Not Just Rock
If you’re on the east coast, and you’re looking for live music, by quality bands, duets, and solo acoustic artists, several from Cyprus and many International Bands too, that’ll make your night ‘one to remember’, then look no further … tbh, over the past ten years, Koursaros Music Bar has gained a reputation as the place to go for live music in the Protaras area and is proud to be the venue selected to host the Jam Session at Cyprus Rocks and now they’re not just a rock bar open in the winter, but they’re a live music bar, open all year !!!
On the Corner
Owner ‘Marios’ is so passionate about his bar, in fact, he built it by hand, himself, over the last decade, and the attention to detail, commendable … and he named it Koursaros after the track by legendary singer Vasilis Papacostantinou from Greece … outside brick and dark wood, cool lighting, a gorgeous covered terrace, and a bit uncovered, where you can sit and watch the world go by … I love the tall beer barrel tables and stools, and inside, its all wood, a cozy atmosphere, comfy seating, chandeliers, a cool stage, wicked lighting, music posters, and rock stuff all over the place … oh, and a really cool ambiance that’s created by lots of like-minded, live music, rock, blues and occasionally jazz freaks, of all ages and nationalities …
On the Stage
In the summer, most nights a week, you’ll find live acoustic singers out on the veranda and on selected weekends and bank holidays, live local and international rock and blues bands … and in the winter it moves inside with live bands every Friday & Saturday nights … Cyprus’ Cashiers, Muddy Street Blue, and a bit of Prospectus to mention but a few … check out their Facebook Videos here … and whenever there’s no live music the DJ mixes an awesome selection of tunes through the ages …
Cyprus Rocks
The dedication of this crew and tbh, the intimacy of this music bar were the main influences to be chosen by Marios of The Cyprus Rocks Festival as the place to host the Jam Session on the penultimate day of the annual classic rock festival in October each year … This jam is something else, as musicians from a mix-up of the bands spontaneously call out names and they get up on stage and jam together, it’s a ‘VIP only’ party so best ask Marios to get your tickets early! …
Behind the Bar
As it’s very popular with the locals who love their live music expect to find only premium imported spirits sold by the shot or quarter, half, or full bottle … Several Beers on draught including Carlsberg, Keo, Guinness, Koppenberg, and even more in bottles, speciality beers from around the world, including my fav the Weissbier from Belgium … Cool bar staff mix all your fav cocktails and btw, you really must try a few of their signature cocktails, my favs their Greek Mojito, Mastihah, basil leaves, sugar syrup, fresh lemon juice, and soda or The Blue Spring, a blend of Vodka, Pink Grapefruit, Blueberries, Elderflower Syrup, and Lemon, with a little crushed ice and omg! be warned it kicks like a mule …
Bites
Marios installed a brand new kitchen last summer so he can make you a snack … a selection of Beefburgers, Nachos, Pizzas, and Sandwiches but these days everyone’s favorite are the meat, cheese or mixed platters and delicious finger bites!
Sports
With a big-screen projector and TVs scattered all around the pub its a great place to watch all the live sports including, Premiere League, Champions League, Cypriot League, Internationals, Formula 1, Motor Cross, Tennis, Golf and well, you name it, Mario will find it! or just rack up a frame or two of 8 Ball Pool and finish with some darts coz you’ll probably not wanna leave once you get here š
Special Offers
With various and regular special offers, I love the ‘Buy a Beer & Bites’ and btw if you mention What’s On you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise š … oh, and check out their reviews on Trip Advisor …
Open all year
April to October: 3 pm ’til late
November ’til March: 9 pm ’til late
Directions
You’ll find Koursaros Music Bar at 98, Pernera, it’s on the corner by the new roundabout to Pernera on the main road from Protaras to Pernera, sort of opposite the Polycarpou Hotel …Ā See Map Below …
GPS: 35.026720, 34.039489
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