Rhodes Town
This high-ceilinged, free-spirited bar and coffeehouse, close to the attractive Ibrahim Pasha mosque, is as pretty as it is friendly. Inside, the stone…
Must-see nightlife in Dodecanese
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Rhodes
This lonesome relic, 3km east of Kattavia, resembles something from a spaghetti western. Constructed in 1926 as the centrepiece of an Italian agricultural…
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Karpathos
The oldest cafe on the island was once a magnet for Italians (thus the fabulous coffee served in the original Bialetti espresso pots). These days…
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Dodecanese
An ethereal spot for a sunset drink, this place occupies one of the six windmills that sit high above Pandeli. It has a well-stocked bar... and, of course…
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Dodecanese
At the far end of the harbour, nestled below the monastery, this gorgeous cafe-cum-bar has it all: a pretty plaza setting with tamarisk trees, a sea view,…
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Dodecanese
Escape the harbour hubbub by climbing to a fabulous panoramic roof terrace then blissing out over sunset cocktails (€7 to €9) amid plump pillows and white…
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Symi
This ultrawelcoming quayside bar, 100m along Harani Bay beyond the clock tower, has tables on a tree-shaded terrace, plus it offers stone benches carved…
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Dodecanese
Set in the abandoned village of Mikro Horio, this place has a delightful veranda bar with amazing views of the village that is lit up atmospherically for…
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Lindos
Soaked in Lyndian atmosphere, this nautically themed, 16th-century sea captain's house is perfect for a juice or coffee on your way down from the…
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Dodecanese
This superfriendly hillside lounge bar just above the north end of the beach has paradisiacal sea views, chilled pine-shaded patios, white sofas and…
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Rhodes Town
Shoppers on the Old Town’s most commercialised street tend to double-take when they spot this venerable Turkish-styled cafe, with its pebble-mosaic floor,…
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Symi
What does an owner do when his wife needs him at home if he's working too long elsewhere? Open up a business in his home (and garden), of course. This…
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Rhodes Town
If Dracula developed a taste for rock music and opened a bar it might look something like this. Imagine purple velvet drapes, a handsomely crafted wooden…
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Dodecanese
Tumbledown Faros Bar is partly hollowed into a cave beneath the lighthouse at the promontory beyond the ferry dock. With wall-mounted accordions and dim…
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Rhodes Town
The New Town's busy central rendezvous sprawls across a large open-air terrace beneath the shade of a spreading plane tree, across the street from…
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Rhodes Town
Thanks to three little tables fixed to the ancient stonework, this tiny hole-in-the-wall cafe provides a rare opportunity to sit outside on one of the…
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Dodecanese
Venerable stone bar on the square, where the old boys gather to discuss the issues of the day. The interior is refreshingly blue, with glass-topped tables…
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Dodecanese
Over 100 years old, this venerable, high-raftered, wood-panelled bar, at the heart of the waterfront, is a major local landmark and rendezvous point…
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Rhodes Town
Peer through the miasma of cigarette smoke past prints of Bowie and Morrison, and you should find a few arty types propping up the bar. With its nostalgic…
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Dodecanese
Whether you choose a seat on its sun-soaked roof terrace or within its modish interior, this is a cool spot for a midday frappé or sunset glass of vino…
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Dodecanese
Irresistible beach bar at the far end of the harbour that curves 400m north from the ferry dock. Sit on the sand savouring a cocktail as the sun sinks…
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Rhodes Town
Uber-stylish Macao bar, hidden away in the heart of the Old Town, has a moody, low-lit ambience, polished concrete floors and the occasional guest DJ…
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Dodecanese
Wood floors, stone walls, a low-lit interior and nostalgic tunes set the scene in this atmospheric bar and create the perfect spot to unwind over a coffee…
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Kos Town
For locals, this is the place to be, and to be seen. Prices are hefty (coffee is slightly more, given its location overlooking the harbour). But it's…
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Rhodes Town
Cool diner-style haunt with metro-tiled walls and '50s songs playing as you plant yourself at the bar, fix your quiff in the mirror and tuck into a burger…
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Dodecanese
There's piping jazz and happy vibes at this well-stocked waterfront bar with a nautical theme. Perfect spot for a sundowner.
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Karpathos
This chilled spot on the quay offers good happy hour cocktails (from €8). Its impressive snack menu has six vegan options.
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Kos Town
Despite being set on Kos Town’s prettiest square, facing Hippocrates’ plane tree, this timeless little cafe feels remote from the tourist scene. Instead,…
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Dodecanese
Facing the quay, with a roomy terrace and waterfront tables, the port’s largest bar turns stylish and modern once indoors. Free wi-fi, computer terminals…
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Rhodes Town
With its grotto-like bar and pebble-mosaic courtyard, Christos offers New Town visitors a tranquil escape. During the day it doubles as an art gallery;…
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Dodecanese
Overlooking the square, this cosy cafe is a popular stop-off for its great coffee, cheese and/or spinach pies, baklava and local sweets. The sign is in…
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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…
