Dining & Nightlife on Hydra

Da Barba Dimas ◊ Hydra Town

Hydra Greece

Reopened in May 2011 under new (Italian) management, Da Barba Dimas serves traditional Neapolitan cuisine in the heart of Hydra Town. A select menu includes classically prepared pasta, seafood, and meat dishes, as well as authentic wines predominately from the … Continue reading

Achilleas Souvlaki Bar ◊ Hydra Town

Located on the west side of Hydra Port, heading up toward the canons, Achilleas serves fare traditional to Greek souvlaki bars.

Apaggio Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Primarily an ouzeria, this taverna also serves mezes.

Bratsera Restaurant ◊ Hydra Town

Located in Hydra’s only hotel with a swimming pool, Bratsera restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serves a more continental cuisine.

Christina’s Taverna ◊ Kamini

Serving traditional taverna fare, Christina’s is located in Kamini Valley, just up from Kamini Harbor.

Enalion Taverna ◊ Vlichos

Just up from the beach in Vlichos with a lovely view of the sea, Enalion serves delicious traditional Greek cuisine.

Geofiria Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Located toward the back of Hydra Town, Geofiria serves fresh fish, traditional Greek specialites, and excellent wine.

Isalos Cafe & Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor

This popular cafe in Hydra Harbor is located directly in front of where the flying dolphins disembark.

Lou Lou’s Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Just 20 meters off Hydra Harbor on Miaoulis Street, Lou Lou’s serves traditional Greek taverna fare at its streetside tables. Indoors seating is available.

Nautilos Bar ◊ Hydra Town

Naftilos on Hydra Harbor is open in the evenings for dancing and drinking late into the night.

Paradosiakon Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

This traditional family-run taverna is just off Hydra Port, up past the Alpha Bank by the Amalour Bar.

Porto Fino Cafe ◊ Hydra Harbor

This traditional cafe is located on Hydra Harbor where the hydrofoils disembark.

Roloi Cafe ◊ Hydra Harbor

This traditional cafe is located on Hydra Harbor, under the clock tower.

Spilia Beach Cafe & Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor by the Canons

Spilia, located at the swimming rocks under the canons on the west of Hydra Port, serves food and drinks all day and plays music late into the night.

Thanassis Souvlaki Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor

Thanassis serves all the traditional souvlaki bar fare, as well as burgers and rotisserie chicken.

Ydronetta Bar ◊ Hydra Town

Located just past the swimming rocks on the west side of Hydra’s port, right near the canons, Hydra provides beach access all day and music and party late into the night.

Greek Cuisine & Traditional Dishes

The following are dishes commonly served in local tavernas. Dishes from the stove or oven are typically on display in a vitrina, or glass case, outside the kitchen. Ask what’s fresh or what the chef recommends! You can also ask … Continue reading

Amalour Bar ◊ Hydra Town

Located 30 meters off Hydra Port on Tombazis Street (up from the Alpha Bank), the Amalour is one of Hydra’s hotspots for evening cocktails and late-night dancing and partying. It’s open only at night.

Archondikon ◊ Hydra Town

This taverna serves traditional Greek cuisine.

Caprice Restaurant ◊ Hydra Town

Just 3 minutes from Hydra Port, the Caprice Restaurant serves pizza, pasta, and salads.

Ciao Cafe ◊ Hydra Town

This ouzeria located just off Hydra Port on Miaoulis Street also serves mezes.

Four Seasons Taverna ◊ Vlichos

Located at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vlichos, this taverna on the beach serves traditional Greek fare with a splendid view of the Saronic, Dokos Island, and the Peloponnese.

Gitoniko (Christina Manolis) Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

This family-run taverna toward the back of town serves traditional Greek cuisine and is popular with locals.

Ke Kremidi ◊ Hydra Town

Ke Kremidi, located just off the Port, past the Alpha Bank up by Amalour Bar, serves traditional Greek fare with a twist!

Mandraki 1800 Taverna ◊ Mandraki

This beachside taverna serves traditional Greek cuisine.

Omilos Restaurant & Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor

Upscale and on the water, Omilos is on the west side of the harbor, up toward the canons.

Pirate Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor

Pirate Bar on the western corner of Hydra Port serves light fare in the daytime, then serves drinks with dancing into the wee hours,

Psaropoula Taverna ◊ Hydra Harbor

Saronicos Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor

Located in Hydra Port, Saronicos serves drinks all day; dancing goes on into the wee hours.

Sunset Restaurant ◊ Hydra Harbor by the Canons

Specializing in seafood, Sunset, located at the canons on the west side of Hydra Harbor, offers alfresco fine dining with fabulous sea and sunset views of the Saronic and Peloponnese.

Tsagaris Cafe ◊ Hydra Harbor

This traditional cafe is located on Hydra’s port across from the Alpha Bank.

Zefiros Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Located just steps off Hydra Harbor, Zefiros serves traditional Greek food.

Kodylenia Taverna ◊ Kamini Harbor

Overlooking the traditional fishing boats in Kamini Harbor with spectacular sunset views of the Saronic, Dokos, and the mainland, Kodylenia’s tavern serves excellent, fresh food made daily in a magical ambiance. Open daily from March through October, Kodylenia, with a … Continue reading

Anita’s Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Located in the same square as the old pharmacy, Anita’s serves classic Greek cuisine at a few tables indoors but primarily at tables on the terrace or in the square.

Bandera ◊ Hydra Harbor

Bandera, Hydra Harbor

Located in the middle of Hydra Harbor, Bandera serves a full menu, from pizza and burgers to pastas and entrees, as well as drinks into the evening.

Castello ◊ Kamini Harbor

Located just beyond Kamini Harbor, Castello serves drinks and food all day to beach goers, then dinner and drinks to diners and partiers all night.

Douskos Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Located toward the back of Hydra Town, with no steps to climb from the Port, Douskos serves traditional Greek fare alfresco in a garden-like atmosphere with live traditional music.

Garden of Taste Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

Located 50 meters off Hydra’s Port on Miaoulis Street, this taverna serves traditional Greek cuisine both indoors in the dining room and outdoors on its terrace.

Gonia Cafe ◊ Hydra Harbor

Gonia Cafe is located on the eastern side of Hydra Harbor, across from the water taxi rank.

Krifo Limani Taverna ◊ Hydra Town

This tiny taverna tucked into a secluded street in Hydra Town serves traditional Greek cuisine.

Marina’s Taverna ◊ Vlichos

This traditional Greek taverna located just above where the boats drop you off in Vlichos has spectacular views of the sea. Sunsets here are amazing.

Ostria Cafe Restaurant ◊ Hydra Town

Ostria Restaurant, just 20 meters off Hydra Harbor, serves traditional Greek cuisine both indoors and out.

Pirofani Restaurant ◊ Kamini

A summer favorite, Pirofani, located in Kamini Valley about 3 minutes from Kamini Harbor, serves a varied cuisine, including a Thai curry!

Red Bar ◊ Hydra Harbor

Located on the west side of Hydra’s port, Red Bar opens in the evenings for late-night dancing and partying.

Sinialo Cafe ◊ Hydra Harbor

This harborside cafe on Hydra Port is located right by the water taxi rank.

Tassos Cafe ◊ Hydra Harbor

This traditional harborside cafe is located between the Roloi and Pirate Bar, near the clock tower.

Veranda Restaurant ◊ Hydra Town

Located on Lignou Street (Donkey Shit Lane), the Veranda offers fine dining on its terrace overlooking Hydra’s harbor.