The best bars and cafés Greece

This wine bar, run by Pavlos Soueref, offers a nice menu for a drink before eating, which you can accompany with a plate of 24-month-old gravel. There is also an elegant dining area with wine-related decorations such as corks and wine crates, as well as an open kitchen, where you may want to linger. Its creative dishes offer Greek cuisine revisited like this delicious octopus casserole with mastic, thyme, caramelised onions and fava

This is a place worth a visit. This "Feta bar" is indeed a real temple dedicated to this national cheese, where you can have a drink and a snack. Deliciously amazing. Take the time to taste the famous panna cotta de feta with marmalade and wild truffles for example and also enjoy the ever-changing menus at a low price. It is also a delicatessen where you will find dairy products from the owner's cheese dairy located in Grevena, 180 km from Thessaloniki.

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.

Alternative atmosphere and decoration for this pleasant café-bar whose name means "La Mouche", represented from right to left on the walls and logos of the place. In an old Italian warehouse in the port of Mandraki, you are here near the ramparts of the old town. The coffee is very good (which is not given everywhere!) and some cocktails are a little more interesting than elsewhere. Special mention also goes to the musical selection, which is of high quality. The space is intimate in the evening and friendly during the day, a perfect balance!

We love this bar with its elegant yet relaxed lounge atmosphere, which opens onto the beautiful Arionos square. Ideal for enjoying a balmy summer's night, sharing a cocktail with Rhodes' beau monde. We come here to see and be seen, but in a relaxed, elegant sobriety that has been the hallmark of the place for many years. The cocktails are pleasant and tastefully presented. However, given the unique location, it's hardly surprising that prices are a little inflated...

This friendly cocktail bar is located not far from Agia Lesvia square, in a small medieval alleyway that quickly fills up with all the trendy Patmos revelers once night falls. In high season, we recommend that you come for an aperitif in the early evening, if you want to enjoy a quiet little table. Otherwise, you'll be playing elbow-to-elbow, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the rest of the island! The cocktails are some of the best on Patmos (and also some of the most expensive): you'll never tire of discovering the bartender's menu.

Located in the main square, between the bougainvillea and the newsstand, Petrino is the meeting point to start the evening quietly around a small aperitif. We look at the people who go out and meet before or after dinner, in the calm of summer evenings. Quite simply. Nothing special to note, it is the life of Tilos and Livadia that flows peacefully, between the children who play below, the old people who meet at Yorgos. Tourists also come for coffee and breakfast.

This cosy lounge café is housed in a former ice cream factory dating from the first half of the ^20th century. Today, the foundations of the building preserve vestiges of the ancient Byzantine and Venetian periods, as well as interwar warehouses. Popular with locals, especially young people, the Pagopoieion offers brunch, popular world dishes (pasta, burgers, pizzas, etc.), salads, pastries and, later in the evening, cocktails.

A must for jazz and blues fans, this bar also caters for all those who want to enjoy the great classics of the soul and funk scene, as well as authentic Cretan music on live evenings. Located right in the heart of the market, it has become a night-time meeting place unlike any other in Agia Galini: it's a place where customers are encouraged to talk to each other, which is why mobiles don't go by the wayside! Not to be missed during your stay, if only for the quality of the drinks and the atmosphere!

The latest establishment on Skala's main square opened its doors for the 2021 season. The historic building has been beautifully renovated, with all the materials and volumes that make up the architectural beauty of the city. This café-bar is pleasant during the day, to drink coffee or have a good brunch, but one comes here especially in the evening to taste the cocktails that make the place famous. The team - younger than its neighbours at the Plaza or Petrino - sometimes struggles to respond quickly to customers, but there's no rush!

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.

For a drink in the pretty port of Mandraki, you'll be spoilt for choice on the waterfront: ideal for a break in front of the waves, whether over a coffee during the day or an aperitif in the evening. You'll find the inevitable Liotridia, the friendly Proveza and Rythmos Cafés, the relaxed Enallax Bar, renowned for its cocktails in particular (and open only after 6 p.m. in the evening), not forgetting the traditional ouzerie in the main square, Adrikos Café, the beating heart of Mandraki for decades.

This straw hut is located on the small pebble beach of Giala, before you reach the bay of Nimborios proper. We appreciate the shade of the canisses and the music, which is not too intrusive: ideal for a break between two swims in the sun. In addition to cold drinks and coffees, the bar serves a number of quality snacks. These include souvlaki, a delicious way to quench your hunger without breaking the bank. The whole place is attractive, better integrated into the space than many beach bars on the islands. A friendly, quiet atmosphere.

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.

Located at the southern end of Pedi Bay, not far from the start of the path leading to Agios Nikolaos beach, this cozy café is particularly pleasant. You can stop here to get your strength back before the walk to the beach, or to recharge on the way back... In fact, you don't need to have a good excuse before or after your walk: you can come here at any time for a delicious breakfast, a coffee, a light lunch, a slice of cake for an afternoon snack or an aperitif in the evening, all with a calm sea view. A lovely address.

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.

This bar with its industrial look attracts young Rhodians to the heart of Rhodes' new town. The large terrace is always busy in season, when locals and tourists happily cross paths on the tables and high stools of this relaxed, friendly establishment. It's not just for the well-crafted cocktails, but also for the DJ evenings that punctuate the summer (and the rest of the year too!). The cocktail menu features classics, but the bartenders are also happy to concoct a house specialty.

At the very end of the Agia Marina pier, north of the landing stage and level with the lighthouse that closes off the bay, you'll find these two establishments side by side, in a magnificent setting. Café Alevromylos is the ideal place to enjoy a freddo or a Greek coffee while watching the boats arrive and depart, in a quiet setting away from the cars and scooters that usually ply Agia Marina. The Faros bar takes over once night falls, for drinks until late, sheltered from the waves that break on the lighthouse breakwater just there.

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.

In the marina of Sivota, opposite the yachts, this cosy café serves tasty coffees as well as fresh fruit juices, snacks, waffles and other sweets. Inside the stone house, an old olive press has been preserved. The waiters are also very friendly. If you visit Sivota you must stop here for a drink. It is a charming little bar and there is a lot of choice. You will find cocktails in the evening and different dining options. The terrace is quite magical.

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.

A well-hidden garden in the heart of Heraklion, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This upscale, open-air lounge-bar is popular for its mixed salads, sushi, cocktails and general ambience. Aesthetically decorated, it ranks among the top ten Greek bars. The dishes, inspired by Japanese and Polynesian cuisine, come as a pleasant surprise. The wine list is excellent, and the cocktails refreshing. A meeting place for the city's young people, you can spend some very pleasant moments under the stars..

This trendy beach bar spreads out its tables and deckchairs at the southern end of Elli beach, next to the yacht club. In addition to the beach facilities, there's a restaurant offering a blend of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine with a sea view, a bar open all day long and resident DJs in the evening. Enjoy tasty cocktails, or take advantage of the daytime setting to cool down with an espresso freddo. But the best time to come here is when the sun goes down: it's the perfect time to enjoy an aperitif with your feet up in the water.

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.

This new, stylish wine bar has opened in the centre of the city, where you can enjoy subtle Cretan and international wines. There are more than 80 labels on offer at this wine shop. During the day you can also drink coffee and have a breakfast break. If you wish to accompany your glass of wine with a good meal, the menu is creative, very neo-bistro style, mixing Greek traditions and a modern approach. The quality of the raw materials is impeccable. The atmosphere is very pleasant and calm. Friendly and professional staff.

It's a nice place with good music on the beach of Plakias. Aperitifs, beers, freshly squeezed fruit juices, soft drinks, wine, coffees: that's all that is offered here, as well as sun loungers and free showers for consumers. From morning until very late in the evening, this café-bar offers moments of relaxation and conviviality. The evenings are always lively and the atmosphere is assured. That's all you need to spend an excellent day lazing around with your feet in the sand.

This trendy bar in the heart of the village has taken up the challenge of offering a cutting-edge cocktail menu, to be accompanied by a selection of sushi for a pleasant aperitif. The formula is a big hit, and evenings in season are packed. Come early to secure a table on the rooftop terrace: the view of the Lindos acropolis is always a plus for sipping a drink as night falls. As the night progresses, the atmosphere becomes more festive (and noisy!): ideal for those who want to party in style.

A snack bar ideally located near the Canal d'Amour. In the kitchen, you will be served quality snack food , often accompanied by homemade fries. During the day, you can enjoy a cocktail by the pool and in the evening a beer while playing a game of pool. In season, theme nights are organized and it is here that the festive and joyful atmosphere of the mild Greek summer evenings is established. The service is really nice, the two young brothers who run the place are in a contagious good mood.

This pleasant café is located overlooking the small marina of Pera Gialos: you can enjoy the shaded terrace to watch the sun rise through the masts or to protect yourself from the rays when it is already high, after a lie-in. A meeting place for yachting crews, it has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. People come here for breakfast or for cakes during the day (special mention for the cheesecakes), to be accompanied by a proper freddo in the harbour. Out of season, the young parents of Astipalaia like to meet here.

This café and beach bar is located at the end of Livadia Bay, just outside the village. In a modern and lounge atmosphere, you can drink good freddosduring the day and some cocktails in the evening. All this with a view of the whole beach and the Kastro above. The bar also offers deckchairs and umbrellas for rent to relax on the beach. There are also some snacks, not necessarily great food but enough to satisfy a small hunger during the day.

Michalis and Vassiliki opened this small café-bar on a small square in Megalo Horio in the summer of 2023. A few tables spread out quietly, dominated by the imposing silhouette of the overhanging kastro: it's particularly beautiful at night, when the medieval castle is illuminated. In the mornings, you'll come here for breakfast and coffee, before the midday sun beats down too hard, and in the evenings for aperitifs and mezzedes. The rest of the time, you'll be warmly welcomed by the adorable young owners.

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.

Le Petalo opened on the quays at the western tip of Gialos harbor a few years ago. Part café-bar, part quayside beach and part restaurant, it's a trendy (and therefore expensive) spot that offers superb views over the harbor and brings a touch of modernity to Gialos. You can spend the whole day here, between breakfast, a sunbathing session on the deckchairs set up for coffee (beware, they're expensive!), a swim, a neat cocktail as an aperitif or dinner in the restaurant proper.

A new arrival at the start of the 2023 summer season, this wine cellar has been set up on the port, next to the pharmacy. An interesting initiative, particularly for discovering and tasting wines from Lipsi, but also from the rest of Greece. Lovers of cocktails at aperitif time will not be outdone, as a number of mixed options are also available à la carte. A few cheeses and charcuterie are also welcome to liven things up. Ideal for lounging at the end of the day, on the high stools set up in front of the boutique.

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.

A historic Heraklion coffee-bar-bistro. It has been a meeting place for locals and discerning tourists for over 25 years. It is not very rare to end the evening with dancing, the good atmosphere is always there. There is a good selection of beers, cocktails and other refreshing drinks. Ideal also in the afternoon for a coffee! The atmosphere is reminiscent of the kafeneio of yesteryear, where the languor of the late afternoon settles in with a little music, cigarettes inside and quality alcohol to enjoy.

This cocktail bar recaptures the aesthetic of speakeasy bars, which proliferated in Prohibition-era New York in the 1920s. Dark colors, subdued lighting, jazz in the background and high stools along the solid wood bar... everything you need to immerse yourself in a vintage, intimate atmosphere! The bartenders concoct creative blends, adding to all the classics of the genre, here perfectly executed. The menu of tasty elixirs changes regularly, sometimes incorporating typically local ingredients.

This new café opened in the pretty inner courtyard of the Hotel Anastasia, in a quiet alleyway not far from the Gialos campanile. Since its opening in 2022, the café has become a port staple for sipping coffee and relaxing over a treat during the day, or brunching on a hearty and tasty breakfast in the morning. Whether you prefer sweet or savoury, you'll find what you're looking for here, in this little haven of peace where the warm welcome adds to the experience. We wish long life to Pavone Café!

Fix, or Fixáki for regulars (little Fix), is THE trendy café/bar for young Cretans and young Greeks on vacation on the island. Located right in the heart of Heraklion, with terrace tables under the old plane trees, this establishment offers real moments of relaxation. You can take your time enjoying a coffee, a beer or a good meal. There's live music of all kinds from time to time, in a relaxed yet festive atmosphere, with affordable prices for the various drinks. We recommend it.

Overlooking Kantouni beach, this bar has long been a nighttime headquarters for Kalymnos party-goers: Domus has undergone a bit of a transformation since the 1980s, but the party's still going strong! Today, the establishment is open for coffee first thing in the morning and serves a variety of cuisine all day long. In the evenings, the place regains its festive touch, with seasonal DJ sets. Come for a cocktail or aperitif, enjoy it as the sun sets over the Aegean Sea, and then stay to party to the music.

If you want to get a glimpse of today's city, a detour to this all-day café-restaurant is an excellent way to do so. A meeting place for young people and locals who like to chat without being hindered by music. Hub café and lounge offers very friendly moments with friends. A good address for a brunch, an inventive cocktail, or a good glass of organic red wine from the Cretan company Gavala. You won't miss it, it is overflowing with customers who, glass in hand, sometimes make the night last until dawn.

This café-bar, open late in the day and into the night, is located at the entrance to Alinta Bay, when arriving from the port of Agia Marina. You come here to enjoy an aperitif in a setting barely disturbed by the main road that runs along the seafront and past this establishment with its friendly, cosy atmosphere. In the dark of night, the sea lingers right there, and we linger too. The music doesn't steal the show, and is discreetly played in the background. In winter, locals gather by the fireplace. A simple but successful address.

The Sleepy Dragon is a popular café because it offers a spectacular view of the Libyan Sea. Moreover, it is frequented by locals as well as visitors who love the zen and multicoloured atmosphere that reigns in the place! It really feels good to sleep in the hammocks suspended under the arbour, to the rhythm of the lapping of the waves just below. The fruit juices are fresh and excellent. The snacks are simple but of good quality. Excellent address to enjoy a cocktail later in the evening.

In this cafe they only serve alcohol and coffee. The boss has been in this bar for almost fifty years. Radiant and very friendly, he welcomes his customers with unparalleled warmth and does everything to make you feel comfortable. Usually he starts by offering you a fresh glass of raki. Sit down to sip a coffee or to have a drink, take advantage of the time that passes, peck at the raw vegetables served to accompany your drink. It doesn't look good but it has the advantage of having remained traditional, nothing has changed for the tourists.

On the edge of the harbor, on the small Panteli marina, this bar with its warm, relaxed atmosphere is one of Leros' nightlife institutions. People come here to sip a drink late into the night, listen to the occasional live music concert, play a game of tavli or catch up on old times in the calm of the harbour. A cosy atmosphere, friendly cocktails, good music and a slow pace are the main ingredients of this successful bar, which is maintained year after year. Nothing more in particular, yet it's all there.

Rock'n' roll atmosphere guaranteed in this bar which pays tribute to the famous route 66 of the American bikers and road-trippers. The service is friendly and professional, carried out by warm patrons and one does not regret spending an evening there. The prices of the drinks are accessible. In a word: no fuss for this good-natured establishment, a warm atmosphere and no bad surprises when it comes to drinks - even if the whole thing remains predictable, without much innovation. A bar that fulfils its function well, without surprises