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Copenhagen nightlife. As evening falls, the capital of Denmark is undoubtedly more alive than ever and guarantees fun for all tastes: from traditional Danish “bodegas” to refined winebars, to finish the evening in one of the many clubs in Copenhagen. Here is our guide to the nightlife of the Danish capital.
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The Drunken Flamingo 
(Gammeltorv 14, København) Open Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
Drunken Flamingo is another popular club located near the Australian Bar . Usual informal atmosphere. The club is located on two floors, on the first there is the bar, while on the second there is the dancing area and the tables. Excellent place to dance on a budget (entry costs 30 crowns): it is advisable to come early to avoid long queues.
Australian Bar
(Vestergade 10c, København) Open Sunday to Wednesday 6pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday 6pm to 5am.
Australian Bar is a large disco-pub located in the heart of Copenhagen. The atmosphere is informal, the drinks are cheap and the music on offer ranges from commercial to hiphop and rnb. The Australian Bar is always very crowded, and is frequented mainly by tourists and foreign students. Go on Saturday evening because from 11.00pm to 12.00am there is an open bar: you can drink all the beer you want for just 50 Danish crowns (around 7 euros)!
Gefährlich
(Fælledvej 7, København) Open Wednesday Thursday from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm to 4.30am.
The Gefährlich is at once a restaurant, bar, art gallery, café, cultural center and club: even though the place is small, it has the ambition to be all of these.
The Barking Dog
(Sankt Hans Gade 19, København) Open Sunday and Monday 4pm to 12am, Tuesday to Thursday 4pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday 4pm to 2am.
The Barking Dog is a cocktail bar located in the Nørrebro of Copenhagen. The bar is reminiscent of typical London pubs and has a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The bar is aimed at a more adult audience, there is no background music and it is possible to converse without difficulty.
Ideal Bar
(Enghavevej 40, København) Ideal Bar is a small concert bar located at the Vega Vesterbro district . This bar is an integral part of VEGA , but the bar lives a life of its own every weekend. Several times a month, Ideal Bar hosts small concerts, while on weekends it transforms into a nightclub, with DJs and a dance floor.
1656 cocktailbar
(Gasværksvej 33, København) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 7pm to 2am.
The 1656 cocktail bar , located in Vesterbro a few steps from the Meatpacking District , offers a wide choice of delicious cocktails with ingredients ranging from homemade apple syrup to melon and rhubarb puree along with alcohol. The cocktail menu changes depending on the month, making the most of seasonal products.
Simpelt V
(Istedgade 96, København) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
Simpelt V is a bar located in Vesterbro , on Istedgade , where you can find beer and loud music. Furthermore, it is possible to smoke inside the bar.
The Bird & The Churchkey
(Gammel Strand 44, København) Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm to 4am.
The Bird & The Churchkey is Copenhagen's only gin and beer bar , located on Gammel Strand together with the other trendy bars in Copenhagen. When you enter The Bird & The Churchkey , it's like entering a London pub, but with a Scandinavian twist. The atmosphere is relaxed and it's great to be able to sink into one of the bar seats while enjoying a drink or beer. The peculiarity of the bar is the vast collection of gins (over 100 different types) including the popular Mr. Hendrick Hammer , composed of geranium gin, Fevertree Tonic and red grape skin. In addition to different types of gin-based drinks, the bar offers more than 10 different draft beers and 30 types of bottled beer. The Bird & The Churchkey is also excellent for an aperitif, every day from 4pm to 8pm.
Kassen Bar
(Nørrebrogade 18B, København) Open Wednesday 8pm to 2am, Thursday 8pm to 3am, Friday 4pm to 4am, Saturday 8pm to 4am.
Affordable prices, quick bartenders and tasty drinks. Sandwiched between an Italian pizzeria and a cheap kebab restaurant, Kassen is one of the best and cheapest cocktail bars in Copenhagen . It is especially known for its Friday happy hour : every Friday between 2pm and 10pm you can get two drinks for the price of one! A lot of people in Copenhagen know about it, so the bar always gets very busy in the late afternoon. But it's worth it! The bar continues with normal prices after happy hour, which means around 70 DKK for a drink. During the rest of the week however, on Wednesdays there is an offer of 2 beers, 3 shots, or 1 drink for 50 DKK, while on Thursdays they serve 2 Iced Teas for 70 DKK. Kassen is also open on Saturdays, but without happy hour prices.
K Bar
(Ved Stranden 20, København) Open Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 2am.
K Bar is a popular bar located near Højbro Square , in central Copenhagen. Relax on the soft sofas and have your cocktail prepared by the very skilled barmen. The K Bar offers a selection of 13 different Martini-based cocktails, including the famous Mostro Martini, but they also create a myriad of other tempting cocktails. To try!
Jolene
(Flæsketorvet 81-85, København) Open Thursday 8pm to 3am, Friday and Saturday 7pm to 4am.
Jolene , opened in 2007, immediately became a raucous success: so raucous that it closed after only 4 months due to incessant neighborhood protests. So it was that, in 2008, Jolene moved to Vesterbro . Jolene is a casual industrial style bar, where people drink beer from the bottle and DJs spin their records all night long. Jolene is certainly an interesting place to spend an evening with friends.
Madam Chu's
(Gammel Strand 40, København) Open Wednesday and Thursday 6pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday 4pm to 4am.
Madam Chu's is a cocktail bar located in the beautiful Gammel Strand , close to all the other trendy cocktail bars in Copenhagen . The bar is decorated in Chinese style, with patterned black walls and red lamps hanging all around the room. A great place to chat with soft music.
Wessels Kro
(Sværtegade 7, København) Open Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 5am.
A traditional Danish pub, the Wessels Kro has been part of Copenhagen's nightlife for more than 150 years and is still one of its points of reference today. Here the atmosphere is always lively and the service is welcoming. Wessel Kro is a great place to try traditional Danish cuisine or just to have a beer. The pub, in fact, offers a large variety of beers, both in bottles and on tap.
Toga Vinstue
(Store Kirkestræde 3, København) Open every day.
Toga Vinstue is both a public house and a restaurant, as well as a legendary meeting point for young and old looking for a good glass of beer or political discussions (the bar is famous for its tradition of political debates and sometimes it is the politicians themselves who are hosted at the Toga Vinstue). The pub is decorated in the old Copenhagen style and very often hosts various musical events. During the day, you can order a traditional Danish lunch and at the bar you will find a large selection of Danish and international specialty beers. After 4pm, when the kitchen is closed, smoking is permitted.
Mc.
Kluud (Istedgade 126, København) The Mc. Kluud is a relaxed and unpretentious bar, located in the Vesterbro . The people who frequent the place are in fact a little less sophisticated and you feel less observed than in other refined and fashionable places in the city centre. The atmosphere inside is reminiscent of a lounge with wooden booths, soft lighting and clouds of smoke. The front is clad in brown wooden beams and looks like a building straight out of a western movie. There's also a jukebox here that plays old rock music, and you can play a game of pool in the back of the pub. The bar is always super crowded on weekends, thanks also to the good Albani beer sold at very modest costs.
Hviids Vinstue
(Kongens Nytorv 19, København) Open every day from 10.00 to 2.00.
Hviids Vinstue is one of the oldest bars in Copenhagen , open for almost 300 years and located in the city centre, with a nice view of the National Theatre . In this authentic tavern you can taste excellent Danish canapés and fresh beers. Hviids Vinstue is best known for its mulled wine, which is served every year from 11 November. Hviids Vinstue is always bustling with life and the service is excellent.
Eiffel Bar
(Wildersgade 58, København) Open every day from 08.30 to 2.00.
The Eiffel Bar is a classic Danish pub that has provided beer to the many thirsty sailors who frequented the Christianshavn , and has only recently been discovered by young students and entrepreneurs who have begun frequenting the bar alongside traditional guests. . The service is always friendly, and if you want to try something different from the usual Carlsberg or Tuborg beers, you can order a special beer at the bar counter.
Café Dyrehaven
(Sønder Boulevard 72, København) Open every day from 08.30 to 2.00.
Café Dyrehaven , located in Vesterbro , is one of the most popular outdoor cafés in the area. Inside, the old pub atmosphere is preserved together with a mix of modern and youthful. The walls of Café Dyrehaven are painted in bright colours, but to preserve the old pub atmosphere, the old bar still has wooden furnishings and deer heads hanging on the walls. Dyrehaven serves food every day, morning, noon and night, and if you like Danish canapes (called smørrebrød ), this place is worth a visit.
Borgerkroen
(Borgergade 132, København) Open Sunday and Monday from 10.00 to 24.00, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.00 to 2.00, Thursday to Saturday from 10.00 to 5.00.
The Borgerbroen is an old pub in Copenhagen that offers cheap beer. Here you will find elderly regulars, but also young hipsters and students. You can order beer at cheap prices , but if you prefer cocktails, you can have a gin and tonic. The pub has old-fashioned booths where you can find a seat and talk to people you've probably never met before. Smoking is permitted.
Aléenberg
(Allégade 4, København) Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9pm to 6am.
The interior has not changed since Mrs. Ingeborg Johannesen furnished Alléenberg in 1924, and guests can still use the old piano. The decor is a little worn and the facilities are in need of a refresh, but the Alléenberg , at Frederiksberg Gardens in Copenhagen, still remains a pub with some style, and the old building has been a favorite meeting place for decades. One of the pubs most loved by the city's inhabitants, where you can still savor the atmosphere of old Copenhagen.
La Fontaine Jazz Club
(Kompagnistræde 11, København) Open every day from 7pm to 5am.
La Fontaine is a small jazz club that has become famous for its legendary jam sessions. It is open every day until 5.00.
Mojo Blues Bar
(Løngangstræde 21 C, København) Open every day from 8pm to 5am.
The Mojo is a club with blues music concerts every evening, with happy hour from 8pm to 10pm.
Copenhagen Jazzhouse
(Niels Hemmingsensgade 10, København) Copenhagen Jazzhouse is the most important Danish jazz club The ideal place to listen to concerts by the best national and international jazz musicians.
Loppen Club
(Bådsmandsstræde 43, København) Open every day from 8.30pm to 2am.
Loppen (literally “flea” ) is a club that has been organizing concerts of all kinds for 30 years. The environment is very informal and is frequented by a mix of stoners, hipsters and intellectuals: in any case, the atmosphere of Loppen is relaxed and pleasant. After the concerts the disco starts and you can dance.
Søpavillonen
(Gyldenløvesgade 24, København) Open Thursday to Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
Located in the lake area between Norrebro and Frederiksberg , Søpavillonen is an unpretentious nightclub housed in a rather unlikely beach hut-style building. The place attracts large crowds of Danish fans for its tribute band nights, as well as its Christmas and New Year parties. In recent years the club has also hosted a number of salsa events, including “Salsa Libre” . On the second Friday of the month, Søpavillonen hosts the “Karmaklubben” , meaning the party starts at 8pm and is ideal for those who prefer to dance early. Friday and Saturday start with a live concert and then open the dance with hits from the 80s and 90s and dance until dawn.
Club Mambo
(Vester Voldgade 85, København) Club Mambo , founded in the 1990s, is the only nightclub in Copenhagen dedicated exclusively to Latin music . In addition to evenings, Club Mambo offers salsa, merengue and tango lessons before opening the club, as well as occasional concerts with salsa and reggaeton groups. Inside there is also a restaurant where you can dine before starting to dance. Entrance is free every Thursday evening.
Stereo Bar
(Gothersgade 8A, København) Open Wednesday 8pm to 3am, Thursday 8pm to 4am, Friday 4pm to 5am, Saturday 8pm to 5am.
The Stereo Bar Copenhagen 's favorite party clubs . It, open only from Wednesday to Saturday, with DJs from Thursday onwards, is a great place to start the evening thanks to its central location. The music at the Stereobar varies from Latin American music to house, always guaranteeing lots of fun.
Penthouse Club
(Nørregade 1, København) Open Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 5am.
The Penthouse is a trendy nightclub located just off Gammel Torv , in a building formerly known as “IN” . Come dressed elegantly or at least in a shirt. The club is frequented by young people aged 18 and over, and the music offered ranges from R'n'B to the latest commercial hits. The Penthouse club also has an upstairs balcony, which offers a picturesque panoramic view of central Copenhagen, as well as the dance floor below. Tables upstairs can be booked in advance. Great place to meet beautiful Danish girls .
Rosie McGee
(Vesterbrogade 2A, København) Open daily from 12pm until dawn.
Rosie Mcgee is a small club with commercial music. Thursday and Friday there are beautiful evenings with free entry and some Danish girls going wild on the dance floor, while on Saturdays there is a fee (price 60 crowns).
Stengade 30
(Stengade 18, København) Stengade 30 is a historic alternative club in Copenhagen, located in the Norrebro , with a very dense musical program ranging from hip hop to new wave, from techno to rock concerts, all in a very underground environment. The place is spread over three floors: upstairs there is billiards and a bar with chill out music. The entrance price varies depending on the scheduled events but you will hardly spend more than 50 crowns.
Billy Booze
(Kattesundet 6, København) Open Monday to Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
Billy Booze is a bar-disco with free entry, delicious beer and cocktails at discounted prices! Go on Friday night when it's full of girls, Saturday is busier. Inside there is also a table football table and numerous sofas. This place is worth it!
Zoo Bar
(Sværtegade 6, København) Open Thursday from 8pm to 5am, Friday from 4pm to 5am and Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
ZOO BAR is a small and overcrowded disco pub, especially from Thursday to Saturday. Great for making friends easily, dancing to great music and for warming up before going to the club.
The Jane
(Gråbrødretorv 8, København) Open Thursday to Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
The Jane is a nightclub and cocktail bar located in the heart of Copenhagen , at Gråbrødre Square. The actual nightclub You can enjoy your cocktail at the bar or in an adjacent room: in some of the rooms there are old bookcases that open during the evening and reveal hidden doors, behind which there are many other bars! Worth a visit.
Sunday
(Lille Kongensgade 16, København) Sunday is a trendy nightclub located in central Copenhagen and run by the uncrowned kings of Copenhagen nightlife , Frank Simon and Simon Lennet . Peculiarity of the club, the drinks are served at the tables by ladyboys coming from Bangkok. Furthermore, the club is equipped with a mobile scramber, so it is not possible to use the telephone to make calls or send messages: all this to invite people to enjoy the present and forget about tomorrow. Sunday has a large outdoor patio and a large dance floor with a mix of electronic, RnB, hip hop and rock music .
Nord Nightclub
(Axeltorv 5, København) Open Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 5am.
Nord Nightclub , located in central Copenhagen , near Tivoli Gardens , is an elegant nightclub frequented by people over thirty, with a strict selection at the entrance. The club offers music for all tastes, starting with trendy lounge music, and, as the evening progresses, with the increasing rhythms of disco and pop music: a great mix of old and new. Located in a multicolored building next to Vesterport and the Palads , the club has a stylish design as both a lounge and a danceclub, with seating for 200 guests.
Vega
(Enghavevej 40, København) Vega is a large club, structured on several floors, which houses a disco and a large concert space (about 250 concerts take place here every year), as well as a lounge bar. The Vega Store can accommodate 1500 people and hosts concerts by famous rock and jazz bands and underground groups. Lille Vega is a real nightclub with several dancefloors, open on Fridays and Saturdays until 5.00am, where excellent DJs play musical genres ranging from tribal house to classic dance music. During the weekend Vega is always very popular and fashionable among young people in Copenhagen (average age 18-20 years).
The Vega club is located in a former union building from the 1950s, originally called Casa del Popolo : After the restoration that took place in 1996, the building was reborn as VEGA , the House of Music. Some design details that characterize the interior of the building, such as the dark wood panels, the mahogany floors, the friezes and the details of the railings and lamps, combined with the 1960s murals, make this building a true architectural jewel.
The taxi remains the best option to reach the Vega club : the journey from the central station by taxi costs around 15 euros.
Culture Box
(Kronprinsessegade 54, København) Culture Box is a famous club in Copenhagen entirely dedicated to techno and electronic music and is located opposite Rosenborg Park. Famous DJs and international artists regularly perform here. Culture Box is divided into three environments: the White Box is a bar suitable for pre-clubbing, the Red Box is located on the lower floor and is more intimate and relaxed, while the Black Box is where the real party comes to life. Prices vary between 60 and 80 crowns depending on the event.
Rust
(Guldbergsgade 8, København) The Rust club Nørrebro district , is one of the best nightclubs in Copenhagen , open for many years and much loved. The club is spread over three floors and its music is very varied and ranges mainly from indie rock and indie pop, to hip hop and electronic music, including dubstep, reggae, soul and funk. It also sometimes hosts bands playing live music before 11pm.
KB3
(Kødboderne 3, København) Open Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 4am.
KB3 is a nightclub located in the Meatpacking District of Vesterbro, Copenhagen. The club is truly gigantic, with 850 m2 of space (the place was once used as a cold storage room) that can hold almost 1000 people, a 13 meter long bar, seven meter high ceilings and unusual toilets! In addition to the large dancefloor, in KB3 there are lounge areas and a courtyard used to host some of Copenhagen's most interesting summer parties. Worth a visit.
Zen Club
(Nørregade 41, København) Open Thursday to Saturday from 11pm to 5am.
Zen is one of Copenhagen's most exclusive nightclubs . Lots of elegance and great music, a great place to meet beautiful Danish girls .
Hive
(Skindergade 45, København) Open Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 6am.
HIVE is a nightclub located in the heart of Copenhagen, near Gammeltorv , Copenhagen's old square. this is one of the most exclusive clubs in Copenhagen like Zen and Sunday : the style is simple, with a large hall, two lounges dotted with tables equipped with iPhone chargers. On Fridays, the HIVE is also called XII , and caters to a more energetic crowd, with great music and DJ sets. Excellent evenings on Saturdays too. Dress well.
Bakken Kbh
(Flæsketorvet 19, København) Bakken club located in the Meatpacking District , where on most weekends, there are organized events including live music. On Thursdays there is THRST , especially popular in Copenhagen's nightlife . Here at the Bakken , the atmosphere is relaxed and the people are open-minded and cheerful. Also great place to enjoy a beer in the old slaughter halls or on the patio and to make some new acquaintances.
Sofia nightlife: Bulgaria has established itself in recent years as a summer destination for young people looking for nightlife, thanks to the resorts of Sunny Beach, Varna and Golden Sands, on the Black Sea. But also the nightlife of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, hides real pearls and guarantees a lot of fun! Here are the best clubs in Sofia.
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Il Mondo Bar
(ul. Lege 15, Sofia) Open every day from 9.00 to 5.00.
Bar during the day, disco-pub at night. R'n'b and commercial music, combined with excellent drinks (try the flambéed absinthe!) make this bar an excellent alternative to Sofia's nightclubs . Free entry. Always full on weekends.
PM Club Sofia
(ul. General Yosif V. Gourko 4, Sofia) Open every day from 10.00 to 6.00.
The PM club , located a short distance from the Bedroom Club , is another elegant nightclub in Sofia , frequented mainly by people aged 30 and over. Make sure you book a table before coming here, otherwise you risk being left standing. A club to see and be seen, rather than to dance. Entrance 10 leva, as for most nightclubs in Sofia .
The New Sofia Pub Crawl
(Park Crystal, Sofia) Every day from 9pm to 1am.
The New Sofia Pub Crawl is a guided tour through Sofia's hidden and unique bars. Taking part in the pub crawl is a great way to meet other tourists from all over the world and spend a nice international evening, drinking in company. The tour costs 20 lv and includes some free drinks at most places.
Meeting point: Krystal Garden
Departure time: 9.00pm
No reservations required, just show up at the meeting point!
Hambara
(ul. 6-ti septemvri 22, Sofia) Bar located in a narrow and poorly signposted street: many say that half the fun of Hambara lies in finding it. A paradise for musicians, artists and bohemians, the Hambara is a kind of crypt, lit only by candlelight. Inside a welcoming and smoky atmosphere. Definitely a very particular bar, worth visiting.
Casa De Cuba
(ul. Dimitar Hadzhikotsev 1, Sofia) Open every day from 8.00 to 1.30.
If you prefer rum over the typical rakia (fruit brandy), Casa De Cuba is the place for you. With a live band, great cocktails and a good assortment of shots, Casa de Cuba is a great place to spend a few hours during the evening. Excellent attendance, there are also several themed evenings.
Sense Hotel Rooftop Bar
(boulevard Tzar Osvoboditel 16, Sofia) Open every day from 10.00 to 2.00.
The Sense Hotel Rooftop Bar is located on the ninth floor of the hotel and from here it is possible to enjoy a unique view of the city of Sofia. Smoking is allowed in the bar so if you are a non-smoker you may find it annoying. In addition to the excellent view, the Sense Rooftop Bar has a wide choice of wines and cocktails, both hot and cold, from classic to more particular ones (we recommend the "hot cocktails" ).
One More Bar
(Ulitsa Tsar Shishman 12, Sofia) Open every day from 8.30 to 2.30.
One More Bar is one of the coolest places in Sofia that locals love to frequent. This is great for any time of day: whether you want to have tea in the morning, grab a bite to eat for lunch, a glass of wine while listening to good music or just enjoy a great cocktail in the evening, this is the place to be for you. This is not a cheap bar but a quality one: on weekend evenings try to arrive before 9.30pm so you can find a seat. Absolutely try the pitcher of Bloody Mary !
Bar Me
(Monument to the Tsar Liberator, pl. “Narodno sabranie”, Sofia) Open every day from 10.00 to 3.00.
Bar “Me” is a small bar located in the heart of Sofia that prepares excellent cocktails. The bar has a mix of 1920s and 1950s style interiors and a nice view of the Russian Church and one of Sofia's famous avenues. Normally it is the right place to have a drink before going dancing, but sometimes unexpected parties are organized with good music and cool people. During summer you can enjoy your coffee or cocktail on the terrace. Behind the scenes offers the perfect intimacy for a romantic date.
Jim Beam Club
(Ul. Atanas Manchev 3, Sofia) Jim Beam Club is a nightclub located in the student district of Sofia . The club mainly offers Hip Hop music and is popular with local students and young people. The peculiarity of the place are the waitresses who often improvise themselves as cubists.
Planet Club Sofia
(Bulevard Bulgaria 1, Sofia) Open every day from 10.00 to 2.00, from Thursday to Saturday from 10.00 to 6.00.
Club Planet is a nightclub in Sofia with disco, house and chill out music. The specialty of the place are the 70 different types of cocktails and the 138 types of whiskey that can be ordered.
Disco bar Camino
(ul. Neofit Rilski 70, Sofia) Open from Monday to Saturday from 10.30pm to 5am.
Disco bar Camino is undoubtedly one of the best places in Sofia to have fun . It's not easy to get in, because it's very difficult to get a table - make sure you've pre-booked a table before going here. The interior is decorated with images of famous musicians plastered all over the walls (over 250 portraits, made especially for the club) and musical instruments. Here you can smoke over 20 types of Cohiba and the live music ranges across various genres, including Russian, Bulgarian, retro music, rock and jazz. Dress well and prepare to spend!
Bedroom Club Sofia
(ul. Lege 2, Sofia) Open from Monday to Saturday from 10.30pm to 6.00am.
Bedroom Sofia is an elegant nightclub located in the center of Sofia, right behind the Parliament building . The club has modern, functional furniture and a high-quality sound and lighting system. Its beautiful location, versatile program, high-quality drinks and excellent service have made it a popular entertainment venue among lovers of partying and social life, including various local celebrities. This nightclub is frequented by the most beautiful girls in Sofia . Dress well, a shirt is a must: if you come to Sofia you shouldn't miss a visit to this beautiful club!
The Cotton Club
(Akademik Boris Stefanov Str., Sofia) Open every day from 10pm to 7am.
Dark blue, black and gold: these are the colors that dominate inside the sumptuous The Cotton Club , where the luxurious and elegant environment mixes with functional style and comfort. The Club is located in the liveliest part of Sofia, Studentski Grad , in the complex called Zimen Dvorets (Winter Sports Palace), and is easily accessible both by public transport and by taxi. The good location and pleasant environment are accompanied by excellent service, quality guests, wild parties, along with numerous promotions, discounts and sweepstakes to please the most demanding customers. Definitely one of the places not to be missed in Sofia's nightlife .
Rock'n'Rolla Bar & Club
(Graf Ignatiev 1, Sofia) Open every day from 8pm to 6am.
The largest (and only) rock'n'roll club in Sofia , located in the heart of the city, in one of the busiest shopping streets ( Graf Ignatiev ). The club is equipped with a sound system, 8 huge plasma screens and a karaoke room. The place to see a rock concert, a game, or just sit back and relax to the sound of rock'n'roll music with a bottle of beer and a bowl of popcorn (the popcorn comes free!). Rock'nrolla offers a simple and moderately priced menu, discounts and promotions and some good unconventional DJ parties.
Sugar Club
(ul. Knyaz Boris I 121, Sofia) Open Thursday to Saturday from 10pm to 5am.
Sugar Club is a nightclub located in the center of Sofia, with musical trends ranging towards R & B music, hip-hop, jazz, funk, disco and Brazilian music. On Thursday evenings at the Sugar Club a mixture of funk, Brazilian electro and Latin music is played, while every Friday and Saturday there is the "Bounce Party" , with the latest hip-hop and R&B hits. It is also possible to rent the disco for private parties.
Mixtape 5
(bul. Bulgaria 1, “Gallery” underpass, Sofia) Mixtape 5 is a relatively new club, very spacious (the largest room has a capacity of 800 people), with minimalist interior designs and one of the best sound systems in Sofia. The place is spread over 2 levels: on the first level there is the dance floor surrounded by various raised platforms where the DJ booth stands out in the centre, ensuring plenty of space to dance and move. Most events have free entry or at least very reasonable prices.
Plazza Dance Club
(Atanas Manchev str. 6, Sofia) Open every day from 11pm to 6am.
Plazza Dance Club chain of nightclubs boasts excellent clubs to dance in Sofia, Varna, Burgas and Silistra. Plazza Club is located in Studentski Grad e and mainly offers folk music and disco music, mainly pop. There are 2 ballrooms, respectively, the larger one with pop-folk music, live shows and parties with DJs, while in the smaller one you can dance to disco music. Thanks to its location ( Studentski Grad is where most of the universities have their headquarters so the concentration of university students and young people is very high), the working hours (open all week from 11am until 5am morning), good music and excellent drinks, the Plazza has become one of the busiest entertainment venues outside the center of Sofia.
Joy Station
(ulitsa Akademik Stefan Mladenov 3, Sofia) Open from 00.00 to 14.00.
Joy Station is one of the largest entertainment centers recently opened in Sofia. This ultra-modern club is located in the liveliest part of Sofia, namely Studentski grad , and offers large spaces for dancing and partying, incredible sound and light systems, a large stage and the largest bowling facility in Bulgaria. There are billiards tables and a cozy restaurant called MyChoice Grill , which serves delicious dishes in a pleasant atmosphere. The “winter gardens” allow visitors to relax and enjoy the greenery and open spaces, even if the snowstorm rages outside. The best attraction, though, is the club inside. Some of the biggest names in Bulgarian and international pop and rock have already played here and will be guests in the future. The Joy Station is certainly one of the most fashionable nightclubs in the capital.
Studio 5 Music Club
(Sq. Bulgaria 1, Ndk, Sofia) Studio 5 Music Club is an exclusive club located in the heart of Sofia, inside the National Palace of Culture (entrance A3). Here, many artists and musicians of different genres follow one another, as well as theater and dance performances, classical and jazz music concerts, as well as promotional events. The Club is open every day: from 11.00 to 19.00 Studio 5 is a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can watch a filmed concert, meet with friends or work colleagues or simply sit and enjoy a good drink and soft music in the background. Theater, dance and concerts start at 7pm, while the real party kicks off at 10pm with live music concerts.
Maymunarnika
(Borisova gradina, Sofia) Maymunarnika (the Monkeyhouse) is a little different than other clubs in that it is quite a popular entertainment venue located in Sofia's largest park, Borisova Garden . The Maymunarnika operates only during the summer and attracts young people aged 20 to 30. The place is extremely spartan and simple, and consists of a huge bar, a stage and some makeshift seating scattered under the trees. The place boasts a long history of parties and concerts, which are still very popular among Sofia's youth today. Maymunarnika boasts an intense live music program that caters to different tastes and preferences. This is a great place to drink cheap beer and listen to some music from Bulgarian bands. It is located in a fairly central area and close to the main public transport hubs, including Orlov Most (the Eagles Bridge) and the Vasil Levski Stadium , and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Club Alcohol
(pl. Petko R. Slaveykov 4, Sofia) Alcohol is another of the best clubs in Sofia where you can dance until dawn. The music here ranges from various genres, from house, hip hop, disco, rock and retro, but if you are looking for traditional Bulgarian folk music (la chalga ) then this place is not for you. The entrance ticket costs 5 lev: on holidays or if there is a special holiday, the entrance may be more expensive.
Tequila Club
(Narodno Sabranie 4, Sofia) Tequila is certainly one of the most prestigious clubs in Sofia . Always busy and well attended, the club regularly hosts some of the best Bulgarian and international DJs. We advise you to book a table if you really want to enjoy the party: usually the club starts and gets full after midnight, but if you have a reserved table you can also arrive around 11.30pm. Great events and parties every night, especially from Wednesday to Saturday.
Swingin' Hall
(bul. Dragan Tsankov 8, Sofia) Open Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 4am.
If you want to taste Sofia's underground music scene, you have to come to Swingin' Hall . With a very easy-going atmosphere, red walls, low ceilings and exposed brick, this bar brings together a line-up of local and international artists playing jazz, rock and pop music. It is popular among purists for its live music and especially its Sunday jam sessions, which are a real local legend.
Sofia Live Club
(NDK, 1 Bulgaria Square, Sofia) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 9pm to 5am.
The Sofia Live Club , located in the underpass near the fountains of the National Palace of Culture (NDK), with 270 seats, is a large club that has become a symbol in Sofia's nightlife and a favorite place for live music lovers. Not only Bulgarian talents are hosted here, but also guests from all over the world. Recommended place for music lovers and for those who appreciate jazz and world-class musicians. The Sofia Live Club holds shows of all genres, from rock to pop and from alternative music to world music. The founders of the club have the ambition to make it the largest live music club in Bulgaria. Entrance costs from 10 to 30 BLV (around 5-15 euros).
Retro Club Gramophone
(ul. Budapeshta 6, Sofia) Open from Thursday to Saturday from 10pm to 6am.
The Retro Club Gramophone has recently been renovated. Now inside, in a dark and retro style with large angel wings on the walls and dramatic lighting, it hosts the best DJs of the moment who mainly play dance music. The Gramophone club is open from 10pm but the disco starts to get crowded after midnight.
Culture Beat Club
(NDK, 1 Bulgaria Square, Sofia) Always open.
Culture Beat is a café, a nightclub and a bar at the same time, as well as a good place to grab a delicious bite to eat. The club is located in the NDK ( National Culture Palace ), in the heart of Sofia. The interior is a mix of different styles that exude a sense of closeness and warmth, and there is also a spacious terrace with beautiful views of the city and Vitosha Mountain. The place attracts many young people, including many artists and musicians. The musical offering ranges from electronic music to house and techno music, but there are also themed evenings dedicated to jazz, R'n'B and Indian music.
Cosmo Club
(Pozitano str. 8, Sofia) Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11pm to 7am.
Located opposite the Sheraton hotel , the Cosmo Club offers dance, house and techno music. Friday and Saturday nights promise to attract some of the best DJs from Bulgaria and around the world.
Sin City
(61 Hristo Botev Blvd., Sofia) Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30pm to 6.30am.
The largest nightclub in the Balkans, Sin City is well known for the sheer size of the venue and the variety of entertainment on offer. Open seven days a week, Sin City is one of the favorite clubs for foreigners and the rich in Sofia. Until a few years ago, Sin City was best known for the "chalga", but today all types of music are offered, depending on the night. Sin City has an excellent sound and lighting system, has a great location inside an impressive building in the center of Sofia . Entrance has affordable prices and inside there are several rooms where different musical genres are offered.
Yalta Club
(bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 20, Sofia) Open Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 19.00, Friday from 09.00 to 19.00 and from 23.00 to 06.00, Saturday from 23.00 to 6.00.
Yalta is the oldest nightclub in the city and one of the best in Sofia . Ranked by DJ Mag among the 100 best nightclubs in the world and renovated in 2005, it hosts internationally renowned DJs every weekend. Yalta is a modern and original Bulgarian club, and was one of the first nightclubs opened in Bulgaria. Opened in 1959 during communism, the club has endured to this day, becoming the first place in Bulgaria where electronic music was played and the first Bulgarian club with foreign DJs. Among the famous DJs who have succeeded one another at the console we find names such as Victor Calderon, Rojer Sanchez, Timo Maas, Paul Oakenfold and Hernan Cataneo.
Club Chervilo
(bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 9, Sofia) Chervilo is a trendy club in Sofia The club has three dance floors where the party continues until 5 in the morning. Dress well.
Briliantin Club
(ul. Moskovska 3, Sofia) Open every day from 10pm to 5am.
Briliantin is one of the most famous nightclubs in Sofia . It's a small place and always very busy, so if you ever want to sit at a table, it's best to book in advance. Inside there are plenty of lounges with comfortable sofas, high tables, huge plasma screens, glittery balls hanging from the ceiling and two large bars to enjoy from the vast selection of drinks and cocktails on offer. Themed parties are often organized here with the best Bulgarian DJs and pop stars as guests.
Nightlife Gdansk: located on the Baltic Sea, Gdansk is a very popular town in Poland, especially in summer, thanks to its proximity to the country's major seaside resorts, Sopot and Gdynia, and to the presence of many night clubs. Here is our complete guide to the nightlife of Gdansk and the best clubs and bars in the city.
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Pub Crawl Gdansk
(Neptune's Fountain – Długi Targ, Gdansk) Open Thursday to Saturday from 8.30pm to 4am.
The Gdansk Pub Crawl is an organized tour of the bars and clubs of Gdansk . The local guides of the Gdansk Pub Crawl will show you the most beautiful bars and clubs in Gdansk , where you can party like crazy until late in the morning!
Included in the price of the Pub Crawl are:
– 2 cocktails, beers or glasses of wine
– 3 free shots in each bar
– Free VIP entry to the club
– Discounts on drinks
– Games and alcohol challenges
– Local guides
Cafe Kamienica
(ul. Mariacka 37/39, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 3am.
Cafe Kamienica , located on Mariacka Street, is an excellent two-story cafe with a calm, sophisticated atmosphere, and a terrace overlooking the main street. The place is popular during the day for its good coffee and desserts, but in the evening it is also excellent for having a drink with friends and spending a quiet evening.
Cico
(ul. Piwna 28/31, Gdansk) CICO is an elegant Chill Out bar in Gdansk : a much loved place for its exceptional Italian coffee and intimate candlelit atmosphere in the evening. Downstairs there is a nice lounge/club with loungers, ideal for a romantic evening. Very nice.
Elephant Club
(ul. Długi Targ 41/42, Gdansk) The Elephant Club is an elegant lounge bar, located in the historic center of Gdansk . The place offers excellent, finely prepared cocktails, and there is also a piano for live music.
Cafe Ferber Gdansk
(Długa 77/78, Gdansk) Cafe Ferber is located in both Gdansk and Sopot. Both bars are chic and elegant: great place to meet some beautiful Gdańsk girls. Dress well!
Amsterdam Bar Beer & Bagel
(ul. Garbary 6, Gdansk) Local bottled beers have made a huge leap forward in the last couple of years, largely thanks to bars like Amsterdam Bar Beer & Bagel , which are willing to snub the main beer manufacturers to offer the products of small independent breweries (over 180 bottled beers). Broadcasting live sporting events makes this bar a good option for pairing sport with beer.
Stacja De Luxe
(ul.Grunwaldzka 22, Gdansk) Open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 to 24.00, Friday and Saturday from 9.30 to 3.00, Sunday from 12.00 to 0.00.
Stacja De Luxe is a bar built on the site of an old petrol station. Definitely one of the most bizarre bars in Gdansk , full of industrial finds and car parts repurposed and recycled to form chairs or tables for the bar. Worth a visit.
Buddha Lounge
(ul. Długa 18/21, Gdansk) Open every day from 12.00 to 1.00.
The Buddha Lounge is one of the few decent pre-club-friendly spots located in Gdansk , decked out in midnight blue interiors and velvety seating. The bar has a large terrace overlooking the main street which is a great place to sit with a beer, sampling some of the best ethnic cuisine in Gdansk . Suitable for pre-evening.
Tekstylia
(ul. Szeroka 121/122, Gdansk) Open every day from 9.00 to 24.00.
Tekstylia is a popular bar among locals who come here to chat and drink. Always very popular even during the low season, the bar is characterized by an industrial style, with large windows and various industrial objects. Highly recommended for a drink before going dancing or for an afternoon hangout.
Hard Rock Cafe
(ul. Długi Targ 35/38, Gdansk) Open every day from 10.00 to 24.00.
As in all Hard Rock Cafes , here you can find good food, cocktails and rock memorabilia. In the Hard Rock Cafe Gdańsk there is also a small stage for big performances and an excellent sound system making it a meeting point of Gdańsk nightlife for many rock music fans.
Brovarnia
(ul. Szafarnia 9, Gdansk) Open every day from 1pm to 11pm.
Brovarnia is a microbrewery in Gdańsk . The beers brewed on site (including an award-winning stout) are impeccable, and the pungent smell of malt and hops hangs in the air. Located in a renovated old barn, this pub features solid wood furnishings, with black and white photos of Gdańsk hanging on the walls, and small openings that allow the sun's rays to penetrate inside, giving a welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs is the Hotel Gdańsk .
Hilton High 5 Bar
(ul. Targ Rybny 1, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 3am.
Located on the fifth floor of the Hilton hotel , the High 5 is a place of pure class, with a covered wooden terrace from which you can enjoy an enchanting view over the roofs of Gdańsk , comfortably lying on white wicker deckchairs. Don't be surprised to find hotel guests walking around dressed in colorful robes after a swim in the rooftop pool. Surprisingly, the prices are affordable and there is a small glass bar where you can drink indoors during the colder evenings. Closing times vary according to the seasons.
Cafe Szafa
(Podmurze 2, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 3pm to 3am, Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 6am.
Cafe Szafa is a slightly alternative pub, located in the northern part of the Old Town of Gdansk.
Scruffy O'Brien Pub
(Al. Grunwaldzka 76/78, Gdansk) Open every day from 11.00 to 24.00.
Scruffy O'Brien is a small traditional Irish pub located in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz . The kitchen of this large pub offers good food. And as you might expect in a real Irish pub, you can also follow matches live on TV and regularly enjoy live entertainment.
Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa Gdańsk
(Długi Targ / Kuśnierska, Gdansk) Open every day from 9.00 to 5.00.
Classic Polish bar where you can drink shots and beer at cheap prices. Always very crowded until late at night. We also reviewed the Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa in Warsaw .
Degustatornia
(ul. Grodzka 16, Gdansk) Open every day from 3pm to 1am.
Degustatornia is a brewery located in an old building in the north-eastern part of central Gdansk , near the Happy Seven Hostel . The brewery offers a wide range of special beers, including some local beers: a must-try is the Ciechan Miodowy ! Degustatornia has a branch in Gdynia .
Klub Medyk
(ul. Dębowa 7, Gdansk) Open Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 4am.
Underground style student club, located in the university area of Gdańsk .
Club Echo
(ul. Wały Jagiellońskie 2/4, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 4am.
Nightclub located near the Gdansk train station. Frequented by people of very different ages.
Browar Piwna
(Piwna 50/51, Gdansk) The small dancefloor downstairs always fills up after 11pm, when the party starts and the dancing gets serious.
Cafe Absinthe Gdansk
(Targ Węglowy, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 10.00 to 4.00, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 6.00.
Cafe Absinthe is the place for an over-the-top party, especially when the absinthe starts flowing and the excited girls start dancing on the tables. Great place, especially for pre and post evening.
Red Light Pub
(ul. Piwna 28/31, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 3am.
Frequented by locals, the Red Light Pub is a place with a great atmosphere, with a small dancing area in the basement and seating upstairs. The Red Light Pub Piwna and Dluga streets : certainly a good choice to enjoy the authentic nightlife of Gdańsk .
Gazeta Rock Café
(ul. Tkacka 7/8, Gdansk) Open Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 5am.
At Gazeta Rock Café everyone is welcome and the lively atmosphere of the place is a direct reflection of this. Polish rock hits blast from the speakers as guests drunkenly sing along and shout backing vocals in the background. The worn sofas are quickly occupied and the interiors are a direct homage to the stars of the Polish music scene: numerous framed pieces of memorabilia hang on the walls. Concerts with live music are also organized and it is also possible to dance.
Fahrenheit Club & Restaurant
(Długi Targ 39/40, Gdansk) Always open.
Fahrenheit club located in a basement in the center of Gdańsk . Despite the rigorous selection at the entrance, this is not a stylish and trendy place. Equipped with a small dance floor and a bar, the Fahrenheit club is frequented by people aged 25 and over, who go wild to the tune of the classics “Cotton-Eye Joe” and “Ehi Macarena” .
Klub B90 (ul. Doki 1, Gdansk)
Located in an old production hall, B90 is, in essence, a large industrial concert . Featuring two stages, the club can accommodate a maximum of 1,500 people. Open only for events.
Buffet Club
(ul. Doki 1/145b, Gdansk) Open Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 4am, Sunday from 1pm to 10pm.
Among the hardest to find, but one of the most renowned places in the city: this is the home of Gdansk . Located within the abandoned remains of the Lenin Shipyards , to the left of the European Solidarity Centre, to get there take the cobbled street leading towards the two-storey building, next to the old apartment blocks ( ul. Robotnicza ). The Buffet Club is located here, in the Wyspa Institute building. Inside, events are organized with exhibitions, concerts, workshops and the like.
The main attraction, however, are the memorable nights with Polish and foreign DJs guests with music ranging from indie to drum'n'bass. The club's décor fully reflects the post-communist fate of shipyards and nights ending with daylight.
Miasta Aniolów Club & Restaurant
(Chmielna 26, Gdansk) Open Monday to Wednesday from 12.00 to 23.00, Thursday from 12.00 to 2.00, Friday and Saturday from 12.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 11.30 to 21.00.
Miasta Aniolów Club & Restaurant , also called City Of Angels, is both a restaurant and a club, located along the Motlawa . At the beginning of the evening, this place is ideal for dining and listening to live jazz performances.
Later, however, the Miasta Aniolów turns into a real disco and attracts boys and girls over twenty. Commercial music, lots of space to dance and lots of seating - if you want to dance the night away then this is definitely one of the best clubs in Gdansk . Its huge dancefloor is always full and it is advisable to arrive early if you want to occupy one of the available tables.
Autsajder Klub Studencki
(ul. Do Studzienki 34A, Gdansk) Open Monday to Wednesday from 10.00 to 2.00, Thursday and Friday from 10.00 to 4.00, Saturday from 18.00 to 4.00.
Autsajder Klub Studencki is probably the most popular student nightclub in Gdansk and one of the few clubs that is open every day of the week. Autsajder is located near the student dormitories in the western part of the city.
Browar Lubrow – Barbados Club
(ul. Karmelicka 1, Gdansk) Open every day from 11.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 11.00 to 4.00.
Browar Lubrow is a large restaurant and bar located near the train station. The place used to be called the Barbados Piano Club , but with the recent renovation and name change, the Browar Lubrow has become a real brewery. Browar Lubrow also has a branch in Gdynia .
Irish Pub
(ul. Korzenna 33/35, Gdansk) Popular Irish pub located in the basement of the old Town Hall ( Ratusz Staromiejski ), close to the train station (not to be confused with the Main Town Hall on Long Street). The place always attracts a young and lively crowd, with cheap beer and great music, but also evenings with live concerts, quizzes and karaoke.
Bunkier Klubogaleria
(Olejarna 3, Gdansk) Open Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 4am, Sunday from 5pm to 1am.
Stunning. The Bunkier Klubogaleria is located on Olejarna Street, in a six-story cubic building, reinforced with concrete and built as an air raid shelter, bunker and anti-aircraft battery by the Germans during World War II. This is the only building in the area to have survived the war: for many years it sat empty, except for use as a climbing wall, until someone with a magnificent imagination and access to a colossal amount of money decided to turn it into a club. The results are breathtaking. Step through the door and you'll be greeted by original corridors, lined with 1.2 meter thick walls that lead into a maze of bars, dancefloors, a lounge area and some of the coolest toilets we've ever seen. Each level is different and very unique: there is also cage seating with military bunks and an electric chair on level 3. The bars have surprisingly low prices, and the music on offer is of mixed genres. The Bunkier club is so big that, even though it is crowded with hundreds of people, it seems almost empty: it is worth a visit!
Klub Parlament
(ul. Św. Ducha 2, Gdansk) Open Thursday to Saturday from 8pm to 4am.
Klub Parlament is a three-storey nightclub with over 1000 m2 of space for dancing and partying. One of the most popular clubs in Gdansk , very popular on weekends, full of alcohol and beautiful girls: definitely a place not to be missed if you are visiting Gdansk . Many stag and hen parties take place here, with over-the-top and spicy parties! Furthermore, concerts, musicals, live and cabaret shows are also organised. An institution when it comes to Gdansk nightlife .
A young and active city, Munich offers entertainment for all tastes. From electronic music to Latin American rhythms, in the Bavarian capital there is a huge choice of bars and clubs to spend memorable evenings!
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The best breweries in Munich. Homeland of the Oktoberfest, in Munich beer is a real cult. Here you can find some of the oldest and most famous breweries in the world, such as Hofbräu, Löwenbräu and Paulaner. Here is our detailed guide to the best beer gardens in Munich where to drink authentic Bavarian beer!
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Nurnberger Bratwurst glokl
(Frauenplatz 9, Munich) Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 1.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 23.00.
This lovely beer garden offers some good beers on tap, including Augustiner Helles , König Ludwig Dunkel and Tucher Hefeweißbier .
Wirtshaus Ayingers am Platzl
(Am Platzl 1A, Munich) Open every day from 11.00 to 1.00.
Draft beers produced: Ayinger Helles, Ayinger Dunkles, Ayinger Pils, Ayinger Kellerbier, Ayinger Dunkles Hefeweizen, Ayinger Helles Hefeweizen, Ayinger Winterbock .
Weihenstephan
(Alte Akademie 2, Freising, Munich) Open every day from 9.00 to 23.00
Weihenstephan is known for being the oldest still existing brewery in the world . In the year 725, a Benedictine monastery was founded on the Weihenstephan . Beer making was started here and, in 1040, the Klosterbrauerei Weihenstephan . In 1803, after having been destroyed over the centuries by the Swedes, French and Austrians, and after having been completely burned down four times, the monastery was closed and passed into the hands of the State of Bavaria. However, the brewery was under the control of the Royal Staatsgut Schleißheim and was able to continue the production of its beer. In 1852 the Bavarian brewing school moved from Schleißheim to Weihenstephan , where this art is still taught today.
Hackerhaus
(Sendlinger Strasse 14, Innenstadt, Munich) Open every day from 11.00 to 0.00.
Hacker-Pschorr also one of the 6 official breweries of the Oktoberfest (along with Spaten, Paulaner, Augustiner, Hofbräu and Löwenbräu).
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu
(Marsstraße 46-48, Munich) Spaten-Bräu is another of the six Munich breweries that produce beer for the Oktoberfest Reinheitsgebot purity law . Founded in 1397, Spaten (whose name means "spade" ) is today part of the Spaten-Löwenbräu-Gruppe , which belongs to the Belgian multinational InBev . Spaten is considered by many Germans as a beer to cleanse the palate between meals.
Paulaner Keller (Paulaner am Nockherberg)
(Hochstraße 77, Munich) Open every day from 11.00 to 1.00.
Paulaner Keller ( Paulaner am Nockherberg ) was voted the best beer hall in Munich . The Paulaner Keller is located next to the brewery, on the other side of the street. The specialty is Nockherberger beer , dark in color and unfiltered.
Park Café
(Sophienstraße 7, Munich) Open every day from 11.00 to 1.00.
The Park Café is a quiet beer hall, dating back to 1935 and located in Munich , a short walk from the train station. The place has an enchanting view of the botanical gardens and becomes more fascinating when there is a live jazz band performing.
Hacker-Pschorr Bräuhaus
(Theresienhöhe 7, Munich) Open every day from 10.00 to 1.00.
Hacker-Pschorr Bräuhaus is located on Theresienhöhe and has a nice beer garden overlooking the Theresienwiese , the place where the Oktoberfest . In addition to beer, try ordering the cold cuts and cheese platter ( "Brotzeit-teller" ).
Hofbräukeller
(Innere Wiener Straße 19, Munich) Open every day from 10.00 to 0.00.
Not to be confused with the Hofbräuhaus, the Hofbräukeller is located on the Innere Wiener Strasse , along the bank of the Isar , just minutes from the Maximilianeum (the Bavarian parliament). The brewery, present since 1892, is very large and has a large outdoor beer garden Hofbräukeller is much loved and frequented by young Bavarians for the excellent beer produced, the intriguing atmosphere, but above all for the good prices.
Augustiner Keller
(Arnulfstraße 52, Munich) Open every day from 10.00 to 1.00.
The Augustiner Keller is the third largest beer garden in Munich , and is located a short walk from the train station. Open since 1812, it has 5,000 seats in the shade of large and magnificent trees: during the summer months, it is impossible not to stop here and drink a nice freshly poured beer. Here too it is possible to eat typical Bavarian specialties, or you can bring your own food and eat it in the self-service area.
Löwenbräu
(Nymphenburger Straße 2, Munich) Löwenbräu (literally "lion beer") is one of the six historic Munich breweries that produce real traditional Bavarian beer : Löwenbräu respects the standards imposed by the Reinheitsgebot . Inside there is a huge hall called "Festsaal" , capable of hosting more than two thousand people.
Its large beer garden , the Löwenbräukeller , is adjacent to the mother brewery and occupies the site of a brewery destroyed during World War II. The beer garden, located on a tree-shaded terrace, is an unmissable meeting place for many Bavarians. The Löwenbräukeller has around 1000 outdoor seats and there is also a big screen to watch all the major sporting events. The price of a 1 liter mug of beer is approximately 7.80 euros.
Der Pschorr
(Viktualienmarkt 15, Munich) Open every day from 10.00 to 0.00.
Der Pschorr , located near the Viktualienmarkt Hacker-Pschorr-Edelhell beer , which is poured into mugs directly from wooden barrels.
The place stands out not only for the excellent beer , but also for the quality of its cuisine . At Der Pschorr , local ingredients are used: fruit from Bavarian orchards, cheeses from local cooperatives, meats and sausages from Munich . Among the traditional dishes to try, we recommend the local beef ( Murnau Werdenfelser ), the “Pressack” , a pork sausage, and the “Obatzda” , a Bavarian cheese served with bread, onions and chives.
Paulaner
(Kapuzinerplatz 5, Munich) Open every day.
Another of the best beer halls in Munich is the Paulaner Bräuhaus . Founded in the 17th century by a community of monks, the Paulaner brewery has become famous throughout the world for the authenticity of its beers, which is still intact today. In 1634, some monks of the order of San Francesco da Paola , guests in the monastery of Neudeck , began the production of a dark and strong beer, which was to be used for their sustenance during the Lenten period. The beer created was so excellent that in 1780 the Court of Bavaria allowed the monks to sell beer: the Paulaner Brauerei , destined to become the largest brewery in Munich .
Hirschgarten
(Hirschgarten, Munich) The Hirschgarten is the largest beer garden in Munich : with around 8,000 seats, the brewery is located inside the Hirschgarten , the deer garden, an ancient hunting lodge commissioned by Prince Karl Theodor in 1780. In fact, in addition to eating and drinking excellent beer, it is possible to closely observe the deer that live in this park.
Bayerischer Donisl
(Weinstraße 1, Munich) Located next to the Munich Town Hall, the Bayerischer Donisl (named after Dionysius Haertl , who managed the place in the eighteenth century) is one of Munich's historic beer halls . The interior furnishings are in dark wood, as per Bavarian tradition. The types of draft beer served are: Hacker Bräu Edelhell, Paulaner Salvator, Hacker-Pschorr Braumeister Pils . Currently, the Bayerischer Donisl is closed for renewal until December 2015.
Weisses Bräuhaus
(Tal 7, Munich) Open every day from 8.00 to 00.30.
The Weisses Brauhaus has been an institution in Munich's gastronomic tradition since the 19th century. Already from the foundation of the city of Munich , in 1158, the presence of a tavern in this street was noted, which in 1540 became the current Weisses Bräuhaus . The building is decorated in typical German style, functional and without frills, and the atmosphere is that of an ancient tavern, the same as it was 100 years ago. Inside there is the kitchen and several rooms, each furnished differently.
Biergarten am Viktualienmarkt
(Viktualienmarkt 9, Munich) Open every day from 9.00 to 22.00.
The Viktualienmarkt is a beer garden located in the center of Munich , just two minutes from Marienplatz .
Chinesischer Turm
(Englischer Garten, Munich) Open every day from 11.00 to 23.30.
Chinesischer Turm is a very popular beer garden with around 7,000 seats, located inside the Chinese tower of the same name from 1789. The Chinesischer Turm brewery is located inside the magnificent Englischer Garten , one of the largest city parks in Europe, approximately 15 minute walk from Marienplatz . During the summer it is the favorite place for many young university students who meet here to drink the excellent Bavarian beer. At the self-service kiosk you can taste the main dishes of traditional Bavarian cuisine and listen to live music.
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Augustiner Bräustuben
(Landsberger Str. 19, Munich) Open every day from 10.00 to 0.00.
The excellent Augustiner beer , in addition to the parent company, is also served at the Augustiner Bräustuben , adjacent to the brewery and located in Landsberger Straße 19 , with cheaper prices, or also at the Augustiner Klosterwirt ( Augustinerstraße 1 ). The types of beer on tap are: Augustiner Helles, Augustiner Dunkles, Augustiner Edelstoff .
Augustiner
(Neuhauser Straße 27, Munich) The historic Augustiner brewery is the oldest brewery in Munich , founded by Augustinian friars in 1328 near the Munich cathedral. After its privatization, Augustiner-Bräu Neuhauser Straße in 1817 , where the parent company is still located today. The brewery was taken over by the Wagner family in 1829 and was then moved to the cellars in Landsberger Straße (“Kellerareal”) . Heavily bombed during the Second World War, the Augustiner brewery has now returned to its former glory and has been declared a historical monument.
The place is divided into two parts: the actual brewery is located on the left, while the restaurant is on the right. At the back is the classic beer garden .
Hofbräuhaus
(Am Platzl 9, Munich) Open every day from 9.00 to 23.30.
The Hofbräuhaus is probably the best-known and one of the oldest beer halls
Tenerife nightlife: Tenerife is the most visited Canary Island, known worldwide for its beaches and nightlife, where the fun lasts all year round!
Nightlife Riga: between restaurants, wine bars, pubs and discos, the nights of Riga have nothing to envy to those of other European capitals such as Berlin, London or Paris. Riga is famous for the beauty of its girls and, not surprisingly, is a favorite destination for bachelor parties abroad. Riga is definitely one of the hottest destinations for a good party-traveler!
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Tinto
(Elizabetes 61, Riga) Open daily from 10.00 to 24.00
VinoMetr
(Antonijas street 13, Riga) Open every day from 11.00 to 23.45
Vina Studija
(Birojs: ZAMeierovica bulvāris 6, Riga) The Vina Studija is a wine bar / restaurant and is among the most popular places in Riga.
Garage Wine Bar
(Elizabeth iela 83, Riga) the “Garage” is the trendiest wine bar of the moment, a must to start the evening: here booking is a must. The bar offers a remarkable choice of Italian and French wines, both by the glass and by the bottle, and matching dishes that change frequently. Not to be missed.
Aptieka
(Mazā Miesnieku iela 1, Riga) Open daily from 16.00 to 3.00
Small pub always crowded with shows and live music.
No Problem bar (Nekadu Problemu)
(Tirgoņu iela 5/7, Riga) The “No Problem” is a restaurant/bar located in the historic centre, right in Doma square. Rock bands alternate here every evening, bringing together hundreds of kids from 18.00 to 24.00.
Ala Folk Klub
(Peldu Iela 19, Riga) Open every day from 12.00 to 4.00
Ala Folk Klub is a traditional-style Latvian bar/restaurant, located inside an underground cellar, with excellent food and good beer at excellent prices. You have to be willing to wait though: the service is friendly, but can be very slow. Traditional dance and folk bands make this place very popular with locals, and it is generally full most nights of the week.
Moloney's Irish Pub
(Riharda Vagnera Iela 3, Riga) Open daily
Great pub where you can watch your favorite sports live. At Moloney's you can find a choice of local beers or beers from Germany, the Czech Republic or Belgium, large and tasty menus, with burgers, ribs and mixed meats. Every day there is a different promotion and at the weekend there is live music.
Shot Cafe
(Torņa iela 4, Riga) Open daily from 12.00 to 3.00
This underground cellar may be small, but it has a big menu with 113 shots! Every evening there is a 2 for 1 offer on coctkails from 01.00 to 02.00: crowded bar with music for dancing all night long. During the summer months people flock to the terrace to drink.
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(Aldaru ielā 12/14 and Palasta ielā 9, Riga) With two locations in Riga, this place has a particular atmosphere and low prices. The latter of the two bars is larger and seems to have gained more popularity: it is located across the road, making it easier to party between the two bars, which are among the hottest young hangouts of Riga.
Omas Briljants
(Audēju iela 7, Riga) One of the newest clubs in Riga, furnished with chic and retro styles, and with funky and bohemian sounds. The first floor has a relaxed atmosphere while the upstairs is packed with young people sitting on old sofas drinking cocktails.
Bar I Love You
(Aldaru iela 9, Riga) Open Monday to Wednesday 15.00 to 24.00, Thursday to Saturday 15.00 to 1.00, Sunday 14.00 to 22.00
Bar “I Love You” is a meeting place for people young and creative, with djs playing their favorite records. If you are looking for an alternative to the usual old town clubs, this is your obvious choice. Here they also offer menus with tasty bites to keep you up all night.
Cuba Cafe
(Jauniela 15, Riga) Open daily from 15.00 to 4.00
This bar has a special place in the hearts of locals: Cuba Cafe has been open for years and always attracts many people looking for great cocktails and Latin rhythms. This little venue gets super busy on the weekends - try to get there early so you can get in. Dance some salsa and bachata with the local girls and enjoy a good drink before moving on to the next bar
Aussie Backpackers Pub
(Valnu Iela 43, Riga) Open daily from 10am to 2am
Aussie Backpackers is the only pub in Riga that offers 12 different local beers on tap (Latvia produces very good beers). Live music and DJs, events and promotions, Happy Hours that seem to never end and friendly staff who make you feel welcome. The perfect pub to start your evening in Riga. The peculiarity of the place is a Volkswagen van adapted as a bar counter.
Skyline
(Elizabetes iela 55, Riga) Open daily from 17.00 to 2.00
The Skyline , located on the 26th floor of the Reval Hotel Latvia , in the center of Riga, is an elegant cocktail bar, with a refined and chic a breathtaking view over the whole city. From here you can have a panoramic view of Riga and all its lights. The bar can be reached by a glass lift and is very popular with visitors and locals, especially many Russians: an excellent place to sip good drinks during a quiet evening or perhaps for a romantic date. If you want to go there, book one of the exclusive tables with a panoramic view of the city.
Cita Puse (11 November krastmala 35, Riga) , a bar on two floors where you can meet and chat with some beautiful girls. The bar serves excellent espresso coffees during the day, while at night it transforms into a venue with live entertainment.
PinUp (Pils iela 7, Riga) : a bar located in the Riga Castle area and overlooking the banks of the Daugava River. The bar is run by girls dressed as pin-ups, and offers special cocktails with an unusual flavour, such as the "Nutty Monk" and the "Mandarin Revolution" .
Naba Klub
(Zigfrīda Annas Meierovica bulvāris 12, Riga) Open Monday to Friday from 14.00 to 4.00
Naba Klub is one of the alternative music venues in Riga. Here you can hear concerts with live bands, but also DJ nights. Retro Soviet style atmosphere. The place also has a large garden with picnic tables where you can smoke and drink with friends.
Cetri Balti Krekli
(Vecpilsētas iela 12, Riga) Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00
literally "four white shirts", the Cetri Balti Krekli is a club with only Latvian music. Admission varies from 2 lats to 7 lats depending on the event. Even if the average age is not very low, the club is always well attended.
Mad House
(Kalku 11, Riga) Open daily 11.00 to 3.00 – Unfortunately the club has been closed since February 2015, we hope it reopens soon. If it has reopened, write to us!
The Mad House is a discopub with tables and a small dance floor in the center of the room, with commercial music. free entry and cheap drinks.
Minx Bar
(Kungu iela 8, Riga) Open Thursday to Saturday 10pm to 5am
Minx Bar is what used to be called Nautilus . Located in the historic center of Riga, it is a large modern club with house and techno music. Presence of beautiful Latvian girls.
Space Dog
(Vecpilsētas 19, Riga) Open daily from 16.00 to 3.00
Alternative cute club with live music and local beer. Inside there's a table football table and a machine that dispenses shots of Jägermeister! During the day, you can also order soups, salads and sandwiches. Free entry.
Sapņi un kokteiļi
(Blaumaņa 32, Riga) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm to 5am
This club is also a hookah and cigar bar. The drinks are not exactly cheap, but above all at the entrance they do a strict face control: those who don't speak Latvian find it difficult to enter.
Pulkvedim Neviens Neraksta – Nobody Writes to the Colonel
(Peldu 26/28, Riga) Open every day from 8pm to 2am – it's closed at the moment: confirm it!
Pulkvedim Neviens Neraksta , literally “No one writes to the colonel”, is a very rustic disco-pub, with a main room and a smaller room on the lower floor with different genres of music: electronic and commercial music. Always full on weekends, it is the ideal place to spend the last hours of the night, after wandering around Riga's bars.
Piens Club
(Aristida Briāna 9, Riga) Open daily from 12.00 to 5.00
Piens club is located in an old 19th century brewery about 10 minutes in a taxi from the old town, in a bit of a difficult location to find. This is one of the most popular cocktail bars in Riga, with long queues on weekends to enter the bar and sit on one of the many sofas of all shapes and styles. Eclectic and relaxed atmosphere. During the weekend only Latvians enter, tourists are not allowed in: you have to hope to be lucky and get past the bouncers.
Nabaklab
(ZA Meierovica bulv. 12, Riga) Open every day.
Club with alternative music located in a basement: it is made up of two modest rooms, one where live bands play, the other where you dance to the sounds of DJs. The music ranges from punk, local rock, ska to electronic music. The club offers its own Nabaklab beer, which costs less than 2 Euros!
Mai Tai
(Raiņa bulvāris 15, Riga) Open Thursday to Saturday from 10pm to 6am
Very popular club and cocktail bar, with strict selection at the entrance: dress well. Don't miss the busty bartenders serving drinks! The only flaw of this place are the expensive drinks (8 euros).
Club Friends
(Elizabetes 55 – Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, Riga) Open every day from 9pm to 6am
This nightclub is located in the basement of the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija . The specialty of this club is karaoke.
Klub Depo
(Vaļņu 32, Riga) Open daily from 17.00 to 5.00
For lovers of underground music and trendy alternative youth, this is the place for you. Indie bands and overseas DJs, garage bands and an alternative crowd happily coexist in this club, one of the few to sponsor rock, hardcore, metal, punk, reggae and experimental music genres. Great place to hear local bands play or just have a beer downstairs. Tickets for the concerts cost €5-7.
Club Studio 69
(Tērbatas iela 73, Riga) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 6.00
With an elegant and charming environment, the Studio 69 is one of the most fashionable clubs in Riga. It is perhaps the most beautiful nightclub in Riga: the club, frequented above all by the nouveau riche Latvians and Russians, is part of the RoyalCasinoHotel , a complex that includes a 5-star hotel, a casino, spa, restaurants, bars and even the La Rocca (from a large window you can see the dancefloor of the other club).
The entrance is quite expensive: 14 euros. The club is definitely more expensive than La Rocca, but on the other hand the average age is higher and more affluent. Definitely not to be missed! Ultimately, Studio 69 is the hottest club in Riga: good music, beautiful girls, excellent drinks and splendid dancers who never stop enlivening the evening. Go there.
First Dacha
(Andrejostas iela 4, Riga) One of the most glamorous nightclubs in Riga, open only on weekends and located near the port. Here, too, they make a lot of selection at the entrance. Despite the difficulty of entering, inside you will be rewarded for the effort: the First Dacha is always full of beautiful girls and good music, and is a guarantee for unforgettable evenings.
Coyote Fly
(Tērbatas 2, Riga) Open from Thursday to Saturday from 22.00 to 6.00
Another very popular and trendy place in Riga is undoubtedly the beautiful Coyote Fly , a short walk from the centre, located in the Vernisāža , inside the Vermanes.
Strict face control on Fridays and Saturdays: Come dressed up and not as tourists. The club is trendy and is a meeting point for Riga's elite and current celebrities. Commercial music with foreign djs from all over Europe, local musicians, rappers and other artists. Entry is easier on Thursdays, when there is less selection at the entrance.
La Rocca
(Brīvības 96, Riga) Open Fridays and Saturdays from 22.00 to 6.00
Very large club frequented mostly by Russians, although it is one of the most famous clubs in Riga. It is located slightly outside the historic center, from which the it can be reached on foot in 15 minutes, following Brivibas . Open on Fridays and Saturdays, the club offers techno music and animation with very pretty dancers. The peculiarity of the club is the "Red Square" , where Russian music is danced immersed in a Soviet propaganda-style environment, with Cyrillic writing and images of Lenin and Ivan Drago . Great evenings - not to be missed. Entrance about 7-10€.
