The bar at Greece's most legendary club serves cocktails during the sunset hours before the club opens at midnight. A seat with a view down to Super Paradise Beach while the sun sets over the Aegean is one of Mykonos' quintessential experiences.
The bar component of Cavo Paradiso operates in the pre-midnight hours before the club opens, functioning as a sunset and early-evening destination on the clifftop above Super Paradise Beach on the southern coast of Mykonos. The setting is among the most dramatic of any drinking venue in Greece: looking down over the turquoise Aegean toward a beach far below, with the sun dropping toward the island silhouettes on the western horizon during the June-to-September season. The view at 8–9 PM rivals anything accessible from mainland Athens or the more densely built resort areas of Mykonos Town. The crowd arriving during bar hours is broadly the same cosmopolitan, internationally sourced audience as the club itself — visitors primarily in their mid-twenties to late thirties drawn by the world-class DJ programme and Mykonos' reputation for high-end hedonism. Attire at bar hours skews beach-smart rather than full club dress: many guests arrive directly from Super Paradise Beach or their hotel pool, with light evening cover-ups or resort wear. The atmosphere is pre-party rather than peak-party: conversation is possible, background music is at a moderate volume, and the focus is on the view and the drinks rather than the dancefloor. The cocktail-led drinks menu carries a premium price structure that reflects Mykonos' overall cost level. Cocktails typically run €18–25, with beer and wine available at €10–16. Bottle service is available but economically favours those planning to continue into the club. Bar hours typically run from around 7 PM through to midnight, at which point the venue transitions to full club mode and the door and cover charge regime changes. Visitors who wish to experience the clifftop sunset and depart before the club opens can do so without paying the club cover. Reservations for table seating during bar hours can be made through the venue's website and are recommended throughout July and August. The drive from Mykonos Town takes approximately fifteen minutes; a complimentary shuttle bus runs during the summer season.
Good to know
- Signature
- Sunset cocktails before the world's best DJs
Highlights
- Clifftop sunset position directly above Super Paradise Beach — one of the most dramatic bar settings in Greece
- Pre-midnight bar access allows the full Aegean sunset experience without paying the club's cover charge
- Cocktail-led drinks menu with Greek island-inspired signature creations, typically €18–25 per drink
- Complimentary shuttle bus service from Mykonos Town running throughout the summer season
- The same clifftop site as Cavo Paradiso, Greece's most internationally recognised electronic music venue
Tips for visiting
- Arrive by 7:30 PM to secure a clifftop table for the full Aegean sunset — the view peaks between 8 and 9 PM in summer
- Table reservations for bar hours are essential in July and August — book through the venue's website in advance
- Guests can enjoy the sunset bar and leave before midnight without ever paying the club's cover charge
- The complimentary shuttle bus from Mykonos Town is the most reliable transport option; taxis are available but scarce on peak nights
- Budget €18–25 per cocktail — Mykonos pricing applies throughout and costs are among the highest on the Greek islands
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the Cavo Paradiso bar without going to the club?
Yes. The bar operates from approximately 7 PM and guests can enjoy the clifftop terrace and drinks without paying the club entry fee, simply by departing before midnight when the club opens.
What are the bar hours at Cavo Paradiso?
Bar hours typically run from approximately 7 PM to midnight, after which the venue transitions to full club mode with the standard cover charge applying at the door.
How do I get to Cavo Paradiso from Mykonos Town?
A complimentary shuttle bus runs from Mykonos Town during the summer season. Taxis take approximately fifteen minutes. The venue is perched above Super Paradise Beach on the island's southern coast.
Is a reservation needed for the bar terrace?
Table reservations for bar hours are strongly recommended in July and August and can be made through the venue's website. Walk-in bar seating may be available outside peak dates.
What do drinks cost at the Cavo Paradiso bar?
Cocktails typically cost €18–25, with beer and wine at €10–16. Mykonos pricing applies — costs are among the highest in Greece.