EuroCheapo's Nightlife Articles

Berlin: 5 cocktail bars for a (shaken, not stirred) night out

Choices a-plenty at the Black Lodge in Berlin. Photo: Black Lodge
Choices a-plenty at the Black Lodge in Berlin. Photo: Black Lodge

Apr 17 By Molly Hannon in Berlin— The cocktail renaissance is no gastro-fetish, but has become a lasting and lovable trend in cities around the world. Berlin is no exception and now the gritty capital, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, adds new verve to the art of mixology. With warmer weather in the forecast, spiked punch is » Read more

Posted in Bars, Berlin, Drinks, Germany, Nightlife

Paris: A Cheapo guide to Paris’ gay bars (for the boys)

Paris: A Cheapo guide to Paris’ gay bars (for the boys)

Jan 17 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— It’s the weekend (or a Tuesday, no difference) and Paris’ Marais neighborhood is a cheapo haven for a gay night out on the town.  From long happy hours to cover-free dancing, there’s no reason to empty your pockets. Happy hours galore The Marais, French for “swamp,” is one of the » Read more

Posted in Bars, Drinks, France, Gay and Lesbian, Nightlife, Paris

Berlin: Gay nightlife on the cheap

Berlin: Gay nightlife on the cheap

Aug 04 By C H Kwak in Berlin— In 2001, a relatively obscure local politician named Klaus Wowereit proudly declared: “I’m gay, and it’s a good thing.” Berliners wasted no time electing him mayor, and he has been in office ever since. San Francisco may have boys with flowers in their hair, but Berlin is arguably the » Read more

Posted in Bars, Berlin, Cheapo night out, Clubs, Drinks, Gay and Lesbian, Germany, Nightlife

New York TV Shows: Free tickets to late-night tapings

New York TV Shows: Free tickets to late-night tapings

Mar 21 By Suzanne Russo in New York— You visit with them regularly, perhaps even nightly. They entertain you, keep you company on your travels, sometimes lull you to sleep. These are the magic, ubiquitous folks we call the personalities of late night, of course, and you can visit many of them in person in (where else?) » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, Free Stuff, Media, New York, Nightlife, Other, Performance, Personalities, United States

New York: A downtown Irish pub crawl

New York: A downtown Irish pub crawl

Mar 04 By Suzanne Russo in New York— Ah, March. You signify spring and longer days—and St. Patrick’s Day. And here in New York we love our Irish holiday almost as much as we love our Irish bars (and the Irish booze that’s served in them). And so, Cheapos, we bring you a downtown Irish pub crawl, » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, New York, Nightlife, Other

London: 3 central bars with great “happy hour” specials

London: 3 central bars with great “happy hour” specials

Feb 08 By Lara Kavanagh in London— London is a pricey city, and visitors tend to suffer a decent hit to their wallets before they even get to cocktail hour. Here are three trusted happy hours around town to ensure you get a bit of a bargain to kick off your night. Dirty Martini’s 11/12 Russell Street » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, London, Nightlife, United Kingdom

Florence Tip: Where to see English language movies

Florence Tip: Where to see English language movies

Jan 13 By Laura Mongillo in Florence—Feel like catching a movie in fair Firenze without having to first get a degree in Italian? Ha! This can prove to be more difficult than getting into the Uffizi on a Saturday. Most movies in Italy are shown almost exclusively in the Italian language, meaning they are dubbed and translated » Read more

Posted in Festivals, Florence, fun, Italy, Nightlife, On Screen

London Tip: Night spots to hit when you’re all dolled up

London Tip: Night spots to hit when you’re all dolled up

Jan 07 By Lara Kavanagh in London—Cheapos clean up well. It’s the time of the year when the last of the Christmas turkey has disappeared into the trash, and the New Year hangover is receding. January can be a bit of a downer, but luckily London has a year-round calendar of fun nights out, many of them involving » Read more

Posted in Bars, Clubs, dance, Entertainment, Fashion, London, Nightlife, United Kingdom

Berlin: 6 Cheapo nightlife hotspots in “Kreuzkölln”

Berlin: 6 Cheapo nightlife hotspots in “Kreuzkölln”

Dec 17 By C.H. Kwak in Berlin— Once synonymous with juvenile delinquency, the immigrant and working-class district of Neukölln has become the hottest neighborhood in Berlin. The past three years have seen especially the northern edge of Neukölln transform at a furious speed. A junk shop turns into a designer boutique overnight, a wholesaler into a tapas » Read more

Posted in Bars, Berlin, Cheapo night out, Entertainment, Germany, Nightlife

New York: 5 cheapo music venues to get your band on

New York: 5 cheapo music venues to get your band on

Nov 29 By Alisha Miranda in New York— New York City is a hub for music lovers of all tastes. The city’s neighborhoods have streets lined with venues offering live music every night of the week. So whether you’re looking for a rock show or a jazz club, you won’t have trouble finding the right place. Manhattan » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Clubs, Entertainment, New York, Nightlife, Performance, United States