Must-see nightlife in Rethymno Province

  • Monitor

    Rethymno

    A gathering spot for Rethymno's slightly older indie crowd, this relaxed, unpretentious bar is decked out in arthouse-film posters and modern-art…

  • Bricks Beerhouse

    Rethymno

    While Cretans are still developing a thirst for craft beer, Bricks is doing its best to convert them with its selection of 30 ales produced by Greek…

  • Chaplin's

    Rethymno

    Rethymno's most raucous drinking spot is this smoke-filled rock bar that's been banging out tunes since the 1970s. It attracts a boozy crowd of black-clad…

  • Inomena Voistasia

    Rethymno

    With an interior of tiles, wood and newsprint, this place has a cool, vintage vibe. The bar is well stocked, including a good selection of cocktails using…

  • Cave

    Rethymno Province

    If you're here in summer, head underground to rock out at the Cave bar. Built into a natural cave, it's one of Crete's more unique drinking spots, and…

  • La Mar

    Rethymno Province

    Classy La Mar is the standout among the port-side terrace cafes, with tasteful decor and an interesting menu of original cocktails. Here you can opt for a…

  • Arokaria

    Rethymno

    A popular hang-out with locals is this vibrant cafe with a bohemian flavour that attracts a mixed crowd of students, fashionistas and artists. Join them…

  • Brew Your Mind

    Rethymno

    Wake up and smell the coffee at this hip microroaster that offers a pleasing array of speciality beans. Whether you're into V60, Aeropress, Chemex, syphon…

  • Blue Bar

    Rethymno Province

    This been-there-forever pub has a reputation for playing the best music in town. Owner Heinz is a singer-songwriter with eclectic tastes, which is why the…

  • Chalikouti

    Rethymno

    In the alt-flavoured quarter below the Fortezza, this cooperative-run cafe draws chatty locals with coffee from Mexican Zapatistas, sugar from landless…

  • Alquimico

    Rethymno Province

    Just metres from the sands of Limani is this popular bistro that's good for Western breakfasts, sandwiches and burgers. It's also a top spot for drinks,…

  • Kharas To Kafeneio

    Rethymno Province

    Near the post office, this friendly kafeneio (coffee house) gives you a glimpse of village life. This is where local men come to drink coffee, eat snacks,…

  • Metropolis

    Rethymno

    Hobnob with fun-lovin' locals at this hot-and-heavy party palace. In summer DJs spin mostly international chart music for the tourist crowd, while Greek…

  • Minibar

    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…

  • Mambo Beach Bar

    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.

  • Livingroom

    Rethymno

    No matter where the hands are on the clock, the comfy lounge sofas of this popular hang-out are always packed with fashionable townsfolk. Mellow in the…

  • Ali Vafi’s Garden

    Rethymno

    In summer there are few locations more enchanting than this laid-back garden among the branches of orange, grapefruit and lemon trees. Occasional live…

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