bonus of a leafy terrace at van across the road for summer lounging.

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63. U Zrzavรฉ Mary, ๐Ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐š ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Cult late night boozer with superb atmosphere twinned with surprisingly high quality beers.

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62. Litfass, ๐•ฑ๐–—๐–Š๐–Ž๐–‡๐–š๐–—๐–Œ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช (New Entry)

A Rauch/Muzikkneipe and performance venue par excellence with genius loci you can feel regardless of whether itโ€™s events night.

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61. Beim Kรคck'n, Neuhaus an der Waldnaab ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Zoiglkultur: open only a few days each month, visit for rare family-run hospitality and unfiltered homespun beer.

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60. Bar Petiit, สœแด‡สŸ๊œฑษชษดแด‹ษช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ (New Entry)

Beautiful wines, beers and cocktails in a friendly, atmospheric and laid-back neighbourhood.

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59. La Java Cafรฉ, ๐’๐ญ. ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐จ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Cafรฉ du coin d'en bas de la rue du bout de la ville d'en face du port.

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58. Whiskey Museum, ๊œฑแด€สŸแดขส™แดœส€ษข ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น (New Entry)

Cosy vaulted pub with friendly staff and a fabulous whisky selection.

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57. The Big Six, ๐‡๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐š๐ฑ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Thriving backstreet terrace pub that is everything working class pub going should be.

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56. Domkeller, ๐€๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Live music, summer terrace, cosy interior & superior selection in what is a stunning city institution.

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55. Cafรฉ De Rat, ๐”๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ญ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

One of the ultimate Dutch corner pubs that maintains tradition and community value while selling up to date products.

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54. Hostinec U Blรกhovky, ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Enormous pork knee, award-winning tapsters and honest local life make this one of the most significant pubs in Czechia.

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53. Le Clos, ๐™๐™š๐™ž๐™ข๐™จ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท (New Entry)

France's answer to a ruin bar, executed with typical panache. The crucible of Reims nightlife.

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52. U Sadu, ๐๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

ลฝiลพkov's quirky cult pub offers more amenities than you can shake a stick at, while getting the basics right.

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51. Victoria Inn, ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ก๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Scaling the heights of old-world comfort and community spirit at a pub whose interior remains little altered since 1899.

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50. Cafรฉ Intime, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ (New Entry)

Notorious cult Frederiksberg jazz bar with bawdy 1920's style atmosphere and gay-friendly history.

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49. Blues Bar Traubka, ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Insomniacs dive bar hidden in the backstreet gloom that is like stepping into another world.

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48. De Pilsener Club, ๐€๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

A bar with no bar? The charmingly nicknamed 'English Arse' is the epitome of an unspoilt minimalist brown cafรฉ.

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47. The White Horse, ๐๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฒ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Famous 'Nellie's', an coaching Inn with a warren of rustic fireplace rooms will transport you to the 18th century.

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46. Bohemia Jazz Cafรฉ, ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š๐๐š ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Beautifully curated parlour of good music, fine hospitality and booze that you will never want to leave.

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45. Bo-bi Bar, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ (New Entry)

Outstanding brown pub from 1917, their interior and atmosphere on par with the best in Europe.

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44. Gordon's Wine Bar, ๐‹๐จ๐ง๐๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Port from the barrel, ancient wood and candlelit gloom in cellars rumbling from passing underground trains. A special one.

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43. Mรฝdlo, ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

The cult late night - literally underground venue in Brno. Smokey, grungy, unpredictable, yet still tapping world class lager.

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42. The Blue Bell, ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Faded Edwardian splendour and intimacy create a matchless atmosphere at this tiny two-snug boozer.

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41. Garlochรญ, ๐’๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Catholic kitsch fountains across this unmissable incense-filled late night cocktail bar.

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40. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, ๐‹๐จ๐ง๐๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Despite the owner's notoriety, this historic tavern boasts possibly the finest pub room in England.

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39. Yorckschlรถsschen, ๐•ญ๐–Š๐–—๐–‘๐–Ž๐–“ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Live Jazz and terrace socialising in an iconic 120+ year old Kreuzberg institution.

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38. The Sair Inn, ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

For reasons we expand on here, village pubs rarely get any better than this.

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37. Salhojankadun, ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ (New Entry)

On an unsuspecting Tampere side street you'll find a recreation of an English pub so astounding that it surpasses most of the places it is aping.

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36. U Kudฤ›je, ๐Ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐œ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

A supreme Czech hospoda with organic beers from independent breweries enjoyed in a communal, friendly and traditionally-styled half-step basement pub.

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35. Scรขrศ›, ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ขศ™๐จ๐š๐ซ๐š ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด

Communist bunker, lost garden and bohemian neighbourhood hangout rolled into one.

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34. Alchemia, ๐Š๐ซ๐š๐ครณ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Seemingly forever open, here is the beating heart of Plac Nowy in Kazimierz, the best district for nightlife in Europe.

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33. Noah, ๐„๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Superb distinctive kneipe with old world interior, marvellous hospitality and a cosy, convivial atmosphere you could lose yourself in for years.

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32. The Laurieston, ๐—š๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ด๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ (New Entry)

A frozen in time 60's boozer hidden behind an unprepossessing exterior! A wonderful, friendly, communal pub with simple, wholesome delights.

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31. Piwna Stopa, ๐๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐šล„ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Proof that cutting edge beer and timeless pub appeal can peacefully co-exist on the continent.

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30. Birch Hall Inn, ๐๐ž๐œ๐ค ๐‡๐จ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Remote unspoilt North Yorkshire pub/sweet shop with a special unextinguished charm.

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29. Calgary Antik Drinkbar, ๐๐ฎ๐๐š๐ฉ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

Love or hate it, you'll never forget your visit to Aunti Vikis with her brain-damaged pets and piles of belongings.

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28. Tig Bhric, ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

A small West Kerry brewery with cask beer ina wonderfully cosy pub with views of the peninsula.

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27. Eszeweria, ๐Š๐ซ๐š๐ครณ๐ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ

A late opening Kazimierz bar that is one of the most intensely atmospheric hangouts in Europe. Truly special.

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26. Komiteti, ๐“๐ข๐ซ๐š๐ง๐š ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Ethnographic museum, sprawling courtyard bar and club - so much to explore and enjoy.

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25. Chata pod Rysmi, ๐Œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

A mountain refuge where keg beer is delivered on foot to 2220m, enjoyed in what is to all intents, a pub.

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24. Grogans, ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Getting a seat at this iconic pub becomes ever more difficult, but there are strong reasons to persevere.

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23. The Trumpet, ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Family-run pub, a special format with live Jazz and tapas nights. Wonderful hospitality and atmosphere.

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22. Roncsbรกr, ๐ƒ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

'Wreck Bar', the best 'Ruin pub' outside Budapest. A highlight of any trip to Debrecen.

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21. Holly Bush Inn, ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฒ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

A culmination of everything that makes a good British country pub.

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20. Dead Soldier Speakeasy, ๐ˆ๐šศ™๐ข ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด

Fun basement speakeasy with password entry, then their bespoke cocktails to be enjoyed among a warren of clandestine rooms.

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19. Papa Joe's Biersalon, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Only one part of the Papa Joe empire. Mechanical marionettes, rousing singalongs, Victorian carnival games and live Jazz. Enter the wonderful madness...

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18. U ฤŒernรฉho vola, ๐๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

The Black Ox's legend grows but its core offer remains sublimely simple and social.

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17. Dick Mack's, ๐ƒ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Brewery, wall of whisky, habadashery, garden, good craic & good song makes one of the best pubs in Europe.

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16. Cafรฉ De Dokter, ๐€๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

This tiny cobweb-strewn candlelit bar has, with genial hospitality, hosted nights to remember since 1798.

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15. Pavilhรฃo Chinรชs, ๐‹๐ข๐ฌ๐›๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Former grocery store reimagined in the 1980s into an eclectic, unmissable museum/bar.

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14. The Gravediggers, ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Heaven in Glasnevin, where all the tall tales about the 'best Guinness in Dublin' finally come true.

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13. Bar Marsella, ๐‘ฉ๐’‚๐’“๐’„๐’†๐’๐’๐’๐’‚ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ (Re-Entry)

200 year old absinthe bar in the Raval formerly frequented by boozehound writers, these days a glorious relic brought alive by a young audience.

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12. Schlenkerla, ๐๐š๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐  ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

The best beer hall in the world. Enjoy smoke beer gravity poured from the wooden barrel in a historic, characterful social setting.

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11. Vlissinghe, ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

One of the oldest continually operating businesses in the world.

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10. Kulminator, ๐€๐ง๐ญ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Dirk and Leen age Belgian beers in their cellar, inviting you to their living room to taste their unique products.

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9. Goupil Le Fol, ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Pastis-addled dreamers assemble at this candlelit late night bunker of cultural ephemera.

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8. Le Pot Au Lait, ๐‹๐ขรจ๐ ๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Belgium and the macabre go hand-in-hand once more at this work of art destination venue.

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7. U Hrocha, ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Despite embodying many of the virtues of the Czech Pivnice, The Hippo also manages to be quite unlike most others.

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6. Papa Joe's Jazzlokal, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

The old days have never died at this wacky, unabashed 7-days a week jazz concert venue you simply will not find almost anywhere else.

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5. Zlatna Ribica, Sarajevo ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ

A blend of oriental intrigue, eclecticism and homespun charms makes this bar a true standout anywhere in Europe.

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4. t'Brugs Beertje, ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

The first bar to ever feature on our guide. Magnificent convivial space to enjoy one - or many - of the best beers on Earth.

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3. Retsins Lucifernum, ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

Don "Willy" Retsin invites you into his Lucifernum...

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2. Szimpla Kert, ๐๐ฎ๐๐š๐ฉ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

The original 'ruin bar' maintains its greatness today even while transformed into a major tourist destination.

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1. La Fleur En Papier Dorรฉ / Het Goudblommeke in Paper, ๐—•๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช (2025 ๐Ÿ††๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†)

Back from the dead, revived then elevated to the very top, this is pubgoing at its finest.

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