THE BLACKBEARD KOURSAROS OF ANAXOS
Visitors say
Absolutely loved this place! Great food, super friendly staff and the comfiest sunbeds right by the water. Perfect vibes for a lazy beach day with good drinks and amazing service. A must-visit when you’re in Lesbos! 🌊🍹☀️
Great beach bar. Chilled & relaxing atmosphere. Lovely food - large portions. Good choice of background music. Great service from Elvis & the team.
About
Tucked into the laid-back coastal village of Anaxos, The Blackbeard Koursaros is a bar and gathering spot that wears its piratical spirit with pride. The name alone — koursaros meaning corsair or pirate in Greek — sets the tone: this is a place of good-humoured irreverence, strong drinks, and the kind of easy camaraderie that forms naturally when the Aegean breeze is warm and the evening stretches ahead. Anaxos itself is a quiet, family-friendly beach village on the northwestern coast of Lesvos, and The Blackbeard offers a lively counterpoint to the sedate rhythm of the shoreline, drawing in locals and travellers alike who want something with a bit more character than a standard beach café.
Visitors can expect a colourful atmosphere steeped in nautical and pirate iconography, with the sort of eclectic décor that makes for memorable photographs and easy conversation. Whether you settle in for a cold local beer, a cocktail, or something stronger, the place has the feel of a hideout that rewards those who find it — unhurried, unpretentious, and unapologetically itself. It is the kind of spot that earns its reputation by word of mouth rather than signage, a fixture in the social fabric of Anaxos that keeps visitors coming back long after the sunburn has faded. If you are exploring the northwestern corner of Lesvos and want to end your day somewhere with genuine personality, The Blackbeard Koursaros is well worth the detour.
Before you go
What to expect
Nautical paraphernalia crowds the walls and drinks are poured with a generous hand at this pirate-spirited bar tucked into the backstreets of Anaxos. The clientele is an easy mix of beach-tired travellers and local regulars, and the unhurried pace makes it simple to strike up conversation over a cold beer or a well-made cocktail. Evenings tend to take on a life of their own here.
Best time to visit
June through September is prime season; evenings are liveliest in July and August when the terrace fills with a post-beach crowd.
How to get there
From Mytilene, drive northwest through Kalloni and continue toward the coast — the journey to Anaxos takes roughly an hour to an hour and a quarter depending on your route.
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Visitor Reviews
andrew fardon
October 2025
Amazing. Great food, great friendly service, loved the music. Will definitely call in again.
Laura Arina Grosu
August 2025
For food, I just ordered a hamburger and it was good. The cocktail meniu has really cute names,and they are beautifully presented🍹☠️🦚. I recommend the Queen Anne's Revenge💜 and Diaso del Sol. The location is beautifully decorated with a pirate theme and the bathroom was creeply funny.
David Fellows
August 2025
Spent 2 fantastic days at Pirates beach bar Anoxas! Absolutely lovely. Staff are really friendly...comfortable free beach beds with parasols if buy a drink (the owner reserved the sunbeds which we wanted on request for the second day). Food was extremely nice..fantastic Greek salad with the best homemade pesto we've ever tasted..burgers..meatballs and brushetta (lots of beach style food but very tasty/ well presented/ homemade and very reasonably priced). We spent all day till 7pm (2x adults & 1 child) with alcoholic drinks for us and water and juices ( including a couple of cocktails and large lagers all day) and a meal each.. was only 75 euros which was very reasonable ( and includes waitress service from very nice girl & lady). On paying our bill the owner extremely kindly gave us a free gift of boxed Greek soap & 2 lagers on the house ( even called us a taxi to get back to Molyvos). Can highly recommend the beach bar and beautiful beach. Thanks so much for our best beach days!
Monika L.
August 2025
Absolutely loved this place! Great food, super friendly staff and the comfiest sunbeds right by the water. Perfect vibes for a lazy beach day with good drinks and amazing service. A must-visit when you’re in Lesbos! 🌊🍹☀️
Mateusz Szymichowski
August 2025
!I'd happily give this place a positive review, specifically about the atmosphere and the incredibly friendly service. And that's not all, because I can't forget the food, which surprised me the most and allowed me to experience both good Greek cuisine and the American flavors of a delicious burger. It was the only restaurant on the coast that I enjoyed so much and that has etched itself in my taste buds. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes they prepare with their amazing chef, with whom I had a very pleasant conversation. Just stop by and eat ☺️ and for dessert, admire the stunning sea view 😍!!!
Zeynep Esgin
August 2025
A tranquil beach bar offering delicious hot and cold sandwiches and homemade wines. The sunbeds are comfortable and come in various styles, the music is pleasantly low, and the sea is crystal clear. The owner is incredibly kind and attentive. What more could you ask for?
Helen Barber
July 2025
Great beach bar. Chilled & relaxing atmosphere. Lovely food - large portions. Good choice of background music. Great service from Elvis & the team.
Marian Nadu
July 2025
The beach is the same for everyone, but the difference is made by the services offered by the owner of this beach bar. He takes great care to make his customers feel good, to find the most comfortable sun loungers, to offer you a place in the sun or in the shade, depending on your preference. The coffee and music are very good.
Victoria Emily Thomas
June 2025
Ignatios is very friendly, made us feel at home and looked after us well whilst on vacation. All of the staff are great, very helpful and welcoming. Great food, big portions at a very reasonable price. The semi-dry white wine is divine, and the lemonade with aronia but Ignatios will recommend all sorts and make things to your liking too. Comfortable and clean sunbeds for free use on the beach if you order drinks/food. Overall, a great atmosphere and we cannot wait to be back!
Dorota Sułkowska
October 2023
If you want to fully relax, this is the right place. Wonderful spot with delicious food and great atmosphere. The owners offer delightful snacks and local wine, most of which is made by themselves. You can unwind on their sunbeds and the service is always helpful. I already miss the place... Definitely recommended
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