KEY2 Pick
Cocktail Bar • $$$$
Franco's Bar
A Fira caldera-edge classic playing opera and jazz over sunset cocktails since the 1970s.
Best for: Sundowners
Best bars in Santorini
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
Wine Bar • $$$
1800 Restaurant
A restored 1800s sea-captain's mansion in Oia pouring Santorini wines from a candlelit courtyard bar.
Best for: Wine Lovers
Cocktail Bar • $$$
Tango Cocktail Bar
A stepped Fira caldera terrace with strong sunset cocktails and none of the queue at neighbouring bars.
Best for: Sundowners
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Santorini?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Santorini are Franco's Bar. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
What are the best bars in Santorini for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Franco's Bar, 1800 Restaurant, Koo Club, Tango Cocktail Bar. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Santorini in advance?+
The most popular bars in Santorini fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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