Back in the day, gardens and backyards offered a cool respite from the heat to residents, with trees providing much-needed shade while the scent of flowers created a pleasant atmosphere for hanging out with friends and a chance to talk, laugh and relax.
Today, these backyards and gardens of homes in Limassol are few and far between, as the city and the needs of its residents have changed. Many of them, however, have taken on a new life. Homes have been replaced by bars and restaurants, with gardens that offer the ultimate summer refuge, serving up ice-cold drinks and culinary delights as an antidote to the heat.
An idyllic environment, relaxing vibes, music, entertainment, all make for good reasons to enjoy one such garden in the city.
Stoa Urban Kitchen is a daily option for dining and drinks in the city. Simple and modern design in the arcade, combined with the relaxed atmosphere in the courtyard, provide options or any hour of the day.
Address: 148 Eirinis
Contact number: 25 588808
A welcoming café – bar, a few steps from the commercial center of Aneksartisias street, provides a beautiful patio in the back side, with idyllic lights and olive trees between the tables.
Address: 8, Thessalonikis street
Contact number: 25 305050
Le Bordeaux Bistro & Wine Bar, making use of all spaces of the classic building it is located in, has created a space ideal for a meal with selected wines in its courtyard.
Address: 278 Agiou Andreou
Contact number: 99 184451
A cook shop with a large, welcoming interior courtyard, the Living Room is an option when seeking out a home cooked meal or a glass of wine, ouzo or ‘tsipouro’ alongside meze dishes.
Address: 39-41 Kitou Kyprianou Street
Contact number: 25 103400
Α classic bar, with vintage decorations and a beautiful courtyard, offers drinks and food in the city center, from noon until past midnight.
Address: 57 Anexartisias street, at the junction with Athinon Street
Contact number: 25 550200
A bar with a unique identity, that hosts Djs for evenings with house, techno and new disco, will charm you with its back courtyard, no matter the season.
Address: 8, Kitiou Kyprianou
Contact number: 99 588343, 96 589805
The garden of one of the most impressive stately manors of the city center is lit up with twinkling lights in the summer to welcome everyone for wonderful cocktails and delicious snacks.
Address: Ifigeneias (opposite the CUT library)
Contact number: 25 361362, 99 412244
A bar with beautiful atmosphere, delicious drinks and interesting music choices, in a “hidden” courtyard in Heroes’ Square. Surrounded by trees and plant pots, its visitors relax with house, electronica and dance beats.
Address: 23 A Andrea Drousioti (Heroes Square)
Contact number: 99 062866
Featuring vintage décor and a welcoming bar with tasty cocktails, interesting music selections and a courtyard with plants and light strings consist what Zester has to offer in the historical city center.
Address: 108 Eleftherias Street
Contact number: 99 895833
A fresh, young concept found its home in an old building with an inner courtyard, offering a cool alternative for summer nights. Aside from the music options – featuring everything from house to rock and Latin music – it’s also known for its cocktails.
Address: Zig Zag Street
Contact number: 99 878920
In the garden of a former hotel, along a beautiful city side street, this space is available for coffee and dinner, as well as drinks late into the night.
Address: 3 Zik Zak Street
Contact number: 25 101050
Dionysus Mansion is a venue beloved for its creative Greek and Cypriot cuisine. It also boasts one of the most beautiful gardens, featuring lots of greenery, a fountain, and specially configured areas for romantic evenings.
Address: 5, 16th June Street 1943
Contact number: 25 222210
Oshi Asian Interactive, a modern restaurant inspired by Asian cuisine, has created a wonderful space in Limassol’s historical center for summer evenings in the inner garden of the preserved building.
Address: 52 Eleftherias Street
Contact number: 25 377770
In a restored, stone-built house in Limassol's historical city center, featuring a garden in the back, this restaurant offers authentic selections of India’s culinary tradition.
Address: 50, Eleftherias Street
Contact number: 96 293737
Its name is reminiscent of unique culinary experiences, which one can sample from its tantalizing menu (from appetizers to dessert) in the idyllic atmosphere of the inner courtyard.
Address: 117 Irinis street
Contact number: 25 340758
With an inner courtyard that is sure to transport you to a whole other era, Lab Restaurant + Bar strikes the right balance between traditional architecture of this classic building and industrial décor. It offers drinks and light meals from the afternoon until late at night.
Address: Anexartisias
Contact number: 25 738882
Sir Paul hotel is built around a typical inner courtyard of a classic building in the historical center of Limassol. One can enjoy coffee or drinks in the courtyard, as well as a meal from the hotel’s restaurant.
Address: 5, Ifigeneias Street
Contact number: 25 755454
Aromatic coffee, delicious cocktails, ice-cold beers and a rich menu for all hours are on offer in this interior courtyard in Saripolou Square. Soul, jazz, and house melodies accompany the evenings.
Address: Saripolou Square, 71 – 73
Contact number: 97 692091
Το Mitbah είναι ένα βολικό στέκι για θρεπτικά, αλλά γρήγορα γεύματα κάθε ώρα της ημέρας. Η αυλή πίσω από το κατάστημα, αποτελεί μια βολική επιλογή για ένα ήσυχο διάλειμμα για φαγητό μέσα στη μέρα.
Διεύθυνση: Αθηνών 63
Τηλέφωνο: 25 622622
Le Chat, next to the deanery of the CUT, has become a hangout for coffee and refreshing drinks, snacks and homemade pastries, but also a place to sit and relax at all hours of the day.
Address: CUT Square
Contact number: 25 352663
The beautiful main courtyard of Columbia Plaza welcomes all who wish to enjoy fresh pasta, pizzas and salads as well as burgers or sushi from the menu of La Boca.
Address: 223, Agiou Andreou Street
Contact number: 25 278000
A hangout for delicious, Greek souvlaki in the historical center of Limassol, with a beautiful courtyard for those who wish to make a stop, from noon until the early morning hours.
Address: 7, Kanari Street
Contact number: 25 341154
A popular option for actual, home-cooked meals and a beautiful garden in the back of the restaurant. The menu includes 35 – 40 different dishes daily, both local cuisine and international dishes.
Address: 50 Vasileos Konstantinou
Contact number: 25 331458
A restaurant boasting authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, which also features a beautiful courtyard, surrounded by trees, where guests can enjoy delicious dishes and aromatic shisha.
Address: 3, Iliados Street, Yermasoyia
Contact number: 25 328838
The restaurant that has been operating for 3 decades in Limassol, features a spacious courtyard where guests may enjoy dishes of international cuisine, Scandinavian appetizers and refreshing drinks.
Address: 7, Voltaire Street, Yermasoyia
Contact number: 25 316511
An Asian restaurant in Yermasoyia, Benzai is an interesting option for dinner with creative dishes, in a spacious yard with idyllic atmosphere.
Address: 9, Patmou street (κclose to Yermasoyia Roundabout)
Contact number: 25 588282
With its unique décor and open courtyard for the summer months, this restaurant is available for eclectic Asian cuisine and delicious cocktails.
Address: 80, Amathountos Avenue
Contact number: 25 321313
