Cocktail Bars
Nightlife
Rooftop sunsets, beachside cocktails, and dancing under the stars on the Albanian Riviera.
Rooftop Bars
Elevated terraces with panoramic views over the bay, mountains, and sunsets.
Rooftop Bars
UMI Sushi & Cocktail
Rruga 2 Dhjetori
4.6
Rooftop sushi bar with panoramic sea views; happy hour 6-7PM
Rooftop Bars
Locca Rooftop Himare
Town center
4.4
Cocktails and shisha with bay views; boulevard-equivalent prices
Rooftop Bars
Thèa Rooftop Bar
Above OTP Bank, Rruga 2 Dhjetori, Spile
4.9
One of few bars open until 3AM; intimate sunset views
6:30PM-3AM@thea_rooftop_bar
Rooftop Bars
Rooftop Bars
Beach Bars
Toes-in-the-sand spots with DJ sets, beanbag seating, and all-day vibes.
Beach Bars
Manolo Beach Bar
Spile promenade
4.0
Central Spile location with direct beachfront seating and sunset views
Beach Bars
BOHO Livadh Beach Bar
Livadh Beach
4.8
Most visually beautiful place on the Riviera; boho-chic with DJs
Mon-Thu 8AM-3AM, Fri-Sun 8AM-5AM@bohobar_livadh
Beach Bars
Beach Bars
Beach Bars
Mumbas Beach Club
Llaman Beach
Secluded cove; colorful bean bags; chill music; pristine waters
Beach Bars
Favela Beach Bar
Jale Beach
4.5
Tropical party vibe; weekend DJs; Mediterranean fusion food
Beach Bars
Invicta Beach Bar
Livadh area
4.8
Quiet and friendly; rustic details; authentic seaside feel
Beach Bars
Beach Bars
Drink Prices
Himara offers excellent value compared to other Mediterranean destinations. Prices vary slightly between town bars and beach clubs.
Cocktails
4.50 - 9€
Classic and signature cocktails. Beach bars tend toward the higher end.
Beer
1.80 - 3.60€
Local Korce and Tirana beers on the lower end, imports slightly higher.
Wine
2.70 - 4.50€
Per glass. Albanian wines are excellent value; try local Kallmet or Shesh varieties.
Music Curfew
Most venues in Himara turn down or stop outdoor music around 11:30 PM due to local noise regulations. Some bars remain open later with indoor music or quieter ambiance. Beach clubs like BOHO may extend hours on weekends.
Himara Nightlife FAQs
What's the nightlife like in Himara?
Relaxed and low-key. The scene is built around beach bars that run from afternoon into sunset and a cluster of rooftop and cocktail bars in town for the evening, rather than big clubs. If you want a louder, festival-and-club night out, that's further north up the coast at Dhermi and Drymades; Himara itself stays mellow.
Where are the bars in Himara?
Two main pockets. Beach bars are strung along the coast — on Spile, Livadhi, Potami, Llamani and Jale beaches — great for a sundowner where you swam. The rooftop and cocktail bars sit in town, around Spile and the centre, a short walk from the promenade restaurants.
How late do places stay open?
It varies by venue and season. Beach bars open through the afternoon and wind down after sunset; the town's rooftop and cocktail bars are busiest later and run into the early hours at the July–August peak. Many smaller spots keep shorter hours or close entirely outside summer, so check before a late night.
Is there a proper club scene?
Only lightly. Himara has beach bars and a beach club rather than a row of nightclubs. The Riviera's bigger club nights and music festivals happen up the coast around Dhermi — so plan a trip north if a full club night is what you're after.
Are drinks expensive?
Not by Western-European standards. Cocktails at the rooftop and beach bars cost a fraction of what you'd pay at home, though beachfront spots with sunbed service and the beach club sit at the higher end. Carry some cash — smaller bars are often cash-preferred.