The Old Powerhouse Chill Bar — Restaurant in Nicosia

First and foremost, I want to highlight the exceptional service we received from our waitress. She was not only kind and cheerful but also went out of her way to assist us, even helping my partner charge her phone when the battery was low—a thoughtful gesture that made a great impression.

As for the drinks, they were well-prepared and served promptly, adding to the overall experience.

Unfortunately, there’s a significant issue that would likely prevent us from returning to this venue. We were seated indoors—genuinely indoors, not one of those "semi-outdoor" spaces often used in Cyprus to skirt smoking regulations. The area was filled with tobacco smoke.

When I raised the concern with the staff member who seated us, I was told not to worry and assured that we were in a non-smoking area. However, it’s baffling and disappointing to see an indoor space with a designated smoking section in the first place.

We managed to stay for about 30 minutes, but when our friends arrived and immediately felt uncomfortable due to the smoky atmosphere, we decided to leave before they even placed their order.

Regrettably, this isn’t the first or only venue in Cyprus where indoor smoking seems to go unchecked, and it’s a practice that significantly diminishes the enjoyment of what could otherwise be a...

Today we made a reservation for 10 people at this restaurant. We arrived there and to our disappointment all reservations were indoors but ours was outdoors. No one was outside, all tables were empty and it was windy and rainy. But they didn’t ask if we wanted to wait in case there is an available table indoors or any other solution. WE had to ask and suggest this or something else. When they told us to wait a couple of minutes, we did. We waited 15-20 minutes and then we decided to leave instead of freezing and sitting outside. On my way out, I kindly suggested next time that they should ask when someone calls for a reservation if they wanted to sit inside or outside and explain the occasion during the winter months. Then, the waiter’s response was that it’s NOT THEIR responsibility but the customer’s responsibility to ask on the phone. I wasn’t going to give a review but the waiter’s behaviour at the end, blaming us for not asking, and especially without ‘accepting’ my suggestion, made me write...

Supreme gin cocktails and sliders!

Every detail of this place has been finely tuned, from the warm welcome and true desire to accommodate.

The cocktails are aromatic, interesting and a fair price for such an experience.

The food is also dead on point. It is neither pretentious nor traditional bar slop, but high quality and well curated FOOD.

The DJ playing was great, with non commercial music over a pleasant sound system, easy enough to talk over without shouting.

The lighting and table layout really sets the mood for this al fresco venue.

And a final further mention of the service from friendly staff whose sole mission of the evening is to serve.

It is a shame that 99% of other bars don’t come close to this. It is a perfect blueprint of what a cocktail...