Guernica

Guernica is a rock-origin bar with a dance room in the Chandakos area of Heraklion's Old Town, Crete, Greece. It began as a rock pub and has grown into one of the better-known alternative night venues in the centre, tucked away in a quieter street rather than on the main squares. Its hidden position is part of the character, and visitors often find it by recommendation instead of by chance.

The crowd is mostly local, in their twenties and thirties, with students and a core of regulars who come for the music and the informal mood. Dress is casual, and there is no strict door policy reported. The atmosphere starts as that of a rock bar, with people talking over drinks, and shifts later in the night when the dance room opens and the energy rises.

The music begins with rock and alternative selections and moves toward danceable sets in the late-night room. Drinks are inexpensive to mid range, with beer and standard spirits-and-mixer serves as the staples; the venue is not known for a cocktail programme. Entry is reported at about EUR 5-8 (USD 5.75-9) on busy nights, usually when the dance room is running, while quieter nights are typically free or cheaper.

Opening hours are not confirmed. The bar side runs through the evening, and the dance room is open late, typically peaking after midnight on Friday and Saturday. Weeknights are quieter and sometimes have no cover charge. Reservations are generally not taken, and bottle service is not part of the offering. A related, more electronic night operates under the name Guernica Club at the same address, opening around 1:00AM.

Guernica is within walking distance of Lions Square and the Archaeological Museum, so it is an easy continuation of an evening in the Old Town. Visitors should bring cash for the door charge and a form of ID, as is usual for late-night venues in Greece.