Whether it's a local favourite or relatively famous pub, we've put together a list of some of the most one-of-a-kind spots to grab a drink. After all, European cities are loaded with many nooks and crannies filled with interesting, off-the-beaten-track bars and pubs.
Amsterdam's Cafe de Dokter was founded in 1798 by a doctor from a local hospital, and by the looks of things not much has been changed since. Located near the Amsterdam Historic Museum and the Spui, the same family has run the pub for six generations, famously anti-dusted since the owner's mother gave up years ago, leaving the pub's ceiling, doorways and old doctor's decorations covered in soft cobwebs.
There is almost an eerie feel to the place with its dark wood, yellow lighting and aforementioned cobwebs making you feel almost as if the good Doctor himself may sit down for a glass of wine with you at any moment.
Looking for a more intellectual, bohemian experience to take in with your wine? Rome's Barbook on the Via dei Reti offers something a bit different than your average Roman wine bar. You'll have your pick of off the wall retro arty books to choose from while you sit at the long communal table with a glass of wine. The bar even offers entertainment alongside the glamour and discussion on Italy's greatest novelist, with a DJ on hand Fridays and Saturdays.
Ruby's in Copenhagen might be right up your street if you want a hidden and exclusive night out. The pub was ranked one of the 50 best bars in the world, so don't just take our word for it. Tucked away in the Georgian Embassy, the only sign is the country's flag flying above the door, so all you need to do is knock and you're in. Experience a more sophisticated escape from the cold Danish streets once you're inside, and relax in this old bank vault that is filled with velvet armchairs and taxidermy.
Amsterdam's Cafe de Dokter was founded in 1798 by a doctor from a local hospital, and by the looks of things not much has been changed since. Located near the Amsterdam Historic Museum and the Spui, the same family has run the pub for six generations, famously anti-dusted since the owner's mother gave up years ago, leaving the pub's ceiling, doorways and old doctor's decorations covered in soft cobwebs.
There is almost an eerie feel to the place with its dark wood, yellow lighting and aforementioned cobwebs making you feel almost as if the good Doctor himself may sit down for a glass of wine with you at any moment.
Looking for a more intellectual, bohemian experience to take in with your wine? Rome's Barbook on the Via dei Reti offers something a bit different than your average Roman wine bar. You'll have your pick of off the wall retro arty books to choose from while you sit at the long communal table with a glass of wine. The bar even offers entertainment alongside the glamour and discussion on Italy's greatest novelist, with a DJ on hand Fridays and Saturdays.
Ruby's in Copenhagen might be right up your street if you want a hidden and exclusive night out. The pub was ranked one of the 50 best bars in the world, so don't just take our word for it. Tucked away in the Georgian Embassy, the only sign is the country's flag flying above the door, so all you need to do is knock and you're in. Experience a more sophisticated escape from the cold Danish streets once you're inside, and relax in this old bank vault that is filled with velvet armchairs and taxidermy.
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Steve Alexander has been writing about some of the best bars in Europe. Find more information on Amsterdam, click on this link, or find hotel deals in Rome by going to Hotels4U.
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