Sunset

Sunset is a cocktail bar sitting directly on the waterfront strip of Little Venice, the most photographed neighbourhood in Mykonos Town. The buildings here — balconied, colourful, and cantilevered over the water — make the whole stretch one of the island's best natural viewing platforms, and Sunset occupies a prime position within it.

The bar's name is straightforward: it points west, the Aegean is right there, and from late afternoon onward the light over the water is the main attraction. With a 2.8 rating across 241 Google reviews, it draws a mixed crowd — some deliberate visitors, some people who simply wander into Little Venice and settle at the first available seat. That honesty is useful: this is a well-located bar in a very competitive street, and the draw is as much the setting as anything the venue itself provides.

Listed as open 24 hours every day of the week, Sunset operates well beyond the golden hour that gives it its name. That makes it relevant for late-night drinks as much as for pre-dinner sundowners.

What to Expect

Little Venice's bars are arranged along a narrow pedestrian waterfront where the terrace tables are genuinely close to the sea — on calm days the water laps a metre or so below the railings, and on windier days you'll feel the spray. Sunset fits that format: expect a compact outdoor seating area, bar seating or small tables, and sightlines across to the windmills on the Kato Myli ridge to the northwest.

The drinks list at a venue of this type in Mykonos will typically run to cocktails, local spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options. No menu is published online, so if you have specific requirements — a particular spirit, a food order — it is worth confirming at the bar itself. Prices in Little Venice generally sit at the higher end of Mykonos Town's already elevated scale, reflecting the location rather than any particular craft or rarity of what's being served.

The atmosphere is casual during the day, louder and more crowded from around 7 p.m. onward as the sunset crowd arrives. This stretch of Little Venice becomes genuinely busy from late June through August, and seating at a good table can require patience or timing. The vibe is social and outdoor-focused; this is not a quiet venue in high season.

Because it is open around the clock, the bar also serves people returning from clubs in the early hours, giving it a character that shifts considerably between noon, sunset, and 3 a.m.

How to Get There

Little Venice is on the western edge of Mykonos Town (Chora), a short walk from the main harbour. From the Old Port, head inland through the town's lanes toward the windmills — Little Venice is directly below the Kato Myli windmill row. The walk from the bus station at Fabrika Square takes around ten minutes on foot through the pedestrianised centre.

There is no parking in Little Venice itself, and driving into Mykonos Town during peak season is heavily restricted. The closest practical parking area is at the New Port or the main town periphery; most visitors walk or take a taxi into the centre. Taxis from the main taxi stand in Manto Mavrogenous Square to Little Venice is a five-minute walk, not a ride.

For those coming from other parts of the island, the KTEL bus network connects Ornos, Platis Gialos, Paradise Beach, and the airport to Fabrika Square, from where Little Venice is walkable.

Accessibility in Little Venice is limited: the alleys are cobbled and uneven, and the waterfront area has no formal ramp access. Moving through the area with a wheelchair or pushchair requires care.

Best Time to Visit

The obvious answer is the hour before and during sunset — in midsummer that means arriving from around 7:30 p.m. to secure a decent table. In July and August, Little Venice bars fill up quickly once locals and tourists both make for the water, and standing-room is a realistic outcome if you arrive at the last minute.

For a quieter experience, daytime visits from late morning through early afternoon offer a very different atmosphere — fewer people, lower noise, the same view. Shoulder season (May, early June, September, October) brings noticeably thinner crowds and cooler evenings; the light at sunset is still excellent and the experience is less rushed.

Mykonos' summer meltemi wind blows predominantly from the north, most strongly in July and August. On high-wind days, sitting on the exposed Little Venice terrace can be genuinely uncomfortable — the spray from the waves and the noise both increase. Check conditions and consider a more sheltered spot if the wind is strong.

Being open 24 hours makes the bar a practical option at hours when much of the island has little else open — a useful characteristic for those keeping late-night schedules.

Tips for Visiting

• Arrive before 7:30 p.m. in high season if you want a table with a direct sea view rather than a spot further back from the railing.
• The windmill backdrop to the northwest frames the sunset view; orient yourself to face northwest rather than due west for the best light angle.
• Little Venice gets loud as the evening progresses — if you want a conversation-friendly drink, earlier in the day or early evening is more practical than midnight.
• Check the weather before committing to an outdoor bar. On days when the meltemi is blowing hard, the whole Little Venice waterfront is exposed and uncomfortable regardless of which bar you choose.
• Bring cash as a backup. Most bars in Mykonos Town accept cards, but in a busy tourist area card machines occasionally fail during peak hours.
• The area is extremely pedestrian-friendly but not easy to access with luggage, prams, or wheelchairs — the cobblestones are uneven and the alleys narrow.
• No booking information is available online for this venue; it appears to operate on a walk-in basis only.
• The 2.8 rating suggests inconsistency in the experience — read recent reviews close to your visit date to get a current picture of service and value.
• Other bars are within metres on the same strip, so if Sunset is full or doesn't suit, you have immediate alternatives without leaving the neighbourhood.

What to Order

No published menu is available for Sunset, so specific drink recommendations can't be made with confidence. Across Little Venice bars generally, cocktails featuring local spirits — particularly Greek gin and Aegean-sourced spirits — are common, alongside international standards and Greek wine. Fresh juice and non-alcoholic cocktails are widely available at Mykonos bars during summer.

If you're ordering food rather than just drinks, confirm availability directly at the venue; the source description categorises Sunset as a bar, and food service should not be assumed.

The drinks are priced for a premium tourist location. In the Little Venice strip, cocktails at comparable venues typically run toward the upper range of what you'd pay in Mykonos Town generally. Pricing is part of the trade-off for the view and the location.