Irlandos Bar
Visitors say
When our friend's nose was injured, we went in to ask for help. The guy at the bar immediately gave her a band aid and ice. Great people. Also, their draft beer is amazing. Nice place❤️
This is the best bar in the town. Excellent cheeseburger. Not only the best beer, but also the best burger is here.
About
Tucked away near the quiet village of Alyfada, on the sun-warmed eastern side of Lesvos, Irlandos Bar offers a relaxed and welcoming retreat for travelers exploring the island's lesser-visited interior. The name hints at a spirit of warmth and conviviality that transcends borders, and the bar delivers exactly that — a place where locals and visitors alike can settle in, slow down, and enjoy a cold drink away from the busier coastal strips.
Whether you are passing through after a walk in the surrounding olive groves or winding down after a day of exploring the villages of the eastern Lesvos hills, Irlandos provides a comfortable spot to recharge. Expect a friendly atmosphere, a selection of drinks, and the kind of unhurried service that defines Greek island hospitality at its most genuine. The surrounding landscape of Alyfada — a tranquil settlement set amid greenery typical of this part of the island — gives the bar a distinctly local character that larger resort bars simply cannot replicate.
For visitors keen to experience everyday life on Lesvos beyond the postcard scenes of Molyvos or Mytilene, stopping at a neighborhood bar like Irlandos is exactly the kind of authentic encounter that makes the island memorable. It is a small place, but one that reflects the easy, welcoming rhythm of life in the Aegean — reason enough to pull up a stool and linger a little longer than planned.
Before you go
What to expect
The Irish-inflected name sets the tone — this is a bar that prizes easy company over pretension, where locals and passing travellers share the same unhurried pace. Pull up a stool, order a cold drink, and let the relaxed rhythm of the place do the rest. It has the settled feel of somewhere that has earned its corner of Mytilene's quieter streets.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early autumn suits it best; evenings are liveliest once the heat of the day eases.
How to get there
Irlandos is within easy walking distance of central Mytilene — a few minutes on foot from the harbour or the main square.
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Justine Toms
November 2025
Very nice and cozy place, drinks and making new friends.
Özge Tunoğlu
August 2025
When our friend's nose was injured, we went in to ask for help. The guy at the bar immediately gave her a band aid and ice. Great people. Also, their draft beer is amazing. Nice place❤️
Asya
September 2024
Great mojito. Great karaoke. Made our night. Highly recommended!!
Dimitris Iliou
September 2024
Great place with friendly staff and great karaoke nights 😁
Huseyin Canbulat
July 2024
This is the best bar in the town. Excellent cheeseburger. Not only the best beer, but also the best burger is here.
Petros Savvopoulos
June 2024
Awesome ethnic vibes. Very friendly staff. Go there and it’s sure you’re leaving with new friends.
Stella Makri
April 2024
Best place to have fun in Mytilene. Always happy to be there!!! Kevin,,,the owner is super polite and always helpful. His dog is also adorable 🥰
maria papageorgiou
June 2023
Perfect drinks , And Tyke is so wellcoming,to everyone . Thank you for a wonderfull evening
Jon Beedell
October 2021
A great bar with good Irish stout and whiskies and a brilliant cocktail shaking barman who'll whip uo delightful concoctions to make you dance ! Met some fun people there too. A cool space to hang out in funky Mitilini.
phillippa haynes
October 2021
Great little bar, good music. We have had some fantastic nights here. The staff are great and the barman Bill mixed a mean dirty margireta.
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