Nightlife Mykonos Greece: Bars & Clubs

This beautiful Greek island is home to some of the best clubs and bars in the region. The nightlife in Mykonos is hard to beat with its huge range of venues including beach clubs, cocktail bars, and even outdoor cinemas. A small island that's only 40 square miles, Mykonos has much more than its fair share of bars and clubs. Dotted around the island in towns and on beaches, this island is small enough to try out different areas or just stick to one town.

Choose a sunset bar for a spectacular start to your evening

Sunset cocktails are where it all begins each evening and many bars in Mykonos have sun-terraces, beach loungers and wonderful views. Try out the 180 Sunset Bar for a full view over the town, or maybe Bao's in Little Venice which is family-friendly with a sunset view too.

For a great choice of evenings meals and relaxed music, head to Mykonos Town where you'll be spoilt for choice with some truly delicious Greek and fusion food. After dinner and sundowners, you won't be short of venues to choose from, with lively clubs and bars in the town and over on the beach at Little Venice.

Warm summer nights for outside partying

Thanks to the islands warm summer night temperatures, there are even open-air venues so you can stroll the beachfront or party under the stars long after sunset. Lounge music and gentle beats are the background setting to the late evening as both locals and tourists go from dinner to drinks. With cabaret clubs, drag queen performances and old-school disco evenings, you can try out plenty of venues before the clock hits 12.

World-renowned clubs and DJs

The clubs and bars in Mykonos really kick off after midnight with world-class DJs, pumping music and huge parties. Paradise Beach and Super Paradise are on the south side of the island, a taxi ride from Mykonos Town but well worth visiting if you love to dance the night away. One of Mykonos' most famous clubs, Cavo Paradiso, is on Paradise Beach. This huge open-air club draws thousands of clubbers each year and no party trip to Mykonos is complete without a visit. On top of a hill with ocean views and a huge swimming pool, Cavo Paradiso will be a night to remember.

Back in Mykonos Town, after midnight the night is only just beginning and all the chic bars and lounge clubs have transitioned from serving delicious cuisine to serving the finest cocktails. With dance floors, international DJs and beautiful décor, these Mykonos bars really know how to put on a show.

Friendly and welcoming for the LGBT community

The clubs on Mykonos are a real draw for the LGBTQ community too, and Mykonos is often listed as one of the most gay-friendly islands for partying and enjoying the sunshine. With plenty of gay clubs and even gay-specific hotels, this island and its locals are very friendly and welcoming.

Mix and match your favourite nightlife venues

Many of the clubs in Mykonos have a cover charge so club hopping throughout the night can get pricey. However, many of the clubs are huge and have many different areas that staying in one or two each night is more than enough. With famous international DJs, fantastic facilities, and some of the best locations possible, Mykonos nightlife is more than worth the price.

Of course, plenty of lounge bars and clubs don't have cover charges at all, so you can easily mix and match venues to create your perfect holiday, depending on your tastes and your budget.

Enjoy some of the best nightlife in the world on Mykonos

Want to dance the night away to the sounds of the ocean? How about lounging on stunning sofas with a glass of Champagne while celebrity-spotting? Or maybe it's all about hitting up the biggest clubs on the island with the best DJs in the world. Whatever your idea of a great night out is, Mykonos nightlife is some of the best in the world.

For a quieter night, watch the sunset with a cocktail before heading out to the outdoor cinema where you can get meals and snacks right at your seat. With warm air temperatures throughout the night and a sky full of stars above, this party islands blends dance beats with the Mediterranean landscape and it makes for a magical holiday.

With a huge range of hotels and holiday apartments, you can hang up your dancing shoes as dawn creeps onto the horizon and snooze the morning away. What then? Up for a late breakfast, a refreshing fruit juice and a relaxing day on one of Mykonos' stunning beaches of course!

More Things To Do ideas

Find More Things To Do in Mykonos: Church Of Paraportiani | Delos Island | Elia Beach | Little Venice In Mykonos | Matoyianni Street | Mykonos Old Town | Paradise Beach | Rarity Gallery