Pelion Peninsula
A hand-painted sign, just north of Horto, points out the 200m path down to this delightful cafe alongside the Diplomats’ Holidays complex. Themed for the…
Must-see nightlife in Central Greece
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Central Greece
Alexandros Karveli serves Greek coffee made the old-fashioned way, along with espresso drinks and Greek mountain tea. But the real reason to come to his…
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Meteora & Thessaly
Big Coffee may be encroaching on Volos, like everywhere else, but with its comic artwork – check out the unbelievably smutty glass-topped table – this…
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Meteora & Thessaly
Very simple, very friendly bar, with tables out in an alleyway that leads off the northeast corner of the large Plateia Riga Fereou. Inside, you’ll find…
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Central Greece
Now a round-the-clock bohemian hang-out, often cloudy with cigarette smoke, this grand vintage cafe featured in the classic 1975 Greek movie The…
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Meteora & Thessaly
The name of this hip and hugely popular central tsipouradhiko, the flagship of a small Greek chain, is a pun on zen and mezed, short for mezedhes. Little…
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Delphi
Smart little cafe on the inland side of the main through road, with a cosy interior plus streetside watch-the-world-go-by seating. Over the course of the…
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Pelion Peninsula
It's hard to imagine a more perfect location for an all-day cafe than Pinakates’ pedestrian-only village square. It's just below the main road in front of…
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Pelion Peninsula
Unwind over a coffee or Greek mountain tea – served in cast-iron Japanese teapots – while admiring the gulf views as you sit outside this delightful cafe…
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Meteora & Thessaly
Cheerfully celebrating the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, this charming cafe is kitted out with all sorts of Lewis Carroll references. The real appeal of joining…
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Delphi
A happy blend of old and new, Apollon is a charming, traditional kafeneio (coffeehouse) on the inside, coupled with a broad tiled terrace with stunning…
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Kalambaka
A favourite for snacks and drinks, with low-key music most evenings, this long-standing ouzerie (places serving ouzo and light snacks) attracts a young…
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Pelion Peninsula
Snug cafe where the quirky interior is decorated with children's book covers (including the one that gave the cafe its name, Anna Na Ena Milo – Anna Have…
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Meteora & Thessaly
Tucked into a tiny street between the shopping thoroughfares of Dimitriados and Iasonos, this is one of the oldest tsipouradhika (bars serving tsipouro…
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Meteora & Thessaly
Most evenings, deciding which Plateia Tachydromeon bar to drink in can be a question of finding one that’s not already filled with students. Just is a…
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Delphi
Rejoicing in panoramic veranda views of the gulf, Agora is primarily a nice spot for an evening drink, though it also serves very acceptable pizzas and…
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Meteora & Thessaly
Music is very much the mainstay in this cavernous, high-ceilinged corner bar in the Manavika district, with exposed-stone walls, framed pop-culture…
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Meteora & Thessaly
This chill music bar is hard to find, behind the Agiou Nikolaou church in the heart of town. It doesn’t open until 9pm, but most nights the beat goes on…
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Central Greece
Part mountain lodge, part Wild West theme park, this unlikely local favourite stands 3km southwest of town on the road to Prousos. For grown-ups, the…
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Central Greece
Relax over a morning coffee or evening drink in the appropriately lordly chairs at this shady oasis, named after the English hero of the Greek Revolution…
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Meteora & Thessaly
With its colourful, well-shaded front garden, this lively cafe makes a good stop for wi-fi, coffee and cocktails. A cool jazz soundtrack makes for a…
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Kalambaka
The older generation of locals congregate at the simple pavement tables of this old-fashioned cafe, sipping coffee or ouzo and watching the modern world…
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Pelion Peninsula
Northwest of Portaria, halfway to Makrinitsa, this rather chic and hugely popular cafe basks in enormous terrace views, across Volos to the sea. Well…
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Central Greece
This woodsy, wedge-shaped and welcoming whiskey bar, renowned for its expert proprietor and marvellous menu of mellifluous malts, also serves beer and…
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Delphi
Perfect chill-out spot by day, pounding disco-bar later on; this plush two-tier, indoor-outdoor cafe commands a magnificent gulf-view perch at the western…
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Pelion Peninsula
Hip little cafe on the large four-level plateia (square) of Pouri, managed by the convivial Anna and Dimitris. As well as good coffee and drinks, and live…
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Central Greece
With its little blue street-front tables alongside a public fountain, this long-established kafeneio (coffeehouse) is the nicest place to sip a coffee or…
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Pelion Peninsula
Tucked in behind the village church, just up from the beach, this cool bar has a front patio that’s equipped with well-padded chairs and benches. The…
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Central Greece
Strictly a late-evening affair; arrive at 9pm and you'll be the first one there on most nights. Cocktails, coffee, beer on draught, plus good and loud DJ…
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Central Greece
This traditional cafe on the upper square spreads outdoors in summer. It's always good for a morning coffee, afternoon beer or glass of firewater, served…
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Central Greece
For original artwork, strong coffee, sturdy drinks and mellow music, head to this smart-looking cafe 100m east of Plateia Isaia (a little further out than…
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Pelion Peninsula
This sharp little tsipouradhiko in a stone cottage serves great mezedhes and tsipouro. You'll find it alongside the main village car park, 100m up beyond…
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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…
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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…
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Kalambaka
Comfortable and inviting espresso and wine bar, with indoor/outdoor seating and decent prices for good coffee drinks, wine and sandwiches.
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Central Greece
Hip, modern, friendly and swanky cocktail bar at the northwest corner of Plateia Eleftherias.
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Meteora & Thessaly
For more than 30 years, a husband-and-wife team have kept their heads down and clients happy at this veteran Palaia-district tsipouradhiko. Locals trek…
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Pelion Peninsula
This historical kafeneio (coffeehouse) stands on the terrace just above and beyond the church. Be sure to check out the superb fresco inside, painted by…
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Central Greece
Tucked away in the furthest corner of Arahova’s main square, with plentiful outdoor seating, this all-day cafe stays open late and attracts a relatively…
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Central Greece
A staple local rendezvous on the cafe-filled central square, with espresso drinks, cocktails, homemade croissant sandwiches and desserts. Breakfast served…
