Mykonos
Dominating its namesake beach, this beach bar and club is synonymous with hedonism. Celebrity sightings, a crush of scantily clad young bodies heaving to…
Must-see nightlife in Greek Islands
Hora (Naxos)
You can begin your day here, with coffee and a harbour view, and end it with one of the wonderful cocktails featuring kitron (liqueur made from the leaves…
Dodecanese
Tumbledown Faros Bar is partly hollowed into a cave beneath the lighthouse at the promontory beyond the ferry dock. With wall-mounted accordions and dim…
Corfu Town
Rather wonderful rooftop bar that makes an ideal venue for mellow predinner drinks, with stunning views across the Spianada to the Palaio Frourio. There's…
Rhodes Town
The New Town's busy central rendezvous sprawls across a large open-air terrace beneath the shade of a spreading plane tree, across the street from…
Ios
If you can’t find your tribe on Hora’s main square, they might be here – at the Irish-owned Fun Pub, on the main road through the town. It does what it…
Samos
In the main street, this smallish modern place combines the virtues of a deli and an ouzerie (place that sells ouzo and like snacks). Ouzo and tsipouro…
Agios Nikolaos
The clientele is chatty, the rock music thunderous and the beer ice cold at this funky haunt that's rocked the waterfront since 1983, making it the town's…
Rethymno
A popular hang-out with locals is this vibrant cafe with a bohemian flavour that attracts a mixed crowd of students, fashionistas and artists. Join them…
Rhodes Town
Thanks to three little tables fixed to the ancient stonework, this tiny hole-in-the-wall cafe provides a rare opportunity to sit outside on one of the…
Rethymno
Wake up and smell the coffee at this hip microroaster that offers a pleasing array of speciality beans. Whether you're into V60, Aeropress, Chemex, syphon…
Fira
Not to be outdone by the Irish a few doors up, the Scots are here with this raucous party bar that goes off late at night. During the day you might catch…
Dodecanese
Venerable stone bar on the square, where the old boys gather to discuss the issues of the day. The interior is refreshingly blue, with glass-topped tables…
Skiathos Town
Orb-like lamps, exposed-brick walls and a contemporary-industrial look create a suitably moody vibe at this cool handcrafted-cocktail bar, named for…
Dodecanese
Over 100 years old, this venerable, high-raftered, wood-panelled bar, at the heart of the waterfront, is a major local landmark and rendezvous point…
Fira
This is edge-of-the-caldera stuff, with stupendous views, delicious cocktails – its champagne cocktails are a speciality – a fashionable crowd and…
Rhodes Town
Peer through the miasma of cigarette smoke past prints of Bowie and Morrison, and you should find a few arty types propping up the bar. With its nostalgic…
Elounda
This day-to-night stalwart has been getting mobbed by tourists, expats and locals for nearly 30 years – and for good reason. The drinks are cold and…
Small Cyclades
A cosy little cavern of a bar and a hip late-night hangout, Scholio serves you from a long list of cocktails (both original and classic) to a soundtrack…
Skopelos
Clamber above the churches at the far end of the old quay to this divine sea-view terrace. It's friendly and efficient, with coffees, fresh fruit and…
Skopelos
Climb the twisting whitewashed stairs just left of the town hall to find this soothing, fabulously positioned cafe-bar spread across a tree-studded…
Agios Nikolaos
This alt-flavoured lair buzzes with the conversation of earnest boho locals and offers a cocktail of cool tunes, a sea-facing terrace, and an eclectic…
Ikaria
This snappy portside bar, with great pitta snacks, draught beer and good coffee, owes its name to the bank next door, with which it shares an interior…
Chios
Owner Dimitris is good to have a chat with and get travel tips from. He makes fresh orange juice from blood oranges and flavours Greek coffee with mastic…
Rethymno Province
This been-there-forever pub has a reputation for playing the best music in town. Owner Heinz is a singer-songwriter with eclectic tastes, which is why the…
Skopelos
Taking its name from the church next door, this much-loved turquoise-trim veranda bar serves up music, fresh juices, Greek wines and carefully prepared…
Small Cyclades
Just when you thought that tiny Donousa is about as far from hipsterdom as you can get, this stylish espresso/craft beer bar opens above the quay. The…
Hania Province
A hip, relaxed bar and music venue, Agios is one of Paleohora’s best hang-outs any time of day. It's a great spot for breakfast, with good coffee, and…
Dodecanese
Whether you choose a seat on its sun-soaked roof terrace or within its modish interior, this is a cool spot for a midday frappé or sunset glass of vino…
Samos
Lush, decadent luxury is not what you'd expect in this corner of the Aegean, but here you are, amidst velvet cushions and lavish chandeliers, with a…
Paros
The sign inside this thimble-sized bar implores you to 'Get Naked', the bartender mixes classic cocktails (including a Bloody Mary so mean, it could be…
Rethymno
In the alt-flavoured quarter below the Fortezza, this cooperative-run cafe draws chatty locals with coffee from Mexican Zapatistas, sugar from landless…
Ios
It’s easy to settle into this laidback little bar, with its friendly owners, stacks of magazines and craft beer from Crete and elsewhere in Greece. Tucked…
Skopelos
At the north end of the waterfront above Ta Kymata taverna, owner-bartender Christos serves up mellow jazz and mellower cocktails (€9) in a stylish,…
Dodecanese
Irresistible beach bar at the far end of the harbour that curves 400m north from the ferry dock. Sit on the sand savouring a cocktail as the sun sinks…
Paros
On the inland back corner of the main square, this traditional hangout is a gem. Small and lively, with walls covered in posters and wooden benches filled…
Ierapetra
Carb heaven for the sweet toothed. In this locally adored cafe cocoa, milk, nuts, fruit and other delicious morsels find their destiny in chocolates,…
Iraklio
For a swanky night out, head towards this stylish outpost above the Venetian harbour for coffee, cocktails or a light meal. It’s a lofty space with…
Skiathos Town
Bursts of hot-pink bougainvillea, fairy-lit trees and palm-print cushions make a stylish setting for good cocktails (€10) at the foot of the old-port…
Fira
Open year-round and into its fifth decade of business, PK Cocktail Bar offers three tiered outdoor terraces on which to nurse your cocktail while admiring…
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