Rhodes nightlife: essential guide to the entertainment and nightlife of the most famous island of the Dodecanese. Aperitifs at sunset, beach parties with music and DJs, discos, disco-pubs, bars with live music and much more!
Nightlife Rhodes
A Greek island in the Dodecanese, Rhodes is certainly one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. You will be enchanted by its wonderful beaches , mainly concentrated on the east coast of the island, less windy and with the calmest: the most famous bays are those of Kalithea, Afandou, Malona and Lindos.
But it's not just the beaches: the nightlife in Rhodes is famous all over the world. The island has a wide range of night clubs, including bars, pubs and discos, which are mainly concentrated in the city of Rhodes, and in the tourist resorts of Faliraki, Lindos and Ialyssos.
Rhodes is also known as the most cosmopolitan island of Greece: its cafes, bars and clubs stay open all night until late in the morning, offering tourists unforgettable nights.
The nightlife of Rhodes is best expressed in its numerous disco bars: there are more than a hundred of them all over the island! These places are generally very crowded and inexpensive, ideal for attracting the hordes of boys and girls, mostly from northern Europe.
The nightlife of Rhodes City
The capital of the island Rhodes offers a wide choice when it comes to nightlife. In the area around the port there are numerous bars and traditional Greek tavernas, while in the new city there are the most fashionable pubs and discotheques suitable for young people. There are also some places where you can listen to the bouzouki, a traditional Greek musical instrument similar to a mandolin!
The epicenter of nightlife in Rhodes is its famous "Bar Street" (Orfanidi Street), a road located near the seafront of the city, full of trendy bars and discos of all kinds, including the characteristic disco-bars, which offer a wide variety of musical genres and lots of fun.
Another area full of touristy restaurants, pubs and cafes is located in the triangle between Griva, Mandilara and Iroon Polytehneiou Streets, but don't expect to breathe the typical Greek atmosphere. Alternatively you can enjoy Greek cuisine in the grill restaurants and taverns within the Mandraki market. Behind the taxi rank inside the old market are a couple of tavernas with live Greek music.
In the old town of Rhodes you will find many cafes, fast food, souvlaki and Gyros, Greek taverns and restaurants. Most of them are located around Evdimou square and along Socratous street.
Clubs, discos and bars in Rhodes Town
Paradiso Beach Club
(Nikiforou Litra street, Rodos) Open Friday and Saturday from 11.30pm to 9.30am.
The Paradiso Disco Bar is the most famous club in Rhodes: completely open-air, in this club, with a capacity of 4500 people, the best international DJs alternate every evening, including David Guetta, Bob Sinclair, David Morales, Alexis and Axwell. This nightclub is one of the favorite destinations for young people who come on holiday to the island, with beach parties that last until dawn.
Colorado Club
(Orfanidou str. 57, Rodos) Open Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 6am, Thursday to Sunday 10am to 6am.
Large disco-pub located on two floors. On the first floor there are live rock music concerts and a bar area. Upstairs there are two dance floors to dance to the rhythm of commercial music, played by the best djs on the island.
Swedco Cafè
(Neoleas 175, Rodos) The Svedco Cafè is a quiet and well-kept lounge bar that offers excellent cocktails and is frequented mainly by Greeks. During the day, the place is a café, while in the evening it becomes a music venue.
Todo bien
(Pithagora 15, Rodos) Open every day from 11.00 to 7.00.
The Todo bien is a pub in the old town that offers Latin music . The Todo Bien , with its Latin atmosphere, its refreshing cocktails and music straight from the streets of Havana, will make you feel as if you are in Cuba and Latin America.
Sticky Fingers
(Skevou Zervou 6, Rodos) For over 20 years the protagonist of Rhodes nightlife and one of the most popular disco-pubs on the island, Sticky Fingers is the ideal place for those who love rock'n'roll music. In addition to live concerts, the bar is characterized by a typically "rock" decor and a friendly atmosphere. Definitely a hotspot for rockers!
Blue Lagoon
(25is Martiou 2, Rodos) The Blue Lagoon is a nightclub with an exotic atmosphere, located in the center of Rhodes city: inside there is a large swimming pool where a pirate galleon is located, all enriched by the presence of palm trees, parrots and fountains. In the morning it is possible to enjoy breakfast with a good coffee, while in the evening the place turns into a pub with loud music for dancing.
Soho Club
(Ippokratous Square 24, Rodos) Open every day from 24.00 to 6.00.
The Soho is a small club located in the Ippokratous square which offers commercial music mixed with Greek music. The place is always very well attended. Recommended on a Sunday evening.
Reflections Pub
(G.Papanikolaou 12, Rodos) Open every day from 9.00 to 3.00.
The Reflections is a quiet and quaint lounge bar, located near the casino. The bar has a very friendly atmosphere and offers a remarkable variety of cocktails obtained by mixing the excellent local liqueurs.
Nemesis Club
(Platonos and Miltiadou, Rodos) Trendy nightclub that hosts international DJs. The place is characterized by its refined architectural style, the result of a mix between classic and modern.
Chubby Wine Bar
(Evripidou 10, Rodos) Always Open.
Located in the heart of the historic center, the Paffuto is a refined wine bar that frequently organizes special events, accompanied by a wide selection of excellent wines. Ideal place for wine lovers.
Legends Rock bar
(Miltiadou, Rodos) Open every day from 21.00 to 6.00.
The folks at Legends Rock Bar come from all over the world and are fun and always friendly. The DJ plays rock tunes and the bartenders prepare excellent drinks.
Captain Hook
(Orfanidou Street 40, Rodos) Open every day from 21.30 to 4.00.
Captain Hook serves a large selection of whiskeys and bourbons and features 70s rock, metal and other great classics. The staff are always there to help if you get confused with all the different whiskey brands.
12 Nisia Gourmet Restaurant
(Trianton Ave., Ixia Rodos) 12 Nisia is the luxury restaurant of the delightful Rodos Palace . Its cuisine focuses mainly on French gourmet dishes, but also offers international flavors. The impressive wine list and impeccable service are the strengths of the restaurant.
Panorama Bar
(Plateia Ippokratous, Rodos) Open every day from 11.00 to 5.00.
Located in the Ippocrate square , the Panorama bar offers tasty cocktails, a beautiful view and good music.
Socratous Garden
(Sokratous 124, Rodos) Open every day from 8.00 to 2.00.
Bar and restaurant with an enchanting location located in a cool garden with plants and a fountain, the ideal refuge to find some refreshment after walking through the hot alleys of the old town of Rhodes. The food is decent, with average prices and traditional music.
Casino Rodos
(Georgiou Papanikolaou str. 4, Rodos) To all those who love gambling we recommend the Casino of Rhodes : located in the splendid Hotel Delle Rose near Elli beach, it has roulettes, black jack tables, casino poker and 300 slot machines. Admission is permitted only to those who are at least 23 years old. Great place to spend a different night, immersed in a pleasant environment.
Clubs, discos and bars in Faliraki
If you are looking for unbridled entertainment, go to Faliraki : located a short distance from Rhodes town, this location is considered the Ibiza of Greece , thanks to the vast range of nightlife it offers.
Indeed, in the evening, Faliraki becomes an open-air disco, when the numerous bars and clubs scattered along the streets are filled with young people, who come here late at night to dance until dawn. 's nightlife is concentrated in the two streets dedicated to nightlife, Club Street and Bar Street , where you will find a very high concentration of bars, disco-pubs and other nightclubs for all tastes. Disco-pubs generally have free admission and almost always offer a welcome alcoholic shot.
Bedrock Club
(Kolokotroni Street 37, Faliraki Rodos) Open every day.
The Bedrock is a popular Faliraki club Flintstones cartoon and decorated like a prehistoric cave. The famous karaoke bar stays open all night until the next morning, and is one of the busiest spots in Faliraki. Saturday nights have their famous insomnia parties with djs playing a mix of soul music. The real party begins when the karaoke screen appears. Guests can sit on the outside terrace with leather sofas and a special VIP area. Their fresh fruit cocktails are excellent.
Bed Club
(Kolokotroni Street 37, Faliraki Rodos) Officially one of the best clubs in Faliraki , the Bed Club has a great program of events throughout the summer.
Liquid Club
(afroditis 1, Faliraki Rodos) Literally two clubs in one, the Liquid Club offers the best of House and electronic music on the ground floor, while on the first floor you can dance to the rhythm of R'n'B and Garage music. Also, there are always loads of deals on drinks.
DC Club
(Leof. Kallitheas 17, Faliraki Rodos) Newly opened club located on Club Street in Faliraki, DC Club is the right place to go if you want to dance the night away!
Climax Bar
(Ermou Street, Faliraki Rodos) Great bar with an upbeat atmosphere and great music. Here too many drinks on offer!
George's Bar
Open every day from 12.00 to 6.00.
's Bar is great both day and night. In the afternoon you can catch the latest movies from 2-5pm, plus live sporting events, pool tournaments and much more. At night instead, party party party!
Bondi Bar
(Ermou 14, Faliraki Rodos) Open every day from 19.00 to 4.00.
Bondi Music Bar is a fantastic bar with great music, quality cocktails and a great atmosphere that you will never forget.
Breeze Bar
(Faliraki, Rodos) Breeze Bar is one of the most popular places for nightlife in Faliraki . Frequented by trendy young people who know how to party, the bar plays music mixed by the resident DJ who will keep you dancing all night long.
Kelly's Irish Bar
(Apollonos Street, Faliraki, Rodos) Open Sunday and Saturday 5pm-3am.
Kelly's Irish Bar is a quiet place to have a good drink, with a different atmosphere, suitable for all ages, from young to old. You can sit outdoors or indoors (the bar is air-conditioned to beat the heat on Rhodes nights). The music played ranges from Irish to the latest chart hits. Furthermore, the bar offers live music twice a week and even karaoke sessions: the best singer wins an award! Kelly's has a large selection of beers and imported spirits, including rum, vodka, gin and whiskey.
Chaplin Bar
(Ermou Street, Faliraki, Rodos) Open every day from 9.00 to 24.00.
Excellent beach bar that organizes aperitifs at sunset to the rhythm of Deep House music.
Pepito's Cocktail Bar
(Kalitheas Avenue, Faliraki, Rodos) 's Cocktail Bar offers one of the largest selection of cocktails in Rhodes. Make sure you know what you want before ordering and ask the bartender to surprise you with something sweet.
Champers Pub
(Ermou St, Faliraki, Rodos) Open every day from 9.00 to 3.00.
Located on Ermou Street , Champers Pub is a typical bar for drinking and dancing.
Yolo Club
(Ermou St. 31, Faliraki, Rodos) Open every day from 21.00 to 4.00.
Small club located in the "Bar Street" of Faliraki frequented by many young people from all over Europe. If you like crowds, loud music and throngs around the bar, this is the place for you.
Nightlife, clubs and bars in Lindos
Lindos is a popular resort for its clear, calm waters and beautiful beaches. But its nightlife is not far behind either and can be very lively during the high season. In the center of Lindos there are numerous bars, restaurants and typical taverns, where you can taste the best of Greek cuisine and admire the splendid panorama at sunset.
During the summer, many events are organised, the most famous of which is the Lindos Rock Festival which takes place in July and hosts the best cover bands of the most famous rock groups in the world.
Also in Lindos you can also find some of the most sophisticated and exclusive clubs in all of Rhodes.
Amphitheater Club
(Ethniki Odos Rodou, Lindos Rodos) Open Friday and Saturday from 24.00 to 8.00.
The Amphitheater Boutique Club is probably one of the most popular open-air clubs on the island. Located in the center of Lindos, the club enjoys a spectacular view of the castle and the site of the ancient acropolis, as well as the beautiful sea that bathes the village. With a capacity of over 2000 people, the Amphitheater Club is a real point of reference for the nightlife of southern Rhodes and hosts world-famous DJs and artists who set the hot island nights on fire with the best music.
With its simplicity and elegance, the enchanting view of the Aegean Sea, the sparkling nights, its drinks and good music, make the Amphitheater Club a place not to be missed if you want to experience the nightlife of Rhodes .
Lindos Ice Bar
(Krana Square, Lindos Rodos) Always open.
Open since August 2011 and located in the village of Lindos, Lindos Ice Bar is the first bar in Greece made exclusively of ice! The bar was designed and sculpted by ice artists from Canada and maintains a constant -6 degree temperature. Guests can enjoy a refreshing cocktail while admiring the view of the acropolis.
Lindos Courtyard Bar
(Lindos, Rodos) Open daily from 18.00 to 3.30.
The Courtyard Bar is said to be one of the friendliest bars in Lindos. Jack the owner is very friendly and on live music nights you can see him playing Greek Bouzouki. Great view of the acropolis.
Dreams Cocktails Bar
(Lindos, Rodos) Open every day from 10.00 to 2.00.
Great place to dance or just to have a drink. Inside there is air conditioning and a dance floor where the club's DJ plays the hits of the moment all night without interruption. On the roof, however, there is an open terrace with comfortable tables and a splendid view.
Clubs, discos and bars in Kalithea, Pefkos and Ialysos
Kalithea is a very popular place for youth tourism. Here too there is the usual street full of pubs, discos and entertainment.
Oasis Beach Bar
(Kalithea, Rodos) Beach bar located directly on Kalithea beach.
Pefkos , on the other hand, is a predominantly English resort. Here you can find many pubs and a kind of family evening entertainment.
Eclipse Bar
(Lindos Lardos Road, Pefkos Rodos) Open every day from 11.00 to 3.30.
Eclipse Bar is a large open air club and party venue located in Pefkos. Everything is played here: from the latest hits to good old classics. Make sure you visit this bar at the start of your trip, as it's one of those places you'll come back to often.
Oasis Pool Bar
(Beach Road, Pefkos Rodos) Oasis Bar is a fun and relaxed place, offering quiz nights, dance nights or just nights to chat with friends over a good drink. The food is excellent and you can also cool off with a dip in the pool.
The Luna Bar
(Leof. Iraklidon 92, Ialysos Rodos) Open since 1983, The Luna Bar is a run bar that offers many tasty cocktails, including the ice cream cocktail, After Eight with coffee liqueur, mint cream and chocolate. The friendly staff also serve good food if you're feeling peckish.
Cavo Tango Cafe
(Ferenikis 3, Ialysos Rodos) Open every day from 18.00 to 4.00.
Located in Ialysos and open from early in the morning until late at night, Cavo Tango Café is a little treasure of the Cyclades, in the heart of the Dodecanese. Furnished with colors and with the original classic Cycladic architecture, here you will find a great variety of drinks, cocktails and desserts.
Summerlov Beach Bar
(Kalathos Beach, Kalathos Rodos) Open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 23.30, Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 1.00.
Beach bar located on Kalathos beach, managed by an Italian and equipped with sunbeds and double beds in the shade of large corrugated awnings. Kalathos beach is a relaxing place as it is never very crowded, and is ideal for spending a day by the sea. Even the excellent background music is very relaxing.
Map of discos, pubs and bars in Rhodes
Summerlov Beach Bar (Kalathos Beach, Kalathos Rodos)
Cavo Tango Cafe (Ferenikis 3, Ialysos Rodos)
The Luna Bar (Leof. Iraklidon 92, Ialysos Rodos)
Oasis Pool Bar (Beach Road, Pefkos Rodos)
Eclipse Bar (Lindos Lardos Road, Pefkos Rodos)
Oasis Beach Bar (Kalithea, Rodos)
Dreams Cocktails Bar (Lindos, Rodos)
Lindos Courtyard Bar (Lindos, Rodos)
Lindos Ice Bar (Krana Square, Lindos Rodos)
Amphitheater Club (Ethniki Odos Rodou, Lindos Rodos)
Yolo Club (Ermou St. 31, Faliraki, Rodos)
Champers Pub (Ermou St, Faliraki, Rodos)
Pepito's Cocktail Bar (Kalitheas Avenue, Faliraki, Rodos)
Chaplin Bar (Ermou Street, Faliraki, Rodos)
Kelly's Irish Bar (Apollonos Street, Faliraki, Rodos)
Breeze Bar (Faliraki, Rodos)
Bondi Bar (Ermou 14, Faliraki Rodos)
Climax Bar (Ermou Street, Faliraki Rodos)
DC Club (Leof. Kallitheas 17, Faliraki Rodos)
Liquid Club (afroditis 1, Faliraki Rodos)
Bed Club (Kolokotroni Street 37, Faliraki Rodos)
Bedrock Club (Kolokotroni Street 37, Faliraki Rodos)
Casino Rodos (Georgiou Papanikolaou str. 4, Rodos)
Socratous Garden (Sokratous 124, Rodos)
Panorama Bar (Plateia Ippokratous, Rodos)
12 Nisia Gourmet Restaurant (Trianton Ave., Ixia Rodos)
Captain Hook (Orfanidou Street 40, Rodos)
Legends Rock bar (Miltiadou, Rodos)
Plump Wine Bar (Evripidou 10, Rodos)
Nemesis Club (Platonos and Miltiadou, Rodos)
Reflections Pub (G.Papanikolaou 12, Rodos)
Soho Club (Ippokratous Square 24, Rodos)
Blue Lagoon (25is Martiou 2, Rodos)
Sticky Fingers (Skevou Zervou 6, Rodos)
All well (Pythagoras 15, Rodos)
Swedco Café (Neoleas 175, Rodos)
Colorado Club (Orfanidou str. 57, Rodos)
Paradiso Beach Club (Nikiforou Litra street, Rodos)