The best bars and cafés Hania Region

A meeting place not to be missed, in the heart of the old town, which rhymes with refinement, conviviality, quality of drinks and good music. The decor is imposed by the ruins of the old buildings abandoned after the Second World War and which have housed this open-air bar reflecting, for some, a Venetian air. The rich cocktail menu is prepared by award-winning professionals. Among the cocktails, we recommend the two signatures: Sinagogis Them, gin flavored with jasmine, and the Med Fresh, with flavors of tangerine, cardamom and mastic of Chios.

A warm welcome from Lucky, who loves to tell the history of the village. In this traditional café, you can drink and dance to Greek music or, occasionally, rock'n'roll. The café also provides flashlights for visiting the caves. Several soul and blues music personalities frequent the village of Azogires and this café. In 2017, blues musician Archi Lee Cooper was awarded the title of honorary citizen by the village council..

Tables and chairs set up on the beach in the shade of the tamarind trees, a little set back from the sea. A very pleasant and quiet place to take refuge to let the hot afternoon hours go by. Salads, snacks, some light meals are also served here... The list of cocktails is rich: if you don't find what you are looking for, ask the waiters if you want a tailor-made cocktail with the ingredients of your choice. Ideal to refresh yourself between two swims. Relaxed atmosphere. A good choice!

This blue bar, located in the centre of Paleohora, in one of the busiest and most lively streets of the city, is open all year round with the Nikos twirl. To take away or to consume on the spot, installed around the tables in front of the establishment, you can enjoy your coffee, a fresh fruit juice, a beer, a cocktail, some snacks or salads. This is the place to come if you want to mix with the locals and watch the Formula 1 races or the football matches of your favourite clubs. Always friendly.

One of the bars in the center where you can have your breakfast in the morning, your coffee in the afternoon and your cocktail in the evening. It is one of the nicest and most exclusive bars in the city, with its wooded decor, lounge music and mixed clientele of Greeks and tourists. It also serves snacks and nibbles. Agios Bar won the prize for the best cocktail in Crete in 2020! It is a meeting place, a social and cheerful place in the center of the village, with a very good quality of service and well-made liquors.

A must for food lovers, the Kookoovaya is an allday cafe/tea house offering, above all, a breathtaking view of the sea and the city of Hania. Located in Akrotiri, at the end of the esplanade known as "the tombs of Venizelon", the establishment is a meeting point for the locals who love to have gourmet breaks and take time to relax in a very pleasant setting. Among the pastries, we recommend the chocolate cake with chocolate syrup, the walnut cake with a scoop of ice cream... Several snacks as well.

On the first floor of the Polydoros Hotel, a tastefully appointed family-run establishment in the center of Paleochora, between the Pachia Ammos and Chalikia beaches. Set in a beautiful open-air garden, the hotel's wine bar offers over 40 different Cretan wines by the glass. A place to enjoy some of Crete's finest wines, before dinner or later in the evening, away from the busy tourist life of Paleochora, in a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

The city of Hania is full of cafés and bars with a certain charm, and unusual establishments, each more original than the last. The Ride is a café-bar that lives to the rhythm of the bicycle! Not far from the old port, this former bicycle garage, run by a cyclist, is the place where lovers of this sport meet to share their passion with others! Whether you feel like having a coffee or tasting a beer or a cocktail later in the evening, this establishment can offer you long moments of conviviality.

Hania's sailing club café is a must. It is located in the Moro Arsenal, built in 1607 under the Venetian occupation and beautifully restored. In this imposing building you can enjoy a coffee or a drink from morning until late at night. The pace is maritime, frantic and lively. Enjoy the setting sun and the view of the lighthouse while sitting on the terrace. The staff is lovely and quiet, which doesn't spoil the whole. Little tip: take your freddo to go and walk on the pier, between the horizon and the old port.

A cozy bar housed in the ancient monastery of Karolos, where you can enjoy the charming interior garden, its fresh stone arcades and its young and fashionable population. Very pleasant during the long summer evenings. The cocktails are prepared with taste and seriousness, and the thirst for the merry nocturnal nocturnals who find themselves here. The hotel also offers numerous cultural events and never forget children (puppet shows, theater…). You will find the program on the Internet.

This wine bar is very popular among Haniotes and is located on the old port, near the Topanas district and the Maritime Museum. People come here for its very good selection of Cretan, Greek and international wines and its sharing boards in the style of Spanish tapas . To help you choose, ask the owner who knows his wine list by heart. A very pleasant address and quieter than the terraces next to the tourist port. A young and trendy population of residents come to meet there at aperitif time in a relaxed atmosphere.

This coffee bar is ideally located in the Nea Chora area. The staff were friendly and helpful. The staff were very helpful and helpful. We come for coffee during the day, or to take a cocktail facing the sunset in the evening. The kitchens offer a modern map, with a good choice of hamburgers and some vegetarian options. There is also a brunt in the morning. A good address to leave the tourist frenzy of the old town and take its time facing the sea.

A little away from the crowds, the Hotel Alcanea's café offers you a pleasant break during the day, with something to eat if you feel like it. In the evening, you can sip a glass of wine from the cellar's selection, while enjoying the view of the old port. The service is friendly, the food is good and fresh, and the wine list includes some of the best bottles from Greece and Crete. All of which makes for a great day of sightseeing.

This modern and trendy beach bar is located right in the center of the main beach of Falassarna. It has a lounge atmosphere with a bar on the beach, fortunately set back from the sea, and a restaurant offering snacks and international dishes: salads (generous portions), burgers, pizzas, etc. It is possible to be served for a small extra charge directly on the beach: deckchairs and umbrellas are rented for 10 € per day and per person. Always a great way to relax while sipping an iced coffee or an exotic cocktail in front of the setting sun.

Tito's is located in the heart of Georgioupolis, right next to the central square of the city. It's the place to be once the cooler weather returns: tourists and locals alike put on their prettiest outfits and come here to drink an aperitif before going to the restaurant. Under the ventilators, which are very useful on hot summer days, the benches are very pleasant to rebuild the world. The restaurant offers good cocktails, among other things. The terrace is very popular on the evenings of sports competitions in front of the big screens.

Very pleasant café-bistro located on the promenade of Akti Miaouli, in Koum Kapi. Frequented by young and not so young Haniotes and students, the atmosphere is in good spirits and it quickly becomes festive in the later hours. It offers delicious food and dishes of very good quality, at very competitive prices. Very often, at the weekend, groups of young musicians and singers perform here to the delight of the customers. In season, it is ideal for a break between two visits, or for a meal by the sea.

A beach bar that dusted off Nopigia's humming life a little. The decor is planted: a small beach, deckchairs, umbrellas, a nice lawn, flowers, a few hammocks, sofas and an open-air bar... Modern and very well equipped, the Ble Lounge Bar offers a moment of tranquility and luxury at the end of the world. You can eat a simple cuisine (grills) all day long, but we recommend this place especially in the morning to enjoy a Cretan breakfast with sea view.

This café, bar, club is one of the few establishments that remain open all year round. Haniotes have been coming here since 1984. The place is charming and the evenings are varied, between live concerts and DJ sets of all styles. There really is something for everyone, so check out the evening programme or be surprised by the day's offer! During the day, the café is very pleasant: you can take a short break between two visits, to sip a cold coffee while waiting for the heat to go down.

It is a tiny café that offers a few tables in the square next to the Venizelos Museum, in Halepa. The whole district is there, between coffee to take away before going to work, morning coffee to drink while reading the newspaper, afternoon coffee to cool off on hot days, evening coffee with friends... In short, it is the essential step to have coffee, which is of excellent quality: the young roasters of Kross Coffee provide the establishment. Perfect for a break before and/or after a visit to the nearby museum.

This café in the trendy corner of Splantzia opened its doors just a few years ago. A hipster trend, the emphasis is on the quality of the coffee, which is roasted on the premises, in line with the barista trend that has been spreading all over Europe lately. In fact, you can buy beans or ground coffee on the spot, to take away. Otherwise, take a break and have a chat with the barista. A pleasant and contemporary address.