Limnos
On a leafy terrace near the sea, Karagiozis morphs from snazzy frappé-cafe by day to a drink-till-you-drop bar under the stars. Sturdy, fair-priced drinks.
Must-see nightlife in Greek Islands
Aegina
Get off the main strip and head to this bohemian wood-panelled bar room. The gregarious owner takes requests, from top 40 to fantastic Greek music.
Skiathos Town
A cheerful red-walled cafe-bar serving good cocktails (€9) at cosy booths on mid-Papadiamanti or in the interior with its music-themed murals.
Hora (Mykonos)
This, erm, cosy nook is a stylish cafe by day, with a few al fresco tables. By night it morphs into a lively little bar with occasional DJ sets.
Ios
All Scandi-cool, Astra specialises in fresh fruit-based cocktails and all manner of parties, including Norwegian-themed. It's near the park.
Lesvos
Tiny and convivial cafe-bar 3km up the hill in Eresos, and the village favourite for coffee and conversation, sweets and tsipouro.
Corfu
Pleasant garden cafe, as relaxing as the name suggests, where you can enjoy cool drinks and simple snacks seated on the green front lawn.
Lefkada
Welcoming watering hole on the main street, slightly back from the harbour front, serving top cocktails (€8) and simple snacks.
Lesvos
By day an inviting waterfront cafe with tasty homemade sweets and cakes, and by night a cool bar with mellow music and clientele.
Hora (Mykonos)
This slick cocktail bar in the heart of Little Venice draws the bold and the beautiful with its signature cocktails and DJ sets.
Rethymno Province
Catch the sea breeze and a sunset with a pina colada in hand at this laid-back beach bar in a prime spot overlooking Varkotopo.
Skiathos Town
Sleekly whitewashed, long-standing club-vibe bar, which gets going after midnight in summer with late-night seafront partying.
Aegina
This lively restaurant and bar plays music from '60s tunes to Greek pop, and has a covered garden that bubbles with activity.
Dodecanese
There's piping jazz and happy vibes at this well-stocked waterfront bar with a nautical theme. Perfect spot for a sundowner.
Karpathos
This chilled spot on the quay offers good happy hour cocktails (from €8). Its impressive snack menu has six vegan options.
Fira
Hang out with your new best friends on the sofa-strewn, multitiered outdoor balconies while sipping cocktails to live DJs.
Hora (Mykonos)
When JackieO' next door looks set to burst at the seams, the overflow heads here. In summer there are regular drag shows.
Iraklio
Grab an outdoor table, guzzle a cold one (a brew or a Freddo espresso) and watch the world on parade at this buzzy cafe.
Lesvos
Rocking beach bar with music by day, dancing by night, burgers, cocktails, smoothies and breakfast the next morning.
Alonnisos
A sparkling, locally loved cafe on the village square for morning coffee or cool beers and cocktails in the evening.
Skiathos Town
Busy seafront club with late-night DJ sets, halfway down the strip, which has been going strong since the 1970s.
Serifos
Above a supermarket by the ferry dock, Anemos’ broad terrace offers top views of the marina and distant Hora.
Saronic Gulf Islands
You can come for the food, but be sure to stay for a sunset or late-night waterfront cocktail and dancing.
Saronic Gulf Islands
La Luz often has live music and always sports super sea views in the Old Harbour area of Spetses.
Skiathos Town
A big, well-established summer club on the seafront, with plenty of space for alfresco dancing.
Hydra Town
A lively line in cocktails, relaxed outdoor seating and dancing inside after midnight.
Saronic Gulf Islands
A touch of class on the waterfront, with coffee by day and sundowners by evening.
Hania
Michalis and his Belgian wife, Aurelie, run this nanobrewery 4.5km southwest of Hania. They brew two beers: a triple-hop pale ale and an annual special…
Kythira
You wouldn't imagine that this discreet little place, with a searing-white interior and a couple of outdoor chairs haloed by bougainvillea, is the town's…
Rethymno
No matter where the hands are on the clock, the comfy lounge sofas of this popular hang-out are always packed with fashionable townsfolk. Mellow in the…
Kos Town
Despite being set on Kos Town’s prettiest square, facing Hippocrates’ plane tree, this timeless little cafe feels remote from the tourist scene. Instead,…
Hania
Austrian-born long-time Hania resident Rudi is a knowledgeable beer buff who runs the show at this pub a block back from the harbour. There are Trappist…
Lesvos
To Stavri, otherwise known as Vasilli’s place, is an institution at the top end of Agiasos, on the road to the village of Stavri. It’s worth a peek just…
Iraklio
This cosy spot serves serious Brazilian- and Indian-sourced espresso out of its Italian-made La Marzocco machine and offers a shaded patio across the…
Kythira
A funkily decorated and aptly named cafe on the corner of the main square. The elegant interior holds a well-stocked bar, while the adjoining balcony…
Corfu Town
Make the most of your paid admission to the Palaio Frourio by lingering over a sunset beer (or winter-morning hot chocolate) in this huge terrace cafe,…
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