The Vine

The Vine is one of Sidari's most popular bars, in the north-west coastal resort of Sidari on the Ionian island of Corfu, Greece, about 35 kilometres from Corfu Town. Sidari is known for its sandy beach, the nearby rock formations of Canal d'Amour, and a main street lined with tavernas and bars, which makes it a lively holiday base for families by day and groups and couples by night. The Vine draws a mixed crowd of holidaymakers in their twenties to fifties, including British and European visitors, and the atmosphere is sociable, friendly, and holiday-relaxed. Dress is casual summer wear, and there is no door policy. Music is a mix of pop, dance, and familiar chart tracks played at a level that suits chatting and the occasional sing-along. The drinks programme covers beer, wine, spirits, long drinks, and cocktails priced around EUR 4-8 (USD 5-9), which is moderate for a Corfu resort. Opening hours follow the Sidari seasonal pattern, with evening trading into the late night, busiest on Fridays and Saturdays and during July and August; many venues in the resort close from late October to April. No cover charge applies. Reservations are rarely needed, and bottle service is not a feature of the bar. Sidari is reached from Corfu Town by long-distance bus or taxi, and the main street is mostly flat, which makes it easy to move between bars. The Vine suits visitors who want a dependable, sociable bar for an evening drink after a day at the beach or a boat trip to the Diapontia islands, without the intensity of a club. Visitors can pair it with dinner at a nearby taverna, and a taxi back to hotels outside the centre is sensible late at night.