Elli Disco Club

Elli Disco Club is a harbour-front nightclub at Kontouriotou Square, beside Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes Town, Greece. Mandraki is the old naval harbour of the city, where the two bronze deer stand on the columns at the entrance and the mills line the breakwater, and the square sits close to the Elli Beach area and the Old Town walls. The location gives the club a different feel from the Orfanidou Street strip, as it is nearer the waterfront and the promenade that visitors walk during the evening. The crowd is young adult holidaymakers mixed with local residents, and the atmosphere is that of a traditional Greek disco, with a dance floor, bar service, and a lively late-night mood that builds as the evening goes on. Dress is casual to smart casual, and beachwear or very informal clothing may be turned away, so a tidy outfit is advisable. Music is generally a blend of international dance and pop hits with Greek tracks, and DJ-led sets increase in tempo toward the peak hours after midnight. The drinks programme covers beer, wine, spirits with mixers, shots, and cocktails, with club prices that run above neighbouring cafe bars, particularly for spirits. Hours are evenings to late and seasonal, so checking ahead is wise, particularly outside July and August. Greek clubs often apply an entry charge on busier nights, sometimes including a drink, although policies change by season and event, and groups can usually enquire about table reservations directly with the venue. Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest, with the main crowd arriving after midnight, in keeping with the Greek late timetable. The club is a reasonable walk from most Old Town hotels and from the New Town hotel zone, and taxis are easy to find around Mandraki at closing time. Visitors can combine an early evening stroll around the harbour, with views of the Palace of the Grand Master across the water, before heading to the club.