Mercurius Cocktail Bar
Mercurius Cocktail Bar
4.5
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Monday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Thursday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Friday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
About
Mercurius Cocktail Bar is the unique bar with a breathtaking terrace view over the Skopelos harbour that offers world music, a big variety of cocktails while hosting cultural events such as art exhibitions and live music concerts. Mercurius Cocktail Bar opened in July 1997 on Skopelos Island. Since then, every summer is the most popular hangout of the Island. Music that travels you across the Globe and cocktails that excite you, are your hosts on its terrace overlooking the old harbour of Skopelos town. Mercurius Cocktail Bar opens every year during Easter time and closes end of September.Mercurius Cocktail Bar is situated at one of the most central spots of Skopelos town.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
If you are two people, you have no hope of being served at the front tables! They put us back in uncomfortable seats as if we were a punishment, and when we asked for a change since the shop was still empty, the lady told us that it was for larger groups that would be consuming. Mercy guys, relax a bit and don't discriminate against customers! Tragic!
Written 18 August 2023
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Nigel
Cheshire, UK1,674 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We came to this lovely cocktail bar for some drinks and coffee after our Gyros down the road. Great place and service and immaculately presented.
The view of the harbour is lovely too. Prices are very dear but maybe that is to be expected. The cost of a couple of rounds of drinks for two was more than our meal earlier at Platanos.
The view of the harbour is lovely too. Prices are very dear but maybe that is to be expected. The cost of a couple of rounds of drinks for two was more than our meal earlier at Platanos.
Written 19 June 2022
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Thank you very much for your nice review!
Written 27 April 2023
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Stefania
Thessaloniki Region, Greece26 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Very beautiful place!!! The decoration is very pretty and the people very friendly! They respected all of our wishes! Great drinks. Stunning view. Also great music choices, but too loud for the size of the bar. We kept using our shazam to find the songs!!
Written 27 July 2020
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Thank you very much for rated Mercurius as excellent!
Written 23 October 2020
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Christiana
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
One of the best bars in skopelos next to the port with great view drinks and music. Very welcome and friendly staff. The drinks were huge and very tasty. I would definitely recommend the bar to a friend!!!!
Written 13 August 2021
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Thank you very much for your grading and your nice description about Mercurius!
Written 28 February 2022
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Iakovos
Thessaloniki, Greece2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
It's my first time not making any effort to stay at the bar. We went tonight, the bar empty ( 2 tables only) we asked to sit in front and while it was empty the reception did not accept claiming it is exclusively for 4 people. The bar was empty... And next to it were 2 people at the same table(note that they were strangers, they seem to prefer them) !!! The employee at the reception unacceptable rude coward!! Really how sorry the owner with such employees!! We were literally kicked out while the tables were not rezerve and the store was empty!!
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Written 23 June 2024
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Dimitris K
Berlin, Germany106 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Mercurius is a fine, obvious choice on the island of Skopelos. A charming little terrace with a view to the port, a nicely decorated interior with a decent cocktail list and a small ground-floor space which occasionally hosts various art exhibitions. The bossa nova music selection is a welcome departure from the heavy-handed folklore that plagues several other spots on the island, and the staff always greets you with a smile.
It's not without its flaws, however, and they are notable. When it comes to waiting to be seated, the bar's good positioning and reputation tend to work against it, as you may have to literally wait forever (same applies for waiting to pay the bill). The blend of music may sound quirky and fresh at first, but repetition sinks in soon. It is, in fact, the very same playlist looping over and over, night after night, summer after summer. The cocktail prices are rather high (for the standards of Skopelos at least and not eg. Mykonos), and to my amazement I happened to notice that their prices can even be increased by a margin of 2-3 euros during high tourist season.
Overall, it feels that the priority is to make a good first-time impression on newcomer tourists during high season, rather than keep recurring visitors interested and entertained. I still do recommend Mercurius, and reserve hope the mindset will change.
It's not without its flaws, however, and they are notable. When it comes to waiting to be seated, the bar's good positioning and reputation tend to work against it, as you may have to literally wait forever (same applies for waiting to pay the bill). The blend of music may sound quirky and fresh at first, but repetition sinks in soon. It is, in fact, the very same playlist looping over and over, night after night, summer after summer. The cocktail prices are rather high (for the standards of Skopelos at least and not eg. Mykonos), and to my amazement I happened to notice that their prices can even be increased by a margin of 2-3 euros during high tourist season.
Overall, it feels that the priority is to make a good first-time impression on newcomer tourists during high season, rather than keep recurring visitors interested and entertained. I still do recommend Mercurius, and reserve hope the mindset will change.
Written 20 September 2014
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Iro Deda
Thessaloniki, Greece15 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Terrible view because there is a bus stop in front of... And many trees.. There is a girl in the reception who doesn't speak Greek!!! In Greece! Amazing! No space to sit properly.. And the worst part of the story is a building right next to the bar which is a wreck! It must be demolished!!! So dark and a terrible music..
Written 17 July 2018
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Σας απαντάω στα ελληνικά γιατί ενοχληθήκατε που η κοπέλα δεν σας μίλησε στη γλώσσα μας. Bέβαια εσείς γράψατε το τίτλο στα ελληνικά αλλά το κείμενο στα αγγλικά!!! Η κριτική σας, αν δεν είναι κακόβουλη είναι τουλάχιστον αστεία. Είναι γνωστό ότι η θέα του Μερκούριου είναι πολύ άσχημη. Δεν βλέπεις το λιμάνι της Σκοπέλου.....Δείτε λίγο κάποιες φωτογραφίες... Και τα δέντρα ε; Τι άσχημο να έχεις δέντρα γύρω σου... Και τα καθίσματά μας; Ναι, είναι πάνω σε παραδοσιακό πλακόστρωτο και όχι σε μάρμαρινο έδαφος κάποιου εμπορικού καταστήματος, το οποίο βέβαια δεν έχει και δέντρα τα οποία σας ενοχλούνε. Το διπλανό μας κτίριο.... Εμείς φταίμε και γι αυτό. Και ναι!!! Είμαστε πολύ σκοτεινό μπαρ, όπως άλλωστε φαίνεται και από τη φωτογραφία σας. Δέχομαι ότι δεν σας άρεσε η μουσική μας... γούστα είναι αυτά. Πάντως κάτι σας πείραξε προφανώς και μπήκατε στο κόπο να γράψετε τόσο άσχημα λόγια. Ίσως το ότι ο Μερκούριος ήταν ασφυκτικά γεμάτος και ο κόσμος μας πέρναγε ένα όμορφο βράδυ χορεύοντας και τραγουδώντας ενώ εσείς περιμένατε το λεωφορείο σε μιά στάση που προφανώς δεν υπάρχει. Και δεν πέρναγε το λεωφορείο για να πάτε στο εμπορικό κέντρο που σας αρέσει να απολαύσετε το ποτό σας και να ακούσετε τη μουσική που εσείς θέλετε.
Written 17 July 2018
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yay1345
New York City, NY15 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
We went there at night. There were a lot people but there was only one waitress. So it took a lot of time to order and get drinks and pay to leave. I didn't like my drink because there were too many ice. However they had nice view for sure.
Written 9 July 2015
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Alex K.
Thessaloniki, Greece4 contributions
I like the place, it's a nice getaway from all the greekness on the island. It has a great view, nice music, a friendly barman. BUT The cocktails are expensive (9 €), the inside of the bar is too small to enjoy and it's always full to sit outside. Also, in the matter of music, it's a bit repetitive. I've noticed the same songs 2 years now that I'm visiting Skopelos. There are a few new additions, but overall it's the same old same old... Too bad for such a profitable place to have flaws.
Written 16 September 2014
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DrOpinion
Limassol City, Cyprus61 contributions
Jul 2020
excellent cocktails, with lots of options and range , very nice sitting area, loved the music selections both times we've been there , and beautiful view to the harbor.
Written 18 July 2020
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Thank you very much for your nice words and for your rate.
Written 24 October 2020
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Hello!
Are you open today night?
Cheers
Max
Written 21 October 2017
Hello! Mercurius is already closed for winter time. We will open again at Easter time 2018. Thank you very much for your interest.
Written 22 October 2017
Dear Mercurius Bar,
If you can assist me with one small question I would be grateful. I have read your reviews and I'm planning to visit the place in August. I'm interested to know if by any chance you have shisha?! Or if there is any place where I can find it.. I've searched everywhere and I didn't find anything related. Sorry for the absurd inquiry.
Thanks and best regards,
Anca Mihaela Bucur
Written 5 July 2017
Dear Anca B,
In Mercurius Bar we don't have shisha. I think no place at Skopelos has shisha.
We looking forward to serve you in our bar!
Written 7 July 2017
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