Central Greece
This arty, cinema-themed cafe, facing Plateia Lakka across the main road, offers coffee, wine and mixed drinks from morning until late. The owners also…
Central Greece
This arty, cinema-themed cafe, facing Plateia Lakka across the main road, offers coffee, wine and mixed drinks from morning until late. The owners also…
Paros
Expertly mixed drinks (including tailor-made cocktails if you don't fancy anything off the menu) and DJ sets until the wee hours distinguish this friendly…
Lesvos
A busy bar with a convival atmosphere, lots of dressed-up folks, cocktails, and refreshing nonalcoholic concoctions such as sour cherry with almond, and…
Macedonia
This lively cafe on pedestrianised Pavlou Mela is where Florina's young and glamorous come to sip an iced coffee during the day, or something stronger in…
Athens
Painted dark purple, this place feels like a jewel box, and the assorted Greek wines are the gems. Also a good place for light food, with platters of…
Ikaria
Snappy bar at Hotel Akti, with sturdy mixed drinks and decent snacks. At night you can see the twinkling lights of Fourni on the horizon.
Alonnisos
This stylish terrace cafe-bar with tables and chairs scattered under the trees on the village square is a great spot for breakfasts, fresh juices, ice…
Ikaria
Cosy, atmospheric bar managed by Dimitiros and Mariza, who deliver good drinks, fresh juices and live music in the summer. Walk down the street descending…
Rethymno
A classic Rethymno hang-out, this place has been renamed and revamped but continues to house two bars and a dance floor that gets filled nightly by…
Saronic Gulf Islands
One of life’s great little bars, this Spetses institution never loses its easy-going atmosphere. Find it 50m beyond Plateia Agiou Mama, on the road to the…
Central Greece
Nafpaktos offers few joys to compare with parking yourself on a plush cushioned seat to relax over an espresso or cocktail, right on the quayside wall of…
Lesvos
Come for the drinks and stay for the tunes at this hip music bar. There's live jazz on summer weekends. Good cocktails, Greek wine and draught beer are on…
Samos
From the main road, turn right (south) at the port to find this popular late-night music bar and taverna, opposite a public car park. Live music most…
Hania
Beautifully set in the courtyard of a 16th-century monastery turned art centre, this open-air bar has a vibrant ambience, attentive service, great…
Skopelos
Pink walls, mismatched furniture, guest DJs and party vibes at this late-night old-town coffee-and-cocktails spot, just inland (signed) from the middle of…
Fira
A Fira hotspot with three bars and a big dance space, this is the catwalk clientele’s favourite spot amid cool decor and full-on sounds from house to…
Hania Province
In a beautiful restored stone mill on the sea, this cafe-bar is a great place for a coffee or an evening drink and also serves light snacks, pizza, pasta…
Iraklio
If the trendy cafes along this pedestrian strip don’t do it for you, grab a table at down-to-earth Fix, which is sought out by an older crowd of…
The Mani
A creeper-clad cafe by day, come evening this joint morphs into a sultry bar. Slip into the vaulted cavern and sip on their tasty cocktails or well-made…
Hora (Mykonos)
The black sheep of the gay herd, Porta’s cruisey ambience fills small-scale rooms bedecked in Tom of Finland imagery. Things get crowded and close towards…
Samos
The best of the waterfront cafes, serving good coffee, fresh juices and crêpes in the morning, and sandwiches, burgers, beer and wine by evening. And it…
Skiathos Town
A late-night standby with cushions scattered on the wide outdoor steps leading up to the church from the old port. Cocktails (€12), happy hours and DJ…
Around Athens
This massive beach club holds 3000 people in bars, a restaurant and lounges over different levels. Superbusy party nights bring top resident and visiting…
Limnos
On a leafy terrace near the sea, Karagiozis morphs from snazzy frappé-cafe by day to a drink-till-you-drop bar under the stars. Sturdy, fair-priced drinks.
Around Athens
This glamorous club-restaurant-lounge right on the beach must be seen to be believed, with poolside chaises and four-poster beds with flowing nets.
Aegina
Get off the main strip and head to this bohemian wood-panelled bar room. The gregarious owner takes requests, from top 40 to fantastic Greek music.
Athens
This always-busy LGBT+ cafe on lively Plateia Agia Irini is straight-friendly too, and so fills with chatting locals across the rainbow spectrum.
Skiathos Town
A cheerful red-walled cafe-bar serving good cocktails (€9) at cosy booths on mid-Papadiamanti or in the interior with its music-themed murals.
Hora (Mykonos)
This, erm, cosy nook is a stylish cafe by day, with a few al fresco tables. By night it morphs into a lively little bar with occasional DJ sets.
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.
Ios
All Scandi-cool, Astra specialises in fresh fruit-based cocktails and all manner of parties, including Norwegian-themed. It's near the park.
Lesvos
Tiny and convivial cafe-bar 3km up the hill in Eresos, and the village favourite for coffee and conversation, sweets and tsipouro.
Kalambaka
Comfortable and inviting espresso and wine bar, with indoor/outdoor seating and decent prices for good coffee drinks, wine and sandwiches.
Peloponnese
A kafeneio (coffee house) since 1870, this appealing cafe on the square is a good place to linger over a coffee or glass of wine.
Corfu
Pleasant garden cafe, as relaxing as the name suggests, where you can enjoy cool drinks and simple snacks seated on the green front lawn.
Lefkada
Welcoming watering hole on the main street, slightly back from the harbour front, serving top cocktails (€8) and simple snacks.
Lesvos
By day an inviting waterfront cafe with tasty homemade sweets and cakes, and by night a cool bar with mellow music and clientele.
Hora (Mykonos)
This slick cocktail bar in the heart of Little Venice draws the bold and the beautiful with its signature cocktails and DJ sets.
Around Athens
Dreamy, classic summer club-restaurant at the seaside, with superb island decor. A bit more grown-up than the clubs in Glyfada.
Rethymno Province
Catch the sea breeze and a sunset with a pina colada in hand at this laid-back beach bar in a prime spot overlooking Varkotopo.