Throughout Vienna, there are many good options for bars, pubs and cafes to stop for a break while exploring the city. This post concerns itself with places where I enjoyed a drink rather than dining out. My usual modus operandi is a cold beer with the occasional coffee. This guide covers central pubs, neighbourhood bars…
Treviso is a beautiful city with plenty of things to do, including sightseeing in the old town. Enjoy picturesque rivers and canals, plus historic buildings to explore. Popular attractions in Treviso include Piazza dei Signori, the knights’ lodge, the city walls, canals, and several museums. Things to Do in Treviso Treviso has a beautiful historic…
Ravenna is a top city to visit, with plenty to do, including early Christian church mosaics and Dante attractions. We visited for three nights and found the city’s historic sights kept us entertained. Highlights included the Dante attractions, the Basilica of San Vitale, and the Battistero Neoniano. I highly recommend buying the 5 Monument Pass…
The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo was the first of the famous mosaic monuments I visited in Ravenna, as it was closest to our accommodation and the railway station. It is one of many UNESCO-listed churches and mosaics in the city. Sant’Apollinare Nuovo dates to the late 5th and early 6th century. I bought the combined…
During our stay in Ravenna, we tried a fair few places for food and drink, including the covered market, pizzerias, cafes, and bars. The covered market was an excellent place for its wide selection of food and drink. Throughout the city, near the main attractions, there were many bars and cafes where you could stop…
A must-see place when exploring Graz is the Landeszeughaus on Herrengasse. I’ve visited the building a few times and always enjoy this part of the city, especially the impressive Landhaus courtyard next door. The Landeszeughaus was built between 1642 and 1647 as an armoury for the Styrian estates and became an important weapons depot for…
We’ve visited Bologna with Henry several times and found it easy to explore with a dog, with plenty of dog-friendly bars, restaurants, and places to stay. However, many tourist attractions, including churches and museums, were, as with most places, restrictive to visiting with a pet. Staying in good-quality, dog-friendly accommodation means we can visit the…
During our stay in Bologna, Italy, we visited many of the city’s famous churches and Basilicas. I also found some smaller religious buildings while sightseeing, and many were impressive. Key churches to visit include Basilica di San Petronio in Piazza Maggiore and Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro. Other notable churches I visited were Basilica Santuario…
On our three trips in Bologna, we visited many bars, cafes and bakeries for drinks and snacks. We mostly stopped for beer or coffee while sightseeing. Many of these were in piazzas and under the famous porticoes. We stayed in three different parts of Bologna, so this guide features neighbourhood venues as well as many…
Rimini in Italy is a fun town with a wide range of things to do, from beaches to historic sites in the old town. We visited for 5 nights and found the city entertaining. The seafront has many beaches and attractions, and Rimini’s old town is the place to go for historic sights. We spent…
We stayed in Rimini for five nights and enjoyed a good selection of bars, restaurants and Gelaterias. This included many beach bars, places near the seafront, and spots in the old town. This included famous places like the Rose and Crown pub, Italy’s oldest English pub. Many of the city’s beaches had bars, which was…
We spent nearly a week at a hotel in Ancona, so we enjoyed a variety of restaurants, pizzerias, cafes, and fast-food places for food and drinks. Ancona had a good selection of places for meals out, including restaurants in the centre and those with sea views near the beach at Passetto. Bars and cafes were…
An interesting town for a weekend away, especially for those that enjoy the countryside.
Pécs has plenty of places to eat and drink, including traditional Hungarian restaurants, bars, cafes, beer gardens, market hall food, and budget lunch spots. We found meals good value overall, except for steaks, which were a bit more pricey. Most eateries in Pécs are pet-friendly and allow dogs inside or on their outdoor seating. We…
Keszthely, Hungary, has many fantastic bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. These include great restaurants for local food, including fish from Lake Balaton and Hungarian staples like goulash. We have visited the area three times and returned to many restaurants, including on our 2026 visit to Keszthely. Tried and Tested Restaurants & Bars in Keszthely…
I really enjoyed eating and drinking out on several visits to Sibiu, Romania. This included some nice bars and restaurants. I found plenty of places to eat or drink in the city. I’m on my third visit to the city and have visited during summer, winter, and autumn. The city centre has lots of restaurants,…
Šibenik has a brilliant selection of restaurants, including many that are open year-round, not just during peak season. We enjoyed some delightful meals out in the old town during our stay. The bars of Sibenik were also nice, including some with sea views. Many had dog-friendly areas, including most terraces, and some allowed dogs inside….
A guide to visiting Worcester with a pet, including things to do and where to dine out.