Saripolou Bar
Saripolou Bar anchors the square that gives it its name, occupying a ground-floor space with a large outdoor terrace that dominates one side of Saripolou Square. The bar has been a fixture in Limassol's old town nightlife for years, functioning as the default meeting point for locals and visitors who plan to spend the evening in the district. The terrace seats around 80 people at tightly packed tables, and on busy nights, standing drinkers double the count. Inside, a smaller bar area provides air conditioning and a more intimate setting during winter months. The cocktail menu is the main draw, featuring around 40 options that rotate seasonally. The bartenders are trained and take the menu seriously, producing drinks that would be competitive in larger European cities. The wine list features Cypriot producers alongside international labels. Food is available but secondary to the drinks program. The crowd is mixed: young professionals, couples, tourists staying in central Limassol, and old town regulars who treat the place as their living room.
What to Expect
A busy terrace on a cobblestone square, lit by string lights and surrounded by the stone walls of old town buildings. Glasses clink, conversations overlap in Greek, English, and Russian. The bartenders work steadily behind a well-stocked bar.
Social, warm, and unhurried. The square setting gives it an al fresco dinner party feel on good nights.
Background lounge music, jazz, and soul. Volume stays low enough for conversation. No DJ.
Smart casual. The Limassol old town crowd dresses neatly without being formal. Clean jeans and a good shirt fit perfectly.
Cocktail lovers, people-watchers, couples, anyone wanting the quintessential Limassol old town evening.
Cash (EUR) and cards accepted. No minimum spend on cards.
Price Range
Cocktails 8-14 EUR, beer 4-6 EUR, wine by glass 5-8 EUR, premium cocktails 12-16 EUR
Cocktails ~$8.60-15, beer ~$4.30-6.50, wine ~$5.40-8.60
Hours
18:00-02:00 Sunday to Thursday, 18:00-03:00 Friday and Saturday. Open year-round.
Insider Tip
Arrive by 20:30 on weekends to get a terrace table, as they fill fast and there's no reservation system for outdoor seating. Ask the bartender for an off-menu recommendation based on your spirit preference; they'll usually create something interesting. The happy hour deals between 18:00 and 20:00 are genuine and worth catching.
Full Review
Saripolou Bar doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. It occupies the best terrace on the old town's best square, serves well-made cocktails, and lets the setting do the rest. That formula has worked for years and shows no sign of failing.
The terrace is where you want to be. Saripolou Square's cobblestones, surrounding stone buildings, and string lights create the kind of atmosphere that Limassol does better than almost any other Cypriot city. Tables are close together, which means you'll overhear and occasionally join neighboring conversations. The crowd encourages this, with regulars and newcomers mixing easily.
The cocktail program is surprisingly strong. The bartenders know their spirits and take the menu seriously. Classic cocktails are well-executed, and the seasonal specials show genuine creativity. The pricing sits in the 8-14 EUR range for most drinks, which is fair for the quality. Happy hour brings that down further and is worth timing your arrival for.
Inside, the bar area provides an alternative when the weather or the crowd pushes you indoors. The space is smaller and more intimate, with a different energy than the terrace. Winter evenings here have a cozy, local feel that contrasts with the summer buzz.
Service is attentive without being pushy. The staff know the regulars by name and extend the same warmth to tourists. Orders arrive promptly, and the bartenders are happy to discuss the menu if asked. Tipping is appreciated but the tab never includes unexpected charges.
The bar's main limitation is its popularity. Prime terrace spots on Friday and Saturday evenings are gone by 21:00. Arriving late means standing at the edges of the square with your drink, which is still pleasant but not the same experience.
The Neighborhood
Saripolou Bar sits on Saripolou Square, the heart of Limassol's old town nightlife. Draught Microbrewery, 7 Seas Bar, and Tepee Live Music Bar are all within a five-minute walk on surrounding streets.
Getting There
Walk to Saripolou Square in the old town center. From central Limassol hotels, it's a 10-15 minute walk or a 5 EUR taxi ride.
Address
Saripolou Square, Limassol 3036
Other Venues in Old Town
Breeze Summer Club
Open-air club near the old port that draws a mixed crowd of locals and tourists with house and mainstream electronic music during summer months.
Draught Microbrewery
Craft beer bar and microbrewery in the old town serving locally brewed ales alongside pub food, popular with expats and the after-work crowd.
Tepee Live Music Bar
Intimate live music venue hosting local bands and acoustic acts on weekends, with a small stage area and a bar serving local wines and spirits.
7 Seas Bar
Cocktail lounge with a nautical theme near the castle, attracting a slightly older crowd who come for well-made drinks and conversation rather than loud music.