Guernica Club

Guernica Club is the late-night electronic side of the Guernica venue in the Chandakos area of Heraklion's Old Town, Crete, Greece. It shares an address with the rock-origin Guernica bar and operates as a smaller, more alternative alternative to the large seafront clubs on the coastal strip west of the port. The hidden Old Town position keeps it away from the main squares and gives it an underground feel.

The crowd is mostly local, in their twenties and thirties, with students, DJs and regulars who prefer techno and independent electronic music to commercial dance. Dress is casual, and there is no strict door policy reported, in keeping with the alternative character. The atmosphere is compact and intense, with a small floor and a focus on the music instead of table service or display.

The music policy is techno and indie electronic. Programming details such as resident DJs and guest nights are not confirmed here, so visitors should check the venue's social media. Drinks are standard club fare: beer, spirits with mixers and a small number of cocktails, at mid-range prices, rated $$. Bottle service is not a notable feature of this kind of venue.

The club opens at about 1:00AM, which makes it a post-bar destination instead of a place to start the night. Friday and Saturday are the peak nights and the floor typically fills after 2:00AM; weeknights are quieter and may be closed. Cover is reported at EUR 5-8 (USD 5.75-9), which is lower than the big coastal clubs. Reservations are not generally taken, and walking in is the norm.

Visitors can combine the night with the bar side of Guernica by arriving earlier for drinks and moving into the club as it opens. The location is a short walk from Lions Square, and taxis are easy to find in the centre for the trip back to accommodation.