European Bar Guide

The European Bar Guide has ranked Szimpla Kert the continent's number one bar this year. The ruin bar has been serving drinks in a former factory since 2002, with its chaotic interiors and unmistakable atmosphere helping make it a Budapest icon. It's one of 100 bars featured in this year's European Bar Guide ranking, with some seriously distinctive spots making the cut. 🔗 Tap the link in bio to see the full top 10. [📸: Shutterstock]

Well, you asked for it and now you've got it! Our Top 100 Bars in Europe 2026 now features an interactive map 🗺️ containing each bar!

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/top-100-bars-in-europe-2026/

It's 2026 which means that a logo redesign featuring the most generic looking white man who could be aged anything between 30 and 75 has enraged the people who call everyone else "snowflakes".

Our Top 100 Bars in Europe 2026 is Live!

This years is more diverse than ever - more cities, more countries and more types of bar than ever before.

We also spotlight a few cities on each list and this time it is Cork and Copenhagen's turn to receive the love ❤️

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/top-100-bars-in-europe-2026/

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/top-100-bars-in-europe-2026/

Today's the day! Welcome to our 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🎉 🥳

From Mountain huts, kiosks, basement lairs, hidden cocktail bars, Brewery taprooms, Zoiglstuben, ruin bars, courtyards, lofts and charming boozers. 25 countries, 24 new entries. Take a look! 🗺️👍🙏

Top 100 Bars In Europe 2026 It's time for our annual rundown of the best pubs & bars in Europe! We've scoured the continent to bring you 100 of our absolute favourites. Take a dive in!

I'm delighted to share our latest feature article! ✍️

We compare the customer experience at the two extremes of bar sizes. Here we explore why both- despite their flaws- remain in our affections, function and endure! Take a look 🍻👍

https://theeuropeanbarguide.com/from-the-tiny-ant-to-the-elephant-little-venues-vs-big-venues

From the tiny ant to the elephant: Little Venues Vs. Big Venues After visiting Europe's largest and smallest bars, we explore their differences in the experience as well as finding some surprising common ground.

It's nearly time! The list is done, just proofreading, prepping some of the background profile pages and links, then I will be unveiling our Top 100 Bars In Europe for 2026!

This is not a full time job. My plans tomorrow are mowing the lawn, cleaning the house & buying groceries. On Monday I'm back at work. But I'll also be working on the bar guide + in September travelling to France & Czechia. In November, Slovenia, Croatia & Bosnia! 🗺️ ✈️ ✊🍻

Explore the Best Pubs & Bars in Europe! 4000+ venues to explore across the continent. Browse maps 🗺️, galleries and in-depth reviews 🔎 Find great bars for your next trip!