Must-see nightlife in Greek Islands

  • Imabari Seaside Lounge

    Corfu Town

    Secluded all-day cafe and cocktail bar, down on the quayside just north of the Palace of St Michael and St George, with hammock seating, long cream…

  • Take Five

    Iraklio

    One of the town’s oldest bar-cafes, this long-time favourite formerly on El Greco Park has relocated to smaller, more modernised digs on trendy Korai,…

  • Base

    Zakynthos

    Down at street level, Base surveys the flow through Plateia Agiou Markou, dispensing coffees, drinks and music to a hip local crowd. The stylish rooftop…

  • Taste & Coffee

    Lefkada

    If you find yourself wondering where everyone's got to first thing in the morning, they're probably here, by the marina amid a row of Italian-style cafes,…

  • Alle KouKou

    Corfu Town

    Small, relaxing but pricey bar, in the square just below the cathedral. As well as local beer, wine and spirits it also serves Corfu’s distinctive (and…

  • Babel Bar

    Elounda

    On the western side of the main square and overlooking the little harbour, this convivial bar is as busy as a beehive from morning till late at night. It…

  • Aktaion

    Corfu Town

    All-day, kiosk-style park cafe with a large open-air terrace, on the seaward side of the Spianada, where locals gather for coffee, ice cream or cocktails…

  • Skandinavian Bar

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Supplies mainstream mayhem with multiple ground-floor bars and an upstairs space for close-quarters jiggling to retro dance hits. Inexpensive standard…

  • Island Cafe

    Ierapetra

    With its mint-blue-and-white interior, modern tunes, and mixed crowd of young students and old boys flicking worry beads, this cafe-bar is a good spot no…

  • Remezzo

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This restaurant-bar has an attractive deck overlooking Agia Anna beach and the old town. As the night progresses a clubby vibe descends, with plenty of…

  • Enallaktiko Cafe

    Dodecanese

    Facing the quay, with a roomy terrace and waterfront tables, the port’s largest bar turns stylish and modern once indoors. Free wi-fi, computer terminals…

  • Plaka

    Hania

    Look for the psychedelic decorated facade at this tiny bar with a bamboo-covered terrace. The owner spins vinyl from his collection of over 700 albums,…

  • Ali Vafi’s Garden

    Rethymno

    In summer there are few locations more enchanting than this laid-back garden among the branches of orange, grapefruit and lemon trees. Occasional live…

  • Christos Garden

    Rhodes Town

    With its grotto-like bar and pebble-mosaic courtyard, Christos offers New Town visitors a tranquil escape. During the day it doubles as an art gallery;…

  • Sunset Cafe-Bar

    Alonnisos

    Halfway between Patitiri and Old Alonnisos, this sunset-soaked cafe-bar serves up sweeping vistas to Skopelos and Evia, cocktails (€8), snacks (€4 to €9)…

  • Ellinadiko

    Agios Nikolaos

    This casual haunt popular with locals and visitors prides itself on being the only place in town to play only Greek music. A low-key drinking den by day,…

  • Josephine

    Corfu Town

    Emulate Napoleon’s namesake empress by lounging for a languid hour, over coffee or fine French wine, on the plush seats of the grandest cafe on the Liston…

  • Drunk Seal

    Alonnisos

    One of several cheery portside bars serving cocktails (€9) below the town museum, jazzed up with leopard-print chairs and a decorative scooter. Globes…

  • Spitiko

    Dodecanese

    Overlooking the square, this cosy cafe is a popular stop-off for its great coffee, cheese and/or spinach pies, baklava and local sweets. The sign is in…

  • Carpe Diem

    Evia

    Open-brick walls, creeping plants and mismatched furniture create a cosy rustic-chic setting for coffees, Greek wines and homemade desserts at this…

  • Blow Up Bar

    Iraklio

    This alt-flavoured lair draws unpretentious types for beer, beats and bands. There’s an alchemy of electro, funk and new wave on the turntable and the…

  • Sempreviva

    Kythira

    Appealing little beachfront cafe-bar with cosy, breezy seats out on the sand. It's the ideal spot for morning coffee, evening cocktails and anything in…

  • Kalua

    Mykonos

    Famous for its beach parties that carry on until sunrise, this bar pretty much takes over Paraga Beach after sundown. During the day, it's a chilled-out…

  • Jailhouse Bar

    Iraklio

    Rock, metal, punk and country from Johnny Cash to Johnny Rotten is the ammo at this dimly lit pub in a barrel-vaulted Venetian-era building. Decent…

  • Manos Bar

    Limnos

    Lively open-air beach bar at Riha Nera, open all day and most of the night, with decent drinks and an all-ages clientele.

  • Ammos

    Evia

    A reliable pick among the several beachy coffee-and-cocktail bars facing the water at the west end of town, with late-night beats and a tempting sandside…

  • Marabu

    Alonnisos

    Deckchairs peer out on Patitiri Bay at this stylish year-round cafe-bar at the southwest end of town, where you can sip cocktails (€9) as the sky turns…

  • Flamingo Beach Bar

    Lesvos

    Colourful doesn't begin to describe this cheerful hang-out that anchors the far west end of the village. Good drinks, snacks and a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Cafe Kymmata

    Ikaria

    Rambling and cheerful cafe on the waterfront, serving Greek coffee, ice cream, ouzo, beer, baked goodies and small plates from morning till night.

  • Sunset

    Lesvos

    On the waterfront, close to the Molyvos Hotel, this friendly all-day cafe has a great selection of coffees, along with decent drinks come evening.

  • Fortuna

    Hania Province

    Fortuna, on the left before the entrance to the town, is a great open-air place for a late-night drink. Things really get going after midnight.

  • Scarpa

    Hora (Mykonos)

    With a narrow terrace squeezed up against the sea in Little Venice, this little cocktail bar's cosy cushions are prime sunset-watching perches.

  • Zorba the Buddha

    Lesvos

    Popular old standby Zorba's sits at the eastern end of the waterfront; it's a reliable and friendly cafe-bar that's busy till late.

  • Queen of Mykonos

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This swanky (and perilously expensive) champagne and cocktail bar is where locals and visitors glam it up in the evenings, dahling.

  • Island Beach Bar

    Thasos

    This swanky outdoor bar on the seafront serves great breakfasts and employs masterful drink and music mixologists.

  • Cafe Naftilos

    Limnos

    Waterfront cafe serving up crêpes, cheesy snacks and coffee in the morning, and drinks in the evening.

  • Ble

    Samos

    Ble gets going after midnight, especially on the breezy deck, with a good music mix and dancing.

  • Alexandros

    Limnos

    At the Old Port opposite the waterfront, a mellow scene draws a late-night crowd of regulars.

  • Why

    Corfu Town

    Futuristic cocktail bar close to the New Port that attracts a young and stylish local crowd.

  • Bobiras

    Lesvos

    Bobiras fills up as the night goes on. Great small plates, ouzo and atmosphere to spare.

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