DK Travel : Crete : Bars & Nightclubs

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Chersonisos

If you’re a summer party animal, Chersonisos is the place for you. Not far from the airport, this former fishing village has become a continuous strip of bars, clubs, restaurants and guesthouses stretching along one of Crete’s best beaches. A multinational (but mainly British) clientele (see Chersonisos).
Ciao, Irakleio

The big, breezy self-service café beside the Morosini Fountain offers cold drinks, snacks, pizza, pasta and cooked breakfasts.
Creperie Mike, Siteia

Owned by an expatriate Belgian, Mike’s offers sweet and savoury crepes on a breezy terrace by the sea.
Hard Rock Cafe, Chersonisos

The international Hard Rock brand offers a familiar blend of cold beer, burgers and cocktails, attracting locals and visitors.
Hellas, Elounda

One of the livelier spots in town, with live Cretan music and Greek pop most weekends.
Irakleio

Not many holidaymakers stay in Crete’s capital (see Irakleio), so its nightlife scene is more staid than in the resorts. Young locals congregate in the cafés and music bars around Plateia Venizelou and Odos Chandakou, but the discos near the harbour are rather seedy.
Kafeneio, Matala

Bright and cheerful café-bar, offering fresh fruit juice and yoghurt for breakfast and cold drinks throughout the day. An internet café is upstairs.
Kafeneion O Minares, Rethymno

A rare authentic taverna, serving thimbles of Greek coffee and early-morning glasses of tsikondia (a strong spirit) to a clientele of venerable locals.
Kafeneion Yannis, Paleochora

A simple, old-fashioned ouzeri on the town’s main street. Do not expect a list of sophisticated cocktails; do expect an authentic Cretan atmosphere.
Kipouli, Malia

Virtually 24-hour drinking is the main selling point of this bar, attracting those who like to party all night and sleep on the beach all day.