Sinagogi Open Air Bar

Sinagogi delivers one of Chania's most memorable night-time settings before a drink has even arrived. Hidden off Kondylaki Street beside the city's historic synagogue, the bar occupies a restored, roofless Venetian-era stone building where arches, plants and open sky replace conventional decoration. Arrive early for a quieter aperitif and time to notice the masonry; later, DJs and a lively crowd turn the courtyard into one of the Old Town's most animated summer rooms. Cocktails are the point, made with fresh ingredients and enough imagination to reward choosing a house creation rather than defaulting to a standard order. Music moves between soul, funk, alternative sounds and more familiar late-night tracks, while a smaller bar gives the evening another mood. The atmosphere can become energetic as the night develops, so this is not the place for hushed conversation at peak hour. Come for the architecture, stay for a well-made drink, and look up: the stars are the only ceiling the room needs.