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A Few Words About Us

Synagogue Open Air Bar – a unique entertainment venue in the heart of Chania’s Old Town. Housed in the renovated ruins of an old Jewish synagogue, it offers an experience that blends historical charm with contemporary aesthetics.The open-air space, with its stone walls, climbing jasmine, and soft lighting, creates a truly enchanting atmosphere – almost like a fairytale. The music at Synagogue spans a wide range.

The main bar hosts DJs playing soul, funk, alternative, and mainstream tunes, while the small bar features Greek folk music. The themed nights – such as the artist tributes every Wednesday or the crowd’s music choice every Thursday – add a unique character to each visit.

Particular attention is given to the cocktails, which stand out for their quality, fresh ingredients, and creative approach.

since
1995

Moments that stay

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Moments that Deserve a Space with Character

If you’re dreaming of a pre-wedding party, a birthday, or a special personal moment in the heart of the Old Town, Synagogue offers the perfect venue to make it unforgettable.

In an atmosphere full of character and history, we design every detail together: from custom
buffets and inspired menus to carefully selected drink labels and tailor-made cocktail lists, tailored to your specific occasion.

An event at Synagogue is not just a party – it’s an experience that lasts.

If you’re dreaming of a pre-wedding party, a birthday, or a special personal moment in the heart of the Old Town, Synagogue offers the perfect venue to make it unforgettable.

In an atmosphere full of character and history, we design every detail together: from custom
buffets and inspired menus to carefully selected drink labels and tailor-made cocktail lists, tailored to your specific occasion.

An event at Synagogue is not just a party – it’s an experience that lasts.

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Take a Look at Our Menus

These are some of our recent creations; however, we are always coming up with new ideas and would love to curate something just for you!

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CHEF VASILIKI TSOPANIDOU

ASIAN FUSION MENOU

SUSHI

 

  • Maki with marinated tuna, carrot & cucumber, japanese mayo with lemon & lime zest
  • Uramaki with salmon & avocado, cucumber, citrus-infused cream cheese, spring onion
  • Poke bowl with marinated tuna, avocado, cucumber, carrot, seaweed salad, spring onion, sesame, japanese
    mayo & yuzu ponzu dressing
  • Noodle salad with chicken, soy – peanut butter sauce, spring onion, radish, cashews & black sesame
  • Kimchi cupcake with shrimp, green onion, sweet chili sauce & spicy mayo
  • Spring rolls with stir-fried cabbage, carrot, spring onion, ginger, lime & sweet chili dip
  • Curry chicken tartlets with coconut cream, crispy shallots & chili threads
  • Matcha cheesecake with white chocolate & mascarpone, lemon curd & aegina pistachio

HERITAGE MENU

  • Cretan gazpacho shooters
    Flavored with Cretan herbs.
  • Fruit salad
    Variety of seasonal fruits
  • Variety of local cheeses and cold cuts
    With graviera, kefalotyri, feta, pichtogalo, apaki, nuts, dried fruits,
    tomato chutney, thyme honey, and carob rusks.
  • Dakakia
    Traditional Cretan carob rusk with fresh tomato flavored with basil,
    creamy traditional Cretan cheese, and wild oregano.
  • Fava bruschetta
    With caramelized onions, cherry tomato confit, thyme-infused fava beans,
    and fig balsamic cream.
  • Apaki on byzantine sourdough bread
    With traditional Cretan cream cheese, apaki, caramelized plum, and thyme honey.
  • Beetroot
    On crispy carob biscuit, topped with yogurt mousse, walnuts, and orange fillet.
  • Spinach cheese pie
    Traditional spinach and feta cheese pie spring rolls.
  • Ancient salad
    With bulgur, raisins, pomegranate, feta cheese, herbs, and oximeli dressing.

TASTE ODYSSEY MENU

  • Fruit salad
    Variety of seasonal fruits
  • Variety of cheeses
    With tomatoes chutney and carob rusks.
  • Focaccia
    With olives, cherry tomatoes, thyme and spicy
    cream cheese.
  • Savory mille-feuille
    With crispy fyllo , hummus, sun-dried tomatoes and smoked red pepper powder
  • Bruschetta 
    With basil pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes seasoned with herbs and white balsamic,
    topped with fresh basil leaves.”
  • Mini tacos with poulled chicken
    Peanut butter sauce, and pickled cucumber
  • Tart with mushrooms
    With black truffle oil, and Parmesan flakes.

HAUTE MENU

  • Seasonal selection of fresh fruits
  • Blini with smoked salmon, wild salmon roe, cheese cream with lime & lemon zest, mustard seed pickle, cucumber & dill
  • Camembert on pain d’épices, fig chutney, walnuts & blueberries
  • Brie with caramelised pear, almond flakes & orange powder on crostini
  • Smoked goat cheese mousse on a “soil” of carob barley rusk, quince marmalade, pomegranate & mint
  • Roquefort on walnut bread crostini, sautéed grape berries & truffle honey
  • Burrata cream, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, croutons, Aegina pistachios, white balsamic
    cream & fresh basil leaves
  • Breadsticks with Prosciutto di Parma
  • Tartlet with foie gras pâté, caramelised onion, port wine sauce, blueberries,
    raspberries & edible gold leaf
  • Mushroom arancini with Pecorino sauce, porcini powder & black summer Cretan truffle

MEDITERRANEAN

  • Seasonal fruit medley
    a delicate selection of the freshest seasonal fruits
  • Αrtisanal cheese selection
    served with tomato chutney and crisp carob rusks
  • Ηandcrafted focaccia
    with Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, wild thyme & spiced cream cheese
  • Fava bean bruschetta
    creamy Santorini fava topped with caramelized onions & cherry tomatoes confit
  • Savory mille-feuille
    with golden crispy fyllo, velvety hummus, sun-dried tomatoes & smoked paprika dust
  • Cretan “palikaria” legume salad
    a hearty blend of black-eyed peas, chickpeas & lentils, with fresh herbs,
    tomatoes & a white balsamic emulsion

DESSERTS MENU

  • Tiramisu
    Espresso-soaked ladyfingers withmascarpone mousse & cocoa dust
  • Chocolate cake
    With peanut butter cream, butterscotch sauce,peanuts, and dark chocolate flakes
  • Deconstructed apple pie
    Apples poached in Merlot wine with warm spices,butter biscuit, Madagascar vanilla pastry
    cream,and cinnamon whipped cream
  • Mille-feuille
    With Madagascar vanilla pastry cream,strawberries, and raspberries
  • Deconstructed matcha cheesecake
    Lemon cake, matcha tea-infused cream cheese,and lemon curd
  • Coconut cheesecake
    On top of Oreo crumbs, chocolate ganache,and hibiscus
since
1995
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