Must-see nightlife in Evia & the Sporades

  • Hidden Door

    Skopelos

    Tucked into a moodily converted 100-year-old house where a side (hidden) door once led to the kitchen, mellow yet hugely popular Paraporti mixes Athens…

  • Bourtzi

    Skiathos Town

    Gazing out to Evia beyond Skiathos' islets, this relaxed yet elegant tapas-style wine bar (€4 to €6) and restaurant (pizzas, salads, omelettes; €5 to €13)…

  • Juicy

    Skyros

    From floral-adorned swing chairs to sparkling whitewashed walls, it's all about driftwood-chic design at busy beach bar Juicy, which serves up wonderful…

  • Anemomylos

    Skyros

    Perched on the seafront by the rock-cut church of Agios Nikolaos, this chicly converted old windmill is perfect for sundowners, with wines, cocktails and…

  • Mostar

    Evia

    You can’t get any closer to the channel or the drawbridge than ubermodern and vibey cafe-bar Mostar, where cosy booths with statement-print cushions and…

  • Kalypso

    Skyros

    Kalypso occupies an ancient pharmacy building on upper Agoras, and with its gleaming wood and marbled floors makes one of the best spots in town for…

  • Tesla

    Skiathos Town

    Orb-like lamps, exposed-brick walls and a contemporary-industrial look create a suitably moody vibe at this cool handcrafted-cocktail bar, named for…

  • Cafe Bar Thalassa

    Skopelos

    Clamber above the churches at the far end of the old quay to this divine sea-view terrace. It's friendly and efficient, with coffees, fresh fruit and…

  • Vrachos

    Skopelos

    Climb the twisting whitewashed stairs just left of the town hall to find this soothing, fabulously positioned cafe-bar spread across a tree-studded…

  • Mercurius

    Skopelos

    Taking its name from the church next door, this much-loved turquoise-trim veranda bar serves up music, fresh juices, Greek wines and carefully prepared…

  • Pablo’s Bar

    Skopelos

    At the north end of the waterfront above Ta Kymata taverna, owner-bartender Christos serves up mellow jazz and mellower cocktails (€9) in a stylish,…

  • Jasmine

    Skiathos Town

    Bursts of hot-pink bougainvillea, fairy-lit trees and palm-print cushions make a stylish setting for good cocktails (€10) at the foot of the old-port…

  • Kavos

    Skyros

    Steps lead straight into the sparkling sea and geranium-dotted terraces cascade down the cliffside at this sociable bar gazing out on the port, which…

  • Spira

    Skopelos

    Tables trickle down the stone steps outside Skopelos' first home-grown, red-windowed craft-beer hangout, whose four handcrafted signatures on tap (€6)…

  • Swell

    Skopelos

    A sweet coffee, cocktail (€7 to €12) and music bar at the southeast end of town, with tables and deckchairs looking out over the sea from beneath hot-red…

  • Portobello

    Skiathos Town

    Laid-back Portobello eschews cocktail bling in favour of a sprawling wooden bar and a fan-cooled terrace-garden shaded by an olive tree and climbing…

  • Thalassa

    Skyros

    Done out head-to-toe in fresh, contemporary white, Thalassa is a stylish Magazia beach bar for cocktails (€10), coffees, beats, books, parties, cosy…

  • P’tharakia

    Skopelos

    It's all about the sweeping views across to Skiathos and Evia from P’tharakia's wonderful hillside terrace, where coffees, cocktails and live music happen…

  • Akamatra

    Skyros

    Stripy-print cushions, leather-clad interiors, cosy streetside booths and a fabulous rooftop terrace set the tone at this stylish rustic-chic cafe and bar…

  • Bookstore Cafe

    Alonnisos

    Mismatched furniture and pastel-pink tables set the mellow tone for coffee, wine, ouzo and snacks of cheese and figs on the main square; secondhand books…

  • Agora

    Skyros

    Linger over wine (€4) or coffee on the view-laden rooftop terrace, or in deckchairs on the main square, at this elegant and popular all-day cafe-bar where…

  • Oionos Blue Bar

    Skopelos

    Cool, cosy and always busy, little Oionos serves up blues and soul plus a good selection of single malt whiskies, behind sky-blue doors and hibiscus…

  • Platanos Jazz Cafe

    Skopelos

    Near the north end of the old quay, on a cobbled sea-facing square under a vast spreading tree, this is a favourite local spot for a coffee or a quiet…

  • Rodon Music Cafe

    Skyros

    Music- and dance-themed artworks grace the walls at this popular late-night hangout at which to end the evening over sturdy drinks (cocktails €8) and…

  • Ammoudia

    Skyros

    This lively, boho-stylish beach bar brings cocktails, sunbeds (free if you're drinking or eating), citrus trees and seaside fun to Magazia's northern…

  • Meltemi

    Skyros

    With its driftwood-style decor, fresh flowers on tables, decorative blue shutters and great coffees and cocktails, stylish café-bar Meltemi is a welcome…

  • Kentavros

    Skiathos Town

    Handsome Kentavros promises rock, jazz and blues, and has been getting the thumbs-up from locals and expats since 1978 for its mellow ambience, artwork…

  • Skala

    Skopelos

    It's all about whitewashed walls, candlelit corners, summer fun and expertly crafted cocktails at this busy-busy multi-tiered terrace bar clinging to the…

  • Aerides

    Alonnisos

    This stylish terrace cafe-bar with tables and chairs scattered under the trees on the village square is a great spot for breakfasts, fresh juices, ice…

  • Screwdriver

    Skopelos

    Pink walls, mismatched furniture, guest DJs and party vibes at this late-night old-town coffee-and-cocktails spot, just inland (signed) from the middle of…

  • Oino

    Skyros

    This always-busy rustic-modern bar on upper Agoras, with a bit of an alternative vibe, has just a handful of terrace tables for cocktails (€8), coffees…

  • Rock & Roll Bar

    Skiathos Town

    A late-night standby with cushions scattered on the wide outdoor steps leading up to the church from the old port. Cocktails (€12), happy hours and DJ…

  • Main Street Cafebar Musico

    Skiathos Town

    A cheerful red-walled cafe-bar serving good cocktails (€9) at cosy booths on mid-Papadiamanti or in the interior with its music-themed murals.

  • Artistico

    Skyros

    Mellow, intimate cafe-bar with a small terrace, a moodily lit interior and old-school Greek music, about halfway up the the main village strip.

  • Kahlua Bar

    Skiathos Town

    Sleekly whitewashed, long-standing club-vibe bar, which gets going after midnight in summer with late-night seafront partying.

  • Piperi

    Alonnisos

    A sparkling, locally loved cafe on the village square for morning coffee or cool beers and cocktails in the evening.

  • BBC

    Skiathos Town

    Busy seafront club with late-night DJ sets, halfway down the strip, which has been going strong since the 1970s.

  • Club Pure

    Skiathos Town

    A big, well-established summer club on the seafront, with plenty of space for alfresco dancing.

  • Sunset Cafe-Bar

    Alonnisos

    Halfway between Patitiri and Old Alonnisos, this sunset-soaked cafe-bar serves up sweeping vistas to Skopelos and Evia, cocktails (€8), snacks (€4 to €9)…

  • Drunk Seal

    Alonnisos

    One of several cheery portside bars serving cocktails (€9) below the town museum, jazzed up with leopard-print chairs and a decorative scooter. Globes…