After indulging in the craft beer scene in other Eastern European cities (like Riga, Budapest and Prague), we were certainly looking forward to sampling the craft beer in Lviv, Ukraine. The city boasts a high concentration of bars in the city center – and we were happy to find that several of the Lviv bars are dedicated to locally produced craft beer.… Read the rest
There is no better way to end a long day of sightseeing in Tokyo, Japan than with cold sake, a Japanese cocktail or craft beer. As luck would have it, there are a multitude of Tokyo bars where tired tourists can sip, swirl and chug.… Read the rest
Well-known for iconic landmarks and a laid-back culture, something new is brewing in Sydney, Australia…quite literally. Multiple craft breweries have taken up residence in warehouses of the Inner West suburbs – which are just a short train or bus ride from the city center.… Read the rest
Bondi Beach may be Sydney, Australia’s iconic powder-sand beach lapped by teal blue water, but the sand and waves are not the only attraction. The small beach town is packed with stylish restaurants and hip bars. After a day spent surfing the waves, soaking in the rays or walking the famous Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, it’s nice to have a cold, refreshing drink.… Read the rest
It’s no secret we like wine – and it just so happens that some of the best South African wines are produced just beyond the Cape Town city limits in the Winelands, South Africa district. A trip to Cape Town wouldn’t be complete without wandering into the South African wine regions and sampling a bit of the product.… Read the rest
As we wandered the streets of the neighborhoods in Seville, Spain, it became evident that the tapas bars in Seville, both classic and trendy, are part of the city’s beauty. People gathered around outdoor tables and squeezed their way into small Seville bars. As we were in search of the best tapas in Seville, we eagerly joined the crowds to sample the fare.… Read the rest
On our first trip to Budapest in the spring of 2015, the craft beer revolution was just taking hold in the city. It wasn’t easy finding craft beer bars in Budapest, but those we did find had an impressive selection of local brews.… Read the rest
There are few better ways to get a taste of homegrown flavor than to sample the local brew – and it just so happens that some of the best bars in Riga, Latvia are serving up just that. We’re not talking about the country’s mass-produced lagers that are guzzled in Riga pubs.… Read the rest
The Czech Republic is many things – it’s history, architecture, art…and it’s beer. The country is the birthplace of the pilsner and Prague has long had a reputation as the beer capital of the world. Beer, which often costs less than a bottle of water, is for sale in every nook and cranny of the historic and architecturally diverse city.… Read the rest
In a dimly lit room, the wooden floor creaks and a fire crackles in the corner fireplace as a business-mannered bartender fills dimpled glass mugs with tepid cask ale. This is the scene in a typical London pub – and could accurately describe any one of the thousands of pubs in the city (yes, thousands).… Read the rest