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…
Must-see nightlife in Rethymno Province
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Plakias
Down a side street off the main drag is this much-loved drinking hole with an intimate bar fronted by a patio under a palm tree. Jovial staff sling drinks…
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…
Rethymno
In the alt-flavoured quarter below the Fortezza, this cooperative-run cafe draws chatty locals with coffee from Mexican Zapatistas, sugar from landless…
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,…
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,…
Plakias
This downstairs waterfront cafe is a handy place to hang for breakfast, a cold beer or a snack any time of day, while the balconied upstairs bar kicks…
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…
Plakias
Less is more is often the winning formula for a beach bar, and here at Mes Tin Ammo they do simplicity at its best: a bamboo shack, chairs in the sand and…
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…
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.
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…
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…
