Nightlife · Corfu · Greece
Corfu nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Corfu, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Nightlife ranges from café-bars and wine bars in Corfu Town to the clubs of Kavos and the bars of Sidari, Ipsos and Dassia. In summer, bars in resorts stay open until the early hours. The main areas are Corfu Town, Kavos and Sidari and Ipsos.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Sidari
- Local drink
- Kumquat liqueur and sweets
Where to go out
Corfu Town
Café-bars on the Liston, wine bars in the old town lanes and clubs along the coast road north of the New Port.
Kavos
The island's main party strip, with clubs and bars popular with young groups in summer.
Sidari and Ipsos
Busy bar strips with music and late opening in summer.
Nightlife tips
- Resort nightlife is very seasonal; many venues close from October to May.
- Taxis can be scarce late at night in summer; agree a fare or book in advance.
- Roads are dark and winding at night, so avoid driving after drinking.
Evening sights
Landmark · Corfu Town
Spianada and the Liston
Look out for a cricket match on the Spianada on summer weekends, a quirky survival of the British period.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Food
What to drink
- Kumquat liqueur and sweets — Kumquats, introduced to Corfu during the British period and grown mainly around Nymfes in the north, are made into a bright orange liqueur, glacé fruits and marmalade.
- Ginger beer — A lemony, non-alcoholic ginger beer brewed in Corfu since British rule in the 19th century, served cold.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:40 | 5°C (41°F) | 11 |
| April | About 20:18 | 9°C (48°F) | 8 |
| July | About 21:07 | 19°C (66°F) | 1 |
| October | About 19:01 | 13°C (55°F) | 8 |
Getting home late
- Bus — Long-distance services are less frequent on Sundays and outside summer.
- Walking — Corfu Town's old town is best explored on foot, and the Corfu Trail runs about 220 km from the south of the island to the north.
- Taxi — Taxis wait at ranks in Corfu Town, the port and the airport; fares to distant resorts can be high, so agree or check the price before setting off.
- Ferry — Ferries from Corfu's New Port cross to Igoumenitsa on the mainland, to Saranda in Albania and to Italian ports, and boats run to Paxos.
Late-night bites
- Nouboulo — Delicatessens in Corfu Town and as part of meze platters in tavernas.
Staying safe at night
Corfu is relaxed for visitors. The main risks are summer heat, sunburn, steep and winding roads (especially on scooters and quad bikes) and pickpocketing in crowded old-town lanes at peak times. Some west-coast beaches have strong waves on windy days.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for families, budget and nightlife
Sidari
Sidari, on the north coast, is a large resort known for the sandstone cliffs and inlets of the Canal d'Amour, shallow sandy beaches and lively bars. It is a base for boats to the small Diapontia islands of Erikoussa, Othonoi and Mathraki.
- Good
- Shallow sandy beaches; Lots of affordable accommodation; Evening entertainment
- Watch out
- Built-up resort feel; Over an hour from Corfu Town
- Nearby
- Canal d'Amour, Cape Drastis, Peroulades, Diapontia Islands
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Corfu?
Corfu Town, Kavos and Sidari and Ipsos. Café-bars on the Liston, wine bars in the old town lanes and clubs along the coast road north of the New Port.
+Which area of Corfu is best for nightlife?
Sidari: North-coast resort beside the Canal d'Amour rock formations.