The street near the Town Hall is where most bars and small night clubs are gathered. They are popular with locals, especially during the holidays July-August, Christmas and Eastern, and at Friday and Saturday nights.
Eating and drinking is a major part of the Cretan merry-making, and can make a great night out on its own. You get find some excellent food in taverns in the villages around Ierapetra, either on the sea side, or further higher on the surrounding mountains.
