Lefteris Coffee Shop (Καφενείον ο Λευτέρης) — Restaurant in Municipality of Symi

Worth all the steps to get to the old town and we went to this lovely, family run bar each of the three evenings we were in Symi and also ate in the restaurants there, which we much preferred to the ones near the port. The bar is a great place to people watch, as the main pedestrian thoroughfare passes through the middle. It is frequented by locals, ex-pats and tourists and is the sort of place where you often get to talk to others. Lots of seating, including raised seating on the steps. A selection of meze is brought after your first drink, which is a nice touch. The drinks are good value and I admit that we over imbibed on one occasion! I do not often have cocktails, but the mojito and strawberry daiquiri that I had here...

A really welcome respite if you're climbing to the castle ruins, it's almost 400 steps up to the cafe but the owner is very welcoming and the prices are reasonable. We bought a large beer and lemonade and received a complimentary range of dips for 6 euro. The only downside was the interior but there's seating, shade and a cooling breeze outside which is very needed in summer. The staff, as in Rhodes are very accommodating and friendly. Take care not to sit outside the Olive Tree if you buy from here or they will...

Cute little cafe. Simple menu but did not disappoint. Lovely spot in the village on the hill. No specific view down, but is a vibrant little space so lots to watch and enjoy. Comfortable seating too. We had fruit and yoghurt. It was simple but good. Coffee was average. Slightly expensive, but on an island off an island and up a hill, it was...