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The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars

Swing Thing

Heraklion, Greece

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL BARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 23 2026
Swing Thing

A small cocktail bar in central Heraklion serving classic drinks and original house recipes, with a menu of homemade infusions and a list that changes each season. Bartender Stavros explains each drink as he makes it, and the jazz, rock and blues playlist sets the mood.

Highlights

  • Salty Skin cocktail
  • Bergamot spiced sour
  • Seasonal menu changes yearly

Good to know

  • Few tables inside and outside, bar seating common
  • Booking recommended at busy times
  • Kids not permitted

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