Nicosia's wine bar and bistro scene rewards a bit of wandering. On Ermou Street, Vintage Wine bar & Bistro pairs Mediterranean plates with a long wine list and a summer rooftop garden, while Brasserie Au Bon Plaisir keeps things classic with French steaks and seafood in the city centre.

For creative cooking, SENTIO leans into contemporary Mediterranean with Middle Eastern and Asian touches, COOKSHOP runs an ever-changing menu Tuesday to Saturday, and AMANO Kitchen Bar serves inventive plates alongside live jazz. Picnic in the old town does smash burgers and cocktails with a lively evening buzz, and The Gym shifts from brunch by day to romantic small plates by night.

If you're after a view or open air, Loft sits atop UNIC's SIX Residence with 360° city vistas, Avlu is an open-air compound near the centre, and Garden Day and Night stays open late for drinks and casual bites. Blu Ciel and Aglantzia Venue round out the list with cosy, music-friendly options.