Mykonos Nightlife
Mykonos is the only Greek island where you can party at any hour of the day or night. Literally at any hour, whether it's high noon and mad boozing at the beach bars, or twilight and Technicolor sunsets from the packed-out bard of "Little Venice", or evening and serious bar-crawling in the back streets of Hora, or dawn and dancing-till-you-drop around the pool at Cavo. Here sunrise means just one thing: Another day's partying is about to begin.
Caprice
8, Lambrou Katsoni St.
Tel.: +30 22890/22177
Undoubtedly the most famous spot on Little Venice area, with the most fought over tables (reservations only) for afternoon cocktails. The fruit drinks and its famous zesty margaritas are delicious (but also very expensive). It is the ultimate place to watch the sunset listening at the same time to mainstream music, which keeps the dance parties going well into the night. Caprice is very popular among Greek visitors.
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Galleraki
Venice
Tel.: +30 22890/27188
The first place you come to on the Venice strip is Galleraki, which is open all day as a cafe-bar. Very atmospheric with a relaxed, funky and casual at the same time ambience. It gathers in the evening lot of people, who want to watch the sunset... and once the sun settles people do not; the bar gets buzzing and the console shifts smoothly from pop to reggae.
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Scandinavian
9, Ioanni Voinovich St.
Tel.: +30 22890/22669
One of the oldest night life spots on the island is Scandinavian Bar, which take up an entire block. Today's fortyish crowd probably got drunk fro the first time as teenagers here. Even today the two open air service bars of Scandinavian offer cheap drinks (6 Euro per cocktail, 4 Euro for s large glass of beer)-this means that you can drink a lot, but you have to watch it! There you can find just about every shot imaginable (plus a few that aren't) make this a haven of uninhibited fun. While the name might suggest Northern European crowd, it still attracts a lot of Greek patrons. The console plays mainstream music, although sometimes it tends to lean to disco.
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Porta
Tel.: +30 22890/27087
Hidden in a narrow street behind Niko's tavern, not as well-known as Pierro's, we find Porta, one of the most "hardcore" gay bars on the island. As you go down the stairs, the atmospheric surroundings rise to meet you submerged in a dim light, with music from the '70s playing in the back-ground. Its main advantage, according to its faithful followers, is its friendly atmosphere that makes them fell at home.
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Veranda
Little Venice
Tel.: +30 22890/27400
It is a mansion overlooking the sea and with a breathtaking view of the windmills. Veranda is not a famous night spot, but ideal for watching the sunset. The atmosphere is romantic with slow music and classical decor. While the sun dives into he sea, every evening the same song is played at veranda, a song increasing the romance. Interesting and sometimes multi-colored cocktails are served there.
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Matoyannia
Tel.: +30 22890/22990
Located in the Antonopoulos wine cellars, near Aghia Kyriaki church. Small but famous, a favorite haunt of the Greek "in" crowd. It opens at 10 in the evening and closes only when all the guests have left... which means early in the morning. The international and Greek hits will help you have the very best time.
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Blu-Blu
Old port area, next to the museum of Mykonos
Tel.: +30 22890/28771
This is the chill out cafe created by the owners of Cavo Paradiso just a few years ago. Its location offers a unique view of the old port. Choose Blu-Blu to relax listening to chill out, freestyle, ambient and electronica music. Frequently guests from abroad, but always with low beat style like Kevin Yost. It also offers an internet cafe inside (for those who cannot stay away from a pc during the vacation). The service is extra friendly and the drinks very good.
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Interni
Kalogera St.
Tel.: +30 22890/26333
This is the bar situated inside the famous restaurant Interni. Since it opened two years ago it has become a must for drinks. Designed by Paola Navone, is ideal for the first drink or for those wishing to spend their night in a rather relaxing place. There you will find really good drinks (excellent selection of tequilas). A select crowd that appreciated an easy atmosphere where they can enjoy a good drink, a little conversation and, of course, see and be seen.
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Space Club
Lakka Square
(located near the post office and the bus station)
Tel.: +30 22890/24100
The largest of the clubs in Hora, and from time to time the summer home of one or another of the big Athenian mainstream clubs. With capacity of about 1.000, it is one of the biggest clubs of the Greek islands. Dance music every night from DJs Gogo and A.M. Every Wednesday Space Club in collaboration with Space Ibiza on the decks is Vudu and Cherano, while Sundays are dedicate to R&B. Every week you will find there a guest DJ of the international scene. If you are looking for something more lounge, then book a table at the prive.
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La Scrapa
Little Venice
(located near the post office and the bus station)
Tel.: +30 22890/23294
Best atmosphere and beat music in the area-almost freestyle- chant for black sound. It is also one of the best cocktail bars of the island... so enjoy the cocktails created by Spyros! The service is amazing and very friendly. Idu;ic by night with the tables lit by lots of little candles.
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La Notte
Harbour
(located near the post office and the bus station)
Tel.: +30 22890/26747
The absolute in live hot Greek clubbing. Bouzouki and modern popular music and an amazing atmosphere, in a setting that once housed the legendary Factory and the Loft. A favorite with Greek visitors, and with a few foreign fans, who want the authentic Greek experience. Much flower-fighting and incredibly crowded. Reservations are extremely hard to come by, especially in July and August.
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El Pecado
Gialos
Tel.: +30 22890/26747
A hit from the day it opened in Gialos alongside La Notte, El Pecado has one of the mist successful spots in Mykonos, attracting the cream of the beau monde on the island. The Athenian bar-restaurant through its happy atmosphere with it, an Almodovar-ish setting created by painter and co-owner Dionysis Ralatos-Proios (the other half of the duo is the ultra friendly Aris Chatzopoulos). The consdole plays tribute to Latin America, blending Argentinian tangos and Cuban ballads with film soundtracks, '60s musicals and modern beats. Very strict face control.
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Aroma
Matoyannia
Tel.: +30 22890/27148
One of the classic bars of Mykonos, located in a strategic position. It is the best observation post for keeping on an eye on who's here. Aroma has gained all these years many fans... and is one reason that after the sunset you will never be able to find a tale to sit. It is open form the morning (lots of people believe it serves the best breakfast in town) for excellent coffee (keep in mind that it does not serve the Greek frappe coffee) till late at night for refreshing cocktails.
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Astra
Enoplon Dynameon, Tria Pigadia
Tel.: +30 22890/24767
The favorite bar of Keith Richard! One of the trade marks of the island designed by Minas. That has made Astra world widely known. May consider it the centre of the centre of Hora and for sure you will hear its name by anyone who has been at least once in Mykonos.
Babis Pasaoglou, the owner, has contributed a lot to the island's jet set and his collaborate Omiros Evangelinos continues to undertake the renewal of the bar. From time to time famous DJs play in Astra club, and you may be lucky enough to see Jose Padilla on the decks just because he is in the mood to play his music for the crowd. The Astra set is a mix of timeless house music, Latin spirit, soulful and jazzy rhythms along with rock. If you are lucky enough, you may pop into a live performance.
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Cavo Paradiso
Paradise
Tel.: +30 22890/27205, 26124
You must have heard that there are people that come to Mykonos just to party for one night in Cavo Paradiso and leave the following day. This happens because Cavo is the club that managed to outdo Ibiza and win a rating as one of the best three summer clubs of the world-no wonder why David Morales comes here every summer to celebrate his birthday! It is located one of the most atmospheric spots of Mykonos and you can find out that its pool has a breathtaking view on the Aegean Sea.
The dexx of Cavo Paradiso have hosted the most famous DJs- from Buuren and Def Mix to Frunkie Knuckles, Carl Cox, Deep Dish and Tiesto! The fun begins at midnight-gone are the days of the strictly after-hour parties. Most of the road is mow paved, which makes things easier, and they have added a small cafe for the all-nighters. But most importantly there is a new SMS guest list; send an SMS at 6948 504986 with your name and the date you wish to party at Cavo Paradiso and you'll be in the clubs guest list.
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Tropicana
Paradise
Famous beach bar and popular meeting place for young foreign tourists and others. By 5pm the place has become a mad party scene, with mainstream house hits and heavy boozing.
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Paradise Beach Bar
Paradise
Located on one of the island's most popular tourist beaches, where the midday dance scene (mainly fuelled by tourists) is frenetic. Lots of parties with foreign guest DJs, while important happenings are always... happening, and the boozing goes on non-stop till well into the night.
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Super Paradise
Super Paradise
Tel.: +30 22890/23023
The fun all day club of the island. The party starts at midday and ends late at night or better early in the morning. Sitting at the end of the beach by the same name, it boasts a small swimming pool and is the must place for all clubbers that want to dance house in the middle of the day while downing vast quantities of alcohol.
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Coco Club
Super Paradise Beach
Built atop the rock, perfect for lazing about the pool, or watching what's going on in the water. Attracts a gay crowd, because it's on what is loosely held to be the gay part of the beach. Happy music and fabulous cocktails. You may recognize the atmospheric setting as the backdrop for the Heineken ad.
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