http://www.dw.de/the-best-place-to-spend-your-bitcoin-is-at-a-london-pub-if-the-qr-scanners-working/a-17092070In fact for most major cities in Europe, the answer is yes, but it will require a bit of diligence to find the retail shops, restaurants or pubs that take Bitcoins.
They're still working out the kinks, but for the most part, Bitcoin works in eateries and drinkeries.
For example, there's the Pembury Tavern, the first pub in London to take your Bitcoin payments and give you a pint of ale in return.
