Best Cocktail Bars in Cyprus

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Cocktail bars in LimassolLimassol has the deepest bench of cocktail bars on the island, and most of them sit in the old town between the castle, Heroes Square and Saripolou Square.
Cocktail bars in NicosiaThe capital's bars cluster in the centre, south of the walls, and in the old town itself.
Cocktail bars in LarnacaLarnaca is more relaxed than Limassol, and the best cocktails tend to come from all-day bars and bar-restaurants rather than dedicated cocktail rooms.
Cocktail bars in PaphosPaphos old town (Ktima) has changed a lot in the last couple of years, with new bars and restaurants in restored buildings.
Ayia Napa and ProtarasThe resort bars in Ayia Napa and Protaras are busiest from spring to autumn, and many close or cut their hours in winter.
Practical tips for a cocktail night in CyprusBars are quiet until about 21:30, fill from 22:00 and stay busy well past midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Quick answer

Limassol has the biggest choice of cocktail bars in Cyprus, most of them in the old town: Last Word and Taboo for a speakeasy feel, Library Bar for jazz in a courtyard, Madame on Heroes Square and Cinéma, a former open-air cinema that won Best Cocktail Wine Bar at the Cyprus Eating Awards in February 2026. In Nicosia, Lost + Found Drinkery on Lord Byron Street is the bar with the longest international track record. In Larnaca, try Museum All Day Bar in the centre or Lush on Mackenzie beach, and in Paphos old town, Ethos Vin. Book for groups and weekend nights, and plan a taxi home.

Limassol old town is the island's cocktail hub: Last Word, Taboo, Library Bar, Madame and Cinéma are all within a short walk of each other.
Cinéma in Limassol won Best Cocktail Wine Bar / Restaurant at the Cyprus Eating Awards in February 2026, and Oris on the seafront won New Arrival.
Lost + Found Drinkery in Nicosia was on The World's 50 Best Bars list in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and at no. 96 in 2023; it takes bookings through ResDiary.
Outside Limassol and Nicosia, the best cocktails are often in bar-restaurants such as Ethos Vin (Paphos), Lush and Museum (Larnaca).
Bars stay open late, and most fill after 22:00 at weekends; book for groups of four or more.

Cyprus takes its cocktails more seriously than many newcomers expect. Behind the frappé cafés and beach bars there is a small, skilled bar scene, concentrated in Limassol old town and central Nicosia, with a handful of good bar-restaurants in Larnaca and Paphos. Below is our own pick of eleven places for a properly made drink, grouped by district, with what each is known for and how to get a table.

Our own picks, checked in November 2026. Opening days and hours change, especially in winter, so check before you go. Know a great place we've missed? Tell us.

Our cocktail bar picks at a glance

Bar	Town and area	Best for
Last Word	Limassol old town	Speakeasy feel, vinyl, changing signatures
Taboo	Limassol centre	Craft cocktails with jazz and live performances
Library Bar	Limassol old town	Jazz nights in a courtyard
Madame	Heroes Square, Limassol	A long-running favourite with bar food and disco
Cinéma	Limassol old town	Creative cocktails and dinner in a former open-air cinema
Oris	Trilogy Limassol Seafront	Cocktails with an open-fire dinner
Vista Bar	Four Seasons, Agios Tychonas	Classic cocktails with a sea view
Lost + Found Drinkery	Central Nicosia	The island's best-known cocktail bar
Museum All Day Bar	Larnaca centre	Coffee by day, cocktails and live music at night
Lush Beach Bar Resto	Mackenzie, Larnaca	Cocktails and a gin list on the beach
Ethos Vin	Paphos old town	Wine and cocktails with sharing plates

Cocktail bars in Limassol

Limassol has the deepest bench of cocktail bars on the island, and most of them sit in the old town between the castle, Heroes Square and Saripolou Square. That makes an easy bar crawl on foot: park once, or better still take a taxi in. For the neighbourhood itself, read our Saripolou Square area guide.

Last Word, old town

Last Word, at Ifigenias 6, is a speakeasy-style bar with low lighting and records on the turntable. Its list of signature cocktails changes regularly, so it rewards a return visit. It is small, so arrive early or call ahead on a Friday or Saturday.

Taboo, centre

Taboo, at Genethliou Mitella 42, is another speakeasy, with the focus squarely on craft cocktails. The soundtrack runs to jazz and lounge, and there are live performances on some nights. It suits a date or a quiet drink for two better than a big group. Ask when the next live night is if you want music; otherwise go midweek for a calmer room.

Library Bar, old town

Library Bar, at Themidos 1, is one of the old town's best-known bars, with a courtyard for warmer evenings and jazz nights. It has the bar-trade credentials too: it was one of the Limassol bars taking part in the Cyprus Cocktail Festival in Nicosia in October 2025. In winter, ask for a table inside; in spring and autumn, the courtyard is one of the nicest places in town for a late drink.

Madame, Heroes Square

Madame, at Andrea Drousioti 24 on Heroes Square, has been part of Limassol nights for years. Cocktails are made in front of you, with fruit-based signatures, and there is bar food if you have skipped dinner. The music moves from disco and soul to world sounds as the night goes on, so this is the one to choose when you want a bit of energy. Heroes Square is busy from late evening at weekends; for a table outside, go before 22:00.

Cinéma, old town

Cinéma, at Serntar 1, occupies a former open-air cinema and is as much a restaurant as a bar: creative cocktails come alongside Mediterranean dishes with Japanese touches. It won Best Cocktail Wine Bar / Restaurant at the Cyprus Eating Awards in February 2026. Because people come to eat, tables go quickly at weekends; book if you want dinner, or arrive late for drinks at the bar.

Oris, Trilogy Limassol Seafront

Oris, at Trilogy Limassol Seafront on 28th October Avenue, is an open-fire restaurant first, but its cocktail programme was created with the team of The Clumsies, the well-known Athens bar. It won New Arrival at the Cyprus Eating Awards in February 2026. Expect a dressed-up evening. It opens Tuesday to Sunday evenings; book online through its website or by phone on 25 747878. We cover the food in our guide to new restaurants in Cyprus.

Vista Bar, Four Seasons, Agios Tychonas

Vista Bar at the Four Seasons in Agios Tychonas is the place for a classic, carefully made cocktail with a view of the sea. Service is polished and the mood is hotel-elegant rather than lively, which makes it a good choice for a pre-dinner drink before a meal at one of the hotel's restaurants, or for meeting visitors. Allow for hotel prices. It is a taxi ride from the old town.

Cocktail bars in Nicosia

The capital's bars cluster in the centre, south of the walls, and in the old town itself. Our Nicosia old town area guide helps with the lay of the land.

Lost + Found Drinkery, centre

Lost + Found Drinkery, at 38 Lord Byron Street, is the bar that put Cyprus on the international cocktail map. It was on The World's 50 Best Bars list four years running, from 2015 to 2018, peaking at no. 25 in 2018, and returned to the extended list at no. 96 in 2023. The menu is long and playful, grouped by flavour style, so tell the bartender what you usually like and let them steer you. In October 2026 it was open until 02:00. Book online through ResDiary, especially for Thursday to Saturday.

We are watching the rest of Nicosia's bar scene and will add more places here once we have confirmed they are open this season.

Cocktail bars in Larnaca

Larnaca is more relaxed than Limassol, and the best cocktails tend to come from all-day bars and bar-restaurants rather than dedicated cocktail rooms. The town works all year, so you are not limited to summer. See our Larnaca restaurant guide for more places to eat nearby.

Museum All Day Bar, centre

Museum All Day Bar, on Kiklis Street in the centre, is a café and kitchen by day, serving brunch, sandwiches and burgers made with local ingredients, and becomes a cocktail bar in the evening, with live performances. It opens from 08:30 on weekdays and closes earlier on Sundays. A good choice when you want a drink without dressing up; no booking needed for two, but call ahead for a group.

Lush Beach Bar Resto, Mackenzie

Lush sits on Mackenzie beach and pairs its cocktails with a gin list, sushi with a Japanese and Nikkei angle, oysters and steak. It is a full evening out rather than a quick drink. The kitchen serves from midday to 23:00, and you can book on 70008089 or through its website. Parking along the seafront fills up at weekends, so allow time or take a taxi.

Cocktail bars in Paphos

Paphos old town (Ktima) has changed a lot in the last couple of years, with new bars and restaurants in restored buildings. Our Paphos restaurant guide and Paphos old town guide cover the wider area.

Ethos Vin, old town

Ethos Vin, on Kosta Karnavalou Street, is a wine and cocktail restaurant that celebrated its first anniversary in mid-2026. Cocktails and a strong wine list come with modern Mediterranean sharing plates, from beef carpaccio and burrata to pinsa and sea bass; in June 2026 small plates started at about €16 and mains at about €22 (€€). There is live music on some evenings. It opens in the evening only, and booking is essential, on 26 933000.

Ayia Napa and Protaras

The resort bars in Ayia Napa and Protaras are busiest from spring to autumn, and many close or cut their hours in winter. For food in the east, see where to eat in Ayia Napa and Protaras.

Practical tips for a cocktail night in Cyprus

When to go

Cypriots go out late. Bars are quiet until about 21:30, fill from 22:00 and stay busy well past midnight on Friday and Saturday. For a calm drink and the bartender's full attention, go early in the evening or midweek.

Booking

Two people can usually walk in on a weeknight. For weekends, groups of four or more, birthdays, or bar-restaurants such as Oris, Cinéma and Ethos Vin, book ahead. Smaller bars often reply faster by phone or by message on their social pages than by email.

Getting home

Drink-driving checks are common, especially at weekends and over the holidays, and penalties are strict. Agree on a driver, or use a taxi or ride-hailing app; our useful apps for living in Cyprus guide lists the main ones.

Outdoor seating in winter

Many bars keep their terraces and courtyards open in the cooler months with heaters, but evenings from December to February can be chilly, especially in Nicosia. Bring a layer, or ask for a table inside when you book.

Not drinking?

A good cocktail bar can usually make you something without alcohol. Ask the bartender what they suggest rather than ordering a soft drink from the fridge.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the best cocktail bars in Cyprus?

Limassol old town has the most, including Last Word, Taboo, Library Bar, Madame and Cinéma. In Nicosia, Lost + Found Drinkery on Lord Byron Street is the best known, and Larnaca and Paphos have good cocktails at bar-restaurants such as Lush, Museum and Ethos Vin.

Is there a speakeasy in Limassol?

Yes. Last Word on Ifigenias Street and Taboo on Genethliou Mitella Street both have a speakeasy feel, with low lighting, signature cocktails and jazz or vinyl music.

Do I need to book a cocktail bar in Cyprus?

For two people on a weeknight, usually not. For Friday and Saturday nights, groups, or a bar-restaurant such as Oris or Ethos Vin, book ahead. Lost + Found in Nicosia takes online bookings through ResDiary.

Which cocktail bars in Cyprus have a sea view?

Vista Bar at the Four Seasons in Agios Tychonas, Limassol, looks out over the sea, and Lush is right on Mackenzie beach in Larnaca. Most old-town bars are inland.

How late do cocktail bars stay open in Cyprus?

Late. Lost + Found in Nicosia was listed as open until 02:00 in October 2026, and many town-centre bars keep similar hours at weekends. Check the bar's own page, as hours change in winter.

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