Epiros
Konitsa's all-day coffee-to-cocktails cafe has a fantastic view, in addition to quality caffeine and a lively nighttime scene. Look for it inside the…
Must-see nightlife in Northern Greece
Macedonia
From chamomile teas to Campari and everything in between, this cafe-bar at the bottom of Panagia is housed in one of the quarter's most historic buildings…
Ioannina
An old stone house with several rooms, this cafe-bar has a cosy, slightly jumbled feel that's not unlike a rural English pub. In warm weather, there are…
Thrace
Velvet chairs, lots of plants and a menu of fancy drinks and cheese plates – you might think you're in Athens or Thessaloniki. It's busy all day and night…
Thessaloniki
Anything from 1980s to karaoke to thumping dance music can be danced to at Enola, Thessaloniki's liveliest gay bar. Enter from the Valaoritou side and…
Macedonia
This lively cafe on pedestrianised Pavlou Mela is where Florina's young and glamorous come to sip an iced coffee during the day, or something stronger in…
Thrace
A quieter counterpoint to Old Xanthi's bar scene, this large cafe has good coffee, serviceable food and a relaxing natural setting by the riverside.
Thrace
In the afternoon, people crowd the pavement tables at this cosy cafe for coffee and cakes. In the evening, it segues to cocktails and craft beers.
Ioannina
This friendly pub serves craft beers and a solid hamburger, with a rock and blues soundtrack. There's a nice backyard, open in warm weather.
Zagorohoria
The traditional kafeneio in this village is named for the famous herbal doctors of the Vikos Gorge, well known and sought out for their healing skills up…
Thessaloniki
Spilling beyond its door to colonise the street corner with invitingly-shaded al-fresco tables, Sinatra is a favoured hangout for knots of Greek gents in…
Ioannina
Turn right into a passageway just west of Zappa to find this chic bar in one of the old market's 200-year-old stone shops. It serves pretty cocktails and…
Ioannina
Typical of the bars in former bazaar (or mpizisten) along Lord Byron, this place has twinkly lights, cool jazz, plenty of seats outside and a range of…
Macedonia
This beach bar-cafe on Sarti's central waterfront strip has free wi-fi and relaxing couches under gauze curtains and palm-frond umbrellas, plus loungers…
Thrace
By day, this slick cafe on the central ferry pier serves coffee and snacks to members of the city's sailing scene, and anyone who likes a water view. By…
Thrace
This large cafe is an anchor on a little strip of all-day spots that segue from daytime chitchat and to nighttime drinks. Its coffee – Taf, from Athens –…
Thrace
This stylish cafe-bar with a vine-shaded front terrace has a buzzy scene and live music some nights. It's not exactly on Kriton, but on a little street…
Parga
Wood panelling and electric guitars on the wall set the clubhouse tone at Parga's rock bar. The beers are cold and the staff is friendly. There's an…
Macedonia
This is a super-popular spot on Pavlou Mela, with comfortable sofas facing the street so that you can keep an eye on all the people walking up and down…
Macedonia
Open in high season (from June to September), Mylos is Plaka Litohoro's most popular beach bar by day and night. Expect regular DJs and crowds of young…
Macedonia
Zaza's friendly service, good cocktails and an easygoing vibe draw the crowds at weekends, when DJs and live acts animate the evenings, but it's just as…
Thessaloniki
Equally good for a restorative coffee after ambling through Ladadika, or for a cocktail-fuelled evening, Misirlou is a stylish little place just inside…
Thrace
By far the busiest place in a strip of bar-cafes on the city's main avenue, this sleek spot is the place for a fancy coffee or an even fancier cocktail –…
Macedonia
Relax on the leaf-shaded terrace of this inviting portside cafe, a favourite haunt of Kavalans whiling away sunny afternoons with caffeine and…
Ioannina
An atmospheric bar on two floors, with live music, DJ parties and, well, gin. A solid place to drink and talk, and maybe dance, into the wee hours.
Epiros
Follow the bear sign for panoramic views over the Pindos Mountains, best enjoyed with coffee or thick Greek yoghurt drowned in honey and nuts.
Ioannina
This charming cafe on Ioannina Island has juices, milkshakes and other drinks, and a lovely view across the lake to the northern hills.
Macedonia
At Pavlou Mela's western end, this vibrant cafe has floral outdoor seating and plenty of space to people-watch over coffee.
Epiros
Morning or night, Artisan buzzes: with expertly pulled espresso by day and meticulously crafted cocktails after dark.
Thessaloniki
Three unashamedly touristy boat bars made up to look like sailing ships leave from the quay near the White Tower, circumnavigating the waterfront and…
Macedonia
This cafe-bar spills onto the pavement of lively Elias, and has decent coffees and a range of cocktails. The hanging bare light bulbs and verandah seating…
Epiros
A typical all-things-to-all-people slick grand cafe, Byzantino is on Plateia Antistaseos. Some live events happen here too – if you're in town overnight,…
Parga
This coffee-cocktail place has a staggering drinks menu and a prime waterfront location. Happy hour is 6pm to 8pm. By day, it has fresh juices.
Macedonia
This franchise cafe on the southern waterfront has tables directly on the shore, if the smoky terrace isn't to your taste.
Ioannina
Coffee is taken as seriously as card games in this studenty cafe near Plateia Pargis.
