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[Jimski999]

There is a place along the road from the Law Courts by the traffic light on the way out of the town that is mentioned in dispatches. I can't recall the name unfortunately though it is on the top floor and I believe overlooks Paphos; I'm sure someone will remember the name.

[Sotos]

7 Seas bar Limassol,you really can't get much more class in Cyprus!

Is this just a bar for sitting around and drinking? Does it have any entertainment ?

Is it Greek or foreign owned? Prefer something with a little authenticity towards Greek/Cypriot if possible.

It has lives, but not on Wednesdays. http://7seaslive.com/page/PerformanceList/y=2012/m=5 It is part of Columbia Plaza and it is owned by Columbia which is a German shipping company based in Limassol... the ones that own the Columbia Hotels in Pissouri.

[apc2010]

Another one is the new Sundowners (formally rustic kitchen/little palace)...all outside nice entertainment and cocktails and if you like wine they have a free night for women drinking wine (heard on rock fm)......

[SKI-preo]

Class ?chic? lamne kori! If she is not vegetarian take her to Troodos for souvlouthia

[GreekIslandGirl]

In the 5 years I've lived in Paphos ..... I'm struggling to think of any bar that combines chic,classy and lively in one package , well one that is not full of "20 somethings on the pull" or " oi oi saveloy Brits"
Plenty of very nice upmarket restaurants ..... Oliveto,almond tree,Zaffron,Chloe's etc etc etc.
I always find tourists, of all types, really enjoy Viklaris in the akamas ..... But you need a 4x4 really........ Mmmmm wood cooked souvla (salivate)

Thanks bsharpish. Yeah, we have 4X4 and I've just youtubed the 'Viklaris' which sounds great for lunch with a nice drive and a dip at Lara Bay. Do you know if it is open on Sundays?

The day-times will be packed - but it's just what to do in the evenings which is proving problematic. To top it all, she is my most glitzy friend, and she's heard so much about Cyprus (from me) over the years that I want her to be (naturally) wowed. Easy in the day ...

[GreekIslandGirl]

Another one is the new Sundowners (formally rustic kitchen/little palace)...all outside nice entertainment and cocktails and if you like wine they have a free night for women drinking wine (heard on rock fm)......

She only drinks good wine, so 'free wine' not necessary Nice to see what you look out for, though.

Sundowners - sounds promising. Whereabouts? Is it part of a Hotel?

[GreekIslandGirl]

7 Seas bar Limassol,you really can't get much more class in Cyprus!

Is this just a bar for sitting around and drinking? Does it have any entertainment ?

Is it Greek or foreign owned? Prefer something with a little authenticity towards Greek/Cypriot if possible.

It has lives, but not on Wednesdays. http://7seaslive.com/page/PerformanceList/y=2012/m=5 It is part of Columbia Plaza and it is owned by Columbia which is a German shipping company based in Limassol... the ones that own the Columbia Hotels in Pissouri.

That's the sort of place that makes a peasant like me run back to the hills.

But she might like it - at least the website is good and I can show her this before we decide. Thanks to both of you.

[XNTric]

Looks like my drinking binges and bar hopping experiences can help you here ...

I will suggest you following places (considering age group and class of company you expecting)

(1) 7 Seas : Bit classy and overpriced , Crowd is uptight and not so alive but ambience and place is good and usually with live music. Go on tuesday or wednesday when its cuban/latin night , you will find more "live action" and alive ppl

(2) Library : Weird place where people prefer to hang out in street rather than actual sitting inside , filled with modern young professional and expat crowd and almost everyone knows everyone if you are regular here

(3) Lobby : Without doubt Best food in town and most exhaustive wine and scotch menu you can find in Limassol , its not usual pub but more like restaurant with good amount of people chatting on bar counter. Not a place to mingle but perfect place to hang out with group of freinds. They do have TV playing footbal (not sure why they put it) but just in case you prefer it

(4) Old castle area : Series of restuant with outside sitting option and with good choices of food option. Try draft and their house beer.

(5) House : New place , looks like actual house from outside , small but again got goof food and drinks option. Crowd is usually mature. Again not so great place to mingle but great to hang out

(6) Wine Shop : In front of woodman pub , good place to sip and enjoy company of wine lovers

To really enjoy Cyprus party scene, forget about classy places, let wild side out and party like there is no tomorrow ... When in cyprus do as cypriot do ... So have few shots of Zivania , drink few bottles of wine and next morning check your phone for memorable pictures

[bsharpish]

In the 5 years I've lived in Paphos ..... I'm struggling to think of any bar that combines chic,classy and lively in one package , well one that is not full of "20 somethings on the pull" or " oi oi saveloy Brits"
Plenty of very nice upmarket restaurants ..... Oliveto,almond tree,Zaffron,Chloe's etc etc etc.
I always find tourists, of all types, really enjoy Viklaris in the akamas ..... But you need a 4x4 really........ Mmmmm wood cooked souvla (salivate)

Thanks bsharpish. Yeah, we have 4X4 and I've just youtubed the 'Viklaris' which sounds great for lunch with a nice drive and a dip at Lara Bay. Do you know if it is open on Sundays?

The day-times will be packed - but it's just what to do in the evenings which is proving problematic. To top it all, she is my most glitzy friend, and she's heard so much about Cyprus (from me) over the years that I want her to be (naturally) wowed. Easy in the day ...

Open 7 days a week but booking is recommended as it gets very busy and I mean VERY

Call them in advance I'll pm the mobile number

[Sotos]

To top it all, she is my most glitzy friend, and she's heard so much about Cyprus (from me) over the years that I want her to be (naturally) wowed. Easy in the day ...

Hopefully you didn't present Cyprus as something that is not Cyprus has a good combination of nature, history, sun and sea ... but there is nothing such as "Cypriot authentic Chic and Classy". We have Chic and Classy places but are not different from anything you can find in other European countries. If you want authentic Chic and Classy you go to France