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Why Nio Fusion Is the First Stop of the LIABP Bar Crawl

October 23, 2025

If you’ve heard anything about nightlife in Ios, you’ve heard about the LIABP Bar Crawl — the biggest, wildest, most social night on the island. And there’s a reason the night always starts at Nio Fusion.

This blog explains exactly why Nio Fusion is the first stop of the LIABP Bar Crawl, and why thousands of travellers meet here every summer before diving into Ios nightlife.

Reason 1: The Perfect Warm-Up Atmosphere

Nio Fusion transitions smoothly from a relaxed daytime café to a buzzing evening pre-party venue. By 9pm, the vibe is:

  • Loud

  • Social

  • Fun

  • Busy

  • Full of travellers gearing up for the night

It sets the tone perfectly for what’s about to come.

Link: Happy Hour 9–11pm.

Reason 2: Location, Location, Location

Nio Fusion sits right in the centre of Chora, making it the ideal meeting point for the entire island.

Travellers coming from:

  • Mylopotas

  • The port

  • Ios Village

  • Upper Chora

  • Lower Chora

…all converge here easily.

Link: Where to Find Nio Fusion in Chora.

Reason 3: Fast Service + Big Space

When 100–200 people gather for a bar crawl, you need a venue that can handle volume. Nio Fusion does it effortlessly:

  • Multiple bartenders

  • Quick cocktail turnaround

  • Space for groups to mingle

  • Smooth entry + exit flow

This makes the start of the night feel exciting, not chaotic.

Reason 4: Strong, Consistent Drinks

Nio Fusion’s cocktails are famous on the island — strong enough to start the night, but balanced enough to enjoy.

Link: Best Cocktails in Ios.

Add in the 9–11pm Happy Hour deals, and the drinks hit perfectly.

Reason 5: The Social Energy

The LIABP Bar Crawl is about meeting people.
Nio Fusion makes that easy.

Expect:

  • Big groups mixing

  • Solo travellers linking up

  • Influencers filming

  • Staff hyping up the crowd

  • Early games & icebreakers

  • People grabbing first-night photos

It’s the single most social pre-party environment in Ios.

Reason 6: The LIABP × Nio Fusion Partnership

Nio Fusion and LIABP work together every summer to create:

  • Special events

  • Crowd flow

  • Venue transitions

  • Happy Hour deals

  • Major themed nights

Links:
Swedish Midsummer at Nio Fusion
Australia Day at Nio Fusion

This partnership is what turns the bar crawl into a full-island experience.

Additional Links

Travellers joining the crawl often check:

Final Word

Nio Fusion is the perfect first stop because it combines atmosphere, location, drinks, staff, and energy in a way no other venue can. Every great night in Ios starts here — and for good reason.