Moody atmospheric bar that wouldn’t look out of place in 1920s London. Ignore the shabby chic interior; this award-winning bar serves high-end experimental cocktails with fine food to pair.
The drinks are no joke. An intimate setting with space for 15, Bar Trench takes liquor and cocktails very seriously. With professional bartenders and every spirit imaginable, this place is for those who know what to drink.
Botanical cocktail bar with green-tiled walls and plants suspended from the ceiling. The seasonal menu focuses on proprietary drinks. Arrive early on weekends to secure a seat.
Legendary Sunset Strip hotel and industry hideout modeled after a French castle. The suites and garden bungalows are famously worn-in; the leafy courtyard terrace hosts low-key lunches and late drinks.
This quirky little Italian restaurant is a great spot for lunch or dinner offering delicious, classic Italian dishes. Notable favorites include the truffle pasta and burrata.
This old-school fine-dining restaurant has been in Stockholm for so long that it has become an institution. Expect plenty of seafood options, a great patio for nice weather, and traditional Swedish dishes.
American cocktail bar serving locals an upscale vibe for those looking for a more refined drinking hole. Stocked with every liquor customers could ask for, this bar gives 1930s New York to the trendier crowd.
Unique location offering live music, dinner, and drinks on a wooden boat by the River Seine. Highlights include their pizzas which are great to enjoy on the outdoor terrace.
The SG “Shingo Gokan” club has a well-deserved spot in the top 20 bars in Asia. Now a international institution, this wood-clad bar serves some of the best cocktails Tokyo has to offer.
Seasonal small plates and natural wines are served in an intimate venue with a leafy terrace. The menu features locally sourced ingredients, including great for sharing dishes like smoked brook trout and koji butter.
Neighborhood bar focused on the food and drink of Northern Spain: Asturian cider, Galician empanadas, and artisanal cheeses. The small kitchen has no deep fryer, serving a simple menu of plates that changes weekly based on available product
Fourth-generation restaurant serving classic seafood from a terrace overlooking the volcanic Lago Albano. After dinner, most guests tour the vast wine cellar, carved generations ago directly into the rock.
Modern Greek kitchen in the Riverlands Centre focused on charcoal grilling and generous mezze. Tables fill with shared plates of honey-drenched feta and octopus, lit by wireless lamps that adjust with a touch.
Industrial dining room atop a silo at the Old Biscuit Mill with views of Table Mountain and the harbor. The open kitchen sends out Asian-influenced small plates while diners tick off choices on paper menus.
Upscale seafood dining room spanning four terraces that look straight out to the harbor. The kitchen turns out Portuguese-style platters of grilled langoustines, line fish, and local abalone.
Restored 1600s farmhouse serving generous, seasonal sharing plates on the Marianne Wine Estate. Terrace tables sit by the dam for long lunches joined by roaming runner ducks and peacocks.
Italian-Asian neighborhood joint putting a subtle Asian twist on traditional Italian dishes. Meals are preceded with bread and an amuse-bouche, and the menu focuses on fresh local ingredients.
Irish-inspired venue featuring reimagined Irish classics highlighted through innovative and whimsical presentations. Specialties include seafood chowder and wagyu beef.
Spanish restaurant serving tapas emphasizing high-quality ingredients, many imported from Spain. Tasting menu where signature dishes include pork jowl, sea urchin, prawn paella, and the suckling pig.
Warm, intimate Italian spot centered on a bustling open kitchen. Counter seats offer the best view – chefs plating handmade pastas and wood-fired wagyu striploin.
Intimate 12-seat counter serves a 21-course omakase menu and curated sake pairings. The chef works up close, handing seasonal seafood directly over the bar.
Nordic plates are cooked entirely over fire, soot, and birch smoke without gas or electricity. The three-hour meal starts with snacks in the lounge and a standing tour of the blazing hearths.
Traditional Edomae sushi bar running fixed seatings where the entire counter is served in unison. Chefs season nigiri behind the L-shaped bar, handing each piece directly to guests.
Intimate Södermalm bistro serving two rotating set menus that merge Nordic produce with global flavors. The kitchen dresses monkfish and duck with miso, XO sauce, or harissa.
Traditional smoke sauna built into the earth, creating a dark, atmospheric space with soft, humid heat. Guided rituals often end with a plunge into outdoor cold tubs followed by grilling sausages over a fire pit.
Waterfront public sauna built into a sculptural, pine-slatted structure with rooftop sea views. Three wood-heated saunas – including a traditional smoke sauna – are paired with cold plunges in the Baltic and a modern Scandinavian restaurant
Public saunas on a small island, housed in a former red-brick factory and reached by a short ferry. Locals alternate between hot steam and a cold plunge into the sea – even through a hole cut in the winter ice.
Log-framed public sauna on a historic military island, reached by a ten-minute ferry. The two wood-fired saunas are co-ed, with large windows looking out to the archipelago and a shared terrace for a post-steam plunge in the sea.
Sixteen-room, adults-only hotel where interiors are a curated collection of modern and vintage design. The intimate lobby bar serves martinis around the clock, with a quiet, Parisian-style courtyard garden in the back for coffee and cocktai
Old-school Sicilian trattoria in Chinatown with green and white tablecloths. Dinner starts at the antipasti buffet or with a platter of fresh raw seafood.
Maximalist Brera osteria spanning two floors of 1960s design. Velvet armchairs and vintage chandeliers surround tables heavy with truffle pasta and oversized tiramisu.
Isola pizzeria serving the razor-thin, crispy Roman style that cracks when folded. The kitchen uses rolling pins to flatten the dough, sending rounds and fried supplì to packed marble tables.
Tiled dining room styled like a 1970s kitchen with mismatched vintage crockery and natural wines. Seasonal menus skip rigid courses for creative sharing plates, with a quiet internal courtyard for warm nights.
Modern cuisine prepared from regional products, available as a set menu, in an unpretentious and informal atmosphere. Attractive terrace for summer dining.
Urban atmosphere in the Glockenbachviertel with a touch of Berlin. Offers a four-course set menu, bar food, and unique cocktail pairings.
Martinelli offers Italian tasting menus in a chic setting with outdoor tables. Seasonal dishes like pecorino ravioli with walnut and balsamic vinegar, and saddle of venison with quince, paired with an impressive wine selection.
Dimly lit, British-themed steakhouse grilling prime cuts of US beef and Japanese Wagyu. The bar is serious: a library of over 300 gins and a sommelier-curated wine list.
Located in a historic 16th-century mill, this restaurant offers high-end Bavarian cuisine in a stylish setting with a vaulted ceiling. Known for its diverse menu, including a four-course lunch set, and proximity to Platzl.
Cozy wine bar in Munich with an industrial vibe, offering small plates and mains like beef tartar. Features a selection of natural wines, cocktails, and a lively atmosphere with 80's disco music.
This Michelin-starred bistro offers a seven-course tasting menu with wine pairings. Known for its refined, seasonal dishes and minimalist ambiance, it provides a unique dining experience despite being somewhat understated in its setting.
Dark, minimalist cocktail bar where the undecorated room is secondary to the drink. The focus is on craft: complex recipes, premium spirits, and cocktails served in pre-frozen glasses.
Cozy Thai spot in Berlin serving bold dishes like juicy satay, crispy pork belly, and rich Mama Tom Yam. Authentic flavors shine in spicy papaya salad and green curry ribs, with sweet desserts like mango sticky rice.
Cozy Prenzlauer Berg dining room serving Thai home cooking with uncompromising Bangkok heat. Tables book out weeks in advance for holy basil stir-fry and rich Tom Yam soups set to a lo-fi soundtrack.
Open-plan Kreuzberg dining room centered on a concert stage and roaring fireplaces. Dinner service revolves around the signature four-course duck menu while live jazz plays from the Steinway.
Original medicine cabinets and dark woodwork wrap the bustling dining room of the former Oranien-Apotheke. Dinner service pairs seasonal plates from the restaurant's farm with natural wines.
Landmarked dining room where modern art hangs beneath high wood ceilings and gothic stained-glass windows. The menu is similarly composed, serving market-fresh Mediterranean dishes like Fines de Claire oysters and saddle of venison.
Intimate French bistro lined with dark mahogany and soft light. Seasonal sharing plates and natural wines crowd the compact tables, making for a close-knit dinner near Kollwitzplatz.
Unpretentious bar serving classic cocktails and natural wines with the familiarity of a friend's living room. Free popcorn is a given, and smoking is allowed inside.
Bright Kreuzberg studio dedicated to ceramics, with rows of pottery wheels and long tables for hand-building. One-off classes are popular with beginners; memberships give experienced potters independent access to the space.
