Bar Crawl Ios: 5 Venues, 5 Shots, VIP Entry

Five bars, five shots, and VIP entry to each one in a single night

A nightly bar crawl in Ios village (Chora) that starts with a pre-drink event at Life is a Beach Party HQ and moves through five venues with included shots and VIP club entry at each stop. You meet at 23:00 on the main road and stay out until close or sunrise, with a live English-speaking guide leading the group through Escobar, Circus Bar, Shush Bar, Disco 69, and Sweet Irish Dream. The crawl runs roughly four hours and includes a jagerbomb on arrival, five shots across the venues, and free entry to the final nightclub before 3am.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ios Bar Crawl Experience

• Meet at Life is a Beach Party HQ
• Pre-drinks event at LIABP HQ
• Visit Escobar for novelty shots
• Go to Circus Bar for live music
• Enjoy Silent disco at Shush Bar
• VIP entry to Disco 69 nightclub
• After-club at Sweet Irish Dream

The experience

Ios Village bar crawl starts at Life is a Beach Party HQ on the main street of Chora at 23:00 each night. You begin with a pre-drink event and a jagerbomb, then move through five partner venues in sequence. The group stays together with a live English-speaking guide, and each stop includes a shot on arrival plus VIP entry to the venue: no waiting in line at the door.

The five stops each have their own draw. Escobar specializes in novelty shots and buckets; Circus Bar is run by Australian musicians and features live music with a shot challenge; Shush Bar is the island's only silent disco, where you pick between three music channels on headphones and try the house rave juice; Disco 69 is the biggest club in the village square with an international crowd and a strong mix of music and drinks; Sweet Irish Dream is the after-club where you skip the queue with VIP entry before 3am and can stay until close or sunrise. Free laybacks arrive with you at the final stop.

The crawl is a public group experience, so you'll meet other travelers and locals. A live guide coordinates the stops and timing, and the route stays within Ios Village itself, so walking between venues is short. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them. The night runs roughly four hours, though the final venue can keep you out as long as you want to stay.

What’s included

• A jagerbomb on arrival at the pre-party.
• one shot at each of the five venues (Escobar, Circus Bar, Shush Bar, Disco 69, Sweet Irish Dream).
• VIP entry to all five venues.
• free entry to the nightclubs before 3am.
• a live English-speaking guide for the night.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Jul 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 30 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by LIFE IS A BEACH PARTY HQ

Is this one for you?The crawl runs at a steady pace through five venues over roughly four hours, with short walks between stops in the village. You'll be on your feet and moving between bars, so come ready to walk and stand. It's suitable for all fitness levels, but it's not a slow-paced experience. Minimum age is 18.

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Top questions

What exactly is included in the bar crawl ticket?

The ticket covers a jagerbomb on arrival at the pre-party, one shot at each of the five partner venues, VIP entry to all five venues so you skip the line, and free entry to the final nightclub (Disco 69 and Sweet Irish Dream) before 3am. Drinks beyond the included shots are at your own cost.

Where do I meet and what time does the bar crawl start?

You meet at Life is a Beach Party HQ on the main road of Ios Village (Chora) at 23:00 every night. The pre-drink event begins there, and the crawl moves through the five venues from that point.

What is Shush Bar and how does the silent disco work?

Shush Bar is the only silent disco on Ios and usually fills up every night in summer. Instead of hearing music from speakers, you wear headphones and choose between three different music channels, so you can pick the vibe that suits you. The house drink is called rave juice.

Can I skip stops or leave early if I want to?

The bar crawl is a guided group experience with a set route through five venues, so the structure is fixed. However, you're free to leave at any point if you need to. The guide will have the group details if you want to rejoin later.

Is this suitable if I'm not a heavy drinker?

The crawl is built around shots and drinks at each venue, so the experience centers on that. You're welcome to join and pace yourself. The included shots are part of the ticket, but you control how much you drink beyond them. The atmosphere and the venues themselves are the main draw for many people.