Nightlife in Rethymno

Nightlife in Rethymno: Discover where to go for dinner, a drink, or a party!

Rethymno boasts a particularly vibrant nightlife, mostly concentrated in Rethymno Town. As soon as the sun sets, the city comes alive with a number of taverns, bars and clubs, offering something for all tastes. For a quieter and more authentic experience, you can head for the region’s quaint villages.

Strolling around the Rethymno Marina and the old harbor all the way up to Agnostou Stratioti Square, you will come across a number of restaurants, bars, cafes, and pubs clustered closely together. This part of the town is a true heaven for food connoisseurs, who can enjoy fresh seafood and other Cretan delicacies accompanied by excellent local wine or raki. Many of the taverns also host regular Greek nights, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in traditional Cretan music and dancing.

For an unforgettable evening with great drinks and upbeat music, you can try out Fraoules, a bar that specializes in fresh fruit cocktails and snack food served to the sound of pop hits and Latin music. The list would be incomplete without Queens Room, which combines African vibes with Cretan hospitality, Lux Cafe, housed in a majestic Venetian building, and Chaplin's Rock Pub, the ideal spot for rock music enthusiasts. Hidden in a quiet street in the heart of the Old Town, you will also find the Antika Irish Bar, a charming place filled with an impressive collection of Irish memorabilia.

If you’re seeking something more buoyant, you won't be disappointed either. By night, the quiet alleys of the Old Town are transformed into a lively party scene with nightclubs that stay open till the early hours of the morning. One of the most popular choices is the Ice Club, situated right behind the Venetian port and has made a name for itself as the ultimate clubbing destination thanks to its great DJs. Metropolis and the Fortezza Night Club are also immensely popular among both locals and visitors. Along Rethymno Beach, you will find bustling beach bars where you can dance the night away.

The rest of Rethymno prefecture offers great opportunities for a memorable night out as well, as several villages like Axos and Argyroupolis regularly organize spectacular Greek nights with Cretan music and dance shows. In several of the coastal resorts, you will find cozy bars where you can enjoy a drink, while the area of Adelianos Kampos is also famous for its lively party scene.