At the opposite end of the scale are the newer, classier places where drinks come out of bottles with names you've heard of, furniture is comfy and quirky rather than wipe clean, and the music will create ambiance and atmosphere.

These bars are multiplying rapidly as Ayia Napa develops from a drink till you drop party capital to a more cosmopolitan resort. Check out Liquid Cafe Bar, ultra-trendy Pepper, Cafe Central, Jello and Fresh. ​

Drinks are slightly more expensive in these bars but still good value for money with proper measures of real spirits and an exotic selection of luxury brands and cocktails. Perfect to pick up the pre-club buzz, and also very popular among non-drinkers for their huge selection of speciality juices and coffees, these bars attract a mix of nationalities and ages.  ​​