Mati Wine Bar ★ 4.3
20 by the glassFira
Mati is a long-running Fira wine bar known for its by-the-glass Assyrtiko programme and informal late-night atmosphere. The list rotates through the island's main producers and is one of the easiest places in Fira to taste several Santorini estates without making winery appointments.
The list: Mati maintains a focused list of Santorini PDO Assyrtiko by the glass across multiple producers (Sigalas, Argyros, Hatzidakis, Vassaltis) alongside a smaller selection of Greek mainland reds. Glass pours run later than most caldera-rim wine venues, making this a useful late-evening Assyrtiko stop in central Fira.
The Wine Bar by Volcan Wines ★ 4.1
15 by the glassFira
The Wine Bar by Volcan Wines is a producer-operated venue in central Fira where the Volcan Wines range is poured alongside selected guest Santorini wines.
The list: Operated by Volcan Wines, the wine bar pours the producer's own Santorini PDO Assyrtiko, Mavrotragano red and Vinsanto alongside guest pours from other Santorini producers. A useful single-producer-focus venue with comparison flights of Volcan's range.
To Ouzeri Tasting Bar ★ 4.2
15 by the glassFira
To Ouzeri in Fira's Fabrica Town pairs traditional Greek ouzeri small-plate mezze with a respectable by-the-glass Santorini wine list. The atmosphere is more local than the caldera-rim venues, and the late hours make it a reliable post-dinner wine stop.
The list: To Ouzeri is a traditional ouzeri-style bar with a strong by-the-glass wine list focused on Santorini Assyrtiko, Aidani and PGI Cyclades blends alongside the namesake ouzo and tsipouro. A useful late-evening venue for an Assyrtiko alongside small plates of regional mezze.
Tropical Bar Fira ★ 3.9
8 by the glassFira
Tropical Bar's location on the Fira caldera path with live music makes it one of the more atmospheric drinking venues in the village. Wine is secondary to the music programme but the list is sufficient for a relaxed evening glass.
The list: Tropical Bar in Fira's caldera path maintains a small by-the-glass wine list alongside its cocktail and music programme. The venue is known for live music evenings and DJ sets and has a relaxed listening atmosphere.
Kira Thira Jazz Bar ★ 4.1
8 by the glassFira
Kira Thira has operated as a jazz bar in Fira for decades and has a listening-bar identity. The wine list is small but reliable for an Assyrtiko glass during the music programme.
The list: Kira Thira is a long-established jazz bar in Fira with a small by-the-glass wine list alongside cocktails. The venue's jazz focus and a sequence of evening sessions make it a genuine listening-bar destination in central Fira.
Fira Caldera-Rim Sparkling By-The-Glass Selection ★ 4.0
6 by the glassFira
Fira's caldera-rim wine bars between them maintain a Greek sparkling programme that complements the Santorini still-wine focus elsewhere. The format gives access to small-producer Santorini sparkling Assyrtiko alongside the broader Greek sparkling landscape.
The list: Several Fira caldera-rim wine bars maintain a by-the-glass sparkling programme covering Santorini sparkling Assyrtiko alongside Greek mainland sparkling wines from PDO Amyndeo, Cava Amyntaio and elsewhere. A useful comparative format for visitors interested in Greek sparkling wine more broadly.