Benitses has a relaxed nightlife focused on bars, tavernas, and seaside drinks rather than big clubs. It’s a place for easy evenings, not all-night partying — but it also has a surprisingly lively past.
Today, you’ll find a handful of low-key bars and late-night spots, while the remains of old clubs tell the story of when Benitses was one of Corfu’s busiest party destinations.
What Is Benitses Like at Night?
Evenings in Benitses are typically slow-paced, with people gathering in tavernas, enjoying drinks by the sea, or taking relaxed walks along the waterfront.
While there are still a few places that stay open late, the atmosphere today is quiet and intimate, with most activity centered around dining and waterfront spots rather than dancing or clubbing.
This is a big change from the past. After the decline of mass tourism in the mid-1990s, Benitses gradually moved away from its busy nightlife scene and redefined itself as a more laid-back destination.
Today, the village focuses more on culture, scenery, and good food. Many locals returned to traditional activities like fishing, which now supports the fresh seafood served in the area’s tavernas.
For those looking for a more lively nightlife, Corfu Town and Kavos offer far more options within easy reach.
Benitses is not a party destination — it’s better for relaxed nights than clubbing.
In short, Benitses is about atmosphere, food, and relaxed evenings — not nightlife in the traditional party sense.
Benitses old clubs
Today, nothing reminds us of the full-of-life and intense nights during past decades, when there were more than 100 bars as well as a dozen nightclubs staying open until early in the morning.
The waves of mass tourism that characterized the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s are a distant memory. Witnesses of past decades are the remnants of abandoned discos next to supermarkets and restaurants.
Once upon a time, Benitses Clubs, only what is left…
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If you are wondering what this is below? It was the entrance of the Paradise Club, I mean, what is left now, there isn’t any better angle to take a good shot, as the place is surrounded by uncontrolled vegetation.
Former Bars in Benitses
Rainbow Pub (Closed, Now is transformed to Loris restaurant)
Sunshine Bar (Still open, Bar with good music, crepes, and drinks during the day, stays open until late)
Shamrock Pub (Closed, now a souvenir shop)
Oxygen Bar (Closed since 2013)
Connections Internet Cafe (Is what its name says)
Casanovas (Closed after 2012)
Stadium Club (Closed and sold recently)
Barbayannis Cheers bar (Still open for the very few British visitors)
These are all we know about the clubs in Benitses. We may be missing some, as shops and bars are changing names and owners very frequently, and we heard that some new bars are opening.
NOTE: The bars-shops above are not clickable! They are just there for informational reasons.
If you’re looking for Corfu’s nightlife → click here to read the full Corfu Nightlife Guide.
