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Discover the best bars in Cyprus, from chic rooftop lounges in Limassol to lively beach bars in Ayia Napa. Explore our guide to find your perfect spot for cocktails, music, and unforgettable nights.
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Best Bars in Cyprus
1. Sunmoon Creative Space
Tucked into the lively Agios Lazaros area, where little shops and curious displays make the streets feel like they are always plotting something interesting, Sunmoon Creative Space is not your standard “grab a drink and go” bar. By day, Panagiotis Savva uses the space for seminars and workshops aimed at catering professionals. Very serious. Very skilled. Very “we probably should have taken notes.”
But every Thursday evening, the venue loosens its collar and turns into a cocktail club. This is when the real fun begins. Expect beautifully crafted cocktails, from aged creations with depth and drama to cleaner, modern mixes that go down dangerously easily. It is the kind of place where industry people can geek out over technique, while the rest of us simply sip, nod, and pretend we fully understand the magic happening in the glass.
Ayiou Lazarou 77, Larnaca 6020, Cyprus |
2. Marvel Bar Paphos
If your idea of a good night involves scanning a cocktail menu like it is a treasure map, Marvel Bar Paphos is ready for you. The bar offers around 35 cocktails, including 20 signature creations, which means decision-making may become your evening’s main cardio.
The spirits collection is just as tempting. We are talking about roughly 70 whiskey labels, plus a generous line-up of gin, vodka, brandy, cognac, and other bottles that make the back bar look like a grown-up candy shop. Hungry? You can keep things civilised with cheese and fruit platters, or go slightly more unexpected with sushi from nearby Sushi Mass. Because apparently whiskey and sushi can be friends. Who are we to argue?
Thermopylon Rd 34, Paphos 8010, Cyprus | facebook.com/p/Marvel-Cigar-Whiskey-Bar
3. Volvèr
On Ledras Street, Volvèr brings a little cinematic mischief to Nicosia. Named after the Almodóvar film, it has that immediate “yes, we should probably book a table” energy. The menu is compact rather than overwhelming, but that is the point. Classics, signatures, fresh ingredients, no unnecessary circus.
By night, the place shifts gears. DJs appear, the music gets carefully selected, and suddenly a simple drink has turned into one of those evenings that refuses to stay sensible. The atmosphere is stylish, lively, and just a little addictive, pulling in cocktail lovers, music people, and even bar-industry regulars in the morning hours. Come for a cocktail; stay because leaving would feel rude.
Ledras 67, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus | instagram.com/volver.nic/
4. LAST WORD
LAST WORD leans hard into its motto: “hard to find, harder to leave.” And honestly, fair. This Limassol bar has become one of those beloved city spots people talk about with the slightly smug tone of someone who found it before you did.
The main draw? Expertly mixed cocktails and an excellent selection of single malts from Taiwan and Japan. Add low, moody lighting, a touch of mystery, and sophisticated music — often with DJs spinning vinyl — and you have the recipe for a dangerously elegant night out. It is polished without feeling stiff, discreet without being dull, and exactly the sort of place where “one drink” becomes a tiny lie we all agree to tell.
Ifigeneias 6, Limassol 3036, Cyprus | facebook.com/p/LAST-WORD-CY
5. Kinky
In the city centre, Kinky is the sort of bar that gets going early and keeps things relaxed, colourful, and just chaotic enough to be fun. It is casual, but not lazy. Playful, but not gimmicky. Basically, the friend who shows up in a loud shirt and somehow knows every good drink on the menu.
The big flex here is the spirits collection, especially the gin. There are more than 150 different types of gin, which is either wonderful or mildly dangerous, depending on your self-control. Cocktails are bright and original, the music leans funky and groovy, and DJs often keep the mood moving. Food-wise, you can line your stomach properly with homemade pulled pork in a bun with coleslaw, or go for pizza. A very sensible decision, obviously.
Thermopylon Rd 84, Paphos 8010 Cyprus | instagram.com/kinky_bar_house_of_spirits/
6. Kathikas Square Gin Bar
Kathikas Square Gin Bar is an all-day village bar with a retro soul and a very serious gin habit. It starts early with coffee, snacks, cakes, pancakes, ice cream, and waffles, because apparently it wants to catch us at every possible weakness.
Later, the mood slides naturally toward drinks, and this is where the bar really shines. The cellar holds more than 80 gin labels, plus a wide range of tonics, so gin lovers should probably clear their schedule. If you are passing through the area, it is an easy stop to justify. There is also an adults-only section, ideal if you want something quieter and a little more tucked away from the main bustle.
Charalambou Kalaitzi 1, Kathikas 8573, Cyprus | facebook.com/kathikassquareginbar/
7. Oinou Strata
In Vouni, Oinou Strata gives us the full atmospheric village-wine-bar fantasy. It is set inside a beautifully restored mansion that also has suites, so yes, the temptation to “accidentally” stay longer is very real. The space mixes old Cypriot character with more modern touches, which keeps it elegant without making it feel museum-like.
The wine list is the star: more than 50 carefully chosen labels from Cypriot, Greek, and international vineyards. But wine is not the only route here. You will also find gin and cocktails, plus food options such as salads, assorted platters, and sandwiches — useful if you want to turn drinks into a proper little food stop. Reservations are required, so do not just float in dramatically and hope for the best.
Vouni 4772, Cyprus | oinoustrata.com.cy/gin-wine-bar/
8. ΚΑΣΚΑΝΤΕΡ
In the quiet village of Lympia, Michalis and Chariklia took an old stone-built café and turned it into ΚΑΣΚΑΝΤΕΡ, a charming bar-café with plenty of heart. It feels personal in the best way: warm, unpretentious, and made for easy evenings where good music and good company do most of the heavy lifting.
The drinks menu covers Cypriot wine labels, Koumandaria, Zivania, craft beers, cocktails, and a full range of spirits. To go with all that, there are charcuterie, cheese, and fruit platters, because drinking on an empty stomach is not bravery — it is poor planning. In summer, the backyard becomes especially lovely, shaded by fig trees and made for lingering. One drink, one platter, one more drink. You see the problem.
Ολύμπιας 6, Lympia 2566, Cyprus | instagram.com/cascadeur_6/
9. Telex Bar
Next to Telex Cigars, Telex Bar is a small cocktail bar with a quietly impressive drinks list. It serves single malt whiskey, cognac, rum, tequila, beers, and several cocktails, usually at very reasonable prices, around €5 to €10. In other words: civilised, cosy, and not trying to financially assassinate you.
The two neighbouring spots essentially work together, so you can pair a cigar with a cocktail while the music stays chilled, with plenty of jazz and rock in the mix. If you like low-key bars with proper drinks and no unnecessary drama, this is a strong little Nicosia pick. Try the Spicy Berry Bliss Pear Delight if you want something memorable enough to make you say the full name twice.
Vasileos Pavlou 13A, Nicosia, Cyprus 1096 | instagram.com/telexbar/
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