John Bull Pub (Jezuicka 4, Warsaw) – this English pub (part of a chain of international ones of the same name) was one of the first ones to open in Warsaw. A cozy place for a drink with friends.
Motto (18 Aksakov Street, Sofia) – at this bar, the range of cocktails to choose from is immense, with a variety of short and long drinks on the menu (their daiquiris and mojitos come in several different fruity flavors). And don’t worry about having another, since the cocktails here cost half of what they would […]
Memento (106 G.S. Rakovski Street, Sofia) – this bar is located on a strip locally known as the “Bulgarian Broadway”. The outdoor seating draws in a significant crowd in the scorching summer months, and in the evening it’s the expertly mixed cocktails that everyone is after. Memento features a pool, chaise lounges (beach beds), sand, […]
Atlantic Beach Bar (Atlantic Beach Hotel, 1 Calle Vendig, Condado) — The oceanfront-deck bar of this hotel is famed in the gay community for its early-evening happy hours. But the pulsating tropical music, exotic drinks, and ever-pleasant ocean breeze would make it a hit in any case. Good food is also served on deck.
Anfiteatro Tito Puente (Tito Puente Amphitheater)(Avenida Piñeiro and Expreso Luís A. Ferré, Hato Rey) — Surrounded by lagoons and trees, the open-air theater hosts the annual Heineken Puerto Rico Jazzfest and other musical events. It’s named after the late, great musician who is widely credited with bringing salsa to the rest of the world. Each […]
Hambara (22, 6-ti Septemvrt Street, Sofia) — the cavernous space within is entirely candlelit and spread across two floors with shaky wooden benches and tables. During the Communist period, as of now, patrons know of this venue strictly by word of mouth. People here are notorious for failing to observe the smoking ban, but this […]
Bilkova (22 Tsar Ivan Shishman Street, Sofia) – this pub was named after a pharmacy that once sold herbal remedies at this spot decades ago. Visitors will find an unpretentious and outgoing crowd enjoying beers and spirits at reasonable prices. Locating it shouldn’t be a problem – just follow the murmur of revelers hanging around […]
Black Label Whisky Bar (7 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, Sofia) – with its classical Baroque interior (complete with oil paintings of Bulgarian historic figures, it’s no surprise that this bar was once a military club that hosted fancy balls for the local elite. Still, the dress code here is formal, so patrons should know this before […]
Carlos’ Café (22 Belmont Road, New Kingston) – this is bar in the uptown part of Kingston, frequented by well-heeled locals, along with some tourists passing by. Thursday is Karaoke night, and Friday is Latin night. It draws a professional after-work crown on Friday evenings.
Blue Beat Jazz Lounge (Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay) – located on Montego Bay’s so-called “Hip Strip”, this upscale venue offers more mature vacationers and locals live jazz music in a cozy setting with atmospheric lighting and cool blue décor.