The Gym

The Gym is an all-day café and bistro in the heart of Nicosia, on Onasagorou Street. Bright and calm in the mornings, it's a comfortable place to open a laptop over specialty coffee (with almond and oat milk on hand) and easy brunch or lunch. As the day turns to evening, the space becomes warm, intimate and quietly romantic, thanks to stone-textured walls, clean lines, soft lighting and a variety of seating areas that blend modern elegance with classic charm.

There's also a cosy front room for winter coffees and a comfortable back yard for warmer days. The kitchen leans Mediterranean and international, with well-loved plates such as squid risotto, squid tempura, tuna tataki, mini salmon tacos and generous pasta dishes. The bar is a highlight too, from a rich Bloody Mary to aromatic mulled wine in season.

Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive team and the evolving menu, ambience and music. Open late every day except Monday, it suits everything from a morning work session to a relaxed date night.