Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
Border Towns — best bars and venues
Started by EuroExplorer · 14 Mar 2026 · 329 views
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:44
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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27 Mar 2026 at 12:04
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 22:30
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:07
This matches my experience. Border Towns is one of my favorites.
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:52
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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28 Mar 2026 at 02:10
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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