Must-see nightlife in Northern Greece

  • Ippotes

    Ioannina

    This friendly pub serves craft beers and a solid hamburger, with a rock and blues soundtrack. There's a nice backyard, open in warm weather.

  • Vikogiatros

    Zagorohoria

    The traditional kafeneio in this village is named for the famous herbal doctors of the Vikos Gorge, well known and sought out for their healing skills up…

  • Sinatra

    Thessaloniki

    Spilling beyond its door to colonise the street corner with invitingly-shaded al-fresco tables, Sinatra is a favoured hangout for knots of Greek gents in…

  • Denoar

    Ioannina

    Turn right into a passageway just west of Zappa to find this chic bar in one of the old market's 200-year-old stone shops. It serves pretty cocktails and…

  • Mpizisten

    Ioannina

    Typical of the bars in former bazaar (or mpizisten) along Lord Byron, this place has twinkly lights, cool jazz, plenty of seats outside and a range of…

  • Orange Cafe Beach Bar

    Macedonia

    This beach bar-cafe on Sarti's central waterfront strip has free wi-fi and relaxing couches under gauze curtains and palm-frond umbrellas, plus loungers…

  • Antico

    Parga

    Wood panelling and electric guitars on the wall set the clubhouse tone at Parga's rock bar. The beers are cold and the staff is friendly. There's an…

  • El Greco

    Macedonia

    This is a super-popular spot on Pavlou Mela, with comfortable sofas facing the street so that you can keep an eye on all the people walking up and down…

  • Mylos Beach Bar

    Macedonia

    Open in high season (from June to September), Mylos is Plaka Litohoro's most popular beach bar by day and night. Expect regular DJs and crowds of young…

  • Zaza

    Macedonia

    Zaza's friendly service, good cocktails and an easygoing vibe draw the crowds at weekends, when DJs and live acts animate the evenings, but it's just as…

  • Misirlou

    Thessaloniki

    Equally good for a restorative coffee after ambling through Ladadika, or for a cocktail-fuelled evening, Misirlou is a stylish little place just inside…

  • Nikiforos

    Macedonia

    Relax on the leaf-shaded terrace of this inviting portside cafe, a favourite haunt of Kavalans whiling away sunny afternoons with caffeine and…

  • Blue Gin Bar

    Ioannina

    An atmospheric bar on two floors, with live music, DJ parties and, well, gin. A solid place to drink and talk, and maybe dance, into the wee hours.

  • Metsovorama

    Epiros

    Follow the bear sign for panoramic views over the Pindos Mountains, best enjoyed with coffee or thick Greek yoghurt drowned in honey and nuts.

  • Mpakakakia

    Ioannina

    This charming cafe on Ioannina Island has juices, milkshakes and other drinks, and a lovely view across the lake to the northern hills.

  • Art Café

    Macedonia

    At Pavlou Mela's western end, this vibrant cafe has floral outdoor seating and plenty of space to people-watch over coffee.

  • Artisan

    Epiros

    Morning or night, Artisan buzzes: with expertly pulled espresso by day and meticulously crafted cocktails after dark.

  • Boat Bars

    Thessaloniki

    Three unashamedly touristy boat bars made up to look like sailing ships leave from the quay near the White Tower, circumnavigating the waterfront and…

  • Coin Cafe-Bar

    Macedonia

    This cafe-bar spills onto the pavement of lively Elias, and has decent coffees and a range of cocktails. The hanging bare light bulbs and verandah seating…

  • Byzantio

    Epiros

    A typical all-things-to-all-people slick grand cafe, Byzantino is on Plateia Antistaseos. Some live events happen here too – if you're in town overnight,…

  • Sugar Bar

    Parga

    This coffee-cocktail place has a staggering drinks menu and a prime waterfront location. Happy hour is 6pm to 8pm. By day, it has fresh juices.

  • State Coffee Co

    Macedonia

    This franchise cafe on the southern waterfront has tables directly on the shore, if the smoky terrace isn't to your taste.

  • New Blow

    Ioannina

    Coffee is taken as seriously as card games in this studenty cafe near Plateia Pargis.

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