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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

VenueNeighborhoodPrice
PagopoieionOld Town$$
Opus Wine BarKorai & Daidalou$$
Xalavro Open BarKorai & Daidalou$$
The Bitters BarKorai & Daidalou$$
Stone Cocktail BarKorai & Daidalou$$
Ali Vafi's GardenRethymno Old Town$$$
Hunky FunkyRethymno Old Town$$

Top 7 Picks

Pagopoieion Bar
Pagopoieion - Bar in Old Town, Crete
Bar
Converted factory Art venue Live music

Pagopoieion

Old Town

$$

Art-and-music bar-restaurant in a 1950s ice factory

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Opus Wine Bar Bar
Opus Wine Bar - Bar in Korai & Daidalou, Crete
Bar
Greek Wine Terrace Intimate

Opus Wine Bar

Korai & Daidalou

$$

Greek-wine bar with a romantic terrace near Eleftherias Square

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Xalavro Open Bar Bar
Xalavro Open Bar - Bar in Korai & Daidalou, Crete
Bar
Courtyard Restored Stone Creative Cocktails

Xalavro Open Bar

Korai & Daidalou

$$

Inventive cocktails in the courtyard of a restored 1900s house on Korai

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The Bitters Bar Bar
The Bitters Bar - Bar in Korai & Daidalou, Crete
Bar
Speakeasy Bitters Jazz Blues

The Bitters Bar

Korai & Daidalou

$$

Prohibition-style speakeasy in the gallery behind Lions Square

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Stone Cocktail Bar Bar
Bar
Industrial Chic Dj Sets Local Produce Cocktails

Stone Cocktail Bar

Korai & Daidalou

$$

Industrial-chic cocktail bar anchoring Korai Square

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Ali Vafi's Garden Bar
Ali Vafi's Garden - Bar in Rethymno Old Town, Crete
Bar
Secret Garden Cocktails Wine

Ali Vafi's Garden

Rethymno Old Town

$$$

Cocktails in the secret garden of an Ottoman mansion

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Hunky Funky Bar
Hunky Funky - Bar in Rethymno Old Town, Crete
Bar
Craft Cocktails Historic Building Intimate

Hunky Funky

Rethymno Old Town

$$

Craft cocktails in a 16th-century stone building

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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.