Fix Bar

Fix Bar is a rock and alternative bar on Korai street in Heraklion's Old Town, Crete, Greece. Korai street is one of the city's best-known bar strips, running close to Lions Square and lined with cafés and late-night venues that fill up after dinner. Fix Bar belongs to the rock end of that strip, drawing a crowd that prefers guitar-driven music to the pop and commercial dance played in many of the nearby cafés.

The clientele is predominantly local and under 30, including university students from Heraklion, with a smaller number of visitors who find the bar while walking the strip. Dress is casual, and band T-shirts, jeans and trainers are the norm; there is no door policy of note. The atmosphere is informal, loud and sociable, with people often standing in the street outside as the bar fills, which is typical of Greek bar culture on warm evenings.

Music is the main draw: rock, alternative and related genres, played by the bar's selection rather than by a dedicated live programme. The drinks list is simple and aimed at the budget end of the market, with beer at about EUR 4-5 (USD 4.60-5.75) and standard spirits-and-mixer serves also available. The bar does not position itself around cocktails or wine.

The bar opens around 9:00PM and runs late. As with most Heraklion venues, weeknights are quieter and Friday and Saturday are the busiest, with the main crowd arriving after 11:00PM. No cover charge is normally reported, reservations are not typically taken for a bar of this type, and bottle service is not part of the offering. Exact closing times are not confirmed, so visitors planning a very late night should expect it to stay open into the early hours on weekends.

Fix Bar is a convenient stop for visitors who want a local rock-oriented night out without leaving the Old Town. The strip is close to Lions Square, so it is easy to combine with a quieter first drink at one of the cocktail or wine bars nearby before moving on to Korai street.