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…
Must-see nightlife in Cyprus
Lemesos (Limassol)
Push the boat out and enjoy an evening of cocktails and shared platters at this chic spot overlooking the water at the heart of the marina. After dusk it…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This corner venue is always heaving. Food is served, but stick to drinks – you should find something to suit from the 20-plus cocktails. The space is…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
This cafe and shop has been around since 1935 and is famous for its own brand of coffee, which is even exported to the US. Unsurprisingly, the coffee here…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Follow the rich aroma of roasted fair-trade Costa Rican coffee, proudly served here along with freshly made bagels, brownies and similar baked goodies…
Kyrenia (Girne)
With its chilled-out atmosphere, this is a great spot in the Old Town for an evening drink within the stone walls of an open-air courtyard. In summer it…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Atmospheric bars are spread over several rooms at this early 20th-century building complete with original tiles, arches and a courtyard. Expect rock and…
Pafos
This is a chilled-out place place to kick back while listening to feel-good lounge music and sipping a (feel-good) cocktail. The terrace is vast and…
Lemesos (Limassol)
In the shadow of the Grand Mosque's towering minaret, this traditional, dark and brooding coffee shop is frequented by a youthful local crowd. It serves…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This pipsqueak-sized place with a handful of hand-painted tables and chairs scattered outside makes a good homemade lemonade stop if you're exploring the…
Cyprus
This bar-cafe is inside the stately 17th-century Cafer Paşa Hamam (Turkish bath). An atmospheric and historic choice for a beer or wine at the end of the…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
This arty, alternative hang-out, with comfy couches inside and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry quotes on the courtyard walls out the back, is a cosy, casual…
Cyprus
Inside a medieval house, this well-stocked bar is all about relaxing and sampling the cocktails. It’s tucked away in a side street just east of Lala…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
You could pretty much pick any of the boho-vibe pavement cafes along Faneromenis and come up trumps for a beer or coffee break, but we reckon Xalara does…
Pafos
A popular and welcoming gay bar, thanks to the gregarious owner, Panos, with an attractive dark-ochre colour scheme and tables on the terrace overlooking…
Lemesos (Limassol)
A relaxed, gay-friendly cafe with a lovely garden, light meals, excellent salads, a 10-plus choice of beer, good (mainly Italian) wines and elaborate…
Kyrenia (Girne)
This quirky little bar in the Old Town has decently priced drinks and attracts a good mix of locals, foreign residents and travellers.
Cyprus
The place for a beer on Palm Beach, with sun loungers and umbrellas to rent in front of the terrace.
Agia Napa
Out of town on the beach opposite Water World water park, Macronissos Beach Club is one of Agia Napa’s premier drinking spots. It morphs from cruisy…
Larnaka
The entrance is a floor-lit mirrored ramp that looks like a cross between a retro spaceship and Michael Jackson's ‘Billy Jean’ film clip. Inside is a…
Pafos
A delightful location across from a leafy small park with a sprawling white wicker-and-leaf, green-themed terrace complementing the cool light-wood…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Zoo is the embodiment of style and sophistication on Nicosia’s club scene, with music that ranges from international to Greek pop. The summer-only Zoo…
Agia Napa
The Castle is hard to miss. It holds more than 2000 people in three separate music rooms (each hosting separate sounds, from commercial dance to R & B),…
Larnaka
Two floors of all-night clubbing right on the seafront. The lower club plays mostly chilled trance and progressive house. The main club (Deep) houses a…
Agia Napa
An outdoor club with palm trees, a wooden dance floor, a winding pool, and reggae and R & B music, this is one of the town’s most popular late-night…
Agia Napa
Named after its location on the Square, this sprawling outdoor bar-cafe captures the market for those who want a lively night out but don't fancy clubbing…
Larnaka
Pull your own pint from the microbrew pumps brought to your table. Choose from a great selection of exclusive lagers, ales and well-hopped brews, and a…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
A cosmopolitan-style bar with live music Fridays and Saturdays, and an impressive range of 14 speciality cocktails and eight brands of tequila. Bar snacks…
Cyprus
This club near Escape Beach is one of the most popular nightlife venues along the coast. Iridescent lights glow on its outdoor bars and stage and there…
Cyprus
This place is good for a drink right in the heart of town, directly opposite the main mosque. Everyone from local students to travellers fills the seats…
Agia Napa
A staple of the urban-music scene since the 1990s, this dark little venue pumps out grime, R&B, garage and hip-hop across its multiple bars, chill-out…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
A handsome colonial-style building is home to an atmospheric bar, with dark burgundy walls, warm woodwork and several moodily lit rooms. There’s live…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Popular with locals and expats for its Guinness on tap, screened football matches and suitably blarney atmosphere. Happy hour is from 4.30pm to 8pm…
Agia Napa
This trendy bar serves everything from beer and cocktails to coffee and milkshakes. There’s a decent menu of burgers and dessert treats, too. Happy hour…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Take a break with a syrupy Cypriot coffee, or freshly squeezed orange juice, at this cute little place under a shady tree and watch the world go by.
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Look for the pink Cadillac poised precariously on the roof at this popular Irish pub. There's frothy ale on tap and live music on Wednesdays.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Coffee and Liqueur does what it says on the tin. This casual, friendly bar-cafe mixes excellent cocktails and serves up decent coffee.
Kyrenia (Girne)
This British-run bar in the Old Town has a relaxed atmosphere, and also offers a menu of exceedingly English dishes.
