Pafos
The recommended route here is via the 1.7km coastal path from Pafos Castle; by car it is trickier, but still possible via the Tombs of the Kings road…
Must-see nightlife in Cyprus
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Lemesos (Limassol)
This snug cafe whips up a mighty fine slice of cake as well as some great coffee, pots of tea and delicious smoothies. If you’re peckish there's a small…
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Larnaka
Tucked away just off the waterfront (look for the lampshades swinging from electricity wires over the alley), this kooky little place is all colourful…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The craft-beer movement finally hits Nicosia, and it's not just beer-geeks who'll love this place. The setting – inside a restored 1910 house – is chic…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Step inside the show-stopping leafy courtyard with its dazzling wall of shutters painted in primary colours. Inside the main bar, exposed brickwork, chic…
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Cyprus
For a welcome break from insipid, metallic-tasting lagers, head inland from Pafos along the B7 highway. Just after the turn-off to Tsada, you'll reach…
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Pafos
A thong’s throw from the waves, this former restaurant has happily morphed into a fashionable cafe-cum–lounge bar, famed for its seven choices of daiquiri…
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Pafos
Owner Athos loves good beer and good music (classic rock and blues), so come here for both. He also makes his own heavily recommended cider spiked with…
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Pafos
This place would fit in happily to any urban setting; an espresso bar–cum–hip hangout with contemporary decor, a cosy vibe and possibly the best coffee in…
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Lemesos (Limassol)
This lively place mixes up killer cocktails in cool industrial-chic surrounds, and although it's not quite the microbrewery it claims to be (there is only…
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Cyprus
This is the dreamy photo op that will be the envy of your pals back home, especially if you happen to be sipping a strawberry mojito at the time. Right on…
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Lemesos (Limassol)
This hip club and venue attracts a roll-call of Cyprus’ best DJs and hosts live-music events. The regular Tuesday Latin nights and Friday DJ nights are…
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Lemesos (Limassol)
Chomp on Mexican burritos while enjoying live rock bands at this popular restaurant-bar with a great foot-stomping atmosphere. It’s located in the tourist…
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Larnaka
Savino's has been around for years and is still one of the best spots to pull up a stool and enjoy a few beers. With a hardwood bar and pictures of rock…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This decidedly unflashy bar-club is one of the granddaddies of the Old City scene, having been in the business of providing a fun night out since 1998…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The joy of this traditional coffee shop dating from the 1930s is that little has changed. There's no chill-out background music, no cutting-edge decor and…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Yep. It's a shack, complete with corrugated-iron roof and plastic windows (during chillier months). And yep. It's rubbing up against the UN Buffer Zone…
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Cyprus
Exuding more than a whiff of the French Riviera, this classy option on the beach is run by the Aphrodite Hills five-star resort. Dine under giant white…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
If you're looking for us during the evening in Nicosia, we're usually here, people-watching and listening to the rebetiko (urban Greek folk music)…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This bright cafe with inviting modern Scandinavian-style decor is part of the Home for Cooperation complex in the UN Buffer Zone. It has refreshing…
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Cyprus
This winery has won several prestigious international awards for its wines. The wine bar serves platters of cheese and cold cuts to share while enjoying…
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Kyrenia (Girne)
Despite its terrace opening up onto the main road which rims the waterfront down to the Old Harbour, this quaint cafe has a rather tranquil feel. Decent…
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Cyprus
Just opposite the Land Gate, this is hands down the best coffee in Famagusta. To be fair, it doesn't have much competition but One Shot serves up both…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
All mismatched vintage chairs, leafy pot plants and fairy lights strung from the ceiling, Pieto is the kind of quirky-comfy place we love. The cool-kid…
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Agia Napa
A long-time player on the Agia Napa clubbing scene, Club Ice is known for its regular theme nights – foam parties, UV-paint parties, popcorn parties… you…
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North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
A serious statement of the revival of North Nicosia's Old City, Cafe No:3 is a contemporary, light-filled space of sleek Scandi styling that attracts…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Head straight up to the Ledra St crossing and turn right. This cafe is tucked in a corner, with tables spilling out right up to the sandbagged wall of the…
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Cyprus
Here's your chance to drink a beer in a Crusader church. The twin churches of the Knights Templars and Hospitallers were built in the 13th century and…
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North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
This bar-cafe packs a whole load of personality into a very tiny space. By day it's a chilled-out cafe, with tables claiming the alleyway at the back of…
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Cyprus
There's a reason this cafe-bar is always full of young locals: this may just be the best coffee in the area. With a prime view of the main square and…
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Pafos
This place is superbly poised right on the corner of the newly pedestrianised Kennedy Sq, coupling ace people-watching potential with upbeat modern decor…
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Larnaka
Right at the end of the Makenzy Beach promenade, Ammos (Greek for ‘sand’) is a splendidly bright, white venue that pumps out urban house and lazy funk…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Kalakathou is one of a clutch of cafes that share a laid-back alternative vibe. Come for board games, buskers and to sip a frappé under the vines. This…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Beer connoisseurs, you have found your Nicosia nirvana. Just off Ledra St, this chilled-out bar is home to what must be the best range of beers from…
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Pafos
This is one of Pafos' classiest cafe-bars, right on the busy pedestrian strip at the eastern end of Poseidonos. The little oasis of glass, cane, wrought…
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North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
This quirky little cafe does a whole swag of different teas and coffees, including – we never thought we'd see the day – flat whites. There's a cheerful…
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Larnaka
This cool kid on the block makes a mean cocktail and has a chilled-out, friendly ambience. The signature cocktail menu includes plenty of creative and…
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Nicosia (Lefkosia)
We love sitting in the graffiti-covered and pot-plant-filled alleyway in front of this narrow, laid-back bar-cafe, with a Cypriot coffee mid-afternoon or…
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Lemesos (Limassol)
This popular bar located 5km east of the historic centre has kick-back seating right on the beach. It hosts parties, as well as relaxed evenings, with DJs…
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Cyprus
Located right on the waterfront, Club Locca gets packed on Friday and Saturday nights with nightlife-lovers enjoying a mix of R&B, hip-hop and Turkish pop…
