Valhalla
Visitors say
Great beer place that oozes atmosphere. Good service, interesting beers, great alley. And the Voreia smoked amber ale tastes like bacon!
Great pub with excellent food. Variety of meats. You should taste its stakes. A vast variety of beers from evry place in Europe.
About
Tucked away near the quiet village of Alyfada on Lesvos's northern coast, Valhalla stands out with a name that hints at something bold and memorable amid the island's typically understated landscape. The northern reaches of Lesvos are less touristed than the beaches around Molyvos or the busy port of Mytilene, which gives establishments in this area an unhurried, local character that many travelers specifically seek out. Whether a bar, cafe, or gathering spot, a place that calls itself Valhalla tends to have personality to spare, and the rugged, quiet beauty of the surrounding Aegean coastline only deepens that sense of discovery.
Visitors who find their way to Alyfada and its surroundings are often rewarded with the authentic rhythms of everyday Greek island life, away from the polished tourist circuits. A stop at Valhalla offers a chance to pause, take in the northern Lesvos air, and connect with a place that caters as much to locals as to passing travelers. The region's olive groves and stone-walled villages frame the experience, reminding you that this corner of the island has its own unhurried pace that sets it apart from the more-visited southern and western shores.
Before you go
What to expect
Valhalla cuts through Mytilini's café-and-bar landscape with a name that signals personality before you even walk in. The crowd tends to be a relaxed mix of locals and in-the-know visitors, the kind of place that feels lived-in rather than curated for tourists. Whether you stop in for a drink before dinner or end up staying longer than planned, the vibe rewards the decision.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early autumn suits it best; summer evenings in Mytilini stay warm well past midnight, though July and August bring the most foot traffic.
How to get there
Valhalla is essentially in the heart of Mytilini — barely 0.2 km from the centre, so a short walk from the waterfront or the ferry port is all it takes.
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Hope House
September 2025
Google maps says they are open until 7. I walk in at 5:12 and they tell me they’re closed. Seems like they don’t want to work
Samuel Braaten
September 2025
They have a lot of different beer (including strong Belgian, Irish, German, Greek, and Danish Somersby for your girldfriend)
George W Russell
July 2025
Great beer place that oozes atmosphere. Good service, interesting beers, great alley. And the Voreia smoked amber ale tastes like bacon!
Heinz Jansen
February 2024
Brilliant Atmosphere, great cold draught Guiness, Carlsberg, Mythos, Grimmbergen, Kaiser Pils!!! Absolut brilliant musik, Blues, Soft Pop, Soul, in a volume that you still can have a conversation without shouting at each other. Staff is very attentive and courteous!!!
Erika Alarie
August 2023
Wonderful food, music and atmosphere in the heart of Mytilini
Łukasz Konieczny
April 2023
More than half from "drinks menu" was not available. Only few beers to choose. No whisky, no vodka, no gin etc.
Nikola Djordjevic
December 2022
I have been in Mytilini for a month. I havent felt more at home then this place. Service is GREAT. Music is good old Rock. Stuff is not stingy. I got a beer from the house every 3-4th order. And Never below the line.... I recomand this place to anyone who visits Mytilini...
Marios Kotz
February 2022
Great pub with excellent food. Variety of meats. You should taste its stakes. A vast variety of beers from evry place in Europe.
Ilias
October 2021
The owner that also takes orders refused to change the side dish of the burger I ordered from fries to salad. He even denied to have the dish served without the fries. I've never in my life had such a simple request denied at a restaurant/pub it's absurd.
Vena Kourdis
October 2018
Great selection of Draught Beer. The best cooked meat in town. So tender. Try the mixed grill, Souvlaki & Pork joint melts in your mouth
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