Minsk

Once among the capital's best bohemain cafes for insiders, the legendary London underwent a substantial makeover, taking on a new identity as a coffee and cocktail bar (plus the prefix "Kew"). Coffee is still served here in the daytime as an homage to the establishment's past, but true magic happens as the sun goes down: Kew London's speciality are herbal notes that liven up familiar classics.

Located on the ground floor of a student dorm, Graffiti has some of the best live music in Minsk and frequently plays host to shows by local bands. It’s an intimate red brick hangout (walls adorned with - you guessed it - graffiti art) where drinks are cheap, locals friendly and the music top-notch.

BierKeller is a German beer cellar with a large selection of exclusive German beer. The "German" theme is followed to the letter, complete with dirndl-clad waitresses serving guests traditional pork dishes. Some patrons even have their own personal mugs waiting for them in a designated cabinet.

If you are a beer lover and/or connoisseur, then Gambrinus Pub is the place to be. The pub is divided into four different parts, each one representing a world-famous beer capital. It is also a foreigner-friendly location, with English-speaking staff and menu. Serves a good selection of savoury foods and dessert.