Athens
Petite Fleur is a mini-chain in Athens, known for its large mugs of hot chocolate and fancy coffees served in a colourful, shabby-chic setting. It's…
Athens
Petite Fleur is a mini-chain in Athens, known for its large mugs of hot chocolate and fancy coffees served in a colourful, shabby-chic setting. It's…
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…
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…
Central Greece
A staple local rendezvous on the cafe-filled central square, with espresso drinks, cocktails, homemade croissant sandwiches and desserts. Breakfast served…
Peloponnese
Run by a helpful proprietor, this trendy cafe doubles as the KTEL bus office. It morphs into a bar in the evenings and is the frappé magnet for the…
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.
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…
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…
Macedonia
Relax on the leaf-shaded terrace of this inviting portside cafe, a favourite haunt of Kavalans whiling away sunny afternoons with caffeine and…
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.
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.
Ikaria
Rambling and cheerful cafe on the waterfront, serving Greek coffee, ice cream, ouzo, beer, baked goodies and small plates from morning till night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ioannina
This charming cafe on Ioannina Island has juices, milkshakes and other drinks, and a lovely view across the lake to the northern hills.
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.
Hora (Mykonos)
This swanky (and perilously expensive) champagne and cocktail bar is where locals and visitors glam it up in the evenings, dahling.
Macedonia
At Pavlou Mela's western end, this vibrant cafe has floral outdoor seating and plenty of space to people-watch over coffee.
Epiros
Morning or night, Artisan buzzes: with expertly pulled espresso by day and meticulously crafted cocktails after dark.
Thasos
This swanky outdoor bar on the seafront serves great breakfasts and employs masterful drink and music mixologists.
Limnos
Waterfront cafe serving up crêpes, cheesy snacks and coffee in the morning, and drinks in the evening.
Samos
Ble gets going after midnight, especially on the breezy deck, with a good music mix and dancing.
Limnos
At the Old Port opposite the waterfront, a mellow scene draws a late-night crowd of regulars.
Corfu Town
Futuristic cocktail bar close to the New Port that attracts a young and stylish local crowd.
Lesvos
Bobiras fills up as the night goes on. Great small plates, ouzo and atmosphere to spare.
Hania Province
Nostos has a terrace bar and a small indoor club playing Greek and Western music.
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…
Kos Town
With its modern interior, Global Cafe bags a young crowd who gossip over a coffee or juice. There's a light-filled atrium and a long bar to perch yourself…
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…
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,…
Small Cyclades
Right by the quay, this old-school, all-purpose general store and cafe-bar draws a few local guys drinking, smoking and playing backgammon, as well as the…
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.
Macedonia
This franchise cafe on the southern waterfront has tables directly on the shore, if the smoky terrace isn't to your taste.