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Restaurants and Cafés in Europe

Bars and Pubs in Europe

The Faltering Fullback

Its unusual beer garden, jukebox and fantastic atmosphere make this north London watering hole worth the trip

Finsbury Park, London, Greater London

Tags: Atmosphere, Bar, Beer Garden, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Pub, ThaiPrice:

Proper old-style pub great for a pint and a conversation

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Tags: Cosy, Dog-Friendly, Pub, TraditionalPrice:

Super cool Parisian bar worth staying (and drinking) in all night

1st Arrondissement, Paris, France

Tags: Bar, Cocktails, Speakeasy, WinePrice:

Things to Do in Europe

London Fields Lido

An Olympic-sized outdoor pool in a park? Let us in!

London Fields, London, Greater London

Tags: Café, Lido, Outdoor, Park, SnacksPrice:

Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

A necessary but chilling reminder of Lithuania's tumultuous recent history

New Town, Vilnius, Vilnius County

Tags: History, MuseumPrice:

Hermitage Amsterdam

Dutch Masters In a centuries-old setting

Plantage, Amsterdam, North Holland

Tags: Café, Coffee, Exhibitions, Museum, Restaurant, TerracePrice:

Shops in Europe

Puntarelle & Co

Fresh, seasonal produce for people who love full-on flavour

Bermondsey, London, Greater London

Tags: Fruit & Veg, Local Hero, Local Produce, Seasonal, ShopPrice: N/A

Hart's Bakery

Unassuming café and bakery selling treats worth changing your train for

City Centre, Bristol, England

Tags: Bakery, Café, CoffeePrice:

Bonds

Coffee, concept store and candle-making workshops

Hackney, London, Greater London

Tags: Books, Classes, Coffee, Handmade, Homeware, Luxury, ShopPrice:

Hotels and Resorts in Europe

Hotel La Balme

Pretty mountain hotel with fabulous breakfasts to set you up for a day's skiing or hiking

Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Savoie, France

Tags: Chic, Hiking, Hotel, Interiors, Resort, Rustic, SkiingPrice:

Ad Astra

Florence’s loveliest hotel?

Oltrarno, Florence, Tuscany

Tags: Boutique, Gardens, Hotel, Mansion, Quirky, Romantic, TerracePrice:

Cornerstones Guest House

A historic, high-end guesthouse with outstanding views

Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

Tags: Guest House, Historic, Local HeroPrice:

Itineraries in Europe

Do & Eat: Plantage, Amsterdam

De Plantage – stepping in and out of history in the 'Cultural Garden of Amsterdam'

Plantage, Amsterdam, North Holland

Road Trip: Gard, France

An easy-does-it day trip with lunch in the Gardon gorge

Gard, France, Europe

Take a stroll around Antwerp's cobblestone streets and enjoy a tasty lunch featuring local cuisine

City Centre, Antwerp, Antwerp Province

Countries in Europe

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