Paphos is a coastal city in south-west Cyprus, legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, with UNESCO-listed Roman mosaics, a medieval harbour fort, rock-cut royal tombs and beaches.
Paphos nightlife is relaxed: harbour terraces for sunset cocktails, traditional tavernas with live bouzouki, and a late bar and club cluster on Agiou Antoniou Street (Bar Street) in Kato Paphos. It is calmer than Ayia Napa or Limassol.
Bars fill after 21:00 in summer and many venues close by 02:00; clubs peak after 23:00 on Friday and Saturday.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- Bars 21:00-02:00; clubs 23:00-04:00 in season
- Average drink
- Beer EUR 4-6 (about USD 4.6-6.9); cocktails EUR 8-12 (about USD 9.2-14); wine by the glass EUR 4-7 (about USD 4.6-8.05)
- Dress code
- Smart-casual; beachwear is out of place after dark.
- Cover charge
- Opening hours and venue status change each season; verify locally.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Paphos Harbour
Terrace bars along the quay by the fort.
Best for: sunset drinks
Bar Street (Agiou Antoniou Street)
Short street of bars one block from the harbour; hours and venues change from season to season.
Best for: dancing and late drinks
Ktima old town
Tavernas with live Cypriot music.
Best for: dinner with music
Coral Bay
Bars along the beach road about 12 km north.
Best for: beach parties in summer
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Demokritos Tavern
Known for: Cypriot dance and bouzouki show with dinner
Ayiou Antoniou 11, Paphos
To Kalamaki tis Polis
Known for: Live bouzouki and singing
Chrysanthou 20, Paphos 8010
Harbour waterfront bars
Known for: Sunset cocktails with harbour views
Apostolou Pavlou Avenue and the harbour quay, Kato Paphos
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Bar Street (Agiou Antoniou Street)
Cover: Free entry at most venues; some charge on event nights
Hours: Bars from 21:00; clubs about 23:00-04:00 in season
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Start at the harbour at sunset and move to Bar Street after 23:00.
Check venue opening on Google Maps; some Bar Street clubs close in winter.
Use a registered taxi or the Bolt app late at night; confirm the fare.
Many tavernas stop serving at 23:00.