Barbaroses Beach Bar & Restaurant 

Food and Drink

The menu at Barbaroses covers a wide range, from morning coffee through to dinner. You will find:

Fresh salads and light starters, grilled fish and seafood, meat dishes including pork kontosouvi (which receives consistently positive mentions in reviews), sandwiches and snacks for a lighter bite, cocktails and cold drinks, coffees and breakfast options from 9am.

The kitchen runs Mediterranean lines — nothing overly experimental, but solid quality with good ingredients. The kontosouvi and fresh fish are the dishes that come up most often in guest feedback as highlights.

On the subject of pricing: Barbaroses sits slightly above the local average, which is something to keep in mind. Several reviews flag this, particularly around coffees and certain individual items. That said, the general consensus is that the combination of location, organisation and service justifies the difference for most visitors.

Events and Weddings at Drepano

This is where Barbaroses genuinely stands out from the other beach bars in the area. Over recent years it has established itself as one of the main events venues on the Thesprotia coast, hosting weddings, baptisms, corporate events and private parties.

The venue can be configured differently depending on the event, with the sea as a permanent backdrop. Multiple reviews from couples who held their weddings here describe both the setting and the professionalism of the team — particularly the venue manager Anastasia — in very strong terms. One couple described how their reception was salvaged during a severe storm by the staff working through the conditions to ensure the evening went ahead as planned.

If you are planning a wedding or baptism in the Igoumenitsa area and want a seafront setting, this is the most established option in the region.

The Atmosphere

Barbaroses works well as an all-day destination. You can arrive in the morning for coffee, stay for lunch, swim through the afternoon, and catch the sunset from the same spot. The music is present but generally described as measured — loud enough to give the day a rhythm, not so loud that it dominates conversation. On busier days, particularly weekends in peak summer, it does get lively.

For those looking for absolute quiet, weekday mornings are the right time. For couples wanting the sunset experience, the westward orientation of Drepano beach makes evenings here genuinely photogenic.