Pagopoieion Bar
Converted factory Art venue Live music
Pagopoieion
Old Town
$$
Art-and-music bar-restaurant in a 1950s ice factory
Crete
Best Bars & Clubs in Crete
Crete after dark spans cocktail bars, live-music rooms and late-night clubs. Our selection maps the best of the city's nightlife, from where to start the evening to where to end it.
7
Curated venues
$$ - $$$
Price range
Korai & Daidalou, Rethymno Old Town, Old Town
Top neighborhoods
Best Bars & Clubs in Crete: The best options include Pagopoieion in Old Town, Opus Wine Bar in Korai & Daidalou, Xalavro Open Bar in Korai & Daidalou. We've curated 7 venues across Crete's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pagopoieion | Old Town | $$ |
| Opus Wine Bar | Korai & Daidalou | $$ |
| Xalavro Open Bar | Korai & Daidalou | $$ |
| The Bitters Bar | Korai & Daidalou | $$ |
| Stone Cocktail Bar | Korai & Daidalou | $$ |
| Ali Vafi's Garden | Rethymno Old Town | $$$ |
| Hunky Funky | Rethymno Old Town | $$ |
Top 7 Picks
Opus Wine Bar Bar
Greek Wine Terrace Intimate
Opus Wine Bar
Korai & Daidalou
$$
Greek-wine bar with a romantic terrace near Eleftherias Square
Xalavro Open Bar Bar
Courtyard Restored Stone Creative Cocktails
Xalavro Open Bar
Korai & Daidalou
$$
Inventive cocktails in the courtyard of a restored 1900s house on Korai
The Bitters Bar Bar
Speakeasy Bitters Jazz Blues
The Bitters Bar
Korai & Daidalou
$$
Prohibition-style speakeasy in the gallery behind Lions Square
Stone Cocktail Bar Bar
Industrial Chic Dj Sets Local Produce Cocktails
Stone Cocktail Bar
Korai & Daidalou
$$
Industrial-chic cocktail bar anchoring Korai Square
Ali Vafi's Garden Bar
Secret Garden Cocktails Wine
Ali Vafi's Garden
Rethymno Old Town
$$$
Cocktails in the secret garden of an Ottoman mansion
Hunky Funky Bar
Craft Cocktails Historic Building Intimate
Hunky Funky
Rethymno Old Town
$$
Craft cocktails in a 16th-century stone building
By Neighborhood
4
Korai & Daidalou
2
Rethymno Old Town
1
Old Town
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Pagopoieion in Old Town. Art-and-music bar-restaurant in a 1950s ice factory
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 7 venues across 3 Crete neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Korai & Daidalou.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Korai & Daidalou (4), Rethymno Old Town (2), Old Town (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Pagopoieion can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.